Youth Programs

Fort Meade has a number of activities available for our youth, before and after school and as summer day camp. Kids of active duty military personnel, Department of Defense civilians, Reservists and National Guard soldiers on active duty status and Fort Meade DoD contractors are eligible for the services offered. Click here to see all the services offered by Fort Meade's Child and Youth Services.

School-Age Services

1st - 5th Grades
1900 Reece Road - (301) 677-1245

  • The school-Age Services (SAS) Program supports working families who are in need of school-age care programs for the elementary school-age child.
  • Programs are provided for before and after school, on school closure days, and as a summer day-camp
  • The SAS program offers a wide range of activity zones to include
    • Games
    • Science
    • Computer lab
    • Homework assistance
    • Dance
    • Arts and crafts

Middle School Program

6th - 8th Grades
909 Ernie Pyle Street - (301) 677-1437

  • The Middle School (MS) Program was established for youth of middle school age (sixth through eighth grades) to offer positive alternatives that will help minimize at-risk behavior during parental duty hours.
  • The middle school participants design the middle school program with the staff to assure programs are established with the interests of middle school youth.
  • The program is held before and after school, on school closure days, and as a summer day-camp
  • Activities include:
    • Cooking
    • Games
    • Assistance with homework
    • Computer lab workshops
    • Various tournaments

Teen Center

9th - 12th Grades
3102 Clark & MacArthur Streets - (301) 677-6054

Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 8:00pm (Friday hours may vary depending on activities)

School holidays & Summer, Noon - 8:00pm

  • Conveniently located directly across from Meade High School
  • Designed to meet the ever growing needs of the Fort Meade teen population
  • Activities include:
    • Driver education classes (meeting Maryland license requirements)
    • Boys & Girls Club of America programs
    • 4-H resources and programs
    • Arts
    • Sports

School of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration & Skills Offices (SKIES Unlimited)

All ages
1900 Reece Road - (301) 677-1196

  • Provides the framework for instructional programming in the Child and Youth Services system
  • Through SKIES, children at all levels have access to opportunities that:
    • Expand their knowledge
    • Inspire them
    • Allow them to explore
    • Acquire new skills
  • SKIES provides a wide range of instructional programs throughout the year

Youth Sports, Fitness and Nutrition Office

Ages 3 - 17
1900 Reece Road - (301) 677-1179

  • Fort Meade's Youth Sports program is one of the largest in the Army
  • The program emphasizes fun, fitness and learning skills
  • Volunteer coaches are certified through the National Alliance of Youth Sports Coaches

After School Child Care

Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Anne Arundel County - (410) 222-7856

  • Program sponsored by the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks
  • After-school program offered from the end of school day to 6pm
  • Contact the School Age Child Care office for details

 

 

 

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