Free child care for families of deployed active duty members

Free child care for families of deployed active duty members is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until Sept 30 at no cost.

This OEF care is in addition to the evening care currently available. The same process applies for reservations. Reservations must be called in and if you do not cancel/do not show up for care, there is still a $10 no cancelation fee applied that the family is responsible for paying. Reservations may be made up to two weeks in advance and the front desk staff must be notified that the reservation is for OEF child care at the time the reservation is made.

There are spaces in each age group that are held the week prior. If reservations are not made then those spaces will be released for use by regular hourly care patrons. If there are questions, please feel free to call Shanna Thomas at 928-269-3260 or Jennifer Dibble at 928-269-2350.

Healthy Body Puppet Show at Base Library TONIGHT!

"How to Keep Your Body Healthy" Puppet Show

at the Station Library

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm

presented by the Yuma County Health Department

If you have any questions, please call us at 928-269-2785. Thank you!

New Military Comfort Center at the Yuma International Airport

The new Military Comfort Center in the Yuma International Airport is now open to all military member and functions in the same way as a USO at other airports. Service members can expect to be able to relax on couches and recliners, go online, play video games and have a snack. The center is located in the upstairs of the facility and can be reached via two staircases or the elevator. The center is open seven days a week, from 6:00am to 6:30pm or until the last departing flight of the day.

Spa Night: Stress and Coping (military)

Spa Night (open to all military spouses)

Tuesday, August 24th

6:00pm - 8:00pm

at Marine Corps Family Team Building (next to the commissary)

"Spa Night: Stress and Coping": Recharge and relax. This fun night will equip you with ways to thrive despite the stress life throws at you. Free child care.  Registration required, call (928) 269-6544.

Call to reserve your spot ASAP!  Sitting is limited and goes quickly for this amazingly fun night!

Backback Brigade / Back to School Bash (military)

Backpack Brigade/Back to School Bash

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Youth Center

This fun back-to-school event will feature an ice cream social for all and free backpacks and school supplies for kids of E1-E6 families that registered online (click here to register online). 

Safe at Home: Women's Self Defense (for military)

"Safe at Home: Women's Self Defense"

Thursday, July 22, 2010

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Marine Corps Family Team Building

Learn tips on how to stay safe at home, in your car, and when you travel when your Marine is here or deployed.  You'll learn some important self defense moves as well.  Free child care.  Call 269-6544 to register.

MCCS Basketball Registration

MCCS Youth Basketball registration ends July 30th

Season starts August 7th and ends September 25th

$45 for the first child and $30 for each additional child in same household

Youth sports programs are open to all children of Active Duty, Retired Military, and DoD Employees, ages 3-12.   All games will be played on Saturday mornings.  For further details, contact Randy at (928) 269-2280 or stop by the Station Gym or Athletics Office (Bldg. 645, Room 311).

Parenting and the Military Lifestyle

"Parenting and the Military Lifestyle"

July 15, 2010

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Bldg 598, Marine Corps Family Team Building

A class for parents of children of all ages.  Learn how children are impacted by moves, deployments, and separations and how you can be the best parent possible either at home or from afar.  Registration required by calling 269-6544.

L.I.N.K.S. Classes (for military spouses, couples and kids/teens)

L.I.N.K.S. is the essential "Marine Corps 101" course.  Have questions about moving, deployments, Marine Corps traditions, or finances?  All these topics covered and more.  Do not attempt Marine Corps life without L.I.N.K.S.!  If you've never been through a L.I.N.K.S. class, I highly recommend it!  Click here to learn more about L.I.N.K.S.

       L.I.N.K.S. for Marines: July 27 & August 25 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm (Building 598; free childcare)

       L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses: July 20 & 21 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm (Building 598; free childcare)

       L.I.N.K.S. for Couples: August 18 & 19 from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm (Building 598; free childcare)

       L.I.N.K.S. for Kids and Teens: Coming in September!

Friday Fit Club is BACK!!! + free child care (for military)

Friday Fit Club runs every Friday July 16- August 20, 2010
9:00am - 10:00am

Back by popular demand! Have fun and get a great workout in this friendly, non-intimidating class. It is designed for all fitness levels- from those that haven’t been to the gym in a long time (or ever!) to the enthusiastic gym goers. Each week they do something different- step, sculpt, Zumba, etc.. Something for everyone.  

And FREE childcare is available!  Parents interested in Friday Fit Club need to call 269-6547 to register. At that time, you will be given more details about childcare. I believe the care will be in the Youth Center, but I can not say for certain at this time. Parents can be reimbursed for childcare if they find their own sitter. There is a specific form that must be completed and a few guidelines must be followed- its actually quite simple. If parents are interested in this option, they should call for more details.

P&G Coupon Booklet for Commissary Shoppers

I love coupons!  For my commissary shopping fans, click here to request a P&G Coupon Book with $60 worth of military-only coupons! Complete the registration process and then be sure to check that you would like to receive direct mail offers

(thanks Hip2Save.com!)

CDC has no wait list!

Right now the Child Development Center on base has no wait list. I have never seen this happen before and it won't last long. If you are interested in utilizing full time care now would be the time to get in! An application for care must be submitted along with paperwork including proof of income, BIR, birth certificate, current shot record and a health assessment due within 30 days from when you turn in your packet for care. The program is amazing so come check it out! If you have any questions please call us at 928-269-2350 or 928-269-2349

Child Development Center hours of operation:
Monday through Friday 0530-1800
Date Night every other Friday Night from 1800-2100
Tues/Wed nights 1800-2100 Operation Enduring Freedom
First Saturday of every month 1200-1800 Operation Enduring Freedom

Must have a completed drop-in contract to utilize OEF care and Friday Night/Date Night care. Drop in fees are $3/hour and OEF is free for spouses of deployed marines!


(Thanks Katie D. for this great info!)

Free admission to Sanguinetti House for Military

The Sanguinetti House Museum in Yuma is offering free admission to all active duty military and their immediate families through Labor Day.  Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.  The museum at 240 Madison Avenue, features exhibits on Yuma area history, 1860s and 1890s parlors, and exotic birds in the gardens.  The gift shop sells Yuma and Arizona history books, childrens' books, and gift items.  For more information, call 782-1841.

Play-based parenting class (for military)

The MCCS Counseling Support Play-based Parenting class is a 6-week play group/parenting class for parents of 1-4 year old children. You bring your child with you to class.  The first 30 minutes are spent playing followed by a parent discussion on a topic that is presented and questions and concerns are discussed and ends with a circle time for the kids (and us big kids too).  It's a lot of fun and a good way to pick up some additional tools for that parenting tool box.  If you are interested in signing up for the Play-based parenting class, please call (928) 269-2561.

Stroller Fitness Resumes plus a Mommy & Me Class being added

I'm so excited that the Stroller Fitness Class at MCAS Yuma will be resuming in 2 weeks.  The class will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am - 10:00am.  

Due to the success of the first Stroller Fitness session, a Mommy and Me Class is being added.  The Mommy and Me Class will also take place at the Station Gym on Fridays from 9:00am - 10:00am.  

For more information, click here to contact Amanda Thompson.

Station Summer Teen Reading Program

The Station/MCAS Yuma Library Summer Teen Reading Program:

Complete a 5 hour reading log and earn a ticket to a viewing of the movie classic, Princess Bride on July 20th. Register at the Station library starting June 21st.

Another Military Spouses Spa Night!

Monday, June 28th

6:00pm - 8:00pm

at Marine Corps Family Team Building, Bldg 598 next to the Commissary

The poster says it's just for spouses of deployed service members, but due to low registration, they've opened it up to all military spouses.  There are 8-10 spots available and childcare registration is required by June 21st.    I went to this last time and it was a really nice night out and a great change to meet other military spouses.  For more info, call (928) 269-6544.

For Marine families that PCS this summer

For those of you leaving MCAS Yuma this summer, Yuma will miss you!  To help your transition into your next Marine Corps base, check out www.uscmlife.com that my friend Kelly just shared with me.  usmclife.com covers the basics like housing, base resources, etc.

Book Club at Station Library - "The Girl Who Stopped Swimming"

The Station Library's book club, Cover to Cover, is currently reading The Girl Who Stopped Swimming by Joshilyn Jackson.  This book received rave reviews on Amazon.com.

Cover to Cover meets the first Saturday of the month at the Station Library at 10:00am.  Participants take turns bringing snacks.

Next meeting date is Saturday, July 10th at 10:00am.

Station Library Summer Reading Program

Station Library Summer Reading Program -Voyage to Book Island

June 28th - August 4th (Registration begins June 21st)

Mondays or Wednesdays from 9:00am - 10:00am

Great games, crafts, prizes, and stories that reflect the theme, "Voyage to Book Island."  During the sign-up week of June 21st, library staff will help your kids set a reading goal.  This program is FREE of charge and open to Active Duty and DoD dependents ages 6 through 12 years old.  Stop by the station library to sign up or click here to register online (you'll still need to stop by the station library to get the reading log).