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Optional Family Events

Army Community Services
Date: as needed
What to Expect: Visit ACS at 46 Ashburn Dr. for orientation to the Exceptional Family Member Program, EFMP, and to learn about its signature programs: Family Advocacy, Army Emergency Relief, and Survivor Outreach Services. (5741) 821-7509. https://home.army.mil/carlisle/index.php/Carlisle-Barracks/all-services/armed-forces-commu

Rent RV lot space for RVs, boats, utility trailers
Date: as needed
What to Expect: MWR has two lots for RV Storage with 20, 30 & 40 ft spaces -- one next to the Exchange behind the MWR Outdoor Recreation warehouse, and a lot next to Barracks Crossing MWR Skills Development Center & Visitors’ Center. Call now, (571) 821-7930, to be placed on the waiting list. Note: RV, boats and trailers cannot be parked in housing areas on base more than 48 hours.

Welcome Expo
Date: August 5 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
What to Expect: Welcome Expo is a one-stop information fair to learn about on-post recreation; registration for fitness classes, youth sports, Scouts, trips; AND downtown churches, restaurants, arts, retailers, community-based non-profits, 'deals' and more. In a very informal yet organized setting, students and spouses and kids will enjoy the helpful laydown of all the activities you can consider for your year. Welcome Expo take place in the Thorpe Gym, the LVCC, and the connecting road

US Army War College and Carlisle Barracks Welcome Social
Date: August 7 - 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
What to expect: Social event that precedes AWC/CBks Welcome Briefing for students and their spouses to connect and begin building relationships for the AWC year. Light refreshments served. This event will take place in Bldg 651 - Lecture Hall Social, Rm 1145

Carlisle Experience Welcome Briefing
Date: August 7 - 11:30 a.m. - 13:00 p.m. in Bliss Auditorium
What to expect: US Army War College and Garrison Leaders welcome student families to the AWC and Carlisle Barracks. Students are encouraged to attend with their spouses to hear how spouses and families are integrated into the AWC academic year, and about many of the family life programs and functions on Carlisle Barracks. Spouses (and students who attend) will also hear about the educational and developmental offerings available through the Military Spouse and Family Studies Program.

Welcome Picnic/ Boatyard Wars
Date: August 7 - 4:00 p.m. - until completion
What to Expect: this event is a class-wide welcome picnic and, simultaneously, an informal team-building activity for seminar students, at the swimming pool/picnic site behind the LVCC. For students, spouses & kids, recommended dress is casual shorts, flip flops, beachwear (really).

Fall Yard Sale
Date: September 19
What to Expect: All homes on post invited to participate; space available for off-post residents. The yard sale is open to the public. Spring Yard Sale is in May.

Carlisle Barracks Spouses' Club Super Sign-Up
Date: August 10, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Letort View Community Center
Join the CBSC and learn about the CBSC sub-clubs, luncheons, trips, and activities. Strollers welcome. Vendors and refreshments will be provided. Come join the fun! Please contact cbscpresident@gmail.com for questions.

Spouse Project Interest Meeting
Date: Date: September 20, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
What to Expect: Each academic year, volunteer spouses of USAWC students (U.S. and International) produce a Spouse Project that contributes to the family readiness body of knowledge based on their senior spouse experience. Spouses involved in previous Spouses Projects report high satisfaction with the project work because they enjoy, "being a part of the something bigger than me," and creating something with "a positive impact across the force." Attend this interest meeting to hear more about what joining the Spouse Project Committee entails, and to help generate ideas for the AY25 project.

Optional Youth Events

Summer Soccer Academy
The Summer Soccer Academy (Aug 11 - 15) is an annual sports camp that is offered at McConnell Youth Center. Youth learn the skills and get physical conditioning that will assist them with their upcoming season or future sporting activity
Registration Opens: June 1
Registration Deadline: Aug 1

Little Strikers (ages 4-6): $85
- 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Monday - Friday
- Delaney Field location next to McConnell Youth Center

P.M. Academy (Ages 11-14): $100
- 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
- Delaney Field Location next to McConnell Youth Center
*Note… all participants will receive a camp jersey and soccer ball

Memorial Chapel Vacation Bible School – "Camp Fire and Light”
Date: Mon-Fri, July 27 – 31, Morning session kindergarten – grade 2, Afternoon session grades 3 – 6. Call about registration: (571) 821-7512.
What to Expect: Takes place on post at the Memorial Chapel for Kindergarten to 6th grade.

CYS Middle School & Teen Welcome Jam (rising 6th-12th graders)
Date: Tuesday, July 28, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the McConnell Youth Center, 459 Bouquet Rd
What to Expect: Informal, fun, and free for Middle School 6th – 8th graders and High School rising 9th-12th graders. Find old friends and meet new ones through icebreakers, group games, dancing, and food. Open to all teens living on- or off-base. You do NOT need to be a CYS member to attend!

Elementary Ice Cream Social (rising K-5th graders)
Date: July 31, 6:00 p.m. – 8 p.m. McConnell Youth Center 459 Bouquet Road
Welcome Event for all Rising K-5th Graders!
Ice Cream, Carnival Games, and FUN! Hope to see you there! PLEASE NOTE: One parent/guardian must attend with child(ren)!
You do NOT need to be a CYS member to attend!

HERD 100 Carlisle High School Freshman Orientation
Date: In August - Home - Carlisle High School (carlisleschools.org)
What to Expect: This popular freshman orientation and ice-breaker is planned for new Carlisle High School Freshmen.

CYS Babysitter Course #1
TBD – 08:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Must attend both days.
Memorial Chapel, 452 Mara Circle
13-18 years old (12-year-olds taken on a space available basis)
CPR/1st Aid & Babysitter Basics. Must be a CYS member to attend.
Only 20 slots available. More info: (571) 821-8450

CYS Babysitter Course #2
TBD, 0800-3:00 P.M. Must attend both days.
Memorial Chapel, 452 Mara Circle
13-18 years old (12-year-olds taken on a space available basis)
CPR/1st Aid & Babysitter Basics Must be a CYS member to attend.
Only 20 slots available. More info: (571) 821-8450

Fall Youth Soccer League - Fall Youth Soccer League
Registration Opens: Saturday, May 30
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 28

Season Starts: Week of September 3rd
Season Ends: Week of October 31st

U6 Developmental Program (3–5-year-olds): $30
5-week Instructional Soccer Program held at Delaney Field
50-minute sessions that meet once per week

U8 and U11 Leagues: $50
Monday Practices & Wednesday Games for approx. 8 weeks
All Practices and Games held at Delaney Field
Practices and Games scheduled between 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.

U15 League: $50
Tuesday Practices & Thursday Games for approx. 8 weeks
Practices and Games held at Delaney Field
Practices and Games scheduled between 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

School Options & Services

Carlisle Barracks School Liaison Office is your link to understanding policies, procedures, and best practices with the area's school districts and private schools. The SLO can help military families with school issues, questions, and concerns. * Feel free to call before arriving at Carlisle. Call (571) 821-8450 and ask for a member of the School Liaison Team, visit them online at
https://carlisle.armymwr.com/programs/school-support-services or email Support Services at usarmy.carlisle.id-training.mbx.fmwr-slo@army.mil 

 

While all CYS providers are trained and experienced to meet the needs of all children, any child with a "special need" is required to have paperwork evaluated by Parent Central Services and the Community Health Nurse at Dunham Clinic to determine if a Multi-Disciplinary Inclusion Action Team is needed and to develop a tailored plan for your child before participation in CYS programs. This includes but is not limited to children who have:

  • Asthma
  • Attention Deficit Disorder
  • Allergies
  • Diabetes
  • Autism
  • Epilepsy
  • Dietary intolerances
  • Down Syndrome
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Physical Challenges
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Sensory Impairment (Hearing/Vision)
  • Developmental Delays
  • Speech/Language Impairment

Based on the completed enrollment paperwork, Parent Central Services will identify children who must be processed through the Multi-Disciplinary Inclusion Action Team. For more information and to schedule your appointment, please call (571) 821-7509.

Community Health Nurse
Any child with indications of health, diet, behavior, or other considerations will have their paperwork evaluated by the Community Health Nurse to determine if a Multi-Disciplinary Inclusion Action Team meeting is required.

What is a MIAT?

The Multi-Disciplinary Inclusion Action Team, formerly known as the Special Needs Accommodation Process, is a multi-disciplinary team established to ensure the most appropriate placement of children with special needs.

The team meets to review any applications that indicate any possible medical issues, educational special requirements, or nutritional needs and to review concerns regarding children already placed in Child and Youth Services programs.

The Exceptional Family Member Program Manager will contact families to set up MIATS as appropriate. The point of contact for the EFMP Manager is (571) 821-7509.

To assist the team, you will need to provide the proper documentation, such as medical documentation detailing developmental delays; illnesses, the severity of allergies (exposure, reactions, and treatments); prescription medications; and your expectations of services to be provided by the CYS staff, as well as Educational and Developmental Intervention Program information regarding developmental evaluations, services provided, etc. The MIAT can only proceed with providing the documentation required.

 

Usually, an MIAT will take 30 to 45 minutes. A MIAT needs to be held only once a year unless there are changes in the child's status, i.e., medications, treatment, diagnosis, etc.

Carlisle Barracks Exceptional Family Member Program

The EFMP serves family members of all active duty personnel with specialized medical and educational needs. Sponsors with physical custody of a parent or relative over age 21 are also eligible for the program.

For more information visit https://home.army.mil/carlisle/index.php/Carlisle-Barracks/all-services/exceptional-family-member-program

 

Carlisle Barracks believes every child has value and must be treated with dignity and respect. We strive to provide a safe and caring environment that will foster children's social, emotional, physical, and creative development. The Moore Child Development Center offers several programs and opportunities for kids from 8 weeks to 5 years of age.

Features

  • Curriculum based on the "Teaching Strategies Gold" for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
  • All programs are age appropriate and based on developmental stages of children.
  • Parent participation is encouraged in order to make our developmental program a success.
  • Lesson plans and curriculum based on individual child's needs.
  • Open-door policy. Parents are invited to come and visit anytime during the day.
  • Outside play area divided into separate areas for each age-group.
  • Children go for walks and visit various areas of Carlisle Barracks.
  • Field trips are planned for our older groups

Programs Offered

  • Complete Day Care: This program is for children eight weeks to 5 years. Children will be placed in the classroom according to age and availability.
  • Strong Beginnings Pre-Kindergarten Program: A class for children ages 4 to 5 and going into kindergarten. Classes are held Monday-Friday 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Part Day Pre-School Program: A class for children ages 3 to 4 and potty trained. Classes are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:30–3:30 p.m.

Child Nutrition Program

  • Meals include breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack.
  • We dine in a family-style setting where children are encouraged to serve themselves and help clean up.
  • Self-reliance skills are taught.
  • We participate in the US Department of Agriculture's Child Nutrition Program. Our pre-approved menus comply with USDA meal requirements.
  • USDA supplies nutrition guidance, educational materials, and financial reimbursement.

All fees are based on total family income. Children must be registered in Central Registration before care is provided at the center. For information on enrollment and the fee schedule, visit https://carlisle.armymwr.com/programs/carlisle-child-care-facilities

Hourly Care: This program is for children 8 weeks to 5 years, based on space availability and is held at the Moore Child Development Center. Reservations can be made online or in the Child Development Center and care can be reserved up to 30 days in advance.

These five school districts are members of the Military Child Education Coalition or MCEC.

Carlisle Area School District

Cumberland Valley School District

South Middleton School District

Big Spring School District

Mechanicsburg Area School District

Carlisle Christian Academy, Carlisle, K through 12

Saint Patrick Catholic School, Carlisle, pre-K through 8

Trinity Catholic High School, Camp Hill, 9-12

Christian School of Grace Baptist Church, Carlisle

The Goddard School for Early Childhood Development, Mechanicsburg

NHS School, Available for children with autism, application required.

PENNSYLVANIA LAW & GUIDANCE
The Pennsylvania Homeschool Law is extensive and sometimes changes. Make sure you're up-to-date with current requirements before submitting any paperwork.

For help determining which school district you'll be living in or for general information, contact the Post's School Liaison Office at (520) 674-3108

The Carlisle Barracks Homeschoolers will meet in August to help with required paperwork like Affidavit/Unsworn Declaration, Educational Objectives, etc., and help you network and answer questions. If you'd like assistance from an experienced Carlisle Barracks homeschooling parent, write to Carlisle Barracks Homeschoolers at cbkshomeschool@gmail.com

 

Within about 20 minutes of Carlisle Barracks, there are six high schools:

  • Carlisle High School

  • Big Spring High School

  • Boiling Springs High School (South Middleton School District)

  • Cumberland Valley High School

  • Mechanicsburg High School

  • Trinity High School

Carlisle High School (Carlisle)

Start here if you’re likely to live in Carlisle.

Big Spring High School (Newville)

Boiling Springs High School (South Middleton)

Cumberland Valley High School (Mechanicsburg)

Mechanicsburg High School (Mechanicsburg)

Trinity High School (Camp Hill)