Sgt. Andrew McConnell Youth Center offers a demonstration kitchen for cooking classes, a full-size gym and patio, and an interchangeable sports court for roller skating, roller hockey, basketball, and much more.
Teens can participate in outdoor activities, arts & crafts, 4-H Club, Triple Play, and video game tournaments. Special events are offered throughout the year, including field trips to area locations.
On-post Organized Sports are offered during the fall, winter, and spring months, including soccer, basketball, and home-school fitness programs. Teens often 'give back' by volunteering for the youth sports programs they enjoyed when they were younger.
Boy Scout Troop 168
Scouts BSA Troop 168 is located in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Troop 168 and Pack 168 are sponsored by Saint Patrick Church and fall within the Pioneer District of the New Birth of Freedom Council of the Scouts of America.
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania (GSHPA)
Troop #10540 lives out the mission of the Girl Scouts of the USA: "To build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place." Girl scouting provides girls with opportunities for fun and friendship while empowering them to develop their leadership skills, values, and self-esteem.
The troop offers many enriching experiences, including outdoor activities like camping, geocaching, hiking, extraordinary field trips, community service projects, environmental awareness and stewardship events, cultural exchanges like World Thinking Day, and various summer camp opportunities.
The Carlisle Barracks troop accepts all girls in grades K-12, and they may join at any time of the year. The troop is always looking for adult volunteers to coach, mentor, and guide girls along their journey. GSHPA Facebook
Outdoor Rec is your ticket to four seasons of adventures and fun, from indoor rock climbing and kayaking to hiking, fishing, camping, and white-water rafting. In addition, Outdoor Recreation is your one-stop shop for all equipment rentals.
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Our program provides before and after-school programs, summer care, and care during school vacations for children in grades K - 5. We offer various physical activities, arts & crafts, homework assistance, computer lab, character building, Boys and Girls Club, 4-H Chapter, field trips, and more.
School Age Care Summer Camp is among the many programs available through Youth Services at Carlisle Barracks. Our Summer Camp runs from June through mid-August. The camp is set up by the week, so you do not have to sign your child up for the entire summer. You can choose the weeks in which you wish to participate.
Youth Service features a full-size gymnasium for dodgeball, floor hockey, and much more! It also has a pool table, ping-pong, foosball, wide-screen TVs, Xbox, a Wii gaming system, a stereo, and a state-of-the-art Youth Technology Lab.
Field trips to local attractions like Hershey Park, Ski Roundtop, and more are also offered yearly.
Teens can participate in outdoor activities, cooking, arts & crafts, 4-H Club, Triple Play (sponsored by Boys & Girls Club of America), and video game tournaments.
For more information, visit https://carlisle.armymwr.com/categories/cys-services
- Parents can choose Before School, After School, or both.
- Monday - Friday.
- The schedule coincides with the Carlisle Area School District calendar.
- Hourly care is available throughout the school year.
- 5 Full Days- Enjoy our camp Mon-Fri from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All activities, field trips, and meals are included.
For more information, visit https://carlisle.armymwr.com/programs/school-age-care-sac
- Sports offered throughout the year include soccer, basketball, t-ball, golf, paintball, running club, dodgeball, tennis, and indoor soccer.
- Three sports camps are offered yearly, including a British Soccer Camp in August and Basketball and Soccer camps in December. The exact dates are TBD.
- Health and Fitness programs are offered throughout the year. They include Home School Health & PE, speed and agility camps, and weightlifting at fitness centers
- Dodgeball is held every Friday, 7-8:45 p.m. at the McConnell Center.
- Youth Sports can be reached at (571) 821-8452.
Each Summer, Carlisle Barracks hosts a 4-H/ U.S. Army Babysitting Course at the McConnell Center.
The course is open to CYSS members 13-18, but if spots remain after the initial registration, the class will be open to 12-year-olds who wish to participate until the class is full. There is no charge for the class, but there is a minimum of 15 students to hold the class with a maximum of 20. The course is offered over two days. You must attend both days of the session to become certified.
Participants will learn fire safety, developmental activities, how to identify child abuse, age-appropriate activities they can do with the children, and how to prepare healthy snacks. They will also receive CPR and first aid training.
Those who complete the course can be placed on the Carlisle Barracks babysitting referral list, which is encouraged for all babysitters. People interested in receiving a copy of the babysitting list can get one from Youth Services or the Moore Child Development Center. For more information, call (571) 821-8441.