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Fall & Winter2013Y activitiesouthPresented ByWe would like to thank New River Auto Mall for their sponsorship of MCCS events and activities.The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Marine Corps neither endorse nor favor any commercial supplier, product, or service.

Fall and Winter Youth Sports2013CONTENTSSpecial Events................................................... 1MCAS MCFTB.................................................... 2MCRD MCFTB.................................................... 3CDC....................................................................... 4Bowling............................................................... 5At the Library.................................................... 6Youth Sports...................................................... 7Theater & NPSP................................................ 8Retail.................................................................... 9Golf.....................................................................10All times, dates and locations are subjectto change. Please check mccs-sc.com forcurrent information.Special EventsSpecial Events(continued)MCAS Beaufort Chapel & MCCSpresents:2013 MCAS Beaufort Harvest Festival17 October | 1700-2000MCAS Beaufort Chapel Parking Lot(For Active Duty & Authorized Patrons)Free Food and Family Fun• Games • Crafts • Bounce Houses• Children’s Book Giveaway• And much more!For additional information, contactChristina Swick at 228-7333 or theChapel at 228-7775.MCRD Parris Island Fall Festival18 October | 1700-2000MCRD Parris IslandReligious Ministries Center, BLDG 853Join us for a free fall festival which willinclude games and prizes, a hay ride, foodand trick-or-treating for the children. Formore information, contact Marine CorpsFamily Team Building at 228-1662.Children’s Marine Corps BirthdayCelebration2 November | 1130-1300All Weather Training FacilityThis special event is open to all and isfacilitated by MCFTB aboard MCRD ParrisIsland. Games, prizes, a cake-cuttingceremony, bounce houses, fire trucksand much more! For more information,contact Myranda Brown at 228-1662.1

MCFTB MCAS BEAUFORTL.I.N.K.S. Junior Mentor Training10 October | 1730-2030Junior Mentor training is a class for MarineCorps tweens/teens grades 6-12 who wantto volunteer with other Marine Corps kids.Junior Mentors will help educate Navy andMarine Corps kids on Separation and Deployment,Moving, Being a good Friend andInternet safety. Why not put your militarychildhood training to good use and helpother military kids thrive!L.I.N.K.S. For Kids25 October | 1000-1400This workshop will help kids grades K-5understand why being a member of theMarine Corps family is so awesome! Theywill learn about the Corps, being a goodfriend and knowing how to cope when theirhero is away.Kids on the Home FrontEvery 3rd Saturday | 0900-1200Laurel Bay Youth CenterThis workshop is a networking groupfor children experiencing a deployment.Children will have the opportunity toconnect with each other while makingcrafts and having fun.Registration is required. To register, pleasecontact Ashley McCartney at 228-7311 ormccartneyam@usmc-mccs.org.2

MCFTB MCRD Parris IslandBack to School Bingo8 August | 1730-1900LyceumFor students entering grades K-12. FREE toplay! Stay until the end for the grand prizedrawing. To register, call or email RoxanneFarr at 228-1573 or farrre@usmc-mccs.org.Healthy Living6 September | 1000-1200Four Winds Family Readiness CenterShould I eat THIS or THAT? That is thequestion. Come to this fun and interactiveclass that will teach your child to makehealthy eating habits. We will also makea delicious healthy snack. Limited seatingavailable, register quick! To registerplease contact Lori Stone at 228-1550 orlori.a.stone@usmc-mccs.org.Art13 September | 1000-1200Four Winds Family Readiness CenterKid’s Movie Day20 September | 1000-1200Four Winds Family Readiness CenterDress in your PJ’s and come out for a KidsMovie Day! We will make hot air ballooncrafts, enjoy some popcorn, and watchthe new Disney movie, Oz the Great andPowerful. To register, please call FamilyReadiness Program Trainer, Shannon Mann-Alvarenga at 228-1663 or email mannsn@usmc-mccs.org.We Make Devil Pups27 September | 0900-1200Four Winds Family Readiness CenterActivities includes Yellow Footprints,camo face painting, morning PT with drillinstructor, MCMAP Obstacle Course, CFT,nerf pistol range, picture with Marine Corpsuniform,motivational run, graduation chow. Toregister, please contact Roxanne Farr at228-1573 or farrre@usmc-mccs.orgHave you ever wanted to draw somethingcool but didn’t know how? Come out to thisfun class to learn a simple method that youcan use to help you draw all of your favoritethings. During this class you’ll receive stepby step instructions and leave with yourown completed work of art. Ages 7 andup. We will provide all art supplies needed.Registration required. Limited space. Toregister, please contact Sara Hollenbeck at228-1570 or sara.h.hollenbeck@usmc-mccs.org.3

CDCMCAS Beaufort CDC13 & 27 September Parent Night Out 1800-Midnight11 & 25 October Parent Night Out 1800-Midnight31 October Harvest Celebration 0900-11308 & 22 November Parent Night Out 1800-Midnight13 November Thanksgiving Luncheon 1130-13301 December Annual Beaufort Parade 1400-160011 December Annual Sounds of the Season 0930-113013 December Parent Night Out 1800-MidnightMCRD Parris Island CDC9 August Summer’s End Celebration 0900-1300September National Obesity Awareness Month All MonthSeptember Hispanic Heritage Month All Month13 September Fitness Fair 0900-130015 September-15 October Hispanic Heritage Celebration Program 0900-110024 October Fall Festival & Pumpkin Decorating Contest 0900-1300November Month of Military Families All MonthNovember Native American Heritage Month All Month7 November Native American Heritage Celebration 0900-110019 November Thanksgiving Lunch 1100-13001 December Beaufort Christmas Parade 1400-160019 December Christmas Around the World 0900-1200Laurel Bay CDC7 August Lighthouse Day16 August Tell a Joke Day8 September International Literacy Day6-12 October Fire Prevention week31 October Harvest Walk2 November Cookie Monster Day16 November Button Day8 November Parent Dinner7 December Cotton Candy Day20 December Holiday Social21 December National Flashlight DayActivities are available only to currently enrolled patrons of the CDC.MCAS Beaufort MCRD Parris Island Laurel BayTel: 228-7290 Tel: 228-3514 Tel: 846-1160Mon-Fri • 0500-1800 Mon-Fri • 0500-1800 Mon-Fri • 0500-1800Sat • Closed Sat • 0500-1800 Sat • 0800-1800Sun • Closed Sun • Closed Sun • Closed4

BOWLINGRoll-n-Grow Youth League20 September | 1700MCRD Parris Island Bowling CenterThis will be an informational meeting to determineif there’s an interest in starting thisprogram. The program will be a sanctionedUSBC Youth League for age 3-5 year old.Need at least 12 or more youth to participatein this program begin.Rising Stars Youth League21 September | 1100MCRD Parris Island Bowling CenterMeeting and Sign Up. This will be asanctioned USBC Youth League for ages6-18 years old. Bumpers will not be usedduring this league. Sanctioning will be$17.00 per person with weekly fee of$6.00 per person per week. All rules andregulations will be set at the meeting. Needat least 12 or more person to participate inthis program begin.Roll-n-Grow Youth League4 October | 1630-1830MCRD Parris Island Bowling CenterRising Stars Youth League5 October | 1000-1230MCRD Parris Island Bowling CenterYouth Holiday Party7 December | 1300-1600MCAS Beaufort Bowling CenterFee: $10.00 per personThe party is for ages 6-14. Bowling, shoes,games, crafts and snacks are included. Preregistrationis required. Deadline to sign upwill be 22 November.Parents: This is for youth only. Take thisopportunity to do something for yourselfwhile we entertain your child.Winter School Break23-27 December30 December - 3 JanuaryMCRD Parris Island andMCAS Beaufort Bowling Centers1100-1600Children and teens ages 5-15 get 2 gamesfree with the purchase of shoe rental everyday. This is weekdays ONLY. Children 9 yearsand under must be accompanied by anadult or a person 16 years and older at alltimes.For more information, please call theBowling Centers:MCRD Parris Island | 228-1551MCAS Beaufort | 228-71065

At The libraryStory TimeWednesdays | 0900MCRD Parris Island LibraryMCRD Parris Island Library hosts astory time for preschool children everyWednesday morning.3rd Thursday & 4th Wednesdays | 0930MCAS Beaufort LibraryOCTOBER/NOVEMBERHero TreeAny individual wearing the uniform of theUnited States Military is a hero. All militarypersonnel who are either on active duty,retired or served in any war to support anddefend our country are honored duringthis time period. Trees are set up in eachlibrary and are decorated with white lightsand yellow ribbons. The white lightssymbolize those who were unable to returnhome to their families and the yellowribbons symbolize our wish that all servingmilitary return home safely. All personnelon each base are invited to add loved onesphotos to the tree. Children from the CDCsdecorate pictures of their hero and adornthe trees before Veterans’ Day. Please senda picture of your child’s hero to the CDCswhen requested. The pictures are returnedin late November so they may be added tothe family Christmas tree.Letters to Santa29 NovemberMilitary - children are encouraged to writea letter to Santa and deliver it to eitherthe MCRD Parris Island or MCAS Beaufortlibraries. Parents are encouraged to includea return address on the envelope as Santamight have time to answer their letter.Visit from Santa18 December | 0900MCRD Parris Island Library19 December | 0930MCAS Beaufort LibraryPlease bring your children to the MCRDParris Island Library on Wednesday orthe MCAS Beaufort Library on Thursdaymorning to see Santa. Picture opportunitiesabound!Hero TreeChildren may begin picking up their heroornaments on 20 November. The tree willbe taken down on 23 November.6

YOUTH SportsWinter Youth BasketballRegistration: 15 October- 12 NovemberLate registrations will be accepted basedon availability only. $35 per participant, $40after 12 November. Ages 4-5 and 6-8. Agegroups are based on age as of 1 January2014.Basketball for ages 4-5 is available at theMCRD Parris Island Youth Gym. Practices willbegin early January. They will play 3 gamesin February. This age group is primarilyinstructional.Basketball for ages 6-8 is available atLaurel Bay and MCRD Parris Island. Practicewill begin early December. Games beginin January and conclude at the end ofFebruary. This age group will have astandard game schedule.Register at the Laurel Bay MCCS HumanResources office or MCRD Parris IslandMCCS Recreation office. Volunteer coachesare needed. For more information, call228-1587.Tumbling & Creative DanceDate and Time (TBA)Ages 2 & 3, 45 minute classThis class incorporates creative movement,pre-ballet and basic tumbling. We willfocus on development of the gross motorskills as well as listening skills. Children areencouraged through verbal imagery, theuse of props and age appropriate thememusic.Dance I, ages 4-6, 45 minute classThis class incorporates pre-ballet, beginningtap, creative movement. It featuredevelopment of basic steps, vocabularyand movement, while maintaining a funand positive atmosphere. Students willlearn short dances and play games thatenhance cognitive and social developmentand prepare them for further ballet and taptraining. There is a major emphasis on cooperation,participation and encouragement.7Dance II, ages 7-11, 1 hour classThis class reviews basic skills of ballet andtap. Jazz work will also be introduced. Thisclass builds coordination, syncopation,balance and thinking skills. A continuedemphasis on team building, self-esteem,cooperation and encouragement areinvolved.Tumbling, ages 4-6, 45 minute classThis class is an introduction to tumblingpositions, drills and movements such astuck, straddle, bridge, handstand, forwardroll and cartwheel along with somestrengthening and flexibility. This classbuilds coordination, syncopation, balanceand thinking skills. A continued emphasison team building, self-esteem, cooperationand encouragement is stressed.Mighty Mites, ages 3-5, 45 minute classClasses for children to learn and enjoy avariety of sports. Different stations areset up for children to work through. Theemphasis is on learning beginning skillswhile playing games and having fun.Through these activities, children developgross motor skills, communication, listeningskills, teamwork and hand-eye coordination.Gymnastics, ages 7-11, 1 hour classThis class reviews basic skills of gymnasticsand an introduction to more advanced skillswill begin. This class builds coordination,balance and thinking skills. A continuedemphasis on team building, self-esteem,cooperation and encouragement isstressed.Each class is held once a week at $35 permonth, based on a four week month.Class sizes are limited and prior registrationis required. For class schedule informationcall 228-1587.Register at the Laurel Bay MCCS HumanResources office or MCRD Parris IslandMCCS Recreation office.

THEATER / NPSPBack to School Kids Day at the Movies24 August | 1200-1700 | Ages 6-12MCAS Theater | $10 per child at the doorJoin us for a pizza lunch, a kids’ concessionpack, 2 movies, arts and crafts, games andtools for school door prizes!PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!Preregistration is required, but payment willbe collected at the theater.Register online at:backtoschoolmovie.eventbrite.comLimit: 100 childrenBack to SchoolNPS Play MorningMondays | Laurel Bay Youth CenterWednesdays | Parris Island Youth Center1000-1100Come join us for FUN for the Kids. Birth to5 years old and their parents. Toys, crafts,games, songs, music & MORE...New Parent Support Program is here foryou. For more information call: 466-0082KIDS DAY AT THE MOVIESBowling with EFMP5 & 19 September, 3 & 17 October7 & 21 November, 5 & 19 DecemberMCAS Beaufort Bowling Center | 1700-1830Winter Wonderland at the Movies21 December | 1200-1700 | Ages 6-12MCAS Theater | $10 per child at the doorFor more information, please contact YucelHenderson at yucel.t.henderson@usmcmccs.org,228-3849/2041 or Eric Harding athardingej@usmc-mccs.org 228-7106.Join us for 2 movies, games, arts and craftsFirst movie: pizza lunchSecond movie: snack packPREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!Preregistration is required, but payment willbe collected at the theater.Register online at:eventbrite.comLimit: 100 children8

RETAILBaby & MeThe Baby & Me program is a MCXexclusive program designed tosupport the Marine Corps family. Whenproviding a copy of the birth certificateof their newborn baby within 90 days ofthe date of birth, all authorized MarineCorps patrons receive a $10 MCX giftcard. The gift card can be used towardany MCX purchase.The Super StarStudent Programnot only rewardsstudents for goodgrades, but alsomost importantly,stimulates theirstudies andimproves theirknowledge andlearning abilities.Students in grades K-12and homeschooled studentswho obtain a “B”average (or better) areeligible to participate.Who: Any authorized patron with a newborn baby.How: Parents of a newborn must visit a participatingMCX within 90 days of the birth of their child and presenta copy of the birth certificate to Customer Service. In turn,the parent will receive a $10 MCX gift card!Why: Just another way your MCX is giving somethingback to the Marine Corps family.By simply bringing in their report card fromtheir last grading period to the Laurel Bay orMCRD Parris Island Marine Corps ExchangeCustomer Service counter, students willreceive a prize card. Students must beaccompanied by an authorized patron. Eachstudent is a winner! Prizes vary based on agegroup.*Grades K-5 receive a selection card witha guaranteed prize. Grades 6-12 receivea scratch off card which will reveal theirguaranteed prize. Grades 6-12 are eligible towin up to a $1,000 US Savings Bond.*Program for grades 1-5 is unique to theTri-Command area and may not be found atother commands.9

GOLFParent-Child Golf Tournaments28 September | 1400 Shotgun Start19 October | 1400 Shotgun Start16 November | 1400 Shotgun Start14 December | 1400 Shotgun StartOur most popular event is now beingconducted on a monthly basis! The Parent-Child tournaments offer a great opportunityto have a fun family day at the golf course.The format is a 9-hole Scramble and theentry fee is only $40/team, which includesgreen fee, cart fee, range balls and prizes forall players. All male parents will be playingfrom the White Tees and female parents willbe playing from the Red Tees. Junior Golfershave three options from which to play:White Tees (3,080 yards), Red Tees (2,540yards) or Junior Tees (approximately 1,600yards). To enter each tournament, pleasecall the Pro Shop at 228-2240 or email HeadProfessional Andy Hinson at hinsonca@usmc-mccs.org.The Legends Junior Club Championship26 & 27 October | $30 Entry Fee (plus appropriateplaying fees) includes range ballsand prizes.All Junior Golfers between the ages of 6-17are eligible to participate in The LegendsJunior Club Championship.Divisions and Yardages:• Junior Championship * – White/GoldTees (approximately 6000 yards,18-holes each day)• Junior 9-Hole Championship – RedTees(approximately 2400 yards, 9-holeseachday)• Junior Legend – Junior Tees(approximately 1,700 yards, 9-holeseach day)*The title of Junior Club Champion will beawarded to the golfer with the low 36-holescore in the Junior Championship Division.Entry forms will be available in the ProShop or on the golf course website:www.thelegendspi.com.10

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