The document lists several summer activity options for youth in Junction City and Manhattan,

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2. The Next Fort Riley Network meeting
will be held April 24th at 1:30pm at
Riley’s Conference Center.
The Network meeting is open to any and
all interested in knowing what is
upcoming in the Fort Riley Community.
Child Care is available please RSVP to
stacie.dumas@us.army.mil no later than
noon on 4-17-14. Parents will need to bring
shot records day of care or bring the
children’s KOSCC card.

4. Schedule of Events
9:30am - Zoo Opens
Noon - Party for the Planet Activities Begin, Bear
Awareness Enrichment @ Sloth Bear Exhibit,
Rock Climbing Wall Open from Noon to 4:30pm,
Nature Swap Store Opens near Anteater/Maned
Wolf Exhibit
1:00pm - Magic Show by Brian Strole @
Chautauqua Amphitheater
1:30pm- Zoo Ambassador Programs with Live
Animal Encounters @ Chautauqua Amphitheater
2:00pm- Children's Storytime, Molly & The
Tornado @ Chautauqua Ampitheater Bear
Awareness Enrichment @ Sloth Bear Exhibit
3:00pm- Magic Show by Brian Strole @
Chautauqua Amphitheater
3:30pm – Zoo Ambassador Programs with Live
Animal Encounters @ Chautauqua Amphitheater
4:30pm - Party for the Planet Activities End,
Nature Swap Store Closes
5:00pm - Zoo Closes
Celebrate Earth Day with the Zoo's animal
residents at this family-friendly event. It's also
the kick-off to another exciting special event
season.
Party for the Planet activities run from Noon to
4:30pm and include:
• A Rock Climbing Wall near the Prairie
Dog Exhibit
• Magic Shows in Chautauqua
Amphitheater
• Zoo Ambassadors Programs with Live
Animal Encounters in Chautauqua
Amphitheater
• Kid's Craft Station & Facepainting in the
Nature Exploration Center
• Conservation Stations featuring
Beekeeping, Local Amphibians & Butterfly
Gardening
Regular Zoo admission applies: $4 adult, $2
children ages 3-12, 2 & under and FOSZ are
free.
Sunset Zoo
2333 Oak Street
Manhattan, KS 66502

9. 23 April, 2014 0730-1430
10-12 Volunteers needed
What: Assist with the running of a career fair event. 72 vendors, 700+ attendees
When: Wednesday, 23 April, 2014. From 7:30am until 2:30pm (Or any portion of that time)
Such as ~7:30-11am or ~10am to 2:30pm
Who: Anyone willing to help for the entire event or any portion of the time.
Where: Riley’s Conference Center. Seitz Drive, Ft. Riley
How: Help with the set-up of the venue, register employers and agencies, register job seekers, help
with clean up after the event.
Employment Readiness Program- “ERP” Volunteer request
“Hiring Heroes Career Fair”-

12. Saturday, April 26
11:00am - 5:00pm (ONLY)
Kids under the age of 18 can fill up a 16oz cup
for the flat rate of $3.00. Please present
dependent military ID unless child is with
parent.
Orange Leaf Fort Riley
Building 6914 Warren Ave,
Fort Riley, Kansas 66442

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manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or
favoring by the United States Government. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect
those of the United States Government, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

15. Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark,
manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or
favoring by the United States Government. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect
those of the United States Government, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

19. If you are interested in volunteering ,
CYSS has a wonderful opportunity for
you. They are in dire need of Referee’s,
Coach’s and Assistant Coach’s. Great
Opportunity for Soldiers to earn
Volunteer hours for their MOVSM.
If interested please stop by BLDG 6620
for a volunteer packet. A background
check is required.

20. http://csf2.army.mil/takethegat.html
The Global Assessment Tool (GAT) 2.0 is a survey tool through which
individuals are able to confidentially assess their physical and
psychological health based the five dimensions of strength: social,
emotional, spiritual, family and physical fitness.

23. May 3rd
Looking for good deals or need to get
rid of items you no longer need, this is
the perfect opportunity.
Individual Sales will be held all across the
installation.

24. Junction
City
Annual
Mud Bog
May 3rd
1:00pm
1111 Grant Ave.
Junction City
no coolers allowed, however
there will be food and drink
vendors on site.
Slinging mud and loud
trucks will be center stage
at the 13th annual Mud Bog!
Vehicles from the size of
all-terrain vehicles, up to
trucks with 44 inch tires,
will participate. Vehicles
will race trough pits of mud
that are a set length.
Spectators will have more
opportunities to get muddy
with a children’s race and
competition, for children
over the age 5.

26. Homebuyer
Education Seminar
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. on May 15, 2014
Location: 210 Custer Ave Room 118D on the
first floor, Ft Riley, KS
This seminar will help you to find answers to the important questions
you may be asking as you contemplate purchasing a home!
OPEN SEMINAR RETIREES AND LOCAL COMMUNITY
Featuring
 Home Inspector
 Real Estate Agent
 Lender
 And others!
To Register Call
HSO Office
785-239-3736

29. Monday, June 2nd
Cox Bros BBQ, Junction City, KS
5:00pm
Come join us at Cox Bros BBQ to show support for the Fort Riley USO.
10% of all the sales of the evening will be donated to the Fort Riley
USO. In case you didn't know, the Fort Riley USO is the only USO in the
state of Kansas and supports all the military installation needs in the
entire state. Lets show them our continued support of the great work
they do for our Kansas service members and their families.
“Until everyone comes home“

33. Army Family Covenant (AFC)
CYSS Initiatives
You must present a copy of deployment orders (with
spouse’s name) in order to receive any of the AFC
discounts, in addition to being registered with Parent
Central.
Initiatives include:
•20 percent monthly discount is available for children
of deployed Soldiers for full-time and part-day fees.
•$100 in FREE sports registrations per child, per Family,
per deployment. This includes soccer, baseball,
basketball, flag football and volleyball programs.
•$300 in FREE instructional (SKIES) classes per child for
maximum duration of eight weeks each. Regular fees
will apply after the eight weeks.
•16 hours of free hourly care per month is available to
children of deployed sponsors. Hourly care is located at
Warren East CDC and SAC. AFC benefits can be used up
to 90 days after the Soldier returns. Be sure to make
your reservations in advance. Weekday AFC care is from
6-8pm. Saturday AFC care is from 7-11pm. Patrons may
also utilize weekday and Saturday child care at the
hourly rate. Weekday AFC child care is free for Families
participating in FRG meetings that have a deployed
spouse.
Parent Central
Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Walk-in registrations end at 4:30pm
Appointments are also available
6620 Normandy Dr.
785-239-9885
-Family Child Care
-Outreach Services
-Youth Sports
-School Liaison
SKIES Unlimited
Instructional Program
2420 H St.
785-240-5821
1st Division CDC
4012 1st Division Rd.
785-239-9011
Warren CDC
6950 Warren Rd.
785-239-9935/9929
Warren East CDC
6981 Warren Rd.
785-240-0822/0821
Forsyth CDC
2410 Saddlehorn Rd.
785-239-4846/4848
Forsyth East CDC
2420 H St.
785-240-5820/5822
Whitside CDC
676 Warrior Rd.
785-239-4978
Whitside North CDC
678 Warrior Rd.
785-240-6787
Youth Center
5800 Thomas Ave.
785-239-9222
School Age Center
5810 Thomas Ave.
785-239-9220
CYSS Directory

35. Youth Activities and
Organizations For the
Summer
• Junction City –
– YOUTH SUMMER THEATRE CAMP- Junction City Little Theatre's annual theatre camp
for kids will be held in June. Watch our web site at www.jclit.info or Junction City
Little Theater Facebook page for registration and camp dates. Sponsored by:
Junction City Little Theatre
– MONTHLY BIRDWALK
Join Chuck Otte for this fun and informative bird walk once a month, weather
permitting, in and around the Milford Lake area. These hikes are for beginning
birdwatchers as well as those that have some experience. Bring binoculars and a bird
ID book if you have them. Everyone is invited! Please note that all dates are tentative
and subject to change. This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Milford
Nature Center and Milford State Park.
Ages/Grades: All ages
Time(s): 8:00 a.m. (approximately 2 hours in length)
Day(s): Saturdays
Place: Meet at the parking area at the south end of Milford Lake dam across the
highway from the Corps of Engineers office
Cost: None
Date(s): Please check with Chuck Otte at 785-238-4161 or cotte@ksu.edu for the
spring walk dates. Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Milford Nature Center
– Milford Nature Center
The Nature Center offers programs about native wildlife, especially birds of prey, to
all age groups.
Fees: None
Contact: Pat Silovsky
Telephone: 238-5323
Email: pat.silovsky@ksoutdoors.com
– Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri
Girl Scouts offers a general program for adult civic groups on what Girl Scouts is all
about. This presentation will focus on the core values of the Girl Scout program,
changes over the last two years, and volunteer needs in the community.
Fees: None
Contact: Call 785-776-1488 to speak to program staff

36. Youth Activities and
Organizations For the
Summer Cont.
• Junction City –
– Dorothy Bramlage Library Storytimes - Parents and children, babies through
preschoolers, are invited to storytime at the library. Storytime is designed to foster
the love of books and reading, and encourage children on the path to becoming
great readers. Stories, songs, fingerplays, games, and crafts are centered around a
weekly theme.
• Wiggles & Giggles Baby Time- A time for parents and infants to interact. Each
child must be accompanied one-to-one by an adult. Registration is required.
Age:0-18 months Time: Thursdays at 10am
• Mother Goose Toddler Time - Accompanied by parents or caregivers, this
storytime is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. Age:18-36 months
Time: Wednesdays at 10 am
• Preschool Story Time - For children without accompanying adults. Choose
one of three sessions each week. Age:3-5 years Time: Tuesdays at 10 am
Wednesdays at 1 pm Thursdays at 11 am
• Evening Storytime- Families are invited to get ready for bed with this evening
story program, Age:3-8 years, Time: Tuesdays at 6 pm.
– Kindermusik - Saturday mornings (Starting June 9): 9:00 - 10:00 am (2-4 year olds),
C.L. Hoover Opera House
135 W. Seventh Street, Junction City, KS 66441, Rehearsal Hall - 2nd floor Cost: $60
per month which includes $20 worth of At-Home Materials (CD and parent activity
magazine, and every other month a take-home instrument) that are yours to keep!
Contact the C.L. Hoover Opera House for enrollment information or questions.
Phone: 785-238-3906 E-mail: office@jcoperahouse.org
– Kids Art Classes - Free art class for kids in grades K-5 on Saturdays from noon to1
pm. A variety of art concepts will be learned and kids get a chance to use a wide
scope of arts media. Call JCAC at 762-2581 for more info.
– Preschool Art Classes - Naomi Williams teaches preschool art class on Wednesday
mornings, 9-10 am Little ones have lots of fun while they learn about color, shape
and composition. $6 per class Call JCAC at 762-2581 for more info.

37. Youth Activities and
Organizations For the
Summer Cont.
• Junction City –
– Challenger Soccer Camp at Fegan Field 400 -498 W. 10th Street, Junction City, KS Ages 2-18
years cost is $15 from Jul 28 – August 1, 2014
– Camp Corral at Rock Springs
– Boys & Girls Club of Junction City / Geary County Summer Program for students in
Kindergarten through 5th grade from 5:30 AM – 5:45 PM Monday through Friday with fees
based on family income. Contact Renae Honsinger at 717-4025 for information.
– YMCA Day Camp – for ages 6 (graduated Kindergarten) through Middle School . Times 6am
-6pm $15 a day or 8:00am -4:00pm $10 a day. Daily activities to include swimming ,
movies and various field trips for more information contact Nancy Smith at (785)238-2972
• Manhattan –
– Manhattan Arts Center (MAC) has a summer program. Details are not complete at this time.
– Adventure Camp through the Flint Hills Discovery Center
– Flint Hills Summer Fun Camp- is a camp for kids on the autism spectrum, about 2/3 of the
camp are peer models while the other 1/3 are on the spectrum. This year they have a magic
theme.
– ANIMAL CRACKERS SUMMER CAMP -Sunset Zoo Animal Crackers Summer Camp is for kids
ages five to seven and must have completed Kindergarten. Camper activities will include live
animal interactions, themed tours of the zoo, crafts, games, and storytimes. Please contact
Sunset Zoo, 785-587-2737, should you have any difficulties during registration. FEES: $115
for full day, $85 for half day. Sunset Zoo Members: $105/$75. Appropriate fees calculated
during registration process.
– SUMMER SAFARI SUMMER CAMP- Sunset Zoo Summer Safari Summer Camp is for kids ages
eight and nine. We'll engage in activities around the Zoo, crafts, stories, live animal
interactions, themed Zoo tours, and take weekly field trips around Manhattan and beyond
to further explore the weekly theme. Please contact Sunset Zoo, 785-587-2737, should you
have any difficulties during registration. FEES: $115 for full day, $85 for half day. Sunset Zoo
Members: $105/$75. Appropriate fees calculated during registration process. This activity
is eligible for a payment plan or can be paid in full today. A minimum of 50% of each
session's fee is due today to reserve a child's spot. A $20 non-refundable deposit will be held
for each enrolled camp session. Sessions must be paid in full within five working days prior
to the first day of each camp session.

38. Youth Activities and
Organizations For the
Summer Cont.• Junction City –
– Challenger Soccer Camp at Fegan Field 400 -498 W. 10th Street, Junction City, KS
Ages 2-18 years cost is $15 from Jul 28 – August 1, 2014
– Camp Corral at Rock Springs
– Boys & Girls Club of Junction City / Geary County Summer Program for students in
Kindergarten through 5th grade from 5:30 AM – 5:45 PM Monday through Friday
with fees based on family income. Contact Renae Honsinger at 717-4025 for
information.
– Junction City Baseball Association -
• Manhattan –
– Manhattan Arts Center (MAC) has a summer program. Details are not complete at
this time.
– Adventure Camp through the Flint Hills Discovery Center
– Flint Hills Summer Fun Camp- is a camp for kids on the autism spectrum, about 2/3
of the camp are peer models while the other 1/3 are on the spectrum. This year
they have a magic theme.
– ANIMAL CRACKERS SUMMER CAMP -Sunset Zoo Animal Crackers Summer Camp is
for kids ages five to seven and must have completed Kindergarten. Camper activities
will include live animal interactions, themed tours of the zoo, crafts, games, and
storytimes. Please contact Sunset Zoo, 785-587-2737, should you have any
difficulties during registration. FEES: $115 for full day, $85 for half day. Sunset Zoo
Members: $105/$75. Appropriate fees calculated during registration process.
– SUMMER SAFARI SUMMER CAMP- Sunset Zoo Summer Safari Summer Camp is for
kids ages eight and nine. We'll engage in activities around the Zoo, crafts, stories, live
animal interactions, themed Zoo tours, and take weekly field trips around
Manhattan and beyond to further explore the weekly theme. Please contact Sunset
Zoo, 785-587-2737, should you have any difficulties during registration. FEES: $115
for full day, $85 for half day. Sunset Zoo Members: $105/$75. Appropriate fees
calculated during registration process. This activity is eligible for a payment plan or
can be paid in full today. A minimum of 50% of each session's fee is due today to
reserve a child's spot. A $20 non-refundable deposit will be held for each enrolled
camp session. Sessions must be paid in full within five working days prior to the first
day of each camp session.

39. Youth Activities and
Organizations For the
Summer Cont.
• Manhattan –
– NATURE NAVIGATORS SUMMER CAMP -Sunset Zoo Nature Navigators Summer
Camp is for kids ages ten to twelve. They will explore the world around them with
friends through nature hikes, Zoo tours, engaging projects, group games, live animal
encounters, and field trips to sites around town and around the region. Some weeks
will include conservation projects and opportunities for Navigators to develop their
skills at implementing the scientific process. Please contact Sunset Zoo, 785-587-
2737, should you have any difficulties during registration. FEES: $115 for full day,
$85 for half day. Sunset Zoo Members: $105/$75. Appropriate fees calculated during
registration process. This activity is eligible for a payment plan or can be paid in full
today. A minimum of 50% of each session's fee is due today to reserve a child's spot.
A $20 non-refundable deposit will be held for each enrolled camp session. Sessions
must be paid in full within five working days prior to the first day of each camp
session.
– WEE ADVENTURES at the Manhattan Park and Recreation- Special events for ages
3-5. Join us on field trips, parties, and fun!! Parents may stay or drop off children.
– T-Ball at the Manhattan Park and Recreation- T-ball is for boys and girls currently
enrolled in kindergarten ages 5- 7 yrs
– Baseball and Softball at the Manhattan Park and Recreation- Baseball for grades 1-
12 and Softball for grades 1-12. ages 6- 19 yrs .
• Elmdale, KS –
– YMCA Camp Wood - Contact Camp Wood at 620-273-8641 or
office@campwood.org for information on how they are serving military families.
Many variety of camps held over the summer months. Check out their website at
www.campwood.org/kansas-summer-camps/