Here at Fort Detrick, Child & Youth Sports and Fitness (CYSF) aims to encourage participation in physical activity, establish teamwork and participation, and build strong qualities and characteristics for the future generation. We offer developmentally appropriate opportunities for children and youth 3-18 years to be engaged in individual and team sports, competitions, skill building clinics, and nutrition and health classes that foster development of life-long healthy habits. They are provided by trained CYS employees and volunteer coaches in a variety of settings, including Youth Centers, MWR Facilities, schools, community fields and facilities. Sports offered across all four seasons range from Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football and Soccer. Along with Basketball, Cheer, Dance, Fishing, and Volleyball camps in the summertime. Our goal is to create a fun environment encompassing sport and outdoor activities and create a positive feeling across the base and the Frederick community.

Welcome to the Fort Detrick Child & Youth Services (CYS). We are happy that you have chosen our programs to assist you with your child care needs. We hope that together we can provide the nurturing, positive environment your child needs and deserves. Our goal is to assist each child by promoting his/her intellectual growth, physical ability, and social skills. We have the responsibility to provide a safe, healthy environment, enriching activities, and warm, loving care for every child enrolled in our programs.

We will strive to create a setting that enhances a child's self-concept and promotes a positive self-image. Under the regulatory guidance of AR 608-10, CYS programs are offered as a supplement to the family, not as a substitute. We therefore seek your involvement and welcome your comments and questions. Thank you for entrusting your child to our care. We are sincere in our commitment to offer a high quality, developmental program for each child.

Parent Central Services is here to help you get the required information for your child to be enrolled in Child & Youth Services (CYS). For your child to participate in any CYS program on Fort Detrick, he/she must be registered. We can help you get this accomplished when you stop by. Appointments are available and recommended. Please call Parent Central Services to schedule your appointment today.

Registrations will take place telephonically, Fort Detrick 301-619-7100, Forest Glen 301-319-5532

Welcome to the Fort Detrick Child & Youth Services (CYS). We are happy that you have chosen our programs to assist you with your child care needs. We hope that together we can provide the nurturing, positive environment your child needs and deserves. Our goal is to assist each child by promoting his/her intellectual growth, physical ability, and social skills. We have the responsibility to provide a safe, healthy environment, enriching activities, and warm, loving care for every child enrolled in our programs.

We will strive to create a setting that enhances a child's self-concept and promotes a positive self-image. Under the regulatory guidance of AR 608-10, CYS programs are offered as a supplement to the family, not as a substitute. We therefore seek your involvement and welcome your comments and questions. Thank you for entrusting your child to our care. We are sincere in our commitment to offer a high quality, developmental program for each child.

Parent Central Services is here to help you get the required information for your child to be enrolled in Child & Youth Services (CYS). For your child to participate in any CYS program on Fort Detrick, he/she must be registered. We can help you get this accomplished when you stop by. Appointments are available and recommended. Please call Parent Central Services to schedule your appointment today.

Registrations will take place telephonically, Fort Detrick 301-619-7100, Forest Glen 301-319-5532

We are happy to welcome you and your child into our School Age Centers (SAC). It is our mission of Fort Detrick SAC to promote quality of life by supporting Army readiness.

The Youth Center provides activities for youth typically in grades 6-12*. Through formal partnerships with nationally-recognized youth-serving organizations such as 4-H and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) youth have access to programs, standardized curricula, special events, camps, scholarships, and more. Computer labs and homework assistance are available at every Youth Center.

There are two components to the Youth Program:

• The Middle School Program is generally for youth in grades 6-8*
• The Teen Program is generally for youth in grades 9-12

The Youth Program is open after school, school closures and summer. Specialty camps and trips are held throughout the year. 

Visit the Youth Center, Parent Central Services.. 

* Based on school configuration