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Cutting edge art, fitness, life skills, and adventure activities with Family and MWR and CYS Services.

The EDGE! Program offers out-of-school opportunities for children and youth to experience, develop, grow, and excel by participating in cutting edge art, fitness, life skills, and adventure activities know as Art EDGE!, Fit EDGE!, Life EDGE!, and Adventure EDGE!

Art EDGE! promotes learning by doing and focuses on the development of lifetime skills through exposure to the arts. Art EDGE! activities increase creative development while building self-esteem.

Fit EDGE! educates and encourages children and youth to incorporate a healthier lifestyle through physical activity and nutritional awareness program.

Life EDGE! imparts upon children and youth the skills needed for life-long growth as well as the exploration of future career fields.

Adventure EDGE! encourages children and youth to embrace the outdoors and nature while being exposed to activities that stimulate relaxation.

The EDGE program is free to youth ages 11 - 18 through the Army Middle School & Teen initiative. EDGE is $5.00 per hour for children younger than 11. EDGE participants must first be registered with Child, Youth, & School Services (CYSS). CYS Services registration is FREE to children of military family members, active duty reservists, retirees, and civilian employees.

Sign up for EDGE programs can be accomplished in several ways. You may enroll at CYSS Parent Central Services, 3392 Magruder Avenue in the Joe E. Mann Bldg. Middle school & teen youth may enroll over the telephone by calling Beverly Metcalfe at 751-3053 or click online . All youth must be pre-registered before attending any EDGE program.

In the Swing Golf - Monday/Thursday (4:00 - 5:30 p.m.) Fort Jackson Golf Course, Semmes Road, 9 - 16 years . Golf like the pros with the EDGE! Learn to putt, chip, drive, and the fundamentals of the game of golf.
PERMISSION SLIP REQUIRED IF RIDING BUS FROM THE YOUTH CENTER.

Thanks for Thanksgiving (Crafts/Cooking) - Monday /Friday (3:30 - 5:00 p.m.) 5955-D Parker Lane, 8 - 13 years. Wow your family with decorations and crafts to make this Thanksgiving unforgettable!

Camp EDGE - Tuesday/Friday (4:00 - 5:30) Meet at the Youth Center for transportation, 11 - 16 years.
Pitch tents, build fires, fish for food, and other outdoor survival skills. PERMISISSION SLIP REQUIRED.

Twilight Breaking Dawn Book Club - Tuesday/Thursday (3:30 - 5:00 p.m.) 5955-D Parker Lane, 11 - 16 years. Join the EDGE Twilight book club as we finish the last installment of the Twilight series. Play trivia,
make cool Twilight jewelry and go on a field trip to see the movie!

Thanksgiving on Thursday - Wednesday, (3:30 - 5:00 p.m.) Post Library, 6 - 10 years.
Climb into the Magic Tree House & learn about the first Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving crafts & snacks.

Nature-Made Crafts - Wednesday (3:30 - 5:00 p.m.) 5955-D Parker Lane, 8 - 15 years. Learn to create beautiful arts and crafts with nature & materials: leaves, twigs, pine cones, stones, and more.

Outdoor Gourmet - Monday/Thursday (4:00 - 5:30p.m.) Meet at the Youth Center for transportation. 10 - 16 year olds. Outdoor cooking is more than just toasted marshmallows and S'Mores! Learn to cook a real meal
in the great outdoors on an open fire. PERMISSION SLIP REQUIRED!

Deck the Halls - Monday/Friday (3:30 - 5:00 p.m.) 5955-D Parker Lane, 8 - 15 years. Create beautiful decorations for your home for the holiday or to give as gifts.

Gifts for the Whole Family - Tuesday /Thursday (3:30 - 5:00 p.m.) 5955-D Parker Lane, The holidays are coming! Get your gift giving on with presents for moms, dads, friends, brothers, sisters, and more!

Let 'er Roll Bowling - Tuesday/Friday (3:30 - 5:00 p.m.) Century Bowling Center, 8 - 15 year olds. Learn to bowl like the pros with the EDGE program! Wrap up with a bowling tournament and pizza party. PERMISSION SLIP REQUIRED IF RIDING BUS FROM YOUTH CENTER!

A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time - Wednesdays (3:30 - 5:00) Post Library, 6 - 10 year olds. Join the Magic Tree House gang as they travel to Victorian England and meet a very young Charles Dickens. Free book, snacks, games, and prizes.

Artrageous Art - Wednesday (3:30 - 5:00 p.m.) 5955-D Parker Lane, 9 - 15 years. Create amazing art from unusual art supplies. Make a copper book, a watercolor quilt, even create a mummy!

Bake & Build Gingerbread - Friday (3:30 - 5:00 p.m.) Teaching Kitchen in Imboden Circle School Age Center, 8- 13 years old. Bake gingerbread men, houses, and make gingerbread ornaments.