FAMILY AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS Child and Teen Services Overview A full of array of programs are offered on Ramstein and Vogelweh. We have several Child Development Centers as well as Youth Activity Centers around the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Once the family has become "members" of the CDC and/or Youth Center, families can use other centers throughout U.S. Air Forces in Europe. http://www.86fss.com/KMC-Teen-Center.html Child Care Programs on the Installation Due to the lack of off-base child care facilities, it is highly recommended you think about taking action on child care issues before PCSing to Ramstein. Both Child Development Centers and School Age Care programs have waiting lists. We encourage you to place your child/children on the appropriate waiting list through your sponsor or by contacting the CDC as soon as you receive orders. Main Ramstein CDC Location: Bldg. 853 Phone number: DSN 480-9276 or commercial 011-49-6371-47-9276 Vogelweh Location: Bldg. 1044 Phone number: DSN 489-6040 or commercial 011-49-631-536-6040 Child Care Programs in the Community Child Care off base is normally through a private contract with an individual. Family Member Programs Child and youth programs provides quality, accessible and sustainable child care and recreational outlets for children 6 weeks to 18 years of age. Child care is provided on a full-day or hourly basis for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Care is designed to protect the health and safety of our children, promote physical, social, emotional and intellectual development. Youth programs provides recreational outlets for youth to develop physical, social, emotional and cognitive abilities. This is done through the delivery of organized programs in five core areas such as: character and leadership, the arts, fitness and recreation, health and life skills and education and career development. Youth programs is a proud partner of Boys and Girls Clubs of America and USDA/4-H. Schools Ramstein's Elementary, Intermediate, Middle and High School are part of the Department of Defense Education Activity Europe, Kaiserslautern District. These schools have been fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The school population consists primarily of dependents of American military and DoD civilians. There are a few tuition paying pupils who enroll on a space available basis. For more information please refer to the section "Public and DODDS Schools" under the Education category or visit their website http://www.eu.dodea.edu. School Age Care This program is for children from 5 to 12 years old, with either before school care, after school care or both available. The School Age Care Program is open Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hourly care is provided on a space available basis. Religious Programs The chapel offers a variety of programs for children and teens. These groups are assembled based on interest so sign up and create the interest. The KMC has several chapels. Ramstein Northside Chapel Location: Bldg 1201 Phone number: DSN 480-6148 or commercial 011-49-6371-47-6148 Ramstein Southside Chapel Location: Bldg. 2403 Phone number: DSN 480-5753 or commercial 011-49-6371-47-5753 Vogelweh Chapel Location: Bldg. 2063 Phone number: DSN 489-6859 or commercial 011-49-631-536-6859 Kaupaun Chapel/Annex Location: Bldgs. 2781 and 2782 Phone number: same as Vogelweh chapel Sembach Chapel Location: Bldg. 118 Phone number: DSN 496-7577 or commercial 011-49-632-67-7577 Things to Do (Clubs and Social Life) There are many organizations on base and in the community for children to get involved with. The Youth Center is the best and most centralized source for them to learn what is available. The Chapel, 435th Services Squadron, Red Cross and their school are other sources to assist your kids in settling into their new home. To get them excited to come to the KMC, go to your base Airman and Family Readiness Center and ask the Relocation personnel to request a sponsor for your child/children. Things to Do (Recreation and Sports)/Special Events For information about things to do or special events around the KMC, visit the Ramstein Services Squadron Web site at www.86fss.com. Theater There are movie theaters on Ramstein, Vogelweh and Sembach Annex. There are also different video rental facilities on each base. For more information, visit SVS Web site.