Fort Drum SKIES Programs Catalog SEP-DEC 2012

1. Office and Main Classroom Information:
We are located at 10790 Chapel Drive.
Telephone: 315-772-0629
Tumbling, Kids in Motion, and Taekwondo Classes
are held at:
Riva Ridge Center. 10799 N Riva Ridge Loop.
Website Information:
www.drummwr.com
Program
https://www.facebook.com/FortDrumSkies
Information
The SKIES program and classes will not be open
on the following dates:
Monday, 3 September
Monday, 8 October
September—December
Monday 12 November
Thursday, 22 November
Tuesday, 25 December
2012

2. Babysitting & CPR $65 For Ages 12 & up
SKIESUnlimited General Information Babysitting and Red Cross CPR & First Aid will help train youth to be responsible
babysitters. Youth must attend both sessions if complete certification is sought, but
Registration
may wish to attend just one piece if that is what they need. The fee must be paid re-
All youth enrolling in any SKIES programs MUST be current CYS Services gardless of registering for both classes or just part of the class.
members. Participation in classes will be denied if registration is not current, with no November 3rd & 10th, Register by October 30th.
reimbursement for paid programs. There is no fee for enrollment, but this must be Times for 3rd—8:30am to 3:30pm, Time for 10th—10am to 3:30pm .
updated every year (registration will expire after one year, and youth will be denied Cost: $65.00 per student.
access to the programs until registration is updated). Both classes will be held at the SKIES classroom, 10790 Chapel Drive.
Application packets can be picked up from Parent Central Services at Clark Hall or
on the web at www.drummwr.com . Youth must carry their enrollment key FOBS
with them to sign in to and out of our programs. Youth in programs at the Youth
Center can sign themselves in and out of our programs – ALL OTHER students
must have their parents sign them in and out (School age and younger)! Programs with the McEwen Library...
For more information on CYS Services, please contact Parent Central Services at
772-8675.
Look for October Halloween Programs and December Holiday Pro-
Disenrollment grams…... like the Pumpkin Derby and Handmade
All youth MUST be disenrolled from each monthly program they are registered in Holiday. Contact the McEwen Library for specific program informa-
where charges are billed automatically. Charges do continue for each space tion, and any programs that SKIES links up with will be posted
occupied until a disenrollment form is submitted, and parents will be responsible for
paying the bills. Programs needing disenrollment forms include gymnastics,
on our Facebook site.
taekwondo, and may include others - please confirm at the time of registration. Be sure to check out all the other programs that the
Please submit forms to our office at 10790 Chapel Drive. McEwen Library has to offer!!
Payments...
Can be made at our office, any Child Care or Youth facility, or at Parent Central
Services. Ensure the staff make the payment toward your SKIES program bill.
If you are choosing to use the Army Family Covenant to pay for any of the
CYSS Teen & Sports Office and programs
monthly billed SKIES programs, PLEASE contact our office after the 15th of The Sports Office and programs will be moving into the same facility
each month so we can ensure your payment is processed. AFC benefits will pay SKIES is in...10790 Chapel Drive. The Teen Center will be moving
out any one-time fees when enrollment is completed (up to the limit set). Parents
are responsible for any bills remaining after the benefits have been applied.
next door into the newly constructed facility.
Look for both programs to move sometime early this fall, and soon all
You can also do business with CYS Services on-line! Make appointments with our programs will be in close proximity again.
Parent Central Services, pay your outstanding balances, sign up for most of
the programs offered by SKIES, access registration forms, reprint receipts, The SKIES program will also undergo some changes - we will be
and print childcare statements for taxes. Simply go to www.drummwr.com & expanding our pottery and ceramics area as soon as possible,
click on the link near the top left side of the page. Visit or call Parent Central so look for additional programs once all the moves and
Services if you need assistance or a login name and password (772-8675). construction are complete!!

3. Martial Arts Program Grades 1-12 For More Information…
Taekwondo classes from Tehonica’s Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy.
Classes meet twice a week - Tuesday & Thursday evenings. about any of the classes listed, please contact our office at 772-0629. Programs
are subject to change based on the mission of the facility, programs, and Fort
Times: White Belts - 6:00-6:45 pm Drum.
Yellow Belts - 6:45-7:30 pm
Green, Blue, Red, Black Belts - 7:30-8:15 pm Also look for our program information on Facebook! In the search line, type in
th ―Fort Drum Skies Unlimited‖ for more up-to-date information!
Monthly fees are $70.00 per student. Fees must be paid by the 5 of each month.
All classes are held at the Riva Ridge Center, 10799 N. Riva Ridge Loop.
Disenrollment forms are required for Programs………………
withdrawal from this program.
Kids in the Kitchen Ages 8-14
Learn new recipes for the special holidays and for everyday after school.
Youth will learn about nutrition, measurements, cutting and chopping, and
following recipes. They also get to eat everything they make!
Mondays, Ages 8-14, meet from 5-6:30 pm.
All About Theater Ages 6 & up
September 10, 17 & 24—Cost $30 per student
Theater workshops are designed to help develop skills needed to perform on the stage. October 1, 15, 22 & 29—Cost $35 per student
Each week students will utilize charades, karaoke, skits, and vocal activities to de- November 5, 19 & 26—Cost $30 per student
velop their stage presence. Month-long program—can be repeated as often as stu- December 3, 10 & 17—Cost $30 per student
dents like—each week will focus on different skills.
Register by the 28th of the current month for the next month’s program.
Theater group meets every Wednesday during the month from 6-7:30 pm.
September 12, 19 & 26; Cost is $30.00 per student.
Program will be held at the SKIES Classroom,
October 3, 10, 17 & 24; Cost is $40.00 per student. (No class 31 October)
November 7, 14, 21 & 28; Cost is $40.00 per student. 10790 Chapel Drive.
December 5, 12 & 19; Cost is $30.00 per student.
Registration deadline is the 28th of the current month
Coming in January….
for the next month’s program.
Held at the SKIES Classroom, 10790 Chapel Drive. ―Teens in the Kitchen‖—to be held in the
new Youth Center’s Demo Kitchen.
Look for class information in the next
program booklet!!!

4. Sewing Classes
Clay—Wheel Throwing Classes Grades 6-12
(Clay 101 and 201 is required upon enrollment in classes)
Required Classes—
Sewing 101 - Hand Sewing Introduction $6 Ages 6 & up Classes will teach the fundamentals of clay wedging, wheel centering, and wheel
throwing. Sessions are month-long, and students can register for consecutive ses-
Hand Sewing Skills (Required class for all other sewing classes).
sions to continue to work on their wheel skills. Students will be able to bring all
Hand sewing techniques are used at all levels of sewing. Students learn basic stitches
work completed home after firing (students will be notified when pieces are ready).
that they will use in many of the sewing classes offered. Students will make one pro-
Pottery pieces completed by students will be eligible to show in local art exhibits.
ject while learning the stitches.
Wednesdays, Time: 5:00-8:00 pm
Fridays from 5-6 pm; Register by Wednesday prior to each class.
September 12, 19 & 26; Cost $45.00
Sewing 201 - Machine Introduction $6 Ages 6 & up October 3, 10, 17 & 24; Cost $55.00
November 7, 14, 21 & 28; Cost $55.00
Machine Sewing (Required class for all other sewing classes)
December 5, 12 & 19; Cost $45.00
Learn how to use the sewing machines we will be utilizing in all our Level 200 Sew-
ing Classes. Students will be instructed on proper use of a machine, how to fix ten-
Cost includes all supplies (clay, all glazing
sion, thread machines, roll bobbins, and set stitching features.
and firing). Students may register for all the
Fridays from 6-7:30 pm; Register by Wednesday prior to each class.
months and will continue to learn and work
with different projects.
Sew-Kool Sewing Club Ages 8 & up
PREREQUISITE: Sewing 101 AND
Sewing 201.
Enjoy a casual learning environment as we
hand-sew, cut fabrics, make sewn crafts,
and use sewing machines. Students work at
their pace on projects of their choosing— Clay – Open Studio
staff are available to assist as needed. Some (Open to Grades 6-12 who have taken either Clay 101 or Clay 201).
supplies may need to be purchased by the Studio time is designed to give the student ample time to design, work on and
students. Classes will be on Thursdays complete projects of their own design. Open Studio Time consists of 10 hours of
use of the pottery studio and equipment, 12 pounds of clay, all glazing and firing for
each month, Time 5:30-7 pm.
projects created. Students will receive a punch card, and have space in the studio
September 13, 20 & 27; Cost $30 per student.
for their clay and projects underway. Cost for each card is $50.00, and is good for
October 4, 11, 18 & 25; Cost $38 per student.
six months from purchase. Students will also be able to purchase extra clay if they
November 1, 8, 15 & 29; Cost $38 per student. need to (12 pound block for $10.00 or 25 pound block for $19.00) .
December 6, 13 & 20; Cost $30 per student. Open Studio — Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00-7:00 pm.
Registration deadline is the 28th of the current month for the next month’s program.

5. The following classes require Sewing 101 and 201…
Pottery & Ceramics All Classes below will be held on TUESDAYS….
REGISTRATION for sewing classes is 1 week prior to selected class start date.
Clay 101 – Open to students ages 6-18. Clay 101 is an introduction to clay using All Sewing Classes will be held at the SKIES Classroom, 10790 Chapel Drive.
hand-building techniques. Each student in any of the clay classes is required to take
this class to learn the very basics in using clay and all the machines in the pottery Sewing 202 Pennant Name Flag $12 Ages 6 & up
area. Class fee is $5, and needs to be taken only once.
Make a flag streamer bearing your name for a bedroom banner.
September 11th, October 23rd, December 4th; Time 5-7 pm.
Mondays - Time: 5:00-6:00 pm (beginning 10 September)
(No classes on 8 October, 12 November or 24 December)
Sewing 203 Stuffies $15 Ages 6 & up
Make animals, pillows or name letters from our assorted patterns.
September 18th, October 9th, October 30th, December18th; Time 5-7:30 pm.
Clay 201 – Open to students in grades 6-12. Introduction to clay using wheel
throwing. Students must have already taken Clay 101 and taken at least one class in
hand-building. This class will teach students the basic techniques in using a pottery Sewing 204 Wrist Warmers/Scarves $15 Ages 12 & up
wheel. Class fee is $5, and only needs to be taken once. Make a matching set of wrist warmers and a scarf for those cooler nights.
October 16th, November 13th; Time 5-7:30 pm.
Mondays - Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
(No classes on 8 October, 12 November or 24 December) Sewing 205 Tote Bags $18 Ages 12 & up
Make a reversible tote bag for any occasion. Special Classes use holiday fabrics.
September 25th, November 20th; Time 4:30-8 pm.
Clay - Hand-Building Classes Special Class on Saturday, 6 October—Halloween Tote Bags, 9-1 pm.
(Clay 101 required upon enrollment in classes)
Special Class on Saturday, 15 December—Holiday Tote Bags, 9-1 pm.
Classes will consist of an assortment of projects
that make up the beginning stages of hand- Fabulous Fashions (Drab to FAB!) Ages 12 & up
building with clay. Each class consists con-
struction of the project and glazing. Students PREREQUISITE: Sewing 101 AND Sewing 201.
will be able to take the piece home after it has been fired (students will be notified Turn old t-shirts and/or old pants into new fashions…learn how to change old, worn
when pieces are ready). Ceramic pieces completed by students will be eligible for out and boring clothes into fabulous new pieces that are right in style! Bring at least
showing in local art exhibits. two old t-shirts (or pants) to class and learn how to cut, sew, add embellishments and
Cost is $15 per class, and includes clay and firing. Registration deadline is three
days prior to the class. leave with a whole new look!! Wednesdays, 3-4:30 pm for the month.
September 12, 19 & 26; Cost $25 per student.
Grades K-6 - Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00 pm (beginning 11 September) October 3, 10, 17, & 24; Cost $30 per student.
(No class on 25 December)
November 7, 14, 21 & 28; Cost $30 per student.
Grades 7-12 - Thursdays (beginning 13 September)
4:00-6:00 pm or 6:00-8:00 pm December 5, 12 & 19; Cost $25 per student.
(No classes on 22 November or 27 December) Students will have access to some supplies and fabric for embellishing clothing.
Registration deadline is the 28th of the current month for the next month’s program.

6. Felt Sewing Classes Preschool Ages 4-5 Kids in Motion Playgroup Ages 2 & 3
Simple sewing projects to teach preschoolers handstitching while they make felt
finger puppets, small stuffed animals and much more. New projects each class. Designed for toddlers to help them with coordination, motor development, follow-
The simple sewing skills taught in this class will enable preschoolers to sew felt ing directions, and playing with other children the same age. Toddlers will work
objects at home. Class is on Wednesdays, 1-2 pm each month. with their parents while taking part in activities that utilize music, dance, athletic
skills and tumbling.. Parents are required to work with their children on the mats -
September 12, 19 & 26; Cost $12.00 per student. please dress comfortably. There are no accommodations for siblings, so please
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Cost $20.00 per student. make other arrangements for them.
November 7, 14, 21 & 28; Cost $16.00 per student. Registration deadline is the 28th of the current month for the next month’s program.
December 5, 12 & 19; Cost $12.00 per student. All classes will be held at the Riva Ridge Center, 10799 N. Riva Ridge Loop.
Registration deadline is the 28th of the current month Tuesdays either 10:00-10:30 am; 10:45-11:15 am or 11:30-12:00 pm.
Wednesdays either 11:00-11:30 am or 11:30-12:00 pm.
for the next month’s program.
Thursdays either 12:00-12:30 pm or 12:45-1:15 pm.
Fridays either 1:00-1:30; 1:45-2:15 or 2:30-3:00 pm.
September (3 classes) - $15.00
October (Tuesday & Wednesday, 5 classes) - $25.00
October (Thursday & Friday, 4 classes) - $20.00
November (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4 classes) - $20.00 (No class 22nd).
November (Friday, 5 classes) - $25.00
December (3 classes) - $15.00 (No classes 25th through 28th).
Felt Sewing Classes Ages 6-10
Felt foods, felt plants, and everything else possible that can be sewed into felt forms
make this class a fun experience with never-ending possibilities. Projects may con-
tinue over 2 classes, but many will be complete in one class.
Class is on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 pm.
September 12, 19 & 26; Cost $12.00 per student.
October 3, 10, 17 & 24; Cost $16.00 per student.
November 7, 14, 21 & 28; Cost $16.00 per student.
December 5, 12 & 19; Cost $12.00 per student.
Registration deadline is the 28th of the current month
for the next month’s program.

7. Art Programs Parent & Child Programs
Tumbling Ages 3 & up
All classes are MONTHLY.
Doodlebugs Parent/Tot Ages 2-3
Youth must be enrolled each month
Doodlebugs is an art program designed for little artists that are just learning to draw,
if they wish to continue with classes.
color, glue and paint. Little artists (and their parent) will work with many different
Classes to fill quickly, so enroll early. mediums and learn about colors, shapes and how to use their creative energies.
Class times are either Tuesdays from 1-1:30 pm or from 1:45-2:15 pm.
September 11, 18, & 25; Cost is $20.00 per student.
Gimminy Crickets October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; Cost is $33.00 per student.
Parent/Tot class for ages 3-4. Parents will work with their children to help teach November 6, 13, 20 & 27; Cost is $26.00 per student.
them the fundamentals of tumbling while developing their coordination, strength, December 4, 11 & 18; Cost is $20.00 per student.
agility, balance and self-confidence. Parents are required to work with their chil-
dren on the mats - please dress comfortably. There are no accommodations for sib-
lings, so please make other arrangements for them. PeeWee Picasso Preschool Ages 4-5
Enroll for a specific day and time each month. PeeWee Picasso is an art program aimed at teaching preschool aged students how to
Tuesdays 1:00-1:30 pm or 1:30-2:00 pm. continue to develop their ability to draw, paint, color and use scissors. Preschoolers
Wednesdays 12:30-1:00 pm. (and their parents) will have different projects each class and use a variety of medi-
Thursdays 3:00-3:30 pm or 3:30-4:00 pm. ums as they continue to work with their creative energies.
Class times are either Wednesdays from 1-1:30 pm or from 1:45-2:15 pm.
September 12, 19 & 26; Cost is $20.00 per student.
Gym Mites October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31; Cost is $33.00 per student.
Preschool program for ages 4-5. This class lays the groundwork for gymnastics November 7, 14, 21 & 28; Cost is $26.00 per student.
progressions while introducing basic gymnastics skills on the floor and the balance December 5, 12 & 19; Cost is $20.00 per student.
beam. Parent waiting area is available.
Enroll for a specific day and time each month. Registration deadline for Doodlebugs and PeeWee Picasso programs is the 28th of
Tuesdays 2:00-2:30 pm or 2:30-3:00 pm. the current month for the next month’s programs. One child/one parent per class.
Wednesdays 1:00-1:30 pm or 1:30-2:00 pm. PARENT MUST PARTICIPATE WITH THEIR CHILD IN BOTH DOODLEBUG
Thursdays 2:00-2:30 pm; 2:30-3:00 pm or 4:00-4:30 pm. AND PEEWEE PICASSO PROGRAMS. There are no accommodations for sib-
lings, so please make other arrangements for them.
Fees for Gimminy Crickets and Gym Mites (per student per class time):
September (3 class weeks) - Cost $30.00 Pick-N-Paint Ceramics $8 Ages 3-5
October - Tuesday & Wednesday classes (5 class weeks) - Cost $40.00
October - Thursday classes (4 class weeks) - Cost $35.00 Select a piece of ceramics to paint and bring home after glazing. Parents must work
November (4 class weeks) - Cost $35.00 (No class 22 November) with their children during class.
December (3 class weeks) - Cost $30.00
Thursdays, Time: either 2:30-3:30 pm or 3:30-4:30 pm.
September 13, 20 or 27; October 4, 11, 18 or 25;
Registration deadline is the 28th of the current month for the next month’s program. November 1, 8, 15 or 29; December 6, 13 or 20.
All classes will be held at the Riva Ridge Center, 10799 N. Riva Ridge Loop.
Registration is per class and the deadlines are one week prior to the class date.

8. Art Programs Grades K-3 Art Programs Grades 9-12
Art classes will be held on Mondays or Fridays from 6-7 pm. Cost is per Classes will be held Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays, from 3-4:30 pm.
student per month for the specific program. Cost is per student per month for the specific program.
Registration deadline is the 28th of the current month for the next month’s program. Registration deadlines are 4 September and 24 October (for Nov/Dec classes).
September September & October
Drawing - Mondays, September 10, 17 & 24; Cost $12.00
Drawing Skills - Use of pencils, watercolor, charcoal, pastels and ink.
Animal Bead Key Chains - Fridays, September 14, 21 & 28; Cost $20.00
October Mondays - Sept 10, 17, 24 & Oct 1, 15, 22 & 29. Cost $25.00.
Halloween Crafts - Mondays, October 1, 15, 22 & 29; Cost $25.00 Woodburning - Learn to create burned designs in wood projects.
Photo Art - Fridays, October 5, 12, 19, 26; Cost $20.00 Tuesdays - Sept 11, 18, 25 & Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30. Cost $40.00.
November
Jewelry - Bracelets, necklaces, clay beads & intro to Steampunk styles.
Beading Crafts - Mondays, November 5, 19, 26; Cost $25.00
Holiday Crafts - Fridays, November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; Cost $35.00 Wednesdays - Sept 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. Cost $50.00.
December Photo Art - Bring pictures to scan or take new ones for many art projects.
Holiday Ornaments - Mondays, December 3, 10 & 17; Cost $20.00 Fridays - Sept 14, 21, 28 & Oct 5, 12, 19 & 26. Cost $35.00.
Pick & Paint Ceramics - Fridays, December 7, 14 & 21; Cost $20.00
November & December
Art Programs Grades 4-8 Mosaic Tile Projects - Make coasters, trivets & memory
Art classes will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays from 4:30-6 pm. stones with tile & grout. Cost $65.00.
Cost is per student per month for the specific program. Mondays - Nov 5, 19, 26 & Dec 3, 10 & 17.
Registration deadline is the 28th of the current month for the next month’s program. Dreamcatchers - Learn the Native art of making
dreamcatchers. Cost $40.00.
September
Drawing - Mondays, September 11, 18 & 25; Cost $12.00 Tuesdays - Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 & Dec 4, 11 & 18.
Jewelry Making - Wednesdays, September 12, 19 & 26; Cost $30.00 Holiday Gifts, Ornaments & Crafts - Assorted holiday
Animal Beaded Key Chains - Fridays, September 14, 21 & 28; Cost $20.00 fun for keeps or presents. Cost $40.00.
October Wednesdays - Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 & Dec 5, 12 & 19.
Halloween Crafts - Mondays, October 1, 15, 22 & 29; Cost $30.00
Zombie Felties - Wednesdays, October 3, 10, 17 & 24; Cost $20.00 Native Beading - Learn to bead on a native beading loom.
Photo Art - Fridays, October 5, 12, 19 & 26; Cost $25.00 Fridays - Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Dec 7, 14 & 21. Cost $30.00.
November
Beading Crafts - Mondays, November 5, 19, 26; Cost $25.00
Everything Pumpkins - Wednesdays, November 7, 14, 21 & 28; Cost $25.00
Holiday Crafts - Fridays, November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; Cost $35.00
December
Holiday Ornaments - Mondays, December 3, 10 & 17; Cost $20.00
Scrapbooking - Wednesdays, December 5, 12 & 19; Cost $22.00
Cross Stitch Christmas - Fridays, December 7, 14 & 21; Cost $20.00