Parent Handbook - MWR Fort Leonard Wood

STACC sessions must be approved in advance. All children attending STACC sessions must be
registered at the CER.
Volunteer Childcare in the Unit Setting (VCCUS). VCCUS is free childcare provided by
the Family members in one military unit or organization for Family members in another military
unit or organization in exchange for similar services at a future, mutually agreed upon time. Unit
childcare volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and must attend CYS training prior to
providing care. There must be a minimum of two volunteers at each session.
Parent Education Classes. CLEOS provides a wide variety of parenting classes. Contact
the CER office or your child’s program director for more information.
Volunteers. Volunteers interested in supporting the various CYS programs may apply
through CLEOS. Volunteers will participate in training, to include CPR and Child Abuse.
Background checks will be conducted on potential volunteers. Hours volunteered may be in a
preferred delivery system.
CLEOS supports a wide variety of events in support of the military child and their families.
Some of these events are:
Community Fun Fair. The Community Fun Fair is an event that is
held in the spring. This is the second largest event that occurs on the
installation. There are a wide variety of events and display booths
for the enjoyment of the children and their parents. There are
also a wide abundance of hands-on activities for the children’s
enjoyment.
National Kid’s Day. National Kid’s Day is a BGCA
yearly celebration held in August at Pippin Youth Center.
This event is for children/youth K-12 to enjoy a variety of activities including the bounce room,
basketball, jousting and much more. Food and beverages are served. Attendees can win prizes
through out the day. National Kid’s Day is a special day to celebrate and honor the children of
our community and to emphasize the importance of meaningful time spent between adults and
children.
Fall Festival. Held in October, this event celebrates the fall season. Parents and children
can enjoy a variety of activities together such as face painting, ring toss, pick a pocket, bean bag
toss, arts and crafts, and much more. This event is similar to a school fair and is an event that
has always been a great success.
Month of the Military Child. April, traditionally the Month of the Military Child is a time
for the community to celebrate and appreciate its children. The CYS programs plan a myriad of
activities during the month that focus on children of all ages. These activities serve as
opportunities for parents, educators, and community members to renew their commitment to
children and youth.
Parent Co-op. A Parent Co-op is a no cost option for children whose parents are unavailable
to participate in the operation and management of their childcare. In a parent co-op, parents with
similar childcare needs volunteer to pool their resources for mutual gain. Parents provide
services to the co-op by exchanging care for each other’s children in the group. The following
describes some of the standards that apply:
Co-ops register with the CER and provide a roster of names, addresses, and home
telephone numbers.
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