School Notes – Aug. 14, 2015

Summer soccer camps

SKIESUnlimited is offering one-week soccer camps led by professional soccer coaches through Aug. 21. The camps will be divided by age and skill level. Specific times and locations vary between Pulaski Barracks and Landstuhl Post. Participants should pack lunch, water and snacks each day. Open to ages 3 to 17. Register online through WebTrac or contact Parent Central Services on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2898, at 493-4516/4122 or 0631-3406-4516/4122; or contact Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation One Stop shop on Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-8943 or 06371-86-8943.

KMC Onstage theater classes

This fall, KMC Onstage offers two classes that teach the basic fundamentals of vocal and breathing techniques, both important elements of a theater production. Acting Out Loud, voice and breathing, is for ages 5 to 8; and Use Your Words, voice and language, is held for ages 8 to 18. Classes are held from 10 to 11 a.m. Sep. 14 through Dec. 7 every Monday for ages 5 to 18 and from 11 a.m. to
12:15 p.m. for ages 8 to 18. For more information or to enroll, contact KMC Onstage, Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3232, at 483-6626 or 0631-411-6626; or email nathan.d.records.naf@mail.mil.

Landstuhl Youth Center

The brand new Landstuhl Youth Center is now open. This facility features a full-size indoor basketball court and gym, a technology lab, an art studio, high-speed WiFi, a full kitchen for culinary arts classes and more. The Landstuhl Youth Center is located on Landstuhl, Bldg. 93812. For more information or to register your child in the Youth Center program, call 486-8658 or 06371-86-8658.

Youth Sports coed volleyball

Child, Youth and School Services Youth Sports is offering coed volleyball this fall. Registration is open now through Aug. 28 and the season begins Sept. 1. There are 20 bantam slots available for ages 9 to 11, and 20 junior slots available for ages 12 to 15. Registration fee: $40. Youth must be registered with CYS Services to participate. For more information or to register, call Parent Central Services on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2898, at 493-4516/4122 or 0631-3406-4516/4122; or Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation One Stop shop on Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-8943 or 06371-86-8943.

Teen Advisory Group meeting

A Teen Advisory Group meeting will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sep. 3 at Landstuhl Library. This meeting is an opportunity for teens to make their voices heard about what programs and materials they want to see offered at the library. No registration required. For more information, contact Rheinland-Pfalz Library at Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.

Music instructors needed

SKIESUnlimited is seeking music instructors for violin, guitar and piano. If you are interested in becoming an instructor and would like more information, contact Shay Berchtold at 486-5412 or 06371-86-5412; or email jennifer.s.berchtold.naf@mail.mil.

UMUC Europe fall registration

University of Maryland University College Europe’s registration for Fall 2015 Session 1 is open through Sunday for hybrid classes and on the day each onsite class begins. Onsite and online courses begin Monday. Explore the thousands of classes that will take place online, on military bases in Europe and in the Middle East at www.europe.umuc.edu. UMUC Europe is also offering a $2,000 Spouse of Servicemember Scholarship to help military spouses fund their education. This scholarship can be applied towards UMUC tuition, or refunded to help pay for other educational expenses. For more information or to apply, visit www.europe.umuc.edu/scholarships. For more information on registration and scholarships, contact a local UMUC Europe military education coordinator at 0631-534-800 or visit www.europe.umuc.edu.

After-school learning program

KMC Onstage invites children and youth, ages 8 to 18, to take part in an after-school learning program and performance of Magic Tree House: The Knight at Dawn. This interactive class includes acting, singing, stage movement, principles of design and basic application techniques. The class concludes in a public performance. Class is  held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sept. 15 to Nov. 19, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Performances are Nov. 20 and 21. Cost is $200 per student; $100 per additional family member. For more information or to enroll, contact KMC Onstage, Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3232, at 483-6626 or 0631-411-6626; or email nathan.d.records.naf@mail.mil.

Paws & Pals

The next Paws & Pals event will take place at 3 p.m. Sept. 16 at Landstuhl Library. The Paws & Pals program helps children improve their literacy skills by teaming up with a dog to read books. The dogs are registered volunteer animals that have been trained and are great listeners. Open to preschool through middle school-aged children. Sign up at the circulation desk at Rheinland-Pfalz Library at Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.