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Out-of-school opportunities for 6-18 year old children and youth to experience, develop, grow and excel by participation in "cutting-edge" art, fitness, life skills and adventure activities, known as Art EDGE!, Fit EDGE!, Life EDGE!, and Adventure EDGE!.

(Please take our EDGE and HIRED Survey.)

Current Class Schedule


EDGE! Bowling II - Let the Good Times Roll
Mondays - Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010
Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
Where: AA Bowling Center
Who: For middle and high school teens
Ages: 6 - 10, and 11 - 18
Cost: Free (11 - 18)
Cost: $40 per child 6 - 10, except "regular users" of CYSS programs

Snacks and beverages will be provided. Open to all active duty military and DOD ID card eligible family members. For more information, contact Chuck Rose at 410-278-1399 or email chuck.rose1@us.army.mil. To register ...
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EDGE! Youth Combined Football Training
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Mar 2 - 30, 2010
Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
Where: AA Athletic Center and AA Youth Sports Fields
Who: For middle and high school teens
Ages: 11 - 18
Cost: Free

Learn the techniques and skills to take you to the next level. The program is designed to assist players to get ready for the Youth Sports Football Combined scheduled for early May, 2010. Snacks and beverages provided. Open to all active duty military and DOD ID card eligible family members. To register ...
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EDGE! Teen Money Management
Wednesdays - Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010
Time: 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Where: The CYSS Conference Room, Bldg 2752, Rodman Road
Who: For middle and high school teens
Ages: 11 - 18
Cost: Free

This program is required for teens entering the HIRED Program term beginning in Mar - Apr 2010. Snacks and beverages provided. Open to all active duty military and DOD ID card eligible family members. To register ...
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EDGE! Volleyball
Fridays - Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010
Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
Where: AA Athletic Center, Bldg 3300
Who: For middle and high school teens
Ages: 11 - 18
Cost: Free

Pass! Set! Spike! Volleyball! Here is an opportunity to get together with your friends and hone your volleyball skills will Christine Gifford, former college player and coach! Snacks and beverages will be provided. Open to all active duty military and DOD ID card eligible family members. For more information, contact Chuck Rose at 410-278-1399 or email chuck.rose1@us.army.mil. To register ...
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THESE ACTIVITIES ARE OPEN TO ALL DOD CARDHOLDERS, MILITARY, CIVILIAN, CONTRACTORS, RETIREES, FAMILY MEMBERS AND GUESTS.

To register ... please call the Central Registration office, located in Bldg 2752, at 410-278-7571 / 7479 for an appointment; or for more information, please contact the POC for the EDGE Program:

Chuck Rose
CYSS Partnership Specialist, FMWR
Bldg 2752, Rodman Rd, Room 206
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
chuck.rose1@us.army.mil
Phone: 410-278-1399
Cell: 410-937-6753

Art EDGE! promotes learning-by-doing and focuses on the development of lifetime skills while exposing participants to the arts. Art EDGE! activities increase creative development while building self-esteem. Suggested programming options might include ceramics, computer graphic design, digital film making, digital music making, digital photography, drawing, fashion design, Hip Hop, painting, scrapbooking, theater arts, woodworking, etc.

Suggested MWR partners are:

  • arts and crafts centers
  • entertainment centers
  • libraries
  • marketing offices
  • outdoor recreation centers
  • recreation centers


  • Fit EDGE! educates and encourages children and youth to incorporate a healthier lifestyle through physical activity and nutritional awareness programs. Suggested programming options might include adventure sports, aerobics, body sculpting, bowling, customized fitness programs, golf, nutrition programs, strength training, stress management, team and pick-up sports, weight management, weight training, yoga, etc.

    Suggested MWR partners are:
  • aquatic facilities
  • business programs
  • bowling centers
  • golf courses
  • horse stables
  • libraries
  • marinas
  • outdoor recreation centers
  • skating rinks
  • sports and fitness facilities


  • Life EDGE! imparts upon children and youth the skills needed for life-long growth as well as the exploration of future career fields. Suggested program options might be age-specific basic cooking, baking and culinary art activities, auto maintenance and repair skills, book clubs, computer skills, consumer skills, dog obedience, health and food safety, ecology and living green, marketing and advertising, money management, pet care, research skills, study skills, time-management, etc.

    Suggested MWR partners are:
  • Army Community Service (ACS)
  • auto skills centers
  • business programs
  • bowling center snack bars
  • branded restaurants
  • community clubs
  • golf course snack bars
  • rod and gun clubs
  • libraries
  • marketing office
  • pet care centers
  • recreation centers


  • Adventure EDGE! encourages children and youth to embrace the outdoors and nature while being exposed to activities that stimulate relaxation. Suggested programming options might include bowling, ecology, fishing, geocaching, golf, hiking, kayaking, orienteering, rock or wall climbing, skiing, swimming, etc.

    Suggested MWR partners are:
  • Business Operations
  • golf courses
  • rod and gun clubs
  • horse stables
  • libraries
  • marinas
  • outdoor recreation centers
  • recreation centers
  • sports and fitness centers

  • For more information, stop by CYS Central Registration, Bldg 2752; or contact the POC for the EDGE Program: Chuck Rose, CYSS Partnership Specialist, FMWR, Bldg 2752, Rodman Rd, Room 206, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, chuck.rose1@us.army.mil, 410-278-1399 office, 410-937-6753 cell.


    Central Registration/Outreach Services:  410-278-7571/7479
    Youth Sports and Fitness:  410-306-2297
    School Liaison:  410-278-2857