SKIES Address:
Bldg. 7391, Buckeye Ave.
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri 65473

(573) 596-0200

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The name SKIESUnlimited is an acronym for the School of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration, and Skills. This program can offer Unlimited possibilities for Army children and youth.

SKIESUnlimited offers instructional programs for children and youth ranging from four weeks old to 18 years. Through SKIESUnlimited, children and youth have equal access to opportunities to expand their knowledge, inspire them, allow them to explore, and acquire new skills.

There is no question that military-connected children and youth face special challenges, and Army Child, Youth & School (CYS) Services believes that the developmental benefits from participating in SKIESUnlimited are significant. Instructional programs touch every aspect of child and youth development: physical, cognitive, emotional and social. Research shows that during the critical hours of 3-8 p.m., children participating in instructional programs are less likely to engage in undesirable behavior.

Want to be a SKIESUnlimited instructor?

SKIESUnlimited is recruiting community members like you! Share your knowledge and skills and earn extra money in your spare time. Expand the horizons of children and youth in the Fort Leonard Wood community. SKIESUnlimited is currently recruiting individuals with experience in academic tutoring, SAT/ACT prep, arts & crafts, drawing & painting, auto skills, robotics, engineering, scrap booking, cooking, foreign language instruction, baby massage, and baby sign language. Please contact the SKIESUnlimited coordinator at 596-0200 if you are interested in working as an independent contractor with the SKIESUnlimited program.

Enrolling in SKIESUnlimited Classes

Registration

To register for any SKIESUnlimited instructional class, participants must be registered with Child, Youth & School (CYS) Services. Call 573-596-0238/0421 for more information, or drop by CYS Services Parent Central Services office located inside Bldg 470, Suite 1126 0730-1630 Mon- Fri.

Fee Payment Policy

According to Child, Youth & School (CYS) Services policy, payment for instruction is to be collected before service is provided. In other words, payment is due prior to your child attending that month’s first class. Payments can be made over the phone at any CYS Services facility with a credit/debit card. Parents can also stop by any CYS Services facility and pay with credit/debit, cash or check.

If payment is not received by your child’s second scheduled class of the month, and no arrangements have been made with the Instructional Programs Specialist, we will be forced to implement the garnishment process. Your child will also be dropped from the class.

To withdraw from a SKIESUnlimited program, download this form and submit it to the SKIES coordinator.

You may also write a letter stating

Name of student

Name, phone number and address of sponsor

Name, day and time of the class being dropped

Instructor’s name

Last day of class attendance

In order to stop billing for the next month, there must be at least two weeks notice of your intent to withdraw from the class. This requirement may be waived in the event of serious illness, injury or family emergency.

NON ATTENDANCE IS NOT CONSIDERED AN OFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL. NOTIFYING THE INSTRUCTOR WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AS AN OFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL. YOU MUST NOTIFY CYS SERVICES.

For more information, contact the SKIESUnlimited program specialist at 573-596-0200.

SCHOOL OF LIFE SKILLS
Babysitters Training | Swimming

SCHOOL OF SPORTS FITNESS AND HEALTH
Martial Arts

SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Dance | Piano

• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Recognition of original ideas, thoughts and expressions
• Self-analysis
• Listening, speaking, reading, writing and computation
• Strong moral compass
• Broad-based knowledge
• Ethical values
• Creativity
• Goal setting
• Self-organization

• Self-reliance
• Resiliency
• Discipline
• Self-motivation
• Positive self-identity

• Respect for self and others
• Teamwork skills
• Healthy relationships
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Cooperation and consideration for others
• Compassion
• Assumption of responsibility
• Contribution to society

• Personal safety
• Personal fitness
• Healthy lifestyles
• Learn by doing
• Hygiene
• Taking healthy risks
• Coordination