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Through a continued partnership and centrally managed contract with the Missoula Children's Theater (MCT), installations operating Child and Youth Programs (CYP) may request to host a week long MCT residency camp for eligible youth. This opportunity is available for both CONUS and OCONUS installations to offer residency camps that can fulfill the installation requirements outlined in the Missoula Children's Theatre Camps Requirements document.

The Council of Professional Recognition has developed the Child Development Associate and Military School Age credentials to improve the quality of child and school-age care programs. CNIC CYP will continue to provide supplemental funding to offer CYP employees and CDH Providers an opportunity to continue their training and receive recognition from a national organization. CNIC (N926) has established a centralized contract with the Council of Professional Recognition to streamline the process for funding the CDA and MSA credentials. Enclosures (1) through (4) provide the processes for participating in this opportunity.

To provide policy and standards for the operation and management of Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)programs. This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.

Module 8: Personal, Character and Leadership Development - Every single day, in every encounter within the Youth Center, you have the opportunity to help promote personal, character and leadership development in youth. This guide will show you the importance of infusing character and leadership opportunities into conversation and program activities.

Module 9: Social and Cultural - During adolescence, peer pressure plays an important role in the development of social skills. Interaction with adults such as parents and Youth Center staff also influences how youth treat each other. This guide will show you how you can help guide youth to appreciate the similarities and differences of others and help youth develop positive social skills.

Module 10: Guidance and Human Relationships - Adult guidance is critical in developing positive relationships with youth and helping them develop self-discipline. This guide will show you the importance of effective guidance and its impact on young people.

Module 11: Families, Schools and Communities - To provide the best possible services to youth, Youth Center staff work alongside families, schools and other community organizations. This guide will show you the importance of developing good relationships with these groups and how to draw upon parents, schools and other community resources to strengthen Youth Center offerings.

Module 13: Professionalism - As a staff member of a Youth Center, you are expected to demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of your role as a Program Assistant. This guide will show you the importance of continuing to develop your skills and knowledge as a youth worker and highlight ways that you can demonstrate professionalism on the job and in your future planning.

Module 12: Program Management - For a youth program to have the intended impact on young people, the day-to-day program plans and issues need to be managed. This guide shows you the importance of being part of a team that manages the youth program.

Module 14: Programming, Part I - Every Youth Center strives to achieve a balanced and enriched program that will attract youth. This guide explains the program structure that is in place in every Youth Center, regardless of its size or location. It will help you develop programs that fit this framework and interest youth.