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During the parent orientation prior to each program, the Navy YSF Program Start Smart Parent Fact Sheet will be issued and discussed with parents. The information within the Start Smart Parent Fact Sheet concerns the basic rules of the activity, equipment requirements, safety issues, promotion of good sportsmanship for both children and parents, and skill development for their child.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) National Youth of the Year (YOY) Program is the premier recognition program for Navy Youth Programs teen members. The BGCA YOY Program promotes service to Navy Youth Programs, community and family, academic success, strong moral character, life goals, and poise and public speaking. In September 2012, BGCA added the BGCA Military Youth of the Year (MYOY) Program. In order to support the implementation of the BGCA MYOY, program requirements (Enclosure 1) and a Sample Plan of Action and Milestones (Enclosure 2) have been developed to support installation personnel. Programs are required to implement the BGCA MYOY Program starting in FY2014.

The Question and Responses from the Navy YSF OM Motor Skill Development CSA Webinar, Navy Youth Sports and Fitness (YSF) Program, Webinar #7 on 13 November 2013. The questions received via the info@navygetfit.com domain are available for review/download.

The DoD Standardized Training Program certificate is awarded to CYP staff who have completed the 15 courses of initial competency based training. Programs may use this certificate or create a version locally for use.

Module 7: Creativity and The Arts - Programs and activities connected to creativity and the arts are usually quite popular with youth. Combined with other interests of youth such as technology and science, programming in the arts is a great way for youth to build relationships, life skills and self-esteem.

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.

The Child and Youth Behavioral Military & Family Life Counselor (CYB-MFLC) consent form must be signed by parents to allow the MFLC to work with children enrolled in CYP.

These positions are targeted to students who are at least 14 years old and who are interested in being considered for temporary summer employment within Family Readiness (FR) Programs: Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Department; Child and Youth Programs (CYP)

Navy CYP Child & Youth Education Services announces a series of Parent Education Webinars for Navy personnel and DoD personnel assigned to Navy Installations. These interactive webinars offer research based information and ideas for participants. Mark your calendars and register for the webinar that fits your needs.