CHILDREN'S SUMMER READING PROGRAM

..| Now - 08.21.09 ..| MCRD Library

For preschoolers to 6th graders. Register for your book log. Read and win prizes! We have lots of new children’s books.

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

yOUTH TENNIS

..| Now - 08.01.09 ..| MCRD Andy Bauer Courts

Games are played at the MCRD [ Andy Bauer Courts]. Located near the Boathouse + Marina.

• $10.00 Fee pers 6-weeks sessions

RESTRICTIONS

..| Ages 5 - 14 years old

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

YOUTH T-BALL

..| Register Now - 07.03.09 ..| MCRD + MCYC ..| Season 07.25 - 09.12.09

Games are played at MCRD and the Murphy Canyon Youth Center [ MCYC ]. Fee includes jersey, participation trophy and team photos. Note: All dates + game sites are subject to change

• $40.00 for active duty
• $45.00 for everyone else

RESTRICTIONS

..| Ages 5 - 7 years old

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

YOUTH THREE-PITCH SOFTBALL

..| Register Now - 07.10.09 ..| MCRD + MCYC ..| Season 07.30 - 09.17.09

Games are played at MCRD and the Murphy Canyon Youth Center [ MCYC ]. Fee includes jersey, participation trophy and team photo. Note: All dates + game sites are subject to change

• $40.00 for active duty
• $45.00 for everyone else

RESTRICTIONS

..| Ages 8 - 10 years old

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

YOUTH SUMMER BASKETBALL

..| Register Now - 07.26.09 ..| MCRD + MCYC ..| Season 08.15 - 09.26.09

Games are played at MCRD and the Murphy Canyon Youth Center [ MCYC ]. MCRD team practices will be at MCRD. Coaches have the 411. Fee includes jersey, participation trophy and team photos. Note: All dates + game sites are subject to change

REGISTRATION DATES

• Girls: 06.01 - 07.24.09
• Boys: 06.03 - 07.26.09

DIVISIONS

• Girls: 11 -14 yrs.
• Boys: 11 - 13 yrs.

FEES

• Active duty: $30.00
• Everyone else: $35.00
• No refunds after 08.15.09

RESTRICTIONS

..| Military ID + Birth certificate mandatory

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

FALL KIDS SOCCER LEAGUE

..| Register Now - 07.17.09 ..| MCRD Soccer Fields ..| Season 08.29.09 - 11.14.09

Pay at registration. No exceptions. Cost includes participation, uniform, team photo and trophy. No refunds after the first game.

COST

• $45.00 for active duty
• $95.00 for everyone else

DIVISIONS

• 4 - 5 yrs.
• 6 - 7 yrs.
• 8 - 9 yrs.
• 10 - 11 yrs.
• 12 - 14 yrs

Bring military I.D. and birth certificate to sign up day. Volunteer coaches needed.

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

ALL ABOUT MOMMY + ME

..| 07.07.09 ..| Building 6E ..| 4:00 - 5:00 PM

A class for mothers and their children that teaches high self-esteem. High self esteem makes it easier to accept challenges and develop new abilities. Maintain self confidence and improve performance. Accept new ideas and ways of doing things.

CORE ISSUES AFFECTING MOTHIERS AND CHILDREN

• Helping your child to feel more capable
• Lessons learned from productivity
• Increasing the love
• Building confidence

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

..| Space is limited

..| Parental permission required

..| Sign up over the phone drop in

GI BILL BENEFITS POST 9/11

..| 07.08.09 ..| Recreation Center ..| 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

The Marine and Family Services is hosting a second seminar on the Post 9/11 GI Bill. This seminar is open to all service members and their families who want more information about the new GI Bill. Light refreshments will be provided at no cost, but attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch.

SPEAKER

..| Phil Montoya, Veteran Affairs Representative

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

TEXAS HOLD 'EM

..| 07.10 - 31.09 ..| Recreation Center ..| Time TBA

Sign up online. Top 3 for each tournament will receive a prize; top 5 from the championship will receive a prize. Top 10 from each tournament will automatically advance to championship.

qualifying dates

• 07.10.09
• 07.17.09
• 07.24.09

CHAMPIONSHIP date

• 07.31.09

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

COMIC CON VOLUNTEERS WANTED

..| 07.23 - 26.09 ..| Convention Center ..| 8 hour time slots

This year’s event is already sold out but you can still get in when you volunteer with the SMP Program. Limited number of slots so sign up now! Contact Lowell.

Ask Lowell about all the exciting outings he has planned for the Single Marine Program. Sign up online to become part of the SMP.

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to MCRD Single service members only

SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN

..| 07.25.09 ..| Building 6E ..| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Learn self defense from one of the best, Kat Wager, Center for Community Solutions. In this class you'll learn about sexual assault myths and get the facts from the experts. Personal safety is the main focus. Assertiveness training and personal defense are the highlights.

Personal safety is a set of awareness, assertiveness, verbal confrontational skills, safety strategies and physical techniques that enable a person to successfully avoid, prevent, escape and survive violent assaults.

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

..| Space is limited

..| Sign up over the phone

JANE WAYNE DAY

..| 07.25.09 ..| MCRD San Diego ..| 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Ladies, have you ever wondered what it is like in the day of the life of a recruit!!!!! DON’T wonder anymore. Be a recruit for the day!!! Be our guest as The Recruit Training Regiment hosts Jane Wayne Day!!

..| Details

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible female patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

H + S BATTALION SPOUSE MEET + GREET

..| 07.28.09 ..| 5 Wharton Road abord MCRD ..| 6:30 - 9:30 PM

An historic evening on the lawn of an historic home aboard MCRD San Diego. Food + fun, Bunko, + Lei making. Childcare for ages 2 and up available by reservation only.

RESTRICTIONS

..| H + S families only

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

..| 08.18.09 ..| Building 6E ..| 5:30 - 8:00 PM

Back to School event for families with school aged children. Whole family is invited to attend. Enjoy dinner with a mystery guest speaker. There'll be panelists and resources for families to prepare for a successful school year for their child and their family. FAP will be providing a simultaneous activity for children. Stranger Danger presentation to children followed by a movie while parents participate in speaker/panelists/resource table guest sessions.

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

GAMERS GRUB VIDEO GAME RELEASE PARTY

..| Last Tuesday of each month ..| Recreation Center..| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Featuring a free lunch + drinks and time to play this months hottest new release video games. Come for lunch and stay for the fun. We guarantee you'll walk away happier than when you came in.

Ask Lowell about all the exciting outings he has planned for the Single Marine Program. Sign up online to become part of the SMP.

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

SEMPER FIT STROLLING

..| Ongoing ..| Fitness Center ..| Monday and Wednesday 9:30 - 11:30 AM

Power walking, running and strength training with your little munchkin(s). Get in shape, make new mommy friends and just hang out and socialize your little one(s).

BRING

• Stroller
• Water
• Towel / Mat
• Sunscreen
• Munchies

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

..| Children must ride in the strollers

L.I.N.K.S. FOR SPOUSES + MARINES

..| Ongoing classes ..| Building 5E Classroom

L.I.N.K.S. is a volunteer, team-mentoring program, designed by spouses. Offering an orientation to the Marine Corps lifestyle, helping spouses, Marines, children and teens, and parents/extended family members understand and adapt to the unique challenges military life often presents. While the curriculum targets those who are new to the Marine Corps community, the information is very beneficial at all levels of Marine Corps experience.

CLASSES FOR

• Spouses
• Kids + teens
• Active Duty
• Extended Family
• Unit Sessions [ Available upon request ]

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

HOME SCHOOLING NETWORK MEETING

..| First Wednesday of every month ..| Building 5E ..| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

For all military home schooling families in San Diego. Join a supportive network of families that home school their kids.

• Access to resources and information beneficial to home school success
• Plan education outings and social events for home school children
• Review home school curriculums and state standards requirements
• Discuss best practices

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

BINGO

..| Every Wednesday ..| MCRD Recreation Center ..| 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Join in your chance to win great cash prizes and up to $5,000.00 on "Progressive Special Games". All proceeds from the nights events will go to benefit child, youth and teen programs aboard MCRD. All the raffles will be held at intermissions.

..| Details

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

BE A VOLUNTEER

..| Ongoing ..| MCRD

Volunteers are making a difference in the Marine Corps! You too can make a difference in your military community by volunteering! Let us track your hours for you with the new volunteer tracking tool, ask your Family Readiness Officer [ FRO ] or Volunteer Coordinator about this wonderful tool!

BENEFITS

• Learn new skills
• Meet new people and make new friends
• Fill Resume Gaps
• Receive references and letters of recommendation
• Receive recognition for your volunteer work annually, you could even achieve a Presidential Service Award -Invest in your community

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]

IN THE MIDST

..| Ongoing ..| MCRD

For dates and times please contact Yesenia Rodriguez. Develop and enhance your inner strength and endurance during separation and deployment.

..| Details

OBJECTIVE

• Gain tools thru education
• Enhance communication skills
• Teach or enhance techniques of relieving stress
• Encourage and enhance skills to keep spouses motivated and relaxed

RESTRICTIONS

..| Open to all eligible patrons [ Active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD + guests ]