Program Title: Road Kill Café
Primary Area: Outdoor Recreation
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Cooking class on safe preparation of wild game. Two day class to coincide with seasons. Cook-out and sampling as wrap-up.
Constituency Group(s): Young adults - single and married.
Goals/Benefits: Teach proper preparation of food. Socialization/interaction/networking. Lifetime skill.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Sportsman Club.
Special Logistics: Smoker, grills, etc. from ODR; Registration.
Other: Instructors should be food prep experts. Registration fee will exist.
Program Title: Rent-A-Wench
Primary Area: Sports
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Participants bid on meals and service provided by officers wives. Event is done in medieval theme.
Constituency Group(s): Single Soldiers, unaccompanied.
Goals/Benefits: Unity, fun, sense of community and belonging.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: BOSS, OWC Scholarship Fund.
Special Logistics: Period attire, Fitness Center setup and decoration.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Ride the Company Mule
Primary Area: Recreation Center
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament with 8 foot hoops. Teams of officer and enlisted. Officer must be "mule", rider is enlisted. First team to 21 wins. Single elimination tournament.
Constituency Group(s): N/A
Goals/Benefits: Esprit-de-corps; teamwork; FUN!
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Beer sponsor.
Special Logistics: 8 foot goals; seating and set up PA system.
Other: Medical support.
Program Title: Mold Your Kid
Primary Area: Arts & Crafts/Hobbies
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Plaster mold of child’s head and turned into mask, lamp or planter.
Constituency Group(s): Single parents, parents and kids.
Goals/Benefits: Family momento; "Quality time".
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Arts & Crafts store.
Special Logistics: Check children for allergies to supplies.
Other: Adapt program for other family members, friends and other body parts (hands, feet, etc.).
Program Title: Be A Kid Again
Primary Area: Youth Services
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Appreciation day for constituents. A fun day with "New Games" and refreshments. Interaction of groups.
Constituency Group(s): Single soldiers; retirees.
Goals/Benefits: Interaction, bring in possible volunteers who may have never entered facility.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Food vendor/snacks.
Special Logistics: N/A
Other: N/A
Program Title: The Paddling Pooch
Primary Area: Aquatics
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Dog races in the pool, fetch contests and a program with animal safety day, vets, MP’s, microchipping pets, free pooper scoopers, animal nutrition.
Constituency Group(s): Pet owners.
Goals/Benefits: Information to pet owners; microchipping of pets.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: PetSmart/Alpo/Pet Grooming Store.
Special Logistics: Doggie life vests, MP’s, Vets, animal safety and dietary specialists.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Frisbee Golf
Primary Area: Sports
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: The program is played on any type of multi-purpose field. It would be played similar to a 9 hole golf game using hula hoops or buckets as holes and frisbee’s as the balls.
Constituency Group(s): Youth, married couples, DOD employees, retirees, persons with disability, older adult, BOSS.
Goals/Benefits: Team building, trust, friendship, coordination, fitness, social communication, entertainment, interaction.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Department stores, Toys R Us, Sports shops, other MWR facilities, gift certificates.
Special Logistics: Sports equipment, rules, referees, 5 gallon barrels, blind folds, score cards, prizes.
Other: The teams consist of 2 people of which 1 is blind folded. Rules are issued to participants prior to play.
Program Title: Haunted Hayride Through Haunted Forest
Primary Area: Outdoor Recreation
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Individuals park their cars, then are picked up on a haywagon and taken through a haunted forest. The forest is decorated with Halloween props and volunteers who help with the theme.
Constituency Group(s): Married with children, youth, teens, young adults.
Goals/Benefits: Family unity, community partnership, inter-generational, reduce crime/vandalism, use youth as volunteers.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Hardware stores, performing arts for costumes, woodshops at schools for props.
Special Logistics: Haywagons, music, costumes, Halloween decorations, hay, vehicle to pull wagon, volunteers, props.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Sam and Santa’s Village
Primary Area: Recreation Center
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Christmas around 4th of July; colors, red/white/blue/green. Have Santa dress up like Uncle Sam. Incorporate it into a craft show, trimming trees. Have children bring items in that represent what the holidays mean to them (4th of July and Christmas).
Constituency Group(s): Youth, wife clubs, DOD employees, retirees, Commander, spouse, persons with disabilities.
Goals/Benefits: Economic, social, fun, educational, informative, artistic motivation.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Landscaping companies (trees), music, costume companies, Art and Craft centers.
Special Logistics: Trees, lights, ornaments, flags, costume, food, beverage, table, chairs, vendors.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Multi-Cultural Earth Day Activities
Primary Area: Arts & Crafts/Hobbies
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Program demonstrating/explaining how past cultures used the earth/nature/surroundings. This will also be done by using artifacts to foster awareness.
Constituency Group(s): Youth, adults, retirees.
Goals/Benefits: Educational, multi-cultural awareness, ecology, evolution.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Museum, antique crafters, stores, flea markets.
Special Logistics: Artist, coordination of events, agendas, labels, security.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Garage Band Competition
Primary Area: ITR
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Location - Parking Lot, competition of the bands to bring in local public, would have tables set up to promote.
Constituency Group(s): Public, BOSS, youth, adults.
Goals/Benefits: Increase awareness of ITR, educational, competitive.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Band trailer, musical groups, equipment, music stores.
Special Logistics: Sound equipment, chairs, stage, trophies, electricity, advertising, flyers, tables.
Other: N/A
Program Title: BOSS Lock & Key
Primary Area: Youth Services
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: BOSS soldiers would be a mentor to youth 12 - 18 years. They would be locked in a building, playing games, music, dance, giveaways.
Constituency Group(s): Single, youth.
Goals/Benefits: Open communication, self-esteem, friendship, educational, fun, experience.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Local restaurants, department stores.
Special Logistics: Music, sleeping bags, food, games.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Creative Welding
Primary Area: Auto Shop
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Auto Craft and Arts & Crafts patrons join forces to go to local junkyard for materials. Create artwork from these materials at auto shop.
Constituency Group(s): Young adults, single/married; older adults; retirees; DOD based employees; unaccompanied/married; single parents.
Goals/Benefits: Recycling, creative expression.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: None
Special Logistics: Junkyard availability - coordination; acquisition of welding equipment; coordinate transportation.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Flag Basketball
Primary Area: Sports
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Basketball rules apply with following exception: when flag removed player is frozen (must have ball) until flag reattached; Flag is reattached when ball passed. Dribbling optional - no traveling calls.
Constituency Group(s): Youth 9-12; Teens 13-15; Teens 16-17.
Goals/Benefits: Teamwork, cooperation, physical activity.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: None
Special Logistics: Facility; equipment; registration; recruit coaches; team formation.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Monte Carlo Extravaganza
Primary Area: Library
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Casino games with chips. Schedule gambling period from 6-9. At end of this time auction off services of volunteer commanders and staff, i.e. mow lawn, wash car, walk dog, etc.
Constituency Group(s): 18 and over
Goals/Benefits: Revenue producer for charity; involvement in community.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Gaming company; beverage company.
Special Logistics: Acquisition of gaming equipment, rearrangement of library to accommodate equipment/patrons. Staff training, volunteer recruitment.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Pet Wash
Primary Area: Outdoor Recreation
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Same concept as car wash. Also take before - during - after pictures.
Constituency Group(s): All groups.
Goals/Benefits: Revenue generator.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Groomers; pet shops.
Special Logistics: Acquisition of tubs, towels, shampoo, water hook-up, hoses, staff training, suggestions by vet clinic staff.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Commanders Call
Primary Area: Arts & Crafts/Hobbies
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Participants create calling mechanism (like duck call) conduct competition for best call (like pig calling contest). Commander will choose winner.
Constituency Group(s): Soldiers 18 and over; commanders, DOD civilians.
Goals/Benefits: Fun, creativity, esprit-de-corps, competition
Sponsorship/Cooperative: None
Special Logistics: Materials, registration.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Helping Hands
Primary Area: Arts & Crafts/Hobbies
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Renovate/repair homes of disadvantaged.
Constituency Group(s): Teens 16-17; retirees; older adults; young adults; single/married; single parents; DOD based employees; commanders.
Goals/Benefits: Community relations; development of self-esteem; sense of achievement.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Hardware stores/lumber yards.
Special Logistics: Coordination with social services; acquisition of materials; transportation; volunteer recruitment.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Fashion in Motion
Primary Area: Sports
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Male/female athletic fashion show with new athletic fashion and latest equipment on the market in the gym.
Constituency Group(s): Single young adults.
Goals/Benefits: Promote and view latest sportswear, athletic equipment in motion.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Sponsors from athletic companies to provide outfits and equipment/BOSS program for models.
Special Logistics: N/A
Other: N/A
Program Title: Winter Luau
Primary Area: Aquatics
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Drain Post pool, fill with sand (12"), pig roast, volley ball games, decorate with Hawaiian theme, bar.
Constituency Group(s): Adults
Goals/Benefits: Personal satisfaction, stress reduction, leisure activity.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: N/A
Special Logistics: N/A
Other: N/A
Program Title: Living Library
Primary Area: Library
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Personnel dressed up to resemble various periods of history, fairy tale characters, job professions to teach children "How to use the Library".
Constituency Group(s): Youth 6 - 12
Goals/Benefits: Encourage reading, acquaint children with library, "Reading is Fun".
Sponsorship/Cooperative: N/A
Special Logistics: N/A
Other: N/A
Program Title: Recovery Zone
Primary Area: Arts & Crafts/Hobbies
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: In coordination with Drug & Alcohol have soldiers go to Arts & Craft Center to learn a new skill. After completion of project - it can be kept or sold at consignment shop.
Constituency Group(s): Single young adults.
Goals/Benefits: Evolve skill building, create new interest, provide an outlet for use of leisure time.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: N/A
Special Logistics: N/A
Other: N/A
Program Title: Lazer Tag Dome
Primary Area: Recreation Center
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Set up walls/mazes/strobes/black lights.
Constituency Group(s): Single parents
Goals/Benefits: Physical fitness/parent - child interaction.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: N/A
Special Logistics: N/A
Other: N/A
Program Title: Christmas in the Park
Primary Area: Outdoor Recreation
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Decorate the Park with larger than life animated Christmas displays in a one way drive through.
Constituency Group(s): All ages.
Goals/Benefits: To promote the "Spirit of Christmas" within the community, family outing.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: N/A
Special Logistics: N/A
Other: N/A
Program Title: Indoor Triathlon
Primary Area: Outdoor Recreation
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Competition based on swimming, stationary bike and treadmill.
Constituency Group(s): 13-17, 18 and up; everyone except 12 and under.
Goals/Benefits: Self worth, physical activity, accomplishment, positive social interaction.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: N/A
Special Logistics: N/A
Other: N/A
Program Title: Renaissance Fest
Primary Area: Sports
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Medieval Faire with jousting contest, costume, jewelry, food, music, crafts and entertainment. Archery, ax and stone throwing.
Constituency Group(s): All
Goals/Benefits: Positive community interaction, cultural awareness, creative expression, physical activity.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: N/A
Special Logistics: N/A
Other: N/A
Program Title: Cyber Café
Primary Area: Recreation Center
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: A relaxed, user friendly atmosphere designed to encourage computer literacy and education.
Constituency Group(s): All
Goals/Benefits: Positive social interaction, feeling of competency, safety, structure and clear limits
Sponsorship/Cooperative: N/A
Special Logistics: N/A
Other: N/A
Program Title: Family Dance
Primary Area: Youth Services
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Fun-filled family dance at Youth Services where the kids bring their music and parents bring their own as well.
Constituency Group(s): 6-15 with parents.
Goals/Benefits: Positive social interaction; physical activity, sense of family, creative expression.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: N/A
Special Logistics: N/A
Other: N/A
Program Title: Craft Fair and Flea Market
Primary Area: Arts & Crafts/Hobbies
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Craft Fair demonstrating traditional and new craft ideas, consignments and hands-on training.
Constituency Group(s): Spouses, retirees, civilians, young adults.
Goals/Benefits: Creative expression, self worth, giving to others.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: N/A
Special Logistics: N/A
Other: N/A
Program Title: "How To" Seminars
Primary Area: Library
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: "How-To" informational seminars on minor, at-home car/sport equipment maintenance and repair.
Constituency Group(s): 18 and older.
Goals/Benefits: Feeling of accomplishment, independence, positive social interaction.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: N/A
Special Logistics: N/A
Other: N/A
Program Title: Concert at the Marina
Primary Area: Outdoor Recreation
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Outdoor concert, band on floating stage, participants on boats or shore, fireworks, boat parade (w/torches at night).
Constituency Group(s): General audience.
Goals/Benefits: Provide QOL program, bi-cultural enrichment.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Beverage/Food company, boat supplies company, water sports club, radio/TV stations.
Special Logistics: Floating stage, safety/security, pyrotechnician.
Other: Door prizes to increase ticket sales.
Program Title: Sock Hop
Primary Area: Outdoor Recreation; Recreation Center; Pool
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: 50s/60s music and clothes, hula hoop/limbo contest, dance contest (twist/Rock & Roll)
Constituency Group(s): Children 6 - 8 years.
Goals/Benefits: MWR to provide safe, fun activity, social interaction, competitiveness
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Coke, local oldies station.
Special Logistics: Chaperones, life guards, decorations (50s/60s theme)
Other: N/A
Program Title: Fishing Derby
Primary Area: Recreation Center
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Inflatable pool stocked with live fish, indoors, participants catch fish and have a fish fry afterwards.
Constituency Group(s): 9 - 12 years old
Goals/Benefits: Develops interest in fishing, educational, fun, teaches safety (i.e. cleaning fish, hooking a worm, etc.)
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Rod & reel, tackle companies.
Special Logistics: Portable pool, fish from fishing and game department, prizes.
Other: BBQ, supplies for fish fry.
Program Title: Rappelling
Primary Area: Arts & Crafts/Hobbies
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: How to make knots and tie ropes, practice on side of building.
Constituency Group(s): 13 - 15 years old
Goals/Benefits: Teaches participants safety, provides adventure, challenge.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: N/A
Special Logistics: Certified instructor, rappelling equipment.
Other: Mountain rescue personnel to do demonstration.
Program Title: Senior Citizen Body Building Competition
Primary Area: Music Theater
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: N/A
Constituency Group(s): Senior Citizen
Goals/Benefits: Promotion of healthier lifestyle
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Local Health Club.
Special Logistics: N/A
Other: Health Fair.
Program Title: Art de Cuisine Cooking Class
Primary Area: Library
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Research cookbooks, "Learn How to Create Different Ethnic Foods".
Constituency Group(s): Young married
Goals/Benefits: Learn new cooking skills, enhances cultural awareness.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Local Restaurants, specialty food stores.
Special Logistics: Hot plates (Wok), cooking/eating utensils, fire extinguishers.
Other: Local winery to provide wine tasting.
Program Title: Summer Reading in the Park
Primary Area: Outdoor Recreation; Library
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Summer reading program teaching environmental awareness
Constituency Group(s): Youth ages 3 - 8
Goals/Benefits: Gain knowledge, increase reading skills, social interaction.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Library and DPW, local agencies.
Special Logistics: Transportation, shelter with tables, books, refreshments.
Other: First aid, communications.
Program Title: Arts and Crafts Fair
Primary Area: Arts & Crafts/Hobbies
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Displays, demos, and classes of various arts and crafts.
Constituency Group(s): All
Goals/Benefits: Introduction to new skills/hobbies, stress reduction.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Art, crafts and sports.
Special Logistics: Tables, chairs, supplies, vendors, power, floor covering, prizes.
Other: First aid.
Program Title: Stickem Up
Primary Area: Recreation Center
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Velcro wall with body suits and games.
Constituency Group(s): Teens 13 - 17.
Goals/Benefits: Fun, high energy act, competition, social interaction, fund raising.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Prizes
Special Logistics: Safety padding, Velcro wall and equipment, electric source, refreshments.
Other: First Aid.
Program Title: International Fly Tying
Primary Area: Arts & Crafts/Hobbies
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Fly tying demo with hands on instruction, different fly’s for different fish.
Constituency Group(s): Retirees.
Goals/Benefits: Stress reduction, promotes outdoor activities, learn new skills.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Local artisans, outdoor rec. local sporting goods stores, vendors.
Special Logistics: AV equipment, class demo supplies, tables, chairs, lighting and magnifiers.
Other: Door prizes.
Program Title: Youth Travel Expo
Primary Area: ITR
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Vendor exhibit of theme parks.
Constituency Group(s): Youth and families.
Goals/Benefits: Fun, promote ITR, family cohesion, introduce children to new experience
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Vendors with displays, discounts
Special Logistics: Utilities, refreshments, parking, adequate space.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Chauffeur for a Day
Primary Area: Golf Course
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Purchase golf items with chauffeur name, free use of golf cart.
Constituency Group(s): Commanders, spouses.
Goals/Benefits: Fun, stress reduction, golf course participation.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: With Arts & Crafts.
Special Logistics: Make baskets.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Rail Riding
Primary Area: Outdoor Recreation
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Install sails on bike, along with tires adapted for rails. Site for rails can be constructed or in an abandoned rail area on or off post.
Constituency Group(s): Young soldiers, unaccompanied/married.
Goals/Benefits: Fun, healthy, physical, stress reduction, social interaction, change of atmosphere, increase participation.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Local bike shop, sailing shop, MWR, Art and Crafts, Marketing.
Special Logistics: Construction of rails may need special permission to use abandoned rails, adapt equipment.
Other: Budget, OPS plans.
Program Title: Weight lifting at the Library
Primary Area: Sports
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Weight lifting competition at library. Weights will be pre-selected books, with emphasis on weight training. Fitness and special selected high profile books. Two day competition.
Constituency Group(s): Age group range 16 years and above.
Goals/Benefits: Fun, educational, physical, multi use of source, personal growth, accomplishment.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Library, Gym (weight room), PAO
Special Logistics: Ensure safety of area for lift weight.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Bachelor and Bachelorette Auction
Primary Area: Recreation Center
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Volunteers are auctioned off to highest bidder. Volunteer comes with dinner at Post facility and other trapping of a date.
Constituency Group(s): Single soldiers, 18 years and up.
Goals/Benefits: Social interaction, fun, psychological well being, improve quality of life, pleasurable.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Local Arts & Entertainment/MWR
Special Logistics: Coordination with clubs for food, music and theater for props.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Create for Others
Primary Area: Arts & Crafts/Hobbies
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Encourage participants to build and/or repair items for local charities, communities in need, on or off post.
Constituency Group(s): Single parents participate with children.
Goals/Benefits: Self worth, accomplishment, increase participation in crafts. Builds community pride, builds family.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Local business, lumber yards, etc. for materials and skill labor.
Special Logistics: Coordinate with any outside agents; sponsorships rep; local media; services for storage.
Other: Investigate approval for off post agency using craft shop, arrange for disposal with ACS, Red Cross, etc.
Program Title: Musical Oil Change
Primary Area: Auto Shop
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Dress rehearsal for upcoming/promo event for MWR club events with participants receiving coupons, discounts, etc.
Constituency Group(s): Young adults.
Goals/Benefits: Fun, generate revenue, increase participation in auto and club.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Club and Auto Shop.
Special Logistics: Auto Shop should investigate to be in accordance with Army Regulations.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Kiddie Jamboree
Primary Area: Sports
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Supervise physical activities for toddlers while parents work out.
Constituency Group(s): Young married and single parents with children.
Goals/Benefits: Allows parents with children to work out, positive exposure to physical fitness.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: CDS and Sports.
Special Logistics: Kiddie fitness in racquetball court.
Other: Floor mats, balls, stretchy bands, music and cassette player.
Program Title: Wine and Cheese Tasting
Primary Area: Outdoor Recreation
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: A social with a variety of wines and cheese to introduce customers to outdoor recreation programs and activities.
Constituency Group(s): Legal drinking age.
Goals/Benefits: Increase awareness, target new patron usage.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: AAFES, Marketing, local wineries and cheese factories.
Special Logistics: Cheese board, platters, plastic wine glasses, napkins, toothpicks, table cloths, cork screw.
Other: Information cards placed in front of displayed samples, MC to host and explain outdoor recreation, information booth to promote other MWR activities.
Program Title: Clay Play
Primary Area: Arts & Crafts/Hobbies
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Mud wrestling in the pottery room.
Constituency Group(s): Young married without children.
Goals/Benefits: Stress reduction, fun, introduce them to arts.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Sports, Arts & Crafts, photo lab.
Special Logistics: Define rules, advertisement.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Glamour Shots
Primary Area: ITR
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Photo shots with makeovers and hair styling.
Constituency Group(s): Women
Goals/Benefits: Improve self esteem, fun and creative, introduction to ITR.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Post Exchange, Marketing.
Special Logistics: Professional photographer, mirrors, costumes, make-up, hair accessories, props.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Maze Carnival - Find Your Way
Primary Area: Youth Center
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: DARE - Find Your Way
Constituency Group(s): All children/teens.
Goals/Benefits: Drug education, sense of accomplishment.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: DARE, LEC
Special Logistics: Room dividers, boxes, sheets, tables, music.
Other: DARE product giveaways.
Program Title: Costume House Pet Show
Primary Area: Recreation Center
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Creative Costume Dress
Constituency Group(s): All
Goals/Benefits: Fun, show and tell, sense of pride.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: N/A
Special Logistics: MC, sound system, stage, judges, ropes, pooper scoopers.
Other: Clean up.
Program Title: Craft Show In Housing Area
Primary Area: Arts & Crafts/Hobbies
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Displaying and sales of crafts made in housing area. Framing, cross stitching, ceramics, pottery, etc.
Constituency Group(s): All
Goals/Benefits: Community pride, revenue, creativity.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Partnership with housing area mayors program.
Special Logistics: Tables, chairs, canopies.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Consignment Show of Patrons Arts and Crafts.
Primary Area: Arts & Crafts/Hobbies
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Displaying crafts throughout craft shop for sale. Individual work (items).
Constituency Group(s): All
Goals/Benefits: Patron receive percentage and craft shop a percentage of revenue, promote arts and crafts awareness.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: N/A
Special Logistics: Displays, security, tracking of items for sales, volunteer and staffing schedules.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Indoor Football
Primary Area: Sports
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Tournament Flag Football in the gym.
Constituency Group(s): 9-12, 13-15, 16-17, young adults, DOD, single soldier, Commanders/enlisted.
Goals/Benefits: Esprit-de-corps, physical fitness, competition, fun, unit pride.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Football Co., local sporting shop, professional player sign jerseys/make an appearance. Commissary donate drinks/snacks.
Special Logistics: Pad walls in gym, mark floor with tape, move bleachers.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Travel Around The World Food Tasting
Primary Area: ITR
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Present food tasting from around the world in travel area. Have ethnic background music, travel display. Prize drawing.
Constituency Group(s): All
Goals/Benefits: Ethnic and cultural exposure, promoting ITR, fun, informational, community pride.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Partner with local restaurants for prizes, representative from various ethnic groups with decorations. Travel agency for door prize.
Special Logistics: Preventative medicine, electrical hook-up for keeping food warm, food serving equipment.
Other: N/A
Program Title: World Food Taste Testing
Primary Area: ITR
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Sampling foods from around the world.
Constituency Group(s): All groups.
Goals/Benefits: Ethnic and culture exposure, promoting ITR, fun, informational.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Restaurants and travel agencies.
Special Logistics: Preventive medicine, dining facility, refrigerator, equipment, supplies, setup.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Sumo Wrestling Competition
Primary Area: Recreation Center
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Sumo wrestling competition. Sumo suit custom outfit. Audience pay admission fee.
Constituency Group(s): DOD Base employees, young adult, single soldier, single parents.
Goals/Benefits: Fun, competition, fitness, unit pride, esprit-de-corps.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Telephone company provide free phone card, donation - banner, poster, flyers.
Special Logistics: Sumo suits, referee, mats, audio equipment, microphone.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Tire Bowling for Dollars
Primary Area: Auto Crafts Shop
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Auto Crafts area set up bowling pin (used) or traffic cone and tires (used). Scoring system. High score win a cash prize.
Constituency Group(s): Youth, adult (single/married), unaccompanied married, single soldier, DOD Base employees, retirees.
Goals/Benefits: Fun, competition, stress reduction, money, creativity.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Bowling center, tire company, AAFEES.
Special Logistics: Tape up the playing area, materials.
Other: Registration fee.
Program Title: Casino Night
Primary Area: Outdoor Recreation
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Commanders wives operate the gaming tables. On site child care is available.
Constituency Group(s): Commanders wives.
Goals/Benefits: Positive Commanders wives exposure, have Commanders wives feel that they’ve done something positive for the community.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: ITR, travel discounts, MWR free or reduced fee services, childcare services, free or reduced.
Special Logistics: Gaming tables, childcare providers, gaming instructors, script, costumes (themed), food concessions, center pieces, music (live), valet parking.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Junior/Senior Human Chess/Checker
Primary Area: Sports
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Have participants create teams to compete in games. Normal games also on site.
Constituency Group(s): Older adults with volunteer kids.
Goals/Benefits: Social young and older interaction, learning the games.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Sports/Recreation Center.
Special Logistics: Ballfield (large), canopies, chairs, loudspeakers.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Indoor White Water Rafting.
Primary Area: Recreation Center
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Teams will compete for time dragging their cargo through a specified course in a raft. Water hazards included.
Constituency Group(s): BOSS
Goals/Benefits: Fun, entertainment, social.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: REC/ODR
Special Logistics: Rafts, bungi cord.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Bad Art Carnival
Primary Area: Arts & Crafts/Hobbies
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Carnival atmosphere to destroy and eliminate old ugly useless art that is taking up space.
Constituency Group(s): Single parents.
Goals/Benefits: Social for parent/child bonding, get rid of art.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Sports, Arts & Crafts.
Special Logistics: Prizes, throwing items.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Pet Painting
Primary Area: Theater
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: To have pets of disabled people create art.
Constituency Group(s): Disabled people
Goals/Benefits: Social, therapeutic, bonding.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Theater/Arts and Crafts.
Special Logistics: Paint, canvas, paint paraphernalia.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Small Engine Repair
Primary Area: Youth Services
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Instruction on maintenance of small engine repair.
Constituency Group(s): 13 - 17 years old.
Goals/Benefits: Provide knowledge of small engines to teens. Safety awareness.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Youth Services, Auto Crafts.
Special Logistics: Engines with tools.
Other: N/A
Program Title: "Laser Doom"
Primary Area: Outdoor Recreation
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Laser Tag - King of the Hill - Search and Remove - using laser gear in a maze situation.
Constituency Group(s): Youth (9 - 17) Physically active adults of all ages.
Goals/Benefits: Promotes: Fun, stress reduction, physical well being, a sense of accomplishment.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Toy companies, AFEES, food vendors.
Special Logistics: PVC pipe, foam pads from sports, dark sheets, plywood, Arts & Crafts.
Other: N/A
Program Title: BMX Motor Cross (Indoor)
Primary Area: Sports - Fieldhouse
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Cyclists traverse a course, negotiating obstacles, throughout the various rooms and courtyards of the sports fieldhouse.
Constituency Group(s): 9-15 Youth
Goals/Benefits: Promote teenage socialization, fun, creativity, physical health.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Local bike shops, BMX magazine.
Special Logistics: Floor mats/covering, barricades and comes, ramps and obstacles
Other: First Aid, safety gear.
Program Title: The Commanding General’s Challenge
Primary Area: Recreation Center
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: A chess game, played with teams built from units, special interest groups, etc., in a single elimination tournament.
Constituency Group(s): Soldiers, all ages, all ranks, BOSS, Family Advocacy, PO’s, retirees.
Goals/Benefits: Unit esprit-de-corps, creativity, fun, quality of life, personal growth.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: T-shirt shop, BOSS
Special Logistics: T-shirts (color coordinated - screened for each piece), 2 colors of floor mats to create the board, 2 life guard stands, 2 PA sets, clock, team banners.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Halloween Safe House
Primary Area: Arts & Crafts/Hobbies
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Create a "Halloween Safe House". The week before a ghost story will be published about the Arts and Crafts building, on Halloween it will become a haunted house.
Constituency Group(s): 6-8, 9-12, 13-15 children, young married with children, single parents.
Goals/Benefits: Holiday Fun in a safe environment, fun.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Candy companies, Youth Services, ACS.
Special Logistics: Decorations, candy, special lighting.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Tag Team Golf
Primary Area: Golf
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Two-person teams, shotgun start. First player tees off, next player, next stroke and so on..
Constituency Group(s): Spouses, adult military (mid-age), retirees.
Goals/Benefits: Sense of partnership, sense of achievement.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Pro-shops.
Special Logistics: None
Other: N/A
Program Title: Smooth Sailing
Primary Area: Pools - Indoor
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Teaching basic sail board skills in an indoor environment.
Constituency Group(s): All groups except 11 & under children, seniors, or retirees)
Goals/Benefits: Personal accomplishment, fun, self esteem, physical health, personal growth.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: O’Brian sail boards.
Special Logistics: Sail boards, industrial fans.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Poolside Café
Primary Area: Aquatics
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Centrally located lunchtime dining with speed and ambiance.
Constituency Group(s): DOD Civilians
Goals/Benefits: Stress reduction, socialization, program exposure.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Club provides pre-packaged food.
Special Logistics: Transportation, market to work force.
Other: $.25 off meal if shuttle bus is used to reduce pollution and traffic.
Program Title: Mystery Book Adventures
Primary Area: Library
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Clue/scavenger hunt to solve mystery plots, with costumed characters doing readings from Agatha Christie, Sir Arthur, Conan Doyle, etc.
Constituency Group(s): Married
Goals/Benefits: Socialization, fun, education.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: N/A
Special Logistics: N/A
Other: N/A
Program Title: Computer Crafts
Primary Area: Arts & Crafts/Hobbies
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Information, classes, and walk through demonstrations of hardware and software by a computer vendor. Use volunteer students from local schools as assistants.
Constituency Group(s): Retirees and older adults.
Goals/Benefits: Facilitate access to information for older adults, self esteem, interaction between age groups.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Computer vendor.
Special Logistics: Power stabilizers, marketing through retiree newsletter/council, spouses clubs, PX, Commissary, newspapers.
Other: Giveaways by vendors.
Program Title: Getaway Hostel
Primary Area: Recreation Center
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Provide a unique environment with interactive activities during a sleepover in the rec. center. Cook-out, games, arts & crafts activities, and presentations to improve the family by ACS.
Constituency Group(s): Strengthen family ties, build sense of community.
Goals/Benefits: ACS/YS/ODR/A&C/Clubs
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Food, sleeping bags.
Special Logistics: N/A
Other: N/A
Program Title: Bazaar for the Physically Challenged
Primary Area: Sports
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Provide an introduction to products designed to improve the lives of the physically challenged.
Constituency Group(s): Physically challenged of all ages.
Goals/Benefits: Dispel despair, increase coping skills, broaden leisure horizons.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Vendors, scouts for volunteers.
Special Logistics: Handicapped shuttle.
Other: Marketing through retirees newsletter, DEERS, VA hospitals.
Program Title: Canoe Building Class
Primary Area: Outdoor Recreation
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Design, build and operate a wooden canoe with instruction from the Woodshop. Display of finished products and the PX for cultural awareness week.
Constituency Group(s): Teens
Goals/Benefits: Accomplishment, skill development, education and cultural awareness.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Hardware store, library, Youth Services, woodshop
Special Logistics: Site for launching boats, pre-cut wood at woodshop.
Other: 2-3 teens per craft.
Program Title: Indoor Kite Flying
Primary Area: Youth Center
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Timed indoor kite flying. Events include different age groups and trick kite flying. Demonstrations from local kite shop.
Constituency Group(s): Youth 9-12 (13-15)
Goals/Benefits: Self esteem, fun.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Kite maker.
Special Logistics: Provide kites (all uniform), Awards, need timers (volunteers).
Other: Need large gym, organize kite expert for demonstration.
Program Title: Internet Coffee House
Primary Area: Library
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Internet awareness training Coffee Cake Social.
Constituency Group(s): Commanders Spouses
Goals/Benefits: Personal growth, education, fun, socialization.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: OCWC, Officers Wives Club, Starbucks
Special Logistics: Library set up computers with assistance from Automation.
Other: Coordinate with Dining facility to use their facility.
Program Title: Theatrical Dinner Theater
Primary Area: Entertainment
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Each participant will select a costume and each table will be able to do a skit with their table mates that uses their costumes.
Constituency Group(s): Single parents.
Goals/Benefits: Socialization, fun, psychological well being.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Costume shops and club.
Special Logistics: We will provide child care arrangements with club.
Other: Pictures of each table will be provided.
Program Title: Rock Dressing
Primary Area: Arts & Crafts/Hobbies
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: Dress a rock into today’s fashion.
Constituency Group(s): Married with children.
Goals/Benefits: Creativity, fun, self esteem.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: Fashion companies.
Special Logistics: Rocks, less than 36 inches high, 20 inches wide and 20 pounds.
Other: N/A
Program Title: Murder in the Library
Primary Area: Library
Move the Box: Non-Traditional Use of Facility
Program Description: It’s a scavenger hunt to find out who murdered Ms. Peacock. The clues are hidden in books and the mystery runs for a month. A pot luck dinner will conclude the mystery and participant should dress up like their favorite private eye.
Constituency Group(s): Retirees.
Goals/Benefits: Increase library awareness.
Sponsorship/Cooperative: A local book store.
Special Logistics: The winner needs to solve who, where, motive and weapon. Should be held during library awareness month.
Other: N/A
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