The Army Family Action Plan provides a way for Soldiers, Family members and Civilian employees to let the Army leadership know what works, what does not work, and how things can be changed to improve the quality of life within the Army community.

• Tell Us What You Think – Submission forms are available throughout the APG Community. Submit your ideas, concerns and suggestions.
• AFAP Listens and Acts – Once an issue is received, it is reviewed by local volunteers, discussed at monthly forums, and submitted for action at the APG annual AFAP Conference.
• Together We Find A Solution – Although some issues take time or are proven unattainable, every issue is reviewed, monitored, and tracked until a resolution is found. Most issues can be handled locally and are sent to the appropriate directorate for resolution. Issues beyond the scope of FORSCOM may be forwarded on to the Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) AFAP Conference.

Let us hear from you: AFAP Virtual Symposium

The APG Army Volunteer Corp (AVC) seeks innovative ideas and processes to improve the quality of Life at APG through the use of volunteers and volunteer-agencies. We offer quality work experiences where volunteers are appreciated and valued.

Administrative, medical, mentoring, and coaching are a few of the opportunities that are available. You can volunteer for a day, an evening, for a one-time event or, on an ongoing basis.

Register at www.MyArmyOneSource.org. In addition, our Volunteer Corps Coordinator can help you to find an opportunity that matches your interests and talents and, assist you with the application process.

REOPENING ANNOUNCEMENT: APG Auto Crafts is open for business! Open SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS ONLY at this time.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

• First reservation is 8 a.m. and last at 3:45 p.m.
• To make a reservation during the week, call: 410-278-2134 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
• Auto Shop can be called directly on weekends: 410-278-5178

We are so pleased to once again offer this great service. Please note that operations will be limited due to COVID-19 safety measures. All new procedures will be explained in detail when reservations are made. All safety measures must be followed. Patrons who fail to abide by the safety protocol will be immediately dismissed from the property without refund.

The Auto Craft Center is a self-help facility featuring:

• 9 Hydraulic Lift Bays
• 4 General Flat Bays
• 3 Body Shop Bays
• Tire Change Station Bay
• Wheel Alignment Bay
• Paint Room Bay

There are knowledgeable personnel available for technical assistance. We offer a clean, safe, and earth-friendly environment to repair and perform maintenance on your privately-owned vehicles and equipment. General tools and some specialty tools are also available. You do the work – we ensure quality standards are met.

Qualification cards are accepted from other military installations or, ask our Auto Craft staff about getting your APG card.

You can:

• use our OBD II scanner to scan your vehicles for emission failure codes
• have your rotors/drums turned for you on our brake lathe
• use our tire changers to mount tires... including low profile tires
• use our computer wheel balancer
• use our wheel alignment system
• rent our car tow dolly
• use our state of the art ALLDATA Repair® internet maintenance manual library
• access the Chilton® Library online auto repair database.
• and much more!

The Child Development Centers of APG are places of learning and nurturing for children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age. They provide year-around full-day and hourly programs and before- and after-Kindergarten services to meet the needs of Soldiers and their Families.

Our approach balances both teacher-directed and child-initiated learning, with an emphasis on responding to children's learning styles and building on their strengths and interests. We provide opportunities for learning in literacy, math, science, social studies, the arts, technology, and personal hygiene and health. Yet, we never lose sight of the importance of children's social/emotional development. The most important goal of our early childhood curriculum is to help children become enthusiastic learners. This means encouraging children to be active and creative explorers who are not afraid to try out their ideas and to think their own thoughts.

Full Day Care is offered to children 6 weeks to 5 years. Costs are based on total family income (see fees) as directed by the Department of Defense Patron Fee Policy. Each child is assigned to a primary caregiver. Activities are based on observations.

Hourly Care is offered on a limited basis and must be pre-scheduled.

NOTE: To add your children to the CYS waiting list, please visit: www.MilitaryChildCare.com

CYS Parent Handbook

Fee Charts:
Child Development Ctr (CDC) - 2 week vacation
Child Development Ctr (CDC) - 4 week vacation

Outdoor Recreation Service Center: Hours of Operation

Outdoor Recreation Service Center Hours of Operation

Related COVID-19 Restrictions on APG Camping: HERE

Aberdeen Proving Ground Offers 3 Campgrounds:

Open for services: Mon-Thu: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. with the last walk-in or appointment at 5 p.m. Every Friday we will be open 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. by appointment only. The last appointment is at 3:30 p.m.

Please call 410-278-7571 / 7479 / 1233 to schedule your appointment. Walk-ins are welcome Mon-Thu, but appointments have priority and are highly encouraged to save on waiting time.

Outreach services (OS) is a one-stop registration office for all CYS programs. Programs include Sports, Child Development Centers (CDC), School Age Services (SAS), Middle School (MS) and Youth Services (YS) in both Aberdeen Area and Edgewood Area.

NOTE: To add your children to the CYS waiting list, please visit: www.MilitaryChildCare.com

CYS Parent Handbook