Pocket Guide
NUMBERS TO KNOW
Chay
Cook
Family Advocacy Program..............................................
Family Child Care (FCC)..................................................
Fernandez CDC......................................................
Fort Liberty Auto Skills Center.......................................
Frederick Performance Enhancement Center
Funk Physical Fitness Center..........................................
Hercules Physical Fitness Center..................................
Hosking Physical Fitness Center....................................
Iron Mike Conference Center..........................................
Iron Mike Physical Fitness Center..................................
Landmark Inn
Leisure Travel Services..........................................
Lodging & Guest Housing Reservation........................
Maholic CDC......................................................................
Strike Zone Snack Bar (at Dragon Lanes)...................
Stryker Golf Course
The Divot (at Ryder Golf Course).................................. Throckmorton Library.......................................................
Tolson Indoor Pool............................................................
Tolson Youth Activities Center........................................
Towle
Tucker Performance Enhancement Center
Tucker Indoor Pool............................................................
Womack
ACS
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE
Bldg 4-2843 Normandy Dr., Soldier Support Center, 3rd Floor
Army Community Service provides a variety of programs and services to not only assist Commanders, but to support Soldiers and their Families with meeting the challenges of military life. Whether you live on or off post, ACS is the go-to agency for information, resources or assistance in becoming a more resilient, successful and mission-ready military Family.
• Employment Readiness Program
• Exceptional Family Member Program
• Family Advocacy Program
► Life-Skills Workshops
► New Parent Support Program
► Parenting and Couples Workshops
► Victim Advocacy
► 24/7 Family Violence Hotline: 322-3418
• Financial Readiness Program
► Army Emergency Relief
• Information and Referral
• Installation Volunteer Services
► Army Volunteer Corps
► Army Family Team Building (AFTB)
► Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)
► ACS Volunteer Program
• Mobilization, Deployment and Stability Support Operations
► Soldier & Family Readiness Group Center
• Relocation Readiness Program
► In & Out Processing
► Lending Closet/Airborne Attic
► Multicultural Readiness Program
• Survivor Outreach Services
CHILD & YOUTH
CYS Welcome Center .............................
Bldg 1-4157 Knox St., next to Wonderful World for Kids
There are ten nationally accredited, state-licensed CDCs on Fort Liberty providing part-day preschool, full-day & hourly care. All the centers service children six weeks to five years of age. Developmental activities are provided to enhance children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development.
CYS Parent Central Services
Bldg 1-4157 Knox St., next to Wonderful World for Kids
CYS Central Enrollment provides one-stop CYS registration for children four weeks to 18 years of age. The program centrally tracks and monitors space and waiting lists in all CYS delivery systems on the installation.
Resource and Referral provides on and off post child care referral services to assist in the placement of children. Additionally, installation CYS child care waiting lists are maintained when necessary.
Parent Central Services are responsible for providing or arranging for Short-Term Alternative Child Care (STACC), Volunteer Child Care in the Unit Setting (VCCUS) and Referral Services.
Family Child Care Homes ..............................
Bldg 4-2843 Normandy Dr., Soldier Support Center, 4th Floor
The FCC program is designed to meet the needs of parents who prefer child care in a home environment. Each home is inspected and monitored regularly by CDS personnel for safety, sanitation and fire prevention. The FCC program offers full/ part day, hourly, before/after school, extended (evening and weekends) and long term care for children four weeks of age through school-age.
CYS
CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES
School Age Services (SAS):
Bldg B-6102 Long St.
Bldg L-6822 Rockefeller Blvd., Cameron NC, at Linden Oaks
Wonderful World for Kids (K-5 th)
Bldg 1-4157 Knox St., near Throckmorton Library
SAS offers a variety of educational and recreational program opportunities for youth in kindergarten through 5th grade.
• Before and after school programs
• Transportation to and from Fort Liberty schools
• Full day activities during winter, spring and summer breaks for Fort Liberty and Cumberland County
• Variety of half day summer specialty camps
• Variety of specialty clubs
• Boys and Girls Club/4-H Club activities
• Computer/Homework Lab
• Nutritious meals served
• Accredited by Council on Accreditation (COA)
School Liaison Officer (SLO)
Bldg 4-2843 Normandy Dr., Soldier Support Center, 4th Floor
SLS offers programs and services which address school and community transition issues, parent and student advocacy and build partnerships to enhance the educational environment and experiences of children and youth. They also offer youth sponsorship programs, youth volunteer programs, youth leadership initiatives, community partnership initiatives, post secondary opportunities and home school support resources and referrals.
Bldg 4-2843 Normandy Dr., Soldier Support Center, 4th Floor Chay Youth Activities Center .....................
Bldg. L-6824 538 Rockefeller Blvd., Cameron NC, at Linden Oaks
Tolson Youth Activities Center ....................
Bldg. 4-1431 Normandy Dr. & Rock Merritt Ave.
Youth Services offers a range of after school and weekend activities for middle school and teen youth (grades 5 – 12) that promote positive attitudes and reinforce Army core values. Opportunities are available for younger ages through Sports and Fitness and SKIESUnlimited instructional classes.
Tolson & Chay Youth Activities Centers are for children attending 6th to 12th grade.
• Open Recreation
• Clubhouse Program
► Full-day services for Clubhouse Program
• Computer & Homework Lab
• Transportation from Albritton and Shughart Middle School for Clubhouse Program
• Middle school and teen special events
• Community-wide special recreation events for all ages
• Middle school camps
• Fee for service bus to Massey Hill High School
SKIESUnlimited Instructional Programs
Bldg. 4-1431 Normandy Dr. & Rock Merritt Ave , inside Tolson Youth Activities Center
From pre-school to high school
• Dance
• Piano
• Therapeutic Instructional Classes
• Parent & Me Classes
• Gymnastics/Tumbling
• Swim Lessons
• Karate
Youth Sports and Fitness Office
Bldg. 4-1431 Normandy Dr. & Rock Merritt Ave., inside Tolson Youth Activities Center
Youth Sports and Fitness offers for a wide range of age’s team sports such as:
• Cheerleading
• Tackle Football
• Fall and Spring Soccer
• Baseball (Softball, T-Ball & Coach Pitch Baseball)
• Flag Football
• Basketball
• Lacross
• Track
• Tennis
• Bowling
• Skill Building Clinics
FAMILY & MWR
DIRECTORATE
Family & MWR Auction................................................
Bldg. 2-2814 Merriweather Rd.
The Supply and Warehouse Section hosts an online auction where furniture, tools, antiques, electronics, Family & MWR property and consigned items are sold to the highest bidder. Auctions are open to the public. Call for information on dates and times.
Interactive Customer Evaluation............
ICE is a web-based tool that collects feedback on services provided by various organizations throughout the DoD. It is designed to improve customer service by allowing managers to monitor satisfaction levels through reports and customer comments. ICE allows DoD customers to quickly and easily provide feedback to service provider managers. Customers can make submissions anonymously or can provide contact information.
Marketing Services Branch ............
Bldg. 4-1367 Rock Merritt Ave.
Invest in Fort Liberty to increase your business through sponsorship and advertising. The Commercial Sponsorship Program offers the opportunity to present your company’s message in a variety of creative ways to the military community. The Commercial Advertising Program offers the opportunity to display your companies’ information through print publications, materials, website, in facilities and more! Please visit our website, liberty.armymwr.com, and select “PARTNER WITH US” on the top right corner for more details.
Unit Funds
Fort Liberty Family & MWR has a program to supplement half of the expenditures paid from Unit Funds when your Unit has an authorized function at a Family & MWR facility. For example, if your catering bill is $3000 only $1,500 will be paid from your Unit Funds and Fort Liberty Family & MWR will cover the rest. Examples of authorized functions are: organizational days, holiday parties and unit formals. This program is only authorized for Fort Liberty Family & MWR NAF unit fund dividends issued at the beginning of each fiscal year, based upon actual unit strength. Call for more information on how your Unit Funds can work for you.
Loyalty Dividend
Welcome Bucks*
DINING & ENTERTAINMENT
All American Bingo.........................................................
396-3310
Bldg. H-3606 Gruber Rd.
All American Bingo is pleased to offer 24# bingo, early bird specials, and regular session bingo. Jackpots range from $150 to over $10,000. Arrive early, grab a snack at the snack bar and enjoy a game of bingo! High Stakes Games available 6 days a week (closed on Sunday).
Family & MWR Catering..................................................
907-2582
2658 Rock Merritt Ave.
Let us plan or host your next wedding, graduation, birthday/sweet 16 party, military/FRG function, corporate party, job fair, conference, anniversary, bridal shower, or baby shower! Family & MWR Catering is available at several locations as an excellent setting for your function and is open to the public for private events. Let us assist in the planning and preparation of your event! While our menu has a wide variety of options available, our catering department will be happy to customize your event to meet your needs. Our desire is to provide you and your guests with excellent food and gracious service in a pleasant environment. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you and your guests. Our catering office hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4:30 pm.
Our catering locations include:
• Iron Mike Conference Center (2658 Rock Merritt Ave.)
• Beckwith Lodge (Bldg. 0-9127 Schoomaker St., overlooking Beckwith Lake)
• Smith Lake ORC (Bldg. Q-2922 Smith Lake Rd., overlooking Smith Lake)
• Smoke Bomb Grille (Bldg. HT-3237 9th Infantry & Buker Sts.)
*Beckwith Lodge and Rod & Gun Club are o Schoomaker St
*Clay Target Center is o Manchester Rd
Family & MWR Fort Liberty Map Key
CYS Centers & Facilities:
Alexander
Bauguess
Prager
Dahl PFC...........................................................................................................
Dragon Lanes (Strike Zone Snack Bar).....................................................
Flightline Park...................................................................................................
Fort Liberty Auto Skills Center ...................................................................
Frederick PEC...................................................................................................
Funk PFC...........................................................................................................
Hercules PFC...................................................................................................
Hosking PFC.....................................................................................................
Iron Mike PFC ..................................................................................................
Leisure Travel Services..................................................................................
Patriot Point PFC.............................................................................................
Ritz-Epps PFC..................................................................................................
Rod & Gun Club and Archery Range.........................................................
Ryder Golf Course (The Divot), and Ryder PFC......................................
Smith Lake Recreation Area: ......................................................................
Outdoor Excursions, Recreation Equipment Checkout Center, and WAQ
Stryker Golf Course........................................................................................
Throckmorton Library......................................................................................
Towle Courts PFC............................................................................................
Tucker PEC.......................................................................................................
Warfighter PFC................................................................................................
Wilson Park.......................................................................................................
Woodland Park................................................................................................ Services and Amenities: Family & MWR
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Warehouse...................................
& MWR Headquarters, Marketing, and Unit Funds................... Family Readiness Group Center (FRGC): ................................................. Paws on Post Pet Kennel...............................................................................
Lot...............................................................................................................
& Family Assistance Center (SFAC) and Kids on Site..............
*Facilities are located off the map. Map is not drawn to scale. The information is current at the time of publication. For full page version of the Family and MWR Map please see our website: liberty.armymwr.com
liberty.armymwr.com
DINING & ENTERTAINMENT
Iron Mike Conference Center......................................
2658 Rock Merritt Ave.
Iron Mike Conference Center is open to everyone and specializes in catering and weddings. We can cater to all your needs from small to large groups and have boardrooms with state of the art audio-visual and computerized services. Join us Monday through Friday for our weekly all-you-can-eat buffet from 11 am to 1:30 pm.
MWR Coffee .................................................................
Bldg 4-2843 Normandy Dr., Soldier Support Center lobby
Stop by Mugs Coffee at the Soldier Support Center for your morning pick-me-up! We serve freshly made coffee, assorted coffee beverages (espresso, cappuccino, and etc), bottled water, soda, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and snacks.
Strike Zone Snack Bar (Dragon Lanes)..............
Bldg. 4-2374 Rock Merritt Ave., inside Dragon Lanes
Try a variety of menu items from our Strike Zone Snack Bars. Breakfast is offered Monday – Friday and lunch and dinner are served 7 days a week at Dragon Lanes! Airborne Lanes Strike Zone Snack Bar serves Lunch and Dinner Tuesday – Saturday.
The Divot
Bldg. I-5625 Normandy Dr., inside Ryder Golf Course
The Divot offers breakfast and lunch menus featuring all your favorites as well as heart smart items for the health conscious. The Divot overlooks the fairways of Ryder Golf Course.
RECREATION
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS)...
Bldg H-4358 Sapper Rd.
Army sponsored program providing leisure and entertainment opportunities, civic involvement and a forum to impact the well-being and morale of single Soldiers. Open to all single service members and geographical bachelor(ette) service members on Fort Liberty. BOSS is a great way to get involved and be “in the know.” Contact your Unit Representative or the BOSS office. Check out our webpage for more information.
Clay Target Center ..................................................
651 East Manchester Rd., Spring Lake, NC
The state of the art skeet and trap range offers programs and services for shooters of all skill levels and abilities. The range is open year-round to the public and is designed to NSSA and ATA competition level standards.
• Memberships available
• 12 competition-level skeet fields, 6 fields overlaid with trap
• Voice-activated pull system for trap
• Lighted ranges, ADA accessible
• Ammo sales, shotgun rental and snack bar
• Recreational Leagues
• Gun safety and shooting classes
• NRA certified instructors on site
• Range, club house and pavilion available for group and team building events
• Campground for RV rentals (30/50 amp, water)
► Dump station
► Bath house
► Laundry facility
• 5-stand sporting clays
• State of the art paintball facility
Cleland Ice & Inline Skating Rink
Bldg. 3-1606 Rock Merritt Ave., corner of Rock Merritt Ave. & Woodruff St.
Visit the COOLEST place in town for year round FUN! The skate parks are open to the public with exciting programs and fun events.
• Public Ice Skating Sessions
• Adult & youth hockey leagues
• Learn to Skate Program (group & individual lessons)
• Ice rental, locker rental and skate/equipment rentals
• Skate sharpening services
• Event and meeting rooms for unit functions and birthday parties from 10 to 100 guests
• Open Hockey/Stick time
• Broomball – Sled hockey
• Team building and alternate PE programs
RECREATION
Bldg. 4-2374 Rock Merritt Ave., next to the Mini Mall
Our Bowling Center offers:
• Open, league and tournament bowling
• 24 lanes equipped with automated scoring
• Pro shop with various items and customer special orders
• Snack bar/grill
• Xtreme bowling
• Party packages
• Bumper rails for children
• Arcade games
Fort Liberty Auto Skills Center................................
Bldg. 454, 794 Stiner Rd., Pope AAF
Our Auto Skills Center offer:
• “Do-it-yourself” facilities to work on your automobiles
• Guidance from experienced mechanics
• State-of-the-art equipment for auto maintenance
Bldg. 1-5625 Normandy Dr.
Bldg. K-1219 Liberty Blvd.
• 18 distinct holes
• Adult and junior clinics
• Lessons from professionals
• Driving range
• Lift and Flat Bays
• Vehicle Alignment Machine
• Car State Inspections
• Motorcycle State Inspections
• Towing Services
• Monthly tournaments
• Fully stocked pro-shops
• Snack Bars
John L. Throckmorton Library..............................
Bldg. 1-3346 R. Miller St.
The Library has a collection of over 100,000 titles; including books, library online databases, CDs and DVDs for adults and children. There is a computer lab, reference help, readers advisory, children’s story times, and teen programming. Open to all DoD ID card holders. For access to our database, online catalog and events check out our webpage.
Leisure Travel Services...................................
Bldg. 4-2171 Rock Merritt Ave., inside AAFES Mini Mall
Leisure Travel Services can assist you with planning the perfect getaway from booking airline tickets to hotel reservations and attraction tickets. You can save significant money on Disney® and Universal Studios® tickets through LTS. As a full service travel agency we proudly serve all DoD ID card holders.
Paws on Post Pet Kennel.............................................
Bldg. 5-1401 Knox St.
Paws on Post provides loving care to your pet(s) while out of town or for a long day of work. We offer boarding and daycare services for dogs and cats of Active Duty, Family members, Retirees, Civilians, and Contractors. The facility features 57 dog kennels (17 large and 40 small/medium kennels), 10 cat condos and a cat tree wall & window hammocks, 3 play yards, and 20+ shaded individuals runs.
Recreation Equipment Checkout Center
Bldg. Q-5144 Smith Lake Rd., located off Honeycutt Rd., east of Simmons AAF
The Equipment Checkout offers an array of equipment for your outdoor leisure needs, recreational pastimes, excursions, social events and yard projects. The facility is open year–round to DoD ID cardholders. Some of the items available to rent include:
• Watercraft (boats, canoes/kayaks)
• Party Equipment (popcorn, snow cone & cotton candy machines, & games)
• Picnic Equipment (canopies, tables & chairs)
• Inflatable bouncers & slides
• Propane fill station
• Grills (gas, charcoal, & turkey fryers)
• Travel Trailers
• Dunk Tanks, Climbing Wall
• Mountain Bikes
• Unit safety briefings
Rod & Gun Club........................................
Bldg. 0-9129 Schoomaker St.
Includes pistol, rifle, and archery ranges. Pavilions with picnic tables and electricity access are available.
RECREATION
Smith Lake Recreation Area .................................
Bldg. Q-2922 Smith Lake Rd., located off Honeycutt Rd., east of Simmons AAF
Smith Lake Recreation Area offers diverse programs, services and adventure packed venues year round on 800+ acres. The park is home to disc golf, mountain biking and hiking trails in addition to picnic areas that offer an ideal setting for unit organizational days and social events from 10 to 1,500+ guests.
CAMPGROUND: Open year-round to DoD ID card holders and guests. Reservations are accepted 90 days in advance.
• Cabin rentals
• RV site rentals
• Primitive tent sites
• Common picnic and designated fire ring areas
• Group tent area
• Bath houses
• Laundry facility & dump station
BEACH, LAKE & WATER PARK:
Seasonal operation from Memorial Day to Labor Day, open to the public, admission fees apply.
• Natural, man-made lake, sandy beach with designated swim area
• Paddleboat, kayaks, SUP boards, and canoes on site
• Pavilion and picnic areas with grills, reservations accepted
• Snack bar/concession stand and bath houses
• The Water Park is a fun and challenging aquatic obstacle course on the lake
OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER:
Open year-round to DoD ID card holders and guests.
• Conference center overlooking Smith Lake
• An excellent setting for any event or unit function
• Small breakout rooms, large rooms, multiple rooms, or the entire building are available to rent
• Catering options are available
PARK & PICNIC AREAS: Open yearround to the public. Reservations are accepted for Smith Lake Park, Wilson Park, Woodland Park, and Flightline Park 90 days out. Amenities may include:
• Pavilions with picnic tables
• Horse shoe pits, basketball and volleyball courts
• ADA Playground
• Water and electricity
• Pets and alcohol are prohibited in the park
• Family programs and events
Special Events ....................................................
Bldg. F-4208 Howell St., Fort Liberty Fairgrounds
Special Events along with the Run Cell plans, develops, coordinates, stages and manages quality entertainment programs and running events to include: carnivals, concerts, half marathons, themed 5Ks, special holiday activities and events. Events and runs are designed to improve the quality of life and enhance the health and fitness within our community. Highlights include the Fort Liberty Fair, 4th of July Celebration, Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, All American Half Marathon & 5K, Neon Night Run, Run Honor Remember 5K, and the Fort Liberty 10 Miler.
Sports, Fitness, and Aquatics
Bldg. 3725 Sidewinder St., Pope AAF
Family & MWR operates a total of five aquatic facilities (pools) on Fort Liberty (two year-round and three seasonal) and offers a large number of aquatic classes and programs throughout the year. Aquatics is always in need of lifeguard staff, please call Tucker Indoor Pool for more information.
RECREATION
Unit Level & Intramural Sports...................
Bldg. 3725 Sidewinder St., Pope AAF
The mission of the Intramural Sports Program is to create and maintain first choice programs and services for America’s military family. We truly have a commitment to your personal satisfaction. The Intramural Sports Program coordinates intramural athletics, sporting events, and tournaments.
Warrior Adventure Quest Program (WAQ)........643-4569
Bldg Q-5143 Smith Lake Rd., located off Honeycutt Rd., east of Simmons AAF
Warrior Adventure Quest is a FREE program for ALL Units, endorsed and approved by the Department of the Army. This program offers high adventure Outdoor Recreation activities to promote and instill team cohesion and to focus on resiliency and combat readiness. All units within 120 days of pre and post deployment are eligible to participate. Non-deploying units can attend one activity every two years. Call to get your unit involved NOW!
• Paintball & Skeet Shooting
• Alpine Climbing Tower and Team Development Course
• Indoor Rock Climbing
• Wakeboarding
• Broomball
