Okinawa Spotlight

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ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIP ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE NF-03

Summer Fun

Location: Camp Foster Description: Responsible managing sponsorship accounts and increasing sponsorship revenue through promotional, publication and advertisingstrategies.

Apply by: August 16

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Youth Basketball and Cheerleading

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ugust is Family Fun Month. This is a month to make the most of the time you can spend with your family, and there is no place better to spend quality time with your loved ones than on a tropical paradise like Okinawa. Last year, the average American spent $941 per person on summer vacations but there are plenty of inexpensive and FREE activities to do with MCCS. Glow Bowling: All camps offer glow bowling— where the lanes are lit with black lights and bowling becomes a cosmic experience for the whole family. Check out mccsokinawa.com/bowling for more information.

Arts & Crafts: Camp Courtney Arts & Crafts offers classes such as ikebana, kimekomi doll making, sketching and woodworking. Visit them today to collaborate on a craft as a family. Go to mccsokinawa. com/artsandcrafts for details.

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Family Golf: Family Night at Taiyo Golf Club is on Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Families are invited to hit FREE range balls and receive tips from the resident golf pro. Visit mccsokinawa.com/golf for more information.

Dining at the Clubs: Choose any of our great clubs and restaurants for a breakfast or brunch buffet during the weekend, lunch or dinner. From TERRA International Fusion and Ocean Breeze on Camp Foster to Bayview and Tengan Castle on Camp Courtney and Surfside on Camp Kinser, plus others on Camp Hansen, Schwab and MCAS Futenma, there are many on-base dining opportunities for the family all across the island. Visit mccsokinawa.com/clubs for more information.

Continue reading for more activities for the whole family, and make the most of Family Fun Month.

Tours+ for the Family | 3 Family Fun Nights | 3 Island Adventure: Shuri Castle | 5 Japanese Phrase of the Week | 5

Direct your child’s energy to something productive and fun. Participating in sports at a young age can have a healthy developmental impact on children by promoting cooperative play, teamwork and sportsmanship Sign them up for one of Semper Fit’s Youth Basketball or Cheerleading teams.

Registration starts August 15.

To register and pay online or for more information, please visit mccsokinawa.com/youthsports. To register in person, please visit any manned MCCS Fitness Center to complete the paper registration form and payment of $60. (cont. on page 9)

Pick of the Week: Origami | 7 Kids Programs | 9 MCCS Tours+ | 11 Semper Fit Events | 11

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livingatlarge Tours+ for the Family

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s we count down the remaining days of summer, it becomes more important to spend our vacation wisely. One of the best ways to spend your time on Okinawa is to travel. With MCCS Tours+, you will have plenty of opportunities to travel on and off island.

On August 12, experience a special Okinawan summer festival at Ryukyu

Mura that includes eisa dancing, game booths, firefly watching and more. On August 19, visit the Nago Pineapple Winery, Nago Glass Factory and the Orion Beer Factory on the Northern Highlights Tour.

And no summer is complete without a trip to the Keramas. Join Tours+ on the Kerama Snorkeling Tour on August 27, which includes a boat

ride to two snorkeling spots in the breathtaking Kerama Islands.

Done all those things? Then why not take a trip to Manila over Columbus Day weekend and hit all the great shopping spots in the Philippines.

Visit mccsokinawa.com/tours for more information on all upcoming tours.

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Family Fun Nights

et together with the family before school starts and everyone returns to their hectic schedules. Family Fun Nights make eating out with the family much easier.

Most dining establishments weren’t created with children in mind. But an event like Family Fun Night is made for families and their children.

You can bring your children with the comfort of knowing that it will be completely kid-friendly.

Check it out every Wednesday at the Veranda inside Camp Foster's Ocean Breeze or every Thursday at the Butler Officers’ Club on Plaza Housing or Tengan Castle on Camp Courtney.

Enjoy a fun night out with the whole family for only $7.95 for adults, (5-11) $3.95 for children (5 to 11) and FREE for children under 5. All dinners are from 5 to 9 p.m.

Visit mccsokinawa.com/clubs for more details.

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japanese phrase of the week

Sekai wa semai desu.

It's a small world.

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For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs-Resources at 645-2104/2106.

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huri-jo, or Shuri Castle, is one of the best examples of the Ryukyu Kingdom’s golden age.

Shuri-jo was not only the residence of royalty and the spiritual center of the Sho Dynasties, it was the pride of the people.

The original Shuri Castle was built in the year 1453 AD. The castle was surrounded by curved walls and contained various structures and sacred grounds or utaki—a common feature of all old Okinawan castles.

Shuri Castle was the center of art and culture, housing many of the kingdom's greatest musicians, dancers, artisans and craftsmen.

In 1879, the Japanese government presented the official proclamation that dissolved the Ryukyu Kingdom and made Okinawa a prefecture of Japan.

Once home to kings, the castle was converted into a barracks. Japanese troops dug expanded tunnel

Shuri Castle

systems under the castle for their headquarters and command posts.

With such a high concentration of military assets, the castle was reduced to rubble during the war.

After WWII, Shurei-mon (the main gate of Shuri Castle) was rebuilt but plans to restore the castle stalled due to budgetary concerns.

Finally, after years of lobbying by the local government, construction began anew in 1989.

In November 1992, Shuri Castle Park, modeled after the 18th century version, was partially opened to the public. Then in the year 2000 the castle was added to the worldwide list of World Cultural Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Check out the grandeur that is Shuri Castle on a local tour with Tours+ on August 20. Visit mccsokinawa.com/tours for more info.

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August 24 9:30–11:30 a.m.

Camp Courtney Bldg. 4425 Register at mccsokinawa.com

e’ve all sailed paper airplanes across a classroom during a boring lecture. But the Japanese take paper folding to a different level—the art of origami is no child’s play. In fact it was originally meant for adults.

Origami originated in China, where paper was first created in the first or second century, with the art of folding following shortly after.

The earliest records of origami in Japan are from the Heian Period (794 to1185 A.D.). This was a time of artistic and cultural growth among Japan’s nobility. Paper was still a rare commodity and origami was a pastime afforded only by the elite. It wasn’t until the Edo Period (1600–1868 A.D.) that origami was enjoyed by the general public.

The tiny paper sculptures were used in both religious rites and in gift giving. Serrated strips of

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paper marked sacred objects in shrines. One of the oldest forms of origami is the katashiro, a symbolic representation of a deity made with jingū yōshi, a special shrine paper.

By the early 20th century, more than 150 patterns were developed.

Today, most Japanese schools include basic origami designs as part of their curriculum, the most

complex being the tsuru, or paper crane. According to Japanese legend, if you make 1,000 paper cranes, you will be granted a wish.

If your wish is to learn origami, you don’t need to craft 1,000 cranes first. Just visit Marine & Family Programs-Resources on Camp Courtney on August 24. Register now at mccsokinawa.com.

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Call 645-3533/3534 or go online to mccsokinawa.com/ youthsports

Youth Basketball and Cheerleading (cont. from page 1)

All Semper Fit youth sports seasons are open to children ages 5 to 18. Children who are 4 years of age may register as long as they turn 5 prior to the final day of the season.

Proof of age will be required at the first practice.

Is your kid not listening to you

from the sidelines? Semper Fit is looking for fun, dedicated individuals to coach youth basketball and cheerleading teams. Challenge yourself and motivate children with this rewarding undertaking.

Youth Sports recruits coaches yearround—not just during registration

periods. Impart your tips/tricks/ advice to the next generation, and make a difference.

To sign up either as a coach or a participant, visit any MCCS Fitness Center during the registration period.

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mccshotjobs MEF PREVENTION SPECIALIST NF-04

GREENSKEEPER NA4

IT SPECIALIST NF-03

Location: MCAS Futenma Serves as a Prevention Specialist implementing and sustaining all Behavioral Health prevention initiatives. Reports to the MEF Prevention Program Director and the Regimental/Group Commanding Officer.

Location: Taiyo Golf Club Maintains the golf course in desirable condition and as well as tools, equipment and vehicles.

Location: Camp Foster Assists the Technical Services Manager by performing intermediate to advanced technical support and troubleshooting of Point of Sale (POS) systems.

Apply by: August 12

Apply by: August 16

Apply by: August 16

For more information about Marine Corps civilian careers with MCCS, visit mccsokinawa.com/jobs

tours+ Summer Evening at Ryukyu Mura August 12, 4–9:30 p.m.

Adult $53, Children (6–15) $39, (3–5) $23, (under 3) FREE Experience a summer festival that and includes constellation observation, eisa dancing, game booths, and firefly watching.

Spelunking Tour August 20, 9–3 p.m.

Adults $55, Children (6–11) $43 Become a spelunker at Gyokusendo Cave. On your journey, explore the stalagmites and stalactites that will fill your view. The cold water can come as high as your chest, so wear appropriate clothing.

Summer Bullfighting Tour August 13, noon–5 p.m.

Adults $35, Children (13–18) $24, (3–12) $10, (under 3) FREE Join us as we watch a very unique cultural event, the Okinawan Bullfight. This is a true test of a bull’s strength and endurance.

Yanbaru Kayaking Tour August 26, 8 a.m. –3:30 p.m.

Adult $55, Children (6–12) $33 Get your muscles moving while kayaking between the roots of mangrove trees for approximately two and a half hours.

*Bring yen for additional food, drinks and/or purchases. Camp Foster 646-3502 | Camp Hansen 623-6344 | Camp Kinser 637-2744

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Aquatics 645-3180 Courtney Ironworks 622-9261/7297 Futenma Semper Fit 636-2672 Gunners Fitness Center 645-3985/2235 Hansen House of Pain 623-5558/4831 Health Promotion 645-3484/3910 Kinser Fitness Center 637-1869/1114 Schwab Power Dome 625-2654/2442 Taiyo Golf Club 622-2004 Tsunami Scuba 645-9500 Youth Sports 645-3533/3534

upcoming semperfitevents Basketball Tournament August 18–20 Courtney Ironworks Register at any MCCS Fitness Center by August 14 at 1 p.m. for $120. This event is open to participants island-wide. Top three teams will receive awards.

Details: 622-7297.

Tennis Tournament August 25–27 Camp Foster Gunners Tennis Courts Register at any MCCS Fitness Center by August 23 at 1 p.m. Top three will receive awards.

Details: 645-4866/3003.

classof theweek Cycle This indoor cycling class is an effective cardio and strength workout with variety of course settings including hill climb, downhill, rolling hill, flat, headwind/tailwind and more.

Camps Courtney, Foster, Hansen, Kinser & MCAS Futenma For a full schedule and class descriptions, visit mccsokinawa.com/groupfitness.