Child Care Registration & Wait List

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Child Care Registration Wait List Navy Region Northwest Child Youth Programs CYP offers developmental child care for eligible children 6 weeks to 12 years of age and has many options available from centerbased and home care to schoolage care Child Development Centers CDC Ages 6 weeks 5 years Child Development Homes CDH Ages 6 weeks 12 years SchoolAge Care SAC Ages 6 years 12 years Hourly Child Care Ages 6 weeks 12 years MilitaryChildCarecom MilitaryChildCarecom MCC is a Depart...

School Resources

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School Resources Military families moving to or from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island can contact the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island School Liaison to obtain information on education options including district boundaries academics interdistrict transfer policies graduation requirements before and after school programs and more The SLO works with parents and schools to ensure smooth transitions and immediate connections for militaryconnected students A complete list of all the school district...

Newsletter

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Newsletter January 2023 courtesy the School Liaison Email naswislocnrnwnavymil Impact Aid Survey Cards Every year local school districts must apply forFederal Impact Aid fundsfrom the US Department of Education These funds compensate school districts for the loss of local tax dollars from tax exempt federal property in the area Schools must conduct a federal residence and employment survey on a yearly basis to obtain a current count of families in the district who live onor work on federa...

Financial Management

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Financial Management A key contributor to fleet and family readiness is having a solid financial plan in place Fleet Family Support has a number of resources that can help you manage your money and inform you and your command about scams and policies that might affect your financial health The negative effects of poor financial health include diminished operational readiness loss of security clearance decreased choice of duty locations administrative discharge anxiety stress domestic violence...

American Forces Travel

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Explore. Travel. Let's go! American Forces Travel is the new Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program offering eligible patrons access to leisure travel online powered by Priceline and other travel industry leaders. This is the only official U.S. Joint Services' MWR online vacation travel site offering exclusive travel deals and benefits just for the military and government community. American Forces Travel provides access to a wide selection of member-exclusive rates on hotel rooms...

Tickets & Travel

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Before you plan your next vacation, visit MWR Navy Community Recreation Tickets & Travel office located within the Convergence Zone to find discounted tickets. These offices provide access to tickets for parks, museums, movie theaters, special events, and theme parks like Disneyland Resort, Legoland, Sea World, Universal Studios in Hollywood and Orlando, and Walt Disney World. You can also find discounts and information on hotels, transportation, attractions in California and Florida, Briti...

Whidbey Island Catering

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NAS Whidbey Island Catering offers menus and services for any event or occasion. Our various facilities provide the perfect place to hold your special event. Our staff is ready and excited to help you with every step.  Event & Conference Center Price List , Request Form, and Vetted Cater List Menus Breakfast and Conference Break Packages Buffet Hot Lunches/Dinners Boxed Lunches Sandwich Trays Gourmet Desserts Hor'dourves Venues M.T. McCormick's&n...

Liberty Northwest Center

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The Liberty Northwest Center is conveniently located inside the NAS Whidbey Island's award-winning Admiral Nimitz Hall Galley. Come and lounge with us! Liberty offers dynamic recreation programs, exceptional entertainment experiences, and opportunities to develop personal leisure skills, resulting in unique chances for enjoyment, activity, and adventure. Liberty trips and tours feature a variety of activities, including sporting events, outdoor excursions, shopping trips, amusement pa...

NRNW Mission Nutrition Course Calendar

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Mission Nutrition is a standardized, science-based course focused on improving your nutritional knowledge and awareness. In this class, you will learn about a variety of everyday nutrition topics and ways to improve your eating habits as well as your overall health. Topics include grocery shopping, weight control, and balance, fueling for performance, the effect of emotional eating among many other relevant subjects for discussion. Don’t expect a simple presentation either. In this course,...

MWR Takedown Weekend

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MWR Sports, Fitness & Aquatics, in partnership with Community Recreation, hosts weekend takedown events.    What's in store: Armed Forces Wrestling Championship Saturday, Feb. 25-Sunday, Feb. 26  10 a.m.-4 p.m. 502 Bremerton Gym Watch the best-ranked Armed Forces Olympic contenders take down the competition on the mat.  Come and enjoy this high-level tournament. All Services Push/Pull Competition Saturday, Feb. 25 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE Bremer...

NEW: Virtual Counseling from the Fleet & Family Support Center

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The Fleet and Family Support Center now provides virtual clinical counseling. Sailors and families can access the service from the privacy of their own homes. Virtual clinical counseling is a nonmedical, clinical short-term solution-focused service. It can help with separation, relationship issues, grief, deployment, and other challenges related to military and family life.   To set up an Appointment 1-855-205-6749 Online Request Form The Fleet and Family Support Center has been del...

Suicide Prevention

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If you or someone you know is in need of immediate assistance please call 988 To access the 247 Military Crisis Line there are many options CONUS 988 and Press 1 Or text 838255 OCONUS off base Europe 1 8447025495 SW Asia 1 8554227719 Pacific 1 8447025493 DSN 988 on basefor all locations TEXT 838255 to be connected to a crisis responder CHAT ONLINE at wwwveteranscrisislinenet www988lifelineorg What is SAIL SAIL stands for Sailor Assis...

Family Violence Victim Advocacy

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Family Violence Victim Advocacy Long deployments frequent moves and the demands of mission readiness impose many stresses on military families which sometimes leads to dating marital andor parentchild conflict Concern for the welfare of Navy families and the effects of family violence on military performance prompted the establishment of the Family Advocacy Program Fleet Family Support Centers offer prevention identification treatment and followup regarding incidents of Family Violence All ef...

Life Skills Education

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Life Skills Education Personal Empowerment is recognizing your unique abilities and taking control of your life We are now living in the Choose Who You Are era and nothing is more important than personal empowerment Make your life everything you imagined and start living by choice not be chance Join one of our many classes to find out the secrets to living a positive empowered and fulfilled life View the Classes Events tab or pick up a copy of the Experience Navy Life magazine to see the ful...

Educational Resources

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Educational Resources A wide variety of training opportunities exist for military members and their families Whether you need job related training or want to pursue college credits and a degree here are some resources to help you start on your journey Navy College and Fleet Family Support Program staff can also assist you with resources and information Military Resources Navy College The Navy College provides Sailors with opportunities to earn college degrees through a variety of options The...

Welcome Aboard

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Welcome Aboard Welcome to Navy Region Northwest the third largest fleet concentration area in the continental United States Navy Region Northwests mission is to support the fleet fighters and family in order to provide ready Naval forces able to execute our nations defense We are military civil service and contractor professionals who operate the Navys premier shore installations together Situated in one of the most beautiful locations in the world the area offers a unique setting with various...

Moving Resources

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Moving Resources Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Base Guide Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce provides relocation information and resources for moving to the city of Oak Harbor WA located on Whidbey Island CoupevilleChamber of Commerce provides relocation information and resources for moving to Central Whidbey Island and the city of Coupeville WA Langley Chamber of Commerce provides relocation information and resources for moving to the city of Langley WA located on Whidbey Island Anacortes C...

Applying for Housing

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Applying for Housing Receive Housing Information Faster Navy Housing has developed HEAT to assist service members and their families in applying for housing Navywide HEAT allows you to apply for housing at one or more installations online before or after you receive PCS orders Learn more You will still need to submit your application package for PublicPrivate Venture Housing PPV or Military Family Housing MFH whether you use HEAT or the traditional application process Your application will n...

Alternative Child Care Programs

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Alternative Child Care Child Youth Programs offers many options to support the military communitys child care needs To address the needs of families when Navy child care is not available partnerships with community organizations have been formed to expand the availability of child careChild Care Awareand the Navy have several programs for eligible customers Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood MCCYN MCCYN is a fee assistance program that keeps affordable childcare in reach for US Milita...

Outdoor Recreation

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Welcome to the Pacific Northwest, one of the top destinations for outdoor enthusiasts in the country! Whether you're looking for rental equipment or special orders, our knowledgeable staff is here to assist you in choosing the perfect gear for your outdoor pursuits. With our local expertise, you can fully enjoy the stunning landscapes and exciting adventures this region has to offer. Our programs feature kayaking day trips, backpacking, hiking, snowshoeing, and much more! Outdoor Gear Renta...

Commissary

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The Defense Commissary Agency operates a worldwide chain of commissaries providing groceries to military personnel, retirees and their families in a safe and secure shopping environment. Authorized patrons purchase items at cost plus a 5-percent surcharge, which covers the costs of building new commissaries and modernizing existing ones. Shoppers save an average of more than 30 percent on their purchases compared to commercial prices, a savings of thousands of dollars annually when shopping regu...

74th Armed Forces Culinary Arts Competition

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Come see some of the military’s finest chefs compete! 74th Annual Armed Forces Culinary Arts Competition Saturday, May 3  Doors open at 10 a.m. for viewing and tasting Olympic College Student Center 1600 Chester Ave., Bremerton, WA 98337 This event is open to the public!

Shopping

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Convergence Zone Recreation Center

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Convergence Zone is truly a place where a range of interests, an array of people and a variety of entertainment come together! It offers bowling lanes, gear rental, indoor playground, toddler play area, pool tables, air hockey, ping pong, computers, video gaming, resource center, faxing/printing/copying services, a multipurpose room, and gathering areas for groups and organizations. Features Bowling Lanes Indoor Playground Toddler Play Area Billiards, Air Hockey, Ping Pong Online Compute...

Admiral Nimitz Hall Galley

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Admiral Nimitz Hall is conveniently located in the center of Ault Field, near unaccompanied housing and flight line workstations. We pride ourselves in offering high-quality food and service, and invite you to join us! Authorized Users Active Duty Personnel Reserve Personnel when on orders Escorted dependents of active duty or activated reserves DoD Civilians and Contractors on Government Travel Orders stamped “Messing Available” Nonprofit youth groups such as NROTC, Sea Scou...