Your Local Starter Guide

Youth and Family Programs

Child & Youth Services (CYS)

• Child Development Centers (CDC): Full-time and part-time childcare, early learning curriculum, and seasonal camps.

• School Age Center (SAC): After-school care with tutoring, creative workshops, and STEM activities.

• Middle School & Teen Center: Game rooms, recording studio, leadership clubs (Keystone, Torch), and field trips.

• SKIES Unlimited: Instructional programs like martial arts, dance, gymnastics, and fine arts.

• Youth Sports & Fitness: Soccer, flag football, track, cheer, baseball, and fitness challenges.

💡 Tip: Register through Parent Central Services in Hainerberg Housing Area.

📍 Parent Central Services – Bldg. 1213, Hainerberg Housing

📞 DSN 548-9356 | CIV +49 (0)611-143-548-9356

🌐 militarychildcare.com

📋 Bring immunization records and updated health forms

Music & Arts Enrichment

🎵 SKIES Unlimited Music Lessons

• Private and group lessons are available for:

• Piano, violin, voice, guitar, and drums

• Youth performance recitals and talent shows

🎨 Arts Programs through SKIES and ACS:

• Drawing, painting, and sculpture for kids

• Seasonal craft workshops (e.g., holiday ornaments, spring painting)

• Teen video editing, photography, and digital design classes

📝 Register at:

📍 Parent Central Services (for SKIES) or via wiesbaden.armymwr.com

🎓 Some courses require small material fees. Schedule and instructor details are listed on the SKIES page.

Cultural Exploration & Local Heritage

📍 Must-See Local Sites:

• Museum Wiesbaden – Art, nature, and hands-on exhibits for kids

• Biebrich Palace – Baroque gardens on the Rhine, perfect for photos and picnics

• Kochbrunnen & Roman Ruins – See active thermal springs and ancient artifacts

• Tier- und Pflanzenpark Fasanerie – Local wildlife park with petting zoo and playground

🗺️ Nearby Day Trips:

• Mainz – Gutenberg Museum, old town, and riverfront

• Rüdesheim – Castles, wine, cable car rides

• Frankfurt – Museumsufer (museum row), Palmengarten, and zoo

📝 Plan your trip at:

📍 Outdoor Recreation Center – Bldg. 1043, Clay Kaserne

📞 DSN 548-9801 | CIV +49 (0)611-143-548-9801

🌐 wiesbaden.armymwr.com/programs/outdoor-recreation

🏞 Outdoor Recreation (ODR): Offers trips, rentals, and outdoor experiences:

• • ODR offers trips, rentals, and outdoor experiences:

  • Trips: Rhine cruises, ski weekends, alpine hiking, ziplining

  • Rentals: Bikes, skis, snowboards, kayaks, paddleboards, tents

  • Events: Paintball tournaments, family climbing days, shooting activites and youth adventure camps

📝 Sign up at:

📍 ODR Center, Clay Kaserne – Bldg. 1043

🌐 Trips listed on the MWR website and via the MWR App

🏙 Downtown Wiesbaden & Attractions

Downtown:

• Schlossplatz & Marktkirche – Central plaza with events and food stalls

• Luisenplatz – Outdoor cafes and street musicians

• Aukammtal Thermal Spa – Indoor and outdoor pools for families (costs additional)

• City Festivals – Wine Fest, Street Music Fest, Holiday Market

🍽 Dining for Families:

• Hans im Glück – Gourmet burgers with kids’ menu

• Alex Café – Local brunch favorite with high chairs

• Eis-Cafés & Bakeries – Every corner offers fresh pretzels, gelato, and coffee

• Weekly Markets – Wednesdays and Saturdays at Dern’sches Gelände

📝 No registration needed — just explore! Pick up tourist brochures at the Lodge front desk or ACS welcome center.

📚 Library & Learning

• Wiesbaden Library (on Clay Kaserne): more than books — the library hosts:

  • Storytime for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers

  • LEGO Builders Club and STEM activities

  • Teen book clubs and seasonal reading challenges

  • Family craft days and DIY workshops

📝 No registration required unless noted.

📍 Library – Bldg. 1029

📞 DSN 548-9821 | CIV +49 (0)611-143-548-9821

🌐 Library Programs Page: https://wiesbaden.armymwr.com/programs/library

Seasonal Events & Community Activities

• Fall Fest – Trunk-or-treat, hayrides, costume contests

• Holiday Market Trips – Bus trips to German markets (Cologne, Nuremberg)

• Spring Events – Egg hunts at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center, flower festivals, and kite days

• Summer Movie Nights – Outdoor family films on base

📝 Sign up at:

Lodge front desk

ACS Welcome Desk (Bldg. 7790)

Library bulletin board

Online via MWR Event Calendar or MWR App: https://wiesbaden.armymwr.com