Military Life
Resources for kids stationed in Germany
Stars and Stripes
April 25, 2025
Kids sitting on a spinning carousel in their schoolyard (stockbroker (123RF))
Children may think of moving to Germany as an exciting new adventure. They may also struggle with the big change. Luckily, every installation has resources available to help your kids settle into their new home.
Your installation’s offerings may vary, but many programs are available through Force Support Squadrons (FSS) or Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) services.
Child Development Center (CDC)—These centers offer weekday childcare for children ages 6-weeks to 5 years. Visit www.militarychildcare.com to register for care.
School-Age Care (SAC) or the School-Age Program (SAP) is available for students in first through fifth grade. The programs offer before and after school care with homework help, clubs and structured activities. Visit www.militarychildcare.com to register.
Family Child Care (FCC) providers are certified and regulated by the DoD to care for children in their homes. Some offer extended hours. Visit your local MWR or CYS office, or visit www.militarychildcare.com to get details.
Youth and Teen Centers provide a place for older kids to meet up, hang out, get homework help or learn something new. Take part in a movie night, learn karate, join a club and so much more.
Kaiserslautern Military Community:
Ramstein Air Base: Bldg. 428
Rhine Ordnance Barrack: Bldg. 162
Vogelweh Air Base Teen Center: Bldg. 2059
Vogelweh Air Base Youth Center: Bldg. 1057
Wetzel Barracks (Baumholder): Bldg. 8875
Wilson Barracks (Landstuhl): Bldg. 93812
Spangdahlem AB:
Bldg. 457
USAG Ansbach
Katterbach Kaserne: Bldg. 5984
USAG Bavaria:
Breitenau Kaserne (Garmisch): Bldg. 723
Camp Nainhof (Hohenfels): Bldg. 72
Netzaberg (Grafenwöhr): Bldg. 9080
Rose Barracks (Vilseck): Bldg. 1706
USAG Stuttgart
Patch Barracks: Bldg. 2337
Panzer Kaserne Area 98 Gaming: Bldg. 2998
Robison Barracks: Bldg. 151 (temporarily closed at time of writing)
USAG Wiesbaden
Hainerburg Housing: Bldg. 7884