Find out more about "How to Get Involved" in the below programs that benefit the community while developing leadership skills in youth.

Army Reserve Teen Panel (ARTP)
Army Reserve Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)
Operation: Military Kids
Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK)

Operation Purple Camps is the only summer camp program, free of charge to all participants, that focuses on helping kids deal with deployment-related stress through pure fun! It was created by the National Military Family Association (NMFA) to bring youth from all service branches and components of the military, including the National Guard and Army Reserve, together. By participating in team building and recreational activities that focus on fun, coping skills, and leadership, the youth can share their experiences with one another, and connect with someone who has walked in their shoes.

Interesting and wonderful Child and Youth Services news items and good will stories from the field.  Read about our Great People, Doing Great Things!

Check out the Events Link to find out what is going on near you.  You may also contact your AR CYS Regional Coordinator.

ARTP members and fellow youth, making "Talkin' Back!" by teens for teens. Each issue contains the scoop on various topics such as, new opportunities available for youth, resources that are accessible from anywhere, the CYS Youth Spotlight, puzzles, fun facts sheets, articles and more.
If you would like to submit an article or story idea, please email arcys@usar.army.mil
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Army Reserve CYS partners with community-based organizations in order to provide programs and services throughout the nation.  Find out about our current national partners.

The goal of this team is to establish and implement a Child & Youth Services Program that addresses the Army Reserve's child care, youth development, and school transition needs through community-based programs. This means they will bring AR Soldiers and families up-to-date information on services available to them in their own communities, create activities relevant to today's AR youth, educate the community about the AR youth's unique needs, and establish avenues of support to meet them. There are several programs already in place, including free summer camps, free leadership activities, reduced child care rates, and more!  To locate the Army Reserve CYS Regional Coordinator near you, go to CYS Regional Coordinator Locator