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Youth Program Events & Camps by State
Youth have the opportunity to participate in unique experiences at little or no cost. Youth Program Events & Camping Opportunities are provided by Military Teen Adventure Camp grants, Operation Military Kids, and YMCA locations. These camps are open to Military-connected youth regardless of Branch of Service who have a parent/loved one in any phase of the deployment cycle; priority is given to children/youth from geographically dispersed families. Camps for youth with special needs (cognitive and physical) are also listed. There are spaces still available. Register your youth today!
Please click on your state/territory below to see what Youth Program Events or Camps are being offered.
States/Territories colored orange (
) currently have Community Events or Camps scheduled.
Youth Program Events & Camps by State
A list of all upcoming Youth Program Events & Camps can be found below, listed by the states and regions that they are in.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
| March 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016 9:00AM – Noon Age Group: 6 – 12 |
MOMC Family Art Series: Creative Explorations for Hope Address/Location: Tucson, Arizona (Participation in all 6 sessions is not required.) March 26 and April 2: Come and explore the exhibit, Fires of Change, in a guided tour and then create work in the art studio in response to what you see and learn. April 9 and April 16: Come and explore the exhibit, Modern Myth, in a guided tour and then create art work about legends and heroes in the art studio. April 23 and April 30: Come and explore the exhibit, ArtWorks: A Community Exhibit in a guided tour and then create artwork in response to what you see and learn. Questions? Contact Teresa Noon, Military Outreach Program Manager at [email protected], or 520.626.9085. Phone: 520.626.9085 Email: Teresa Noon, [email protected] Flyer: MOMC Art Series Camp Date(s): March 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016 (Participation in all 6 sessions is not required.) Camp Time(s): 9:00AM – Noon Age Group: 6-12, must be accompanied by at least one adult parent/guardian Cost: Free |
| April 24, 2016 Youth Grades 6 – 8 |
University of Arizona Athletics Leadership Summit for Military Youth (grades 6-8) Address/Location: Tucson, Arizona The University of Arizona Wildcats (student athletes) know the importance of leadership not only in their sports but in all areas of their lives. Come and learn valuable leadership concepts from student-athletes during the Leadership Summit for Military Youth on April 24, 2016. Military Youth Grades 6th – 8th will be able to work in small groups with UA student athletes on the University of Arizona Campus learning their leadership styles and how to effectively work with others to achieve team success. One Parent/Guardian per family is required to participate in our “Supporting from the Sidelines” parent track during the event. Phone: (520) 626-9085 Camp Dates: April 24, 2016 Camp Time: 1:00PM – 4:00PM Age Group Served: Grades 6 – 8. (Must be accompanied by at least one adult parent/guardian.) Maximum Number of Participants: 40 Cost: Free Registration: To register, fill out the form on this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jZyYFsmdFlk1nAU0_VocjT-PXa4jvduyUN2-xqjQsd4/viewform. Additional Information: Contact Teresa Noon at [email protected] or (520) 626-9085. For more information, visit the web site or download the event flyer. |
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Germany
Hawaii
| March 26, 2016 Open to all ages |
Fun Fest – Travel Fair & Environmental Festival Address/Location: Wahiawa – Schofield Barracks, Hawaii Come to the Weyand Field at Schofield Barracks and enjoy the free egg hunt, child mile fun run, bunny pictures, food trucks, games, pony rides, petting zoo, bouncers and rides! Open to all military Families (installation access required). Egg Hunt Schedule: Phone: 808-655-0002 Camp Dates: March 26, 2016 Camp Times: 9:00AM – 2:00PM Age Group Served: Open to all ages. Cost: Child Mile Fun Run, Easter egg hunt and environmental festival activities are free, however there will be costs for the fun fest activities (picture with Easter Bunny, food trucks, pony rides, petting zoo, etc…). Cash only for all Fun Fest activities. Additional Information: For more information, call the Schofield Special Events Office at 808-655-0002 or visit this web site. |
| April 15th-16th, 2016 Ages 3-18 and Adults* |
A Fairy Tale Adventure – Parent and Child Formal Ball Address/Location: Wahiawa – Schofield Barracks, Hawaii In honor of our military children and youth in conjunction with the Month of the Military Child, the US Army Garrison Hawaii, CYS Services is hosting a parent and child formal ball. The theme is Disney Princess/prince. This event will include dinner, music and entertainment and is open to all military Families. Formal ball will be held on 15th or April 16th. *Children under 3 yrs will not be permitted. Phone: 808-655-4466/655-0600 or 808-655-5314/833-5393 Camp Dates: April 15th-16th, 2016 Camp Times: 5:30PM – 9:00PM Age Group Served: Ages 3-18 and Adults. Children under 3 yrs will not be permitted. Cost: $25.00 for Adults/Children (12 yrs and up), $20.00 for Children (3 yrs-11 yrs) Tickets: Tickets are available to purchase at the Nehelani Conference and Banquet Center (Schofield Barracks) and at Parent Central Services. Additional Information: For more information, call 808-655-4466/655-0600 or 808-655-5314/833-5393. Information also accessible on the Hawaii MWR website. |
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Ongoing |
4-H Cooking Club NAS Fort Worth JRB and Grand Prairie Registration is now open. For questions, comments, or suggestions please contact OMK Project Coordinator Lindsey Jewell at [email protected], or by phone at (972) 952-9283. |
Utah
| Ongoing support & counseling Ages 3 – 18, and adults |
The Sharing Place Address/Location: 1695 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84106 For nearly two decades, The Sharing Place has been fulfilling its mission to “provide a safe and caring environment for grieving children, teens, and their families to share their feelings while healing themselves.” The Sharing Place now hosts fourteen age-appropriate grief support groups for children ages 3-18. |
| Ongoing Peer Group Support and Counseling Ages 3 – 18, families, and individual adults |
The Bradley Center for Grieving Children and Families Address/Location: P. O. Box 1115, West Jordan, UT 84088 The Bradley Center is founded on the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to grieve in a supportive and understanding environment, which includes an interfaith recognition of the role that God or a higher power can play in healing. |
| Grief and Loss Network Families, children and teens |
Bereaved Parents of the USA Address/Location: National Office Bereaved Parents of the USA (BP/USA) is a national non-profit self-help group that offers support, understanding, compassion and hope especially to the newly bereaved be they bereaved parents grandparents or siblings struggling to rebuild their lives after the death of their children, grandchildren or siblings. BP/USA is open to all parents, grandparents and siblings regardless of the age Butterflyor the circumstances of the death of their children, grandchildren or siblings. Phone: (636) 947-9403 or (605) 947-9403 Website (Click "Resources & Links" for local information) Camp Date(s): Grief and Loss Network Age Group: Families, children and teens |
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
| March 28 – April 1, 2016 Youth Ages 14 – 18 |
Deschutes River Rafting Address/Location: Leavenworth, WA This is an all-inclusive journey that travels through some of the best whitewater in the Northwest. We have partnered with Orion Expeditions to help provide an amazing, adventurous whitewater trip! We will travel 40-50 miles down the Deschutes River in Central Oregon, through class 3 whitewater, just as the first explorers did. We will camp along the river each evening where participants will help with camp set-up and cooking dinner. Participants will learn river reading and boat captaining skills, have opportunities to explore the rugged high desert environment and share stories around the campfire at night. Transportation, along with all meals, rafting and camping equipment and wetsuits are provided. Phone: (509) 667-6540 Camp Dates: March 28 – April 1, 2016 Age Group Served: Youth Ages 14 – 18 Maximum Number of Participants: 20 Cost: There is a $30 registration fee. Call (509) 667-6540 for information about transportation from selected Seattle/Tacoma locations. Registration: Register online at http://ext100.wsu.edu/mtac/. See required items. Trip will book quickly. Additional Information: Contact Kevin Powers at (509) 667-6540 or via email. |
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Resources for Camps
Help in Locating a Camp Opportunity
An experience at camp can be life changing, fostering quality bonds between peers and building resiliency in your child. According to the American Camping Association, "a quality camp experience provides children with the opportunity to learn powerful lessons in community, character-building, skill development, and healthy living."
When trying to decide on the right camp for your child, it is important to evaluate the needs of your child. To connect to a Military Connected Camp for your child, contact a CYSS Specialist listed on the Contact Page of the Camp Resources Handout. Consider his or her age, gender, their mental and physical development, as well as their desires and interests. Military children might express an interest in connecting more with other children, or they might have a great desire to learn one or more skills. It is important to talk with your child about the options available and get a sense of what they want out of a camp and what you, the parent, wants for them. Click on the link below to find a comprehensive guide to choosing the right camp.
Download the How to Choose a Summer Camp & Camp Resources Handout flyer here.