The Arkansas National Guard Child and Youth Program provides youth programming for Guard children focusing on positive youth development. The program offers opportunities such as the Minuteman Youth Camp for ages 10-11, the Arkansas National Guard Teen Council for ages 13-17 to develop leadership skills, and Operation: Military Kids Camps on topics like robotics, arts, and outdoor adventures for ages 9-18. The goal is for military youth to build skills and friendships while dealing with challenges of having a parent in the Guard. Contact information is provided for two program directors to get more details.

1. 2014
Guard Children and Youth
Program and Activity
Opportunities
Minuteman Youth Camp
Arkansas National Guard Teen Council
Open to all Guard Teens ages 13 through 17
This year we will have statewide regional Teen Councils (Central,
Northwest, Northeast, and South). The Teen Councils will be a vehicle
for our Guard Teens to learn leadership, foster resilience and contribute
to others through service learning projects. The councils will be for the
teens, with support from volunteer leaders working with the CYP to
provide great opportunities to learn and grow as military youth.
Central
N.W.
N.E.
South
Meets 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at CJTR
TBA January 2014
TBA January 2014
TBA February 2014
Point of Contact:
Charles Waddell, CYPC
charles.w.waddell5.ctr@mail.mil
501-212-4037
MMYC is for 10 and 11 year olds and a child can only attend the camp
one time. Priority for attendance is given to kids with a parent, sibling,
aunt, or uncle in the ARNG and ANG. Children of fallen or wounded service members are encouraged to attend. Children from all military
branches are welcomed.
We have great camp activities planned for the year: our annual fishing
tournament, a trip to Wild River Country, a service project, and a visit to
the Mid-America Museum, to name a few. The campers will have a
chance to learn at the same time while having lots of fun!
Point of Contact:
C.J. Walden, LCYPC
catherine.j.walden2.ctr@mail.mil
501-212-4077
Operation: Military Kids Camp Opportunities:
4-H High Adventure Military Crew
Ages 13-18; Location: Ely, Minnesota
Teen Council Leadership Training Weekend — Spring 2014
Arkansas NG State Youth Symposium — August 15-16
National Youth Symposium—Tentative July
Family Training Sleep-over Weekends
Teen Council Challenge Jamboree — May 16-17
April Month of the Military Child National Lock-in
Military Family Appreciation Days at the Traveler’s games
Specialty Day Camps — Learn how to draw, take photos, etc.
Hand-made Christmas Ornament Contest
July 27-August 3
Camo Camp
Ages 13-18; Location: AR 4-H Center
March 24-27
Metro Camp
Ages 9-12; Location: AR 4-H Center
April 11-13
Visual & Performing Arts Camp
Ages 13-18; Location AR 4-H Center
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2nd or 3rd week of July
June 16-20
4-H Military Technology Robotics Camp
Ages 10-12; Location: Arkansas 4-H Center
August 4-6
Day Camps
July—As requested
Ages 5-8; Location: Local Church or Community Bldg
Photo Contest
Check www.arguard.org/family/youth section regularly
Point of Contact:
Maureen Rose, OMK Program Director
mrose@uaex.edu / 501-671-2066
The Arkansas National Guard Child and Youth Program (CYP) provides steady-state youth programming for Guard youth.
Programs focusing on four areas of positive youth development:
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Arts, Recreation and Leisure
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Sports, Fitness and Health
Life Skills, Citizenship and Leadership
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Academic Support, Mentoring, and Intervention
As military children, Guard youth face a unique set of challenges dealing with separation from a parent, difficulties with school, and feelings of isolation. The CYP serves children and youth ages 6 through 17 and provides opportunities for youth to develop physical, mental, leadership, and social
skills while building friendships and receiving recognition. Please contact C.J. or Charles at the numbers/emails above for more information.