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Become a member of the Teen Council |
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The Teen Council is a group of teens that meet throughout the year to plan
events such as the Youth Symposium and Summer Camp and how if gives them
leadership skills. The point of contact is Beth Stoddard at 410-576-6019.
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MILITARY YOUTH LINKS |
Guard Family Youth
This National Guard Youth Community site is for you!
It provides information on subjects such as stress management, health and
fitness, how to be a friend, and how to deal with your parent's deployment.
The teen portion of the site is already up and operational.
Air Force Crossroads for Youths
A great site about the Air Force with games, computing, school info and much
more.
Military Teens on the Move
A site for kids and teens dealing with life in the military.
My Future
A site for older teens that explore a possible career in the military.
Homefront Hugs for Kids
FirstGov for Kids |
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BOOK COOK
Do you and your kids like Green Eggs and Ham? Have either of you ever
given a Moose a Muffin? You and your children are invited to come to the
Book Cook at Fort Meade, the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 10-12pm,
at the Community Readiness Center, 830 Chisholm Avenue, Fort Meade, MD
20755.
Book Cook is a hands-on reading
experience for Children of all ages and their parents. Every meeting a
different book is read and either a treat is enjoyed or a craft made relating to
the book. The Children will be given a scrapbook to fill with a recipe of
the treat or craft from the book. The next Book Cook is 13 November. And
it's always free!
For further information,
contact the MWR Center at Ft. Meade – or check the MWR office at a post nearest
you for similar activities [see the contact information posted in this MWR
section.]
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Deployment Kids.com
Creative ideas for kids during deployments such as projects, arts and crafts and
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Operation Pen Pal
Operation Pen Pal is aimed at connecting Guard kids currently dealing with
deployment with other Guard kids who have been through a deployment, creating a
web of support for kids...by kids. Please contact Beth Stoddard for more
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Our Military Kids
The mission of Our Military Kids, Inc. is to ensure
that the children (K thru 12) of deployed and severely injured Reserve and
National Guard personnel can afford to participate in activities such as youth
sports, fine arts and tutoring programs that are so important in their young
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Speak Out for Military Kids
This project encourages children of Service Members to become spokespeople in
their communities and talk about their experiences about being children of
mothers or fathers who are serving in the military. The teens were
divided into two groups to create a presentation. Both groups created
charts listing the pros and cons of being a military child. One group
created an entertaining skit about 4-H/OMK has to offer. The other group
created a presentation, using the digital technology lab. The
presentation can be viewed by
clicking here. It
was quite evident that our military youth are talented |
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Military kids can drop their dads who are deployed a message.
CLICK HERE to find out more.
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Child Car Seat Installation
It is very important that your child's car seat is installed properly. Below
is a list of places where you can get your car seat installed and/or checked.
In addition, the website listed below tells you locations that install child
seats by zip code. Most, if not all county Health Departments will install
infant car seats. You must call and make an appointment. All state patrol
barracks install car seats. You must call to schedule an appointment for
them as well.
Child Safety Seat
Inspection Locations
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Fitzgerald AutoMall
- Each month Fitzgerald holds a car seat installation and check at 5501
Nicholson Lane (right off Rockville Pike). Contact them for their schedule.
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Great Beginnings -
Every Wednesday Great Beginnings offers car seat checks. Call 240-777-3636 to
make a reservation.
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SAFE KIDS Child
Safety Seat Inspection Station - Every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 AM to noon
and the 1st Saturday of the month from 9 AM to 1 PM, there are car seat
inspections at 14111 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring. Call 240-777-3636 to
schedule an appointment.
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Rockville City
Police - Make reservations with R. Lee Potter
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American Forces Information Service has a good article about the
challenges Military children face today.
CLICK HERE to read the article. (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader). |
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