State Youth Coordinator

Sue Ann Carroll
Office: 877-460-2177
Cell Phone: 614-302-8227
E-mail: sue.ann.carroll@us.army.mil

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Camp Kelleys Island (August 8-12, 2011 Kelleys Island, Ohio) registration for youth ages 9-15 will open MARCH 1, 2011!

Hero Camp - Exploration Adventure (March 26, 2011, The Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland, Ohio) Open to military youth ages 5-12, cost is FREE! Parents you can register for the STRONG FAMILIES WORKSHOP here as well! Hero Camp Exploration Adventure

Military Teen Leadership Camp (April 8-10, 2011, The Hilton Polaris, Columbus, The Mohican Lodge, Perrysville and The Nuhop Center, Ashland, Ohio) Open to military teens ages 12-17, cost is $25 per camper. Military Teen Leadership Camp

Hero Camp - Sports Sampler (July 28, 2011, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio) Open to military youth ages 5-12, cost is FREE! Parents you can register for the STRONG FAMILIES WORKSHOP here as well! Hero Camp Sports Sampler

Troop and Family Camp (August 19-21, 2011, Camp Patmos, Kelleys Island, Ohio) Open to all Active, Reserve and Guard military families in Ohio. Cost is $50 per family of 4 ($10 per additional family members) August 2011 Troop and Family Camp

Troop and Family Camp (September 9-11, 2011, YMCA Camp Kern, Oregonia, Ohio) Open to all Active, Reserve and Guard military families in Ohio. Cost is $50 per family of 4 ($10 per additional family members) September 2011 Troop and Family Camp

Search for us on Facebook under Ohio Operation Military Kids or Ohio National Guard Family Readiness, each of these sites has ALL of the up to date offers and discounts on programs for military members!

 Ever been to your Zoo's Military Family Day? 

Now is your chance!

All Military Families are invited to attend any of the zoo events throughout the year.  Spend the day, the afternoon or just the evening with your family at this special event designed to bring your family together with other Military Families.

Be sure to visit our Military Family Hospitality Station for food, drinks and fun for all Military Families but don't forget to plan enough time to take advantage of everything else the zoo has to offer.

WHO:  The WHOLE FAMILY

WHERE & WHEN:  Toledo Zoo-May 2, 2010 (CANCELLED)

                                    Akron Zoo - September 12, 2010

                                    Columbus Zoo - December 11, 2010

COST:  Cost varies by location. Most zoos offer a reduced admission price for service members & their Families. 

HOW:  Tickets will be available at the gate.  Stay tuned to this website for the most up to date information on how to get tickets.

 

FREE DAYS AT THE COLUMBUS ZOO!

COMING UP!!! 

 

WHO:  Service Members & Families

WHERE:  Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

COST:  Service Members and immediate family (up to 6 people) FREE with Military ID.

HOW:  Tickets are available at the zoo box office during regular zoo hours on the dates listed above with a valid military ID.

 

NOTE:  We are working with the Columbus Zoo to include a special Military Family Day.  Stay tuned for more information...

 

These Family Fun Events offer discounted prices and group seating between $4.00 and $12.00 (varies by event) OSU Men's Baseball-May 14, 2011

 

 

 

Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK)

SOMK is a community service opportunity for military and non-military youth to establish a speakers bureau to advocate for military connected youth affected by the Global War on Terrorism.

• Representation form all over the state.

• Representation from multiple organizations (4H, Boys and Girls Club).

• Some or all of the members are active members of the Ohio National Guard Youth Council (ONGYC).

• Goal - Youth to gain leadership, research, organization, and public speaking skills.

• Training will be in conjunction with leadership training for ONGYC.

 

 

 

Youth Council

• Representation from each of the Geographical 8 Regions throughout the state.

• All branches of services welcome.

• 1st Meeting was held at Youth Symposium in April 06’

• Youth created Deployment and Reunion video

• 2nd Meeting was during SOMK weekend retreat at Ohio State University.

• Next Meeting – December 29 - 30 (will meet quarterly their after).

• Goal – Continue to build a strong Youth Council.

• Create – Reunion and Educator video

 

 

 Youth Steering Committee          

• To provide guidance and direction to our Youth Council.

• Plan and execute Youth Programs regionally throughout the state (8 Geographic Regions).

• 2-3 Adult Contacts per region using existing FRG Volunteers and OMK/4H/B & G Clubs/etc volunteers.

• Committee will “Mirror” existing structure of our Family Readiness Joint Council.

 

For more information regarding the Ohio Air Guard

please contact the State Youth Coordinator.

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