Recreation

Programs and organizations that help your children take a break from daily life and meet other children of Veterans or Service Members in a more relaxed setting.

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Support positive youth development education for youth whose parents are serving in the military through formal partnerships with Army Child, Youth and School Services, Air Force Airman and Family Services, and Navy Family Readiness. Youth learned new life skills and gained self confidence through their participatin in these Military 4-H Clubs.

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www.4-hmilitarypartnerships.org

Learn about this collaborative program of the National Endowment of the Arts and Blue Star Families that offers free admission to museums for all active duty military personnel and their families during the summer.

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www.bluestarfam.org

Works to promote and enhance self-worth and development in boys and girls through a variety of programs and services. Includes information on "Youth Centers"which are formed through partnerships between BGCA and the military to provide outreach to children of service members.

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www.bgca.org

Provides recreational activities for children of injured or deployed Service Members or Veterans, and provides interactive small group counseling for children.

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www.campcope.org

Operated by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, these camps offer children and teens a safe and supportive atmosphere to conduct activities and have opportunities to learn coping skills, establish and identify support systems and create awareness that they are not alone in the grief of their loved one. View a camp calendar.

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www.taps.org

Offers horseback riding programs for the families of military personnel (active duty and veterans), law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs, pediatric, critical care and hospice nurses, and special needs school teachers at more than 150 facilities across the country.

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horses4heroes.org

Created to motivate children of active duty, deployed and severely injured military personnel to achieve their goals through excellence in academics, arts and sports-related programs. Offers various sports activities, adopt-a-school program, scholarship program and other activities.

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www.ketia4kidz.org

Provides financial, moral and rehabilitative support to the children of fallen American troops by providing them Christmas Gift Cards at Christmas and a Christmas in July, VIP theme park trip to Orlando, Florida.

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www.opchristmas.org

Provides information on the U.S. Army's collaborative effort with America's communities to support children and youth impacted by deployment. Includes recreational, social and educational programs, state level initiatives, camp activities, mentorship, assistance with school issues and more.

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www.operationmilitarykids.org

Provides grants for children (3 years - 12th grade) of deployed National Guard and Reserve Service Members and the children of ALL Wounded Warriors to participate in youth sports, fine arts, camps and tutoring programs.

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www.ourmilitarykids.org

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