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The Rhode Island National Guard Child and Youth Program

Our mission is to ensure that military youth have the tools and resources they need to be resilient while

supporting their social, emotional, educational, and recreational needs.

PROGRAM GOALS:

• Identify and support the unique needs of military youth in the state of Rhode Island

• Deliver meaningful trainings, programming, and activities that support the social, emotional, educational, and recreational needs of military youth living in civilian communities

• Gather military youth from around the state to learn, grow, explore, and have fun, while cultivating a support network of peers and increasing resiliency skills

• Provide resources, referrals, opportunities, and support services to military youth and families

• Educate and provide resources to the community, especially schools and professionals working with military youth, on the impact of the deployment cycle on youth, families, and the community

• Create, nurture, and encourage community support networks for military youth

TYPES OF PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES:

• Military Youth Development Camps

• Military Teen Youth Council

• ​​7 Habits of a Highly Effective Teen Curriculum

• Educational Field Trips

• Kayaking and Fishing

• Ice Skating, Skiing, and Snowboarding

• Art Classes and Projects

• Cooking, Food Science

• Outdoor Adventure Programs

• Resiliency Training

• Military Appreciation Community Events

• Community Service Projects

• Volunteer Opportunities

Flyers​

 Military Dependent Scholarships 2016.pdf

​Registration Forms

​​RING Leaders Camper Registration Packet 2016.pdf

 SUMMER 2016-FamilyRegistrationForm-ChildYouthProgram.pdf

​Volunteers

please join our email list by sending an email to the Lead Child and Youth Program Coordinator.

holland.k.tulip.ctr@mail.mil