Arizona MISSION Support the Arizona National Guard Child and Youth Program by creating community support networks to strengthen resiliency among military youth. Goals 

Deliver recreational, social, and educational programs to military youth during all stages of the deployment cycle.

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Seek out and deliver quality programming that develops leadership and civic attributes in military youth.

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Collaborate with schools to ensure that educators are attentive to the unique needs of military kids. Recruit and train a diverse group of qualified volunteers that can assist in furthering the mission of the AZ National Guard Child and Youth Program

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The Arizona National Guard Youth program had over 62 Adult and Youth volunteers who Performed over 1,460 hours of Service for various activities and events for a total of 250 Programming Hours

Youth and Teens Served 646 ARNG Youth

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61 ANG Youth

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19 Air Force Active Duty Youth

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22 Air Force reserve Youth

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7 Active Army Youth

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8 Army Reserve Youth

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1 Active Navy Youth

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23 Navy Reserve Youth

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3 Marine Active Duty Youth

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14 Marine Reserve Youth

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100 Military Family Members & Youth participated in ASU Gammage Family First Nights November 2013-June 2014. Supported Military Assistance Mission’s Operation Holiday House 1,600 Service Member’s, Families, and Youth attended $80,000 in toys distributed Partnered with the Elks Lodge to provide $250 Christmas shopping spree for 13 National Guard Youth. The AZNG Youth Council volunteered over 226 hrs of volunteer service, participated in 4 meetings and supported Youth Symposium and SeaPerch Workshop and OMK Camps. Partnered with OMK to support the U of A Career Pathfinders Summer Camp for 73 Military Teens. Partnered with The Salvation Army to support Camp Ponderosa Summer Camp for 125 Military Kids. Partnered with ASA Gammage Heroes Night– 100 Service Members & Families participated. Partnered with EAA Young Eagles Flight to provide flight opportunities for 79 Military Kids. Partnered with Strong Bonds to host (3) 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families Workshops. 60 Youth participated in the State Youth Symposium Supported 13 Yellow Ribbon Events

Pictures from left to right Tyler Kiel, 9, EAA Young Eagles Flight, Mason Panka, 10, Alyssa Estrada,10 The Salvation Army Camp Ponderosa, Cayden Wells, 17 Career Pathfindere camp .

This summer, The Arizona National Guard Child & Youth Program hosted its first SeaPerch Workshop in partnership with Operation Military Kids at the University of Arizona campus in Tucson, AZ. In attendance, there were 40 dependent National Guard Youth between the ages of 13-17 years of age who took the STEM programming plunge. This hands on curriculum was designed to get students interested and inspired to learn more about science, technology, engineering and math. Youth received over 20 hours of classroom instruction and build time constructing a SeaPerch Underwater ROV( Remotely Operated Vehicle) with kits containing low cost easily accessible parts, ingenuity and a lot of elbow grease. Students learned practical tool skills such as drilling and soldering , basic engineering and most importantly teamwork. The final culmination of all their hard work was presented in the form of a series of underwater challenges with their newly constructed ROV’s and some fun in the sun at the University of Arizona Recreation Center Pool.

Miaya Wells, 16 Rachel Senter, 16 & OMK Americorps Kyle Hoeye

Career Pathfinders CamP Career Pathfinders Camp was a residential (4 days/3 nights) camp located on the University of Arizona campus. Career Pathfinders Camp provided military teens with a “taste of college” experience and exposure to a variety of posthigh school career options & life skills through hands-on, youth- Christie Hoeye, 16, focused activities and workshop sessions. All activities focused on a variety of life-skills including: Communication, Self-Efficacy, Competence, Relationships and Resilience. Activities and workshop sessions enhanced skill in Science, Engineering, Technology, Healthy Living, Arts & Recreation, Leadership & Citizenship. Danelle Harris, 16

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“7 Habits of Highly Effective Military Families was Challenging, Convicting, and Compelling and without Compromise. We loved it!! The Davis’s.” - SGT Brian Davis, 850th MP BN

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“What a great way to give back to our Military Families and let them know they are appreciated. Our kids sacrifice a great deal with Mom’s or Dads being away. It’s amazing that our kids have the opportunity to participate in the National Guard Child and Youth programming.” - MSGT Charles Wade, 161st ARW/PA

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“I had the privilege of attending ASU Gammage Family First Nights which was great. The shows are family friendly and entertaining to all ages. I really enjoyed seeing families spending time with one another while watching performers at their best. This is a great example of community capacity building at it’s best.” - CPT Brook Wiggins, SFPD

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“SeaPerch, Wow! It was amazing watching the kids work collaboratively to build the underwater ROV I can’t wait to volunteer again next year.”- SGT Michael Seaman, A 422 SIG Co.

2014 initiative & best practice Hosted three 7 Habits of Highly Effective Military Families Weekend Workshops in partnership with Strong Bonds in FY 14. 42 Families participated for a total of 64 youth going through 7 Habits for Highly Effective Youth & Happy Kids programming. The Families love this programming and want more. Working Collaboratively with OMK and The Salvation Army to provide traditional Summer Camp opportunities at no cost for 150 National Guard youth.

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You can also access program information at: http://WWW.azguard.gov/resilience.html

For more information please contact: Jennifer kartchner Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator 1335 N. 52nd Street Bldg m5701 Phoenix, AZ 85008 602-629-4418 [email protected] Richard mabry Child & Youth Program Coordinator 1335 N. 52nd Street Bldg m5701 Phoenix, AZ 85008 602-267-2658 [email protected]