Operation Purple Heart
The National Military Family Association's Operation Purple camps are a time for having fun, making friends, and reminding military kids that they are the Nation's youngest heroes. The mission of the Operation Purple program is to empower military children and their families to develop and maintain healthy and connected relationships, in spite of the current military environment. They do this through a variety of means, including the healing and holistic aspect of the natural world. The program is joint or "purple"— and open to children and families of active duty, National Guard or Reserve service members from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or the Commissioned Corps of the US Public Health Service and NOAA. The Operation Purple program includes camps for teens, family retreats at the national parks, and camps geared to address the needs of children and families of our nations wounded service members
The 2011 Operation Purple camp applications are now available HERE>
Please direct questions regarding the Operation Purple program to OPC@militaryfamily.org
School Liaison
Supporting Military Connected Students
Whether you are inbound or outbound, get connected to your local school community to ensure a smooth transition for your student. Resources and help available for your questions or concerns involving your K-12 youth's educational needs. Also provisions are available for dependents registered in the Exceptional Family Member Program EFMP). Your student's education is important! For more information call Kelly Painter at 747-4484 or stop by the A&FRC
Military Child Education Coalition is calling for military students to showcase their talents. Students in grades K-12 have the opportunity to submit art, poetry, essays, and videos and share their creative skills with the rest of the world. The deadline for submission is February 2012. If you would like to be a part of something great download the application at http://www.militarychild.org/child-student/arts/ for more information.
Useful Websites
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) |
Student tutor.com/military soarathome.org/ |
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