GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Department of Defense has designated the month of April as Month of the Military Child. When a parent is in the military, both children and their parents face numerous challenges unique to military life. MOMC was created to recognize these unique challenges, as well as a time to highlight and celebrate military children for their resiliency and coping skills.

 

The success of our military is directly linked to the success of Soldiers’ families and their ability to feel safe and supported. Our military strives to maintain excellence in education, child care and youth services, as well as to help parents connect with organizations that aid parents as they care for their children and themselves.

 

Resources are available to assist both parents and children as they navigate their way through school changes, job changes, separation due to deployments and frequent moves.  Below is a list of offerings for the month of April. Some of these programs will help parents as they guide their children, but some are just for fun.

 

EVENTS

 

Garmisch

 

• Mom-to-Mom
  WHEN:  April 3 from 6 – 7 p.m.
  WHERE: Pete Burke Center

 

• Mom-to-Mom
  WHEN:  April 10 from 6 – 7 p.m.
  WHERE: Pete Burke Center

 

• Kinderfest
  WHEN:  April 14 from 11 a.m. – 1p.m.
  WHERE:  Garmisch CYS
  

 

• CYS Open House
  WHEN:  April 21
  WHERE: Garmisch CYS

 

Grafenwoehr

 

• Family Day Bowling: Free bowling for children
  WHEN:  Sundays from 2 – 6 p.m.
  WHERE:  Bowling Center, Bldg. 8612, Tower Barracks

 

• “Show Your Military Child Pride” Coloring Sheets
  WHEN:  April 1 – 13: Pick up coloring sheet at Library; April 14 – 26: Children will receive a gift for turning in coloring sheet
  WHERE:  Library, Bldg. 445, Tower Barracks

 

• Spring Break Adventure Camp (Grades 6-12)
  WHEN:  April 3 – 7
  WHERE:  Netzaberg Youth Center, Bldg. 9080, Netzaberg
  

 

• Child Abuse Prevention Month Luncheon
  WHEN:  April 4 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  WHERE:  Ever Vigilant Café, Bldg. 101, Tower Barracks

 

• Home Alone Workshops
  WHEN:  April 12 at 8:30 a.m.
  WHERE:  Netzaberg Elementary School, Bldg. 9040, Netzaberg
  

 

• Easter Egg Hunt
  WHEN:  April 14 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  WHERE:  Wild B.O.A.R. Outdoor Recreation RC600, Tower Barracks

 

• Disney Imagination Movers Show
  WHEN:  April 18 at 4:30 p.m.
  WHERE:  Field House, Bldg. 547, Tower Barracks

 

• Hands Are Not For Hitting Story Time
  WHEN:  April 18 at 9 a.m.
  WHERE:  Child Development Center, Bldg. 260, Tower Barracks

 

• Hands Are Not For Hitting Story Time
  WHEN:  April 19 at 3:30 p.m.
  WHERE:  Child Development Center, Bldg. 9010, Netzaberg

 

• CYS Open House
  WHEN:  April 21
  WHERE: CYS

 

• Home Alone Workshops
  WHEN:  April 21 at 1 p.m.
  WHERE:  Grafenwoehr Elementary School, Bldg. 124, Tower Barracks

 

• Kinderfest
  WHEN:  April 28 from 3:30 – 7 p.m.
  WHERE:  Wild B.O.A.R. Outdoor Recreation RC600, Tower Barracks

 

Hohenfels

 

• Open House
  WHEN:  April 21
  WHERE:  Hohenfels CYS

 

• Kinderfest
  WHEN:  April 22 from noon – 4 p.m.
  WHERE:  School Age Center, Bldg. 112, Hohenfels

 

Vilseck

 

• Family Day Bowling: Free bowling for children
  WHEN:  Sundays from 2 – 6 p.m.
  WHERE:  Bowling Center, Bldg. 8612, Tower Barracks

 

• “Show Your Military Child Pride” Coloring Sheets
  WHEN:  April 1 – 13: Pick up coloring sheet at Library; April 14 – 26: Children will receive a gift for turning in coloring sheet
  WHERE:  Library, Bldg. 227, Rose Barracks

 

• Spring Break Adventure Camp (Grades 6-12)
  WHEN:  April 3 – 7
  WHERE:  Youth Center, Bldg. 1706, Rose Barracks
  

 

• Month of the Military Child Opening Ceremony
  WHEN:  April 4 at 3:30 p.m.
  WHERE:  School Age Center, Bldg. 2237, Rose Barracks

 

• Hands Are Not For Hitting Pledge
  WHEN:  April 5 – 6 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  WHERE:  Food Court, Bldg. 2203, Rose Barracks

 

• Month of the Military Child Parade
  WHEN:  April 7 from 10 – 11 p.m.
  WHERE:  Vilseck Elementary School Parking Lot, Bldg. 2232, Rose Barracks

 

• Home Alone Workshops
  WHEN:  April 10 at 1 p.m.
  WHERE:  Vilseck Elementary School, Bldg. 2232, Rose Barracks

 

• Parent Education “Child Abuse Prevention Class”
  WHEN:  April 11 at 10:30 a.m.
  WHERE:  Parent Central Services, Bldg. 224, Rose Barracks

 

• Hands Are Not For Hitting Story Time
  WHEN:  April 17 at 9 a.m. & 3 p.m.
  WHERE:  Child Development Center, Bldg. 2234, Rose Barracks

 

• Car Seat Safety Inspection
  WHEN:  April 20 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  WHERE:  ACS Parking Lot, Bldg. 322, Rose Barracks

 

• Open House
  WHEN:  April 21
  WHERE:  Rose Barracks CYS

 

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