Operation: Military Kids Camp Programs

The purpose of Operation: Military Kids camp programs is to provide positive youth development experiences for youth with parents deployed in military service. Camps provide an opportunity to be with other youth in the same situation, to learn new things, and to have fun in an outdoor setting.

Trained Ohio 4-H teen camp counselors, Collegiate 4-H members, and adult staff from Ohio 4-H and the military are working together to make these camp programs fun and educational experiences.

2008 Camp Programs

Calling camp counselors! The 2008 Operation: Military Kids camp will be held August 11-15, 2008 at the Kelleys Island 4-H Camp. Experienced camp counselors are encouraged to apply to be camp counselors at the Operation: Military Kids camp. These camps are for youth who are experiencing a parent’s deployment. All counselor costs are underwritten by Operation: Military Kids. Please put the OMK camp counselor opportunity in your next newsletter or listserv e-mail. The OMK camp counselor application and training requirements are now available for download.

2008 OMK Camp Counselor Application (pdf)

Operation: Military Kids Camp Kelleys Island

• August 11 - 15, 2008 at Kelleys Island 4-H Camp in Lake Erie. (The ferry departs from Marblehead, Ohio.)
• This camp is for youth 9 to 14 years old. First priority is given to children of National Guard and Reserve who have been affected by deployment.
• Registration Form (pdf)
• Cost - $45. Supported by a grant from the Ohio 4-H Foundation and many other generous donors. Forms and payment are returned to Jermaine Kennedy at the address on the form.
• Learn more about Kelleys Island 4-H Camp.
• Contact: Operation: Military Kids (omk@cfaes.osu.edu) or Sue Ann Carroll, Ohio National Guard State Youth Coordinator (sue.ann.carroll@us.army.mil).