Everything we do centers on building resilience and developing life skills in military-connected youth.
Our military youth programs incorporate evidence-based curriculum to help these kids thrive as a military dependent and positively transition into adulthood.
Summer Camp
A week long camp where youth are challenge to grow individually and develop close
bonds with their cabins. This week is a life altering experience for many.
Month of the Military Child
Every April, the Military Community collaborates to support and
celebrate military children and their parents during Month of the Military Child. In addition, people across
the nation wear purple to honor the military youth in our community for the sacrifices they have to make throughout
their parent's career. In Iowa, we specifically provide classrooms with celebration kits where military children
can share purple up wristbands with their classmates.
Military Family Events
At least once a year our team hosts an event, in each region, to encourage
the growth of life skills in Military Youth.
Fall Family Festival
Every October, our team works with community partners to celebrate fall
with a Trunk or Treat!
Military Family Ball
We celebrate the dedication and strength of youth in Military Families.
With help from our volunteers and community partners, military youth and families celebrate in style with crafts,
dance, and dinner.
Yellow Ribbon
Youth attending these events are given the tools to navigate through the deployment
process. At these events youth are given the opportunity to connect with others going through similar life challenges.
If you are experiencing a deployment and you want to find out more about this program contact your local Yellow
Ribbon team.
The Iowa Army National Guard Child and Youth Program has empowered military connected youth by ensuring a positive and lasting impact through the access of resources and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive.
Military-Connected Youth in Iowa: 9,882
Military Youth Connected specifically to the Iowa Army and Air National Guard: 6,001
Iowa Child & Youth Website: iowacyp.com
Army National Guard Child & Youth Program: arngcys.com
