The Georgia National Guard Youth Team and Volunteers supported the State and Family Readiness Month of the Military Child Event in Savannah, GA.  

The event, hosted by State and Family Readiness staff Jennifer Steele and Tinie Stringfield... featured a variety of sponsors, vendors, and activities for Military Youth to enjoy.  One feature of the event included #MilKid Daryl A Rejas, who wrote and previewed his new book 'Panda's Twinkle Toe's'.  Georgia 4H, Georgia Southern University, and Vernon Donovan of State Farm were amongst other volunteers and vendors who participated in the event.  

See some of the fun photos taken at the event in the slideshow below:

The Georgia National Guard Youth Program visited the Boys and Girls Club of Atlanta on April 3rd of 2023 to paint a Month of the Military Child Mural Painting.  The painting, created by the Foundation of Hospital Art (Woodstock, GA), was inspired by the visions of the Youth Program team and Georgia National Guard leadership.  The mural is in transit to be touched up and sealed before being dedicated and hung in a location TBD.  See more photos from the awesome event below.

Come join us at the Ellenwood Armory on May 7th from 10am - 2pm as we explore the world of film.  Parents, this is a free event for youth participants, and drop-off/pickup is available 30 minutes post and prior to the event times.  Lunch is FREE and we have local Atlanta actors/directors in attendance as guests.  Contact Shelly Williams or Kristina Cromer for more information.

​Dobbins ARB Military Resiliency Event
Georgia 4-H, Georgia National Guard Family Program, Dobbins ARB Family Support Center, and Project YES! are providing this exciting event for 8-14-year-olds military dependents to engage in healthy living lessons and skills that build their individual resiliency! Project YES! interns will be leading the interactive lessons. Participants will be supported by caring adults from each partner group and teen leaders from the Georgia National Guard State Youth Program. This event will be an in-person event at Dobbins Air Reserve Base at Verhulst Hall.
Participation in the event is free and welcome all youth who are connected with Dobbins ARB so that we support the joint nature of Dobbins ARB families.
Registration and Fees: FREE
Registration fees are covered by the Department of the Air Force 4-H Military Partnership Program, which is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, 4-H National Headquarters; U.S. Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs; and the Cooperative Extension 4-H Program through grant funding at Kansas State University. The program is also supported by Project Yes!. The grant covers refreshments, supplies, and insurance for participants.
The event is open to any 8-13-year-old military dependents connected to Dobbins ARB. Civilians working on Dobbins ARB children can also attend the event. Registration is now open and will remain open until Monday, April 11, 2022, (at 5:00 pm). Contact Laura Goss at [email protected] with questions. Applicants will be managed on a rolling acceptance.
Step 1: Registration Link: https://bit.ly/resReg16
You can electronically complete the following forms or complete them on paper. Completed forms should be sent to Laura Goss via email at [email protected] and/or provided onsite at Dobbins. Please check your child in before departing to ensure forms were received and to meet staff prior to departure.
Step 2: Code of Conduct (COC) https://secure.georgia4h.org/documents/CodeOfConduct.pdf. Please complete the Code of Conduct form prior to the event or before drop off. We will have COC forms onsite as needed or you complete the form download here: https://secure.georgia4h.org/documents/CodeOfConduct.pdf
Step 3: Medical Form: A Medical Information and Release Form (MIRF) should be completed for each youth participant. The medical form can be downloaded here: https://secure.georgia4h.org/documents/MedicalForm.pdf
Event Location: Dobbins ARB at Verhulst Hall
Driving Instructions:
Go through the main front gate, ID access is required
Verhulst Hall is the first building on your right
Verhulst Hall, Building Number: 813
If you are having a hard time locating the building the day of contact Laura Goss at 404-783-8514
Schedule:
The Resiliency event will run from 9 AM – 4 PM. From 9 AM – 3 PM, youth will participate in interactive lessons and activities led by Project Yes! interns. Parents are invited to join the final hour of the program from 3 PM – 4 PM.
The Army National Guard State Youth Council members will be sharing prepared personal resiliency speeches with the group. Light refreshments and a social will conclude the event.
Parent Drop Off: 9 AM
Youth Speech and Family Social: 3 PM
Event Concludes: 4 PM