MISSION TO PROMOTE AND SUSTAIN THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND RESILIENCY OF NATIONAL GUARD FAMILIES BY PROVIDING SECURE, TIMELY, FLEXIBLE, HIGH QUALITY SUPPORT SERVICES AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS TO NATIONAL GUARD CHILDREN AND YOUTH. Spouse Appreciation Day, Mad Science PROGRAM GOALS DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY AND AGE-APPROPRIATE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING TO NATIONAL GUARD CHILDREN AND YOUTH BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER DEPLOYMENT. COLLABORATE WITH SCHOOLS TO ENSURE THAT ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF ARE AWARE OF THE UNIQUE SITUATIONS MILITARY FAMILIES FACE. CREATE COMMUNITY SUPPORT NETWORKS TO INCREASE THE LEVEL OF ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO NATIONAL GUARD FAMILIES. PROVIDE NATIONAL GUARD CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH THE TOOLS TO BE READY AND RESILIENT DURING THE DEPLOYMENT CYCLE. I ve never really met other military kids in my neighborhood or school so this was a great way to meet other kids with parents in the Military. - Abigale, 15 ARNG
1 State Symposium 1 Young Leader Camp 6 Community Outreach Trainings 11 Unit Briefings 13 Regional Youth Leadership Forums Spouse Appreciation Day, Mad Science 14 Teen Council Trainings 16 Yellow Ribbon Events 60 Teens Trained in Resilience 445 Programming Hours 1,158 Resource and Referrals Spouse Appreciation Day, Lego Engineering 3,584 ARNG Service/Family Members Briefed 14,144 Education and Outreach Contacts Attended Child and Youth Program Events Age of Dependent Army National Guard Air National Guard # of 0-5 191 0 # of youth 6-12 633 32 # of youth 13-18 198 12 Total 1022 44
The 2015-2016 Teen Council consisted of 7 members who shared their story and represented the 16,000 National Guard youth who reside in California. The California National Guard Teen Council operates under the mentorship of the Child and Youth Program and serves as the voice of National Guard youth within California. They worked diligently throughout the year to plan and execute the Annual Youth Symposium. The Teen Council participated in monthly conference calls, community service and in-person quarterly trainings at various locations throughout the State. The Teen Council was responsible for selecting a location, choosing relevant trainers, facilitating programming and managing the symposium budget. This is my first year on the council and my first year planning a symposium. I have been excited and inspired by everyone coming together and sharing their life. - Sierra, 17 ARNG Teen Council Training, Steven M. 16, ARNG Teen Council Training, David M, 18 and Isabella F, 17 ARNG Teen Council, Moffett Airfield Resilience training is designed for adolescents, and is based upon a state of the art adult program delivered to U.S. Army Soldiers and their spouses. When faced with stress and/or adversity, resilience is the key factor in mental, emotional, and behavioral ability to cope with and recover from the experience, achieve positive outcomes, adapt to change, stay healthy, and grow from the experience. 60 Teens Trained California National Guard Child and Youth Program offered events centered around the drill schedule. Service Members were able to drop off their youth at 0630 and pick them up after drill. Events this year included fitness, science, engineering, health, and safety themes. Going to Drill: Count Me In Robotics Super Sitter Training
Teens from around the State participated in leadership training with an emphasis on resilience, teamwork, peer to peer connection and outdoor education to prepare them to cope with the challenges associated with being a military child and reduce risk taking behaviors. During the action-packed 3-day, 2-night event, teens participated in an array of experiences, including low elements challenge course, hiking, shelter building, resilience themed skits, icebreaker games, teambuilding activities and motivational trainings that empowered them to use personal strengths to face and overcome fears and challenges. Youth Symposium, Low Elements Course My little brother came last year and he is here this year. Our Dad is in the military and I wanted to see what it was all about. The main thing taught here has been leadership skills, how to think for yourself and how to make good choices. I am happy to be a part of this - Eddie Culebro, Volunteer Youth Symposium, Group Photo Young Leaders camp, Sydney C. 9, ARNG Our Young Leaders, 6-11 years old, had the opportunity to learn about animals and conservation through the use of artifacts, bio-facts, props, interactive games, and teambuilding activities. Youth Symposium, Squad 2 Volunteers act as mentors to our military youth. They enhance our program by providing relevant training based on the talents and skills they have to offer.
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