MI National Guard Child and Youth Programs

🚨 BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAY! 🎒✨

Ready to kick off the school year with a smile? Show us your student's huge first-day (or getting-ready-for-day-one) smile in the comments below!

We are giving away FREE boxes packed with essential school supplies and exclusive child & youth swag shipped straight to your door!

How to win:
1️⃣ Be among the first 4 to drop a photo of your student’s big smile in the comments!
2️⃣ Claim your spot, and we’ll mail your supply box right to you.

Get those cameras ready—let's make this school year a massive success!

Back to school means back to routines and a great time to share what your family needs. From youth programs to family resources, your feedback helps us serve you better. Open year-round, the Child & Youth Feedback Form is quick, easy, and impactful. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ARNGCYS-Feedback-FY2

Ever catch your kids stuck in a frustrating mental loop, overthinking a mistake, or spiraling into stress? In Master Resilience Training (MRT), there's a specific tool designed to break that cycle instantly: Mental Games.

🔍 What Are Mental Games?
Mental games are a core self-regulation skill. Their primary purpose is to yank your brain away from counterproductive, negative thinking and force a hard reset on your focus.

Does your child get nervous talking to new people or find it tricky to make friends? Starting a conversation at a new school or in a new group can feel like a huge mission, but practicing at home can make all the difference! Role-playing these scenarios in a safe, fun home environment helps build muscle memory and confidence before they step into the classroom.

What’s your go-to tip for helping your kids break the ice? Drop it in the comments below!

Attention parents and guardians of high school seniors!

Is your teen ready for life after high school? We want to help you and your student navigate this exciting next chapter with confidence.

We are giving away a FREE Monthly Planning Guide & Resource Packet designed specifically for college-bound high school seniors!

Inside, you’ll find:

Step-by-Step Monthly Planning: Keep track of deadlines, applications, and milestones so nothing slips through the cracks.

Financial Resources: Crucial information on maximizing the GI Bill and finding scholarship opportunities to help fund their education.

Teen Resiliency Tools: Built-in strategies to help your senior manage stress, build mental toughness, and handle the big transition ahead.

Best of all? We will ship this entire packet straight to your front door for FREE!

Sign up here: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/fBc5xkTqqi

These 10 open-ended conversation starters for kids will help you connect with them and build stronger relationships. They are great for elementary age and up!

10 Open-Ended Conversation Starter Cards for Parents and Kids - Sunshine and Munchkins These 10 open ended conversation starters for kids will help you connect and build a stronger relationship. Great for elementary age and up!

When school gets tough, having access to personalized help at any hour can be a game-changer. Tutor.com offers free, 24/7 online tutoring services for military-connected students ranging from kindergarteners to college-level learners. Whether your child is struggling with a specific subject like algebra or needs help with general reading and writing skills, there’s a qualified tutor available around the clock. This Department of Defense-funded program is available to active-duty military families, as well as eligible Reserve, National Guard, Wounded Warrior, DoD civilian, and surviving family households. There’s no limit to how often students can use the service, making it a year-round tool for academic support and confidence-building.

https://military.tutor.com/home

If you’re a National Guard, Reserve, or Active Duty family, MISSION: Youth Outreach is here for you! This partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America makes membership free or reduced cost. Check it out today: https://www.bgca.org/about-us/military/

New friends, endless fun, and memories to last a lifetime!

As we close the book on an unforgettable summer of day camps, we want to take a moment to spotlight the real MVPs: our volunteers. Thank you for showing up, staying engaged, and supporting our campers every single day. You made this summer magic happen!