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Oregon Youth Symposium!
Registration is NOW OPEN!!!
July 17-19, 2015, Location TBD
Open to Air & Army National Guard connected Teens.
Funding pending for teens connected to other branches of service.
Join us for three days of fun for military connected Youth ages 13-18 years. Teens will have an opportunity to engage with other military youth with high energy activities, small group activities, and exploration adventures!
All youth participants will be put on ITO's, covering mileage, per diem on travel days, overnight accommodation costs and all food during the symposium. To ensure the safety of all participants, a parent will be responsible for driving youth and staying at the event site during the off hours of the symposium work.
Register Now! This Event Fills Fast!
Back to School Bash
August 22, Clackamas
More details to come this summer!
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JUNE 14!
We are now accepting applications for the Oregon Military Teen Panel. The ORMTP is a leadership group that represents military connected children and youth throughout Oregon. They help the Child & Youth Program staff have a better understanding of the needs of military connected youth as well as help plan events and other opportunities to engage military connected youth in activities and discussions.
ORMTP members participate in conference call meetings twice a month, and attend up to four meetings annually. Meetings may include travel by flight or van. All expenses for travel are paid per government travel
regulations. Members take part in committees within the Teen Panel which may involve some time requirements outside of meeting and call times. Members also have other tasks they are required to complete quarterly (ex. newsletter article or community service).
Applicants would serve from Fall 2015 to Summer 2017 (HS Seniors would serve only the first year term).
Membership Criteria to be considered for ORMTP:
- Must be a family member of current Guard/Reserve/Active Duty Service Member in Oregon.* (Primary funding is for Army National Guard Youth. Air, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or Reserve connected youth will be accepted contingent upon funding approval from appropriate branch of service.
- Must be entering 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in Fall 2015.
- Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
- See application for full criteria.
Check out our Event Flier and Application!
Apply by June 14!
You Know You Want to Join This Fun!!!
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Military & Family Life Consultant Program Now Offering Additional Support!
The Military & Family Life Consultant Program includes certified Military & Family Life Counselors (MFLCs), Child and Youth Behavioral Military & Family Life Counselors (CYB-MFLCs), and Personal Financial Counselors (PFCs). All are available for FREE and ANONYMOUS consultations and training's with service members, military spouses, family members, children and staff. Click here to find out more about these helpful services and to find a counselor near you!
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 What Are You Doing This Summer?
4-H Camps are a great way to meet new friends, learn new skills and to have fun! There are 4-H camps all over Oregon! Many are held at the Oregon 4-H Center in Salem, but there are also a lot held in local county based sites! These camps range in length of program and subject and most have a fee. Scholarships may also be available from local county offices!
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Family Camp for Families with Service Members recently Deployed!
Last year we were approached by a volunteer who wanted to coordinate some programs for children, youth and families. She has developed a partnership with a summer camp program and raised funds to provide these programs for free!!! Thank you Krista for all of your hard work on these programs!
This years program will be a Family Camp Weekend for families who have a Service Member recently returned from deployment! Spend a weekend away enjoying the outdoors, camp activities and time with your family! Camp will be July 24-26. The camp is located west of Sisters, Oregon. To register or for more information contact Krista at 541-977-7648 or kristacanfield@hotmail.com.
Click here for the flier.
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Family Satisfaction Survey!
Dear Military Family Member,
As part of the contract under which the National Guard Child and Youth Program operates, we have been asked to survey Families who have utilized Child and Youth Program resources and services from the period of 1 June 2014 to present. The purpose of this survey is to gather valuable information related to current strengths of the program as well as areas where continued development could be targeted for improvement. Ultimately, our goal is to ensure the state/territory Child and Youth Program is adequately meeting the needs of our military-connected population.
We invite you to take a few minutes (10-15) to complete the Family Member Satisfaction Survey online. You may do this by clicking on the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2015CYSSFamilySurvey Information gathered from this survey is completely anonymous and will only be used to improve services provided by the Child and Youth Program at the state/territory and national levels.
If you are unable to complete the survey online, a PDF version can be found here. Please mail or email the PDF version of the survey to ATTN: Ms. Erin Berry, Eastern Region Assistant Program Manager, 434 Chase Road, Columbus, OH 43214 or erin.berry@cog-ps.com
Deadline for completion and submission of Family Member Satisfaction Surveys is 10 August 2015. Should you have any questions regarding the information contained in this email, please feel free to contact your Child and Youth Program Staff for further information.
 Very respectfully,
Hank Bauer & Sarah Johnson
Child and Youth Program
Cognitive Professional Services Inc.
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Oregon National Guard Child & Youth Program
Oregon Military
Teen Panel
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Share your ideas for events and venues
Do you know an amazing Military child or teen? Let us know who it is!
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 Oregon National GuardChild & Youth Program3225 State Street Salem, OR 97309 503-584-2389 cyp@oregonbtyr.orgOregon Military Teen Panel ormtp@oregonbtyr.org Your Child & Youth Staff
 Hank BauerLead, CYP Coordinator 503-584-2346 or 503-602-9021 michael.h.bauer10.ctr@mail.mil Sarah JohnsonCYP Coordinator 503-584-2390 or 503-530-9094 sarah.m.johnson120.ctr@mail.mil All staff are contractors with Cognitive Professional Services
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 Katelynn BockState Youth Outreach Program Coordinator
Office: 503-584-2394
Cell: 503-932-2366
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 Do You Know 5210?
This is a community-wide plan to improve children's health! It includes looking at what you should eat and what you should do to stay healthy!
Remember this code:
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| 5 servings of Vegetables or Fruit increases fiber and antioxidant intake. This lowers your LDLs, helps maintain blood glucose, and promotes a healthy weight | |
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| 2 hours of leisure screen time allows more time for activity. Increased activity promotes a healthy weight and increases HDL levels. | |
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| 1 hour of daily activity maintains muscle mass. Burns 250-500 extra calories a day, decreases insulin resistance, increases HDL's | |
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| 0 sweetened beverages can lower calorie intake. Promotes healthy weight and can lower triglycerides. |
So What Can You Do to Exercise?
At home:
* Enjoy an afternoon bike ride with your kids.
* Walk the dog - don't just watch the dog walk.
* Clean the house or wash the car.
* Walk, skate, or cycle more, and drive less.
* Do stretches, exercises, or pedal a stationary bike while watching television.
* Plant and care for a vegetable or flower garden.
* Play with the kids - tumble in the leaves, build a snowman, splash in a puddle, or dance to favorite music.
At play:
* Walk, jog, skate, or cycle.
* Swim or do water aerobics.
* Take a class in martial arts, dance, or yoga.
* Canoe, row, or kayak.
* Play racquetball, tennis, or squash.
* Play basketball, softball, or soccer.
* Hand cycle or play wheelchair sports.
* Take a nature walk.
* Most important - have fun while being active!
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Family Activity Time: Father's Day!
(NOTE: These links take you to privately sponsored websites. Please be aware we do not endorse or promote this site or any affiliated sites.)
Father's Day is just around the corner! Sunday, June 21, is our day to tell our dads, grandpas, uncles, brothers and other special male role models that we love and appreciate them for everything they do for us.
How to Create Shadow Photos
Some dads appreciate pictures of their family the most - here is a unique take on family photos!
Hero Dad Sign
Supplies:
- Piece of wood, can be painted or stained
- Paint for hand prints
- Piece of paper printed or hand crafted with your favorite saying, such as "We have a HERO and we call him DADDY"
Instructions:
Have each child using the same hand place a hand print in paint on the board from oldest child to youngest child. Make sure to leave enough space for your saying or quote to the left of the hand prints. Let dry completely, then attach the saying. This can be attached with glue or nailed to the wood.
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2015-2016 National Child Awareness Month Youth Ambassador Program
Applications Due
June 10!
Do you have a passion for community service? Have you worked hard to solve a local problem, and now want to do more? Apply for the National Child Awareness Month (NCAM) Youth Ambassador Program, a year-long program that helps young leaders (ages 16-22) create change around critical issues facing youth today.
The National Child Awareness Month Youth Ambassadors Program will kickoff this September during National Child Awareness Month. With funding, training, and ongoing project-planning guidance from YSA and Festival of Children Foundation, the NCAM Youth Ambassadors will serve as community leaders, raising public awareness anad change around their issue area.
One ambassador is selected from each state!
Program Benefits:
- All expenses paid, three-day leadership training in Washington, DC - including a visit to Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress
- A $1,000 grant from Festival of Children Foundation to support the development of a youth-focused service initiative
- Ongoing networking opportunities with other NCAM Youth Ambassadors across the country
- Ongoing training and mobilization resources
- A platform to grow your service initiative
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The Keizer Volcanoes are once again honoring veterans at their 8th Annual Patriotic Tribute on July 4 & 5. This is a time to thank, honor and salute service members and veterans of all branches of the Armed Forces.
On Saturday, July 4, the event will highlight "The Many Brave American Warriors Who Served in Vietnam." Gates open at 5:00 p.m., the Pre-Game Ceremony starts at 5:45 p.m. and Game Time is 6:35 p.m. There will also be a Post Game Fireworks Show!
Sunday, July 5 will highlight "The Many Brave American Warriors Who Served in World War II." Gates open at 4:00 p.m., the Pre-Game Ceremony starts at 4:30 p.m. and Game Time is 5:05 p.m.
Click here to see the flier.
For Ticket Information, contact Jerry Howard at 503-779-4088 or email
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Keizer Volcanoes Honor Veterans