Ohio Military Kids
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2016-05-03
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Ohio State University. Office of Outreach and Engagement
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As part of the Ohio 4-H program, Ohio Military Kids supports youth of military families. Using a variety of strategies, OMK programs aim to develop youth who are resilient when confronted with the challenges of military life and grow from their experiences. Programs include youth and teen camps, family camps, and 4-H clubs at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. OMK works with many community partners around the state to enhance efforts to support military youth.
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IMPACT. 1: Military youth live in every county in Ohio. Since 9/11, thousands of military youth have experienced a parent's deployment; many have experienced it multiple times. -- 2. Parents and children alike state that the opportunity to meet others who share the experience of being in a military family is what they like best about participating in OMK programs. -- 3. Military teens' involvement has created a desire to give back, manifested in their service as camp counselors and teen leaders. This increased leadership role further contributes to their skill development and growth.
OSU PARTNERS: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; OSU Extension; 4-H Youth Development
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Ohio National Guard; Wright-Patterson Air Force Base USO of Central and Southern Ohio Ohio 4-H Foundation; Additional organizations throughout Ohio
PRIMARY CONTACT: Theresa Ferrari (ferrari.8@osu.edu)
OSU PARTNERS: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; OSU Extension; 4-H Youth Development
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Ohio National Guard; Wright-Patterson Air Force Base USO of Central and Southern Ohio Ohio 4-H Foundation; Additional organizations throughout Ohio
PRIMARY CONTACT: Theresa Ferrari (ferrari.8@osu.edu)
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Engaged Scholars, v. 4 (2016).