Wisconsin Service Member Support Division

Youth Camp Update

Youth Camp 2010 is this weekend, 30 July – 1 August, 2010

Due to unforeseen circumstances, most of the registered campers, volunteers and support personnel will not receive the usual pre-camp mailing before camp this weekend. Here is how you can review that information on-line.

Volunteer Letter

Please review the Volunteer Letter to review what is being sent via snail mail.

Volunteer Assignments will be communicated via e-mail or telephone call by close of business 28 July. If you do not receive an e-mail/phone call, please call 1-800-292-9464 to confirm your assignment for the weekend.

Registration Times:

Volunteers / Support Personnel: 1 – 4 pm Bldg 475 Volk Field

Note: If you are bringing a camper with you, you may register the camper(s) at the same time. Youth activities will be planned from 1 – 4 pm.

Camper Registration: 3:30 – 4:30 pm Bldg 475 Volk Field

Camp Welcome – 4:45 pm on the ball field

Packing List: The packing list information for adults and youth that is sent via snail mail can be found on this website under the “Youth Program” tab – review the 2010 Youth Camp Handbook.

If you are unable to arrive during the registration periods or will not be able to attend camp this year, please contact the Family Program Office, 1-800-292-9464.

EASTER SEALS CAMP YELLOW RIBBON HAS 36 MORE SLOTS AVAILABLE!

Camp Yellow Ribbon will begin in August of 2010, as a week-long camp opportunity to bring children of military families together. Easter Seals staff continues to finalize the planning steps, but it is sure to be quite an experience for those who attend. The camp experience will provide so many opportunities for campers not only to enjoy themselves, but also to make friends and to share time with others who may have similar experiences.

This camp is absolutely FREE to military children, with hopes of further supporting military families!　

Dates: August 16th – 20th 2010

Open to children: ages 7-13

Location:

37612 Indian Mound Rd.

Oconomowoc, WI 53066

(Partnering with the Milwaukee County Council Boys Scouts of America)

Sample Activities:

* Small group activities to increase relationship building

* Campfire Cooking- items such as hot dogs, s’mores, pudgie pies over a fire

* Nightly bonfires sing alongs, s’mores and fun!

* Swimming, canoeing and fishing on Silver Lake

* Participating in the C.O.P.E. (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) program (promotes team building, self confidence, communication, leadership skills)

* Arts and craft projects

* Learning about nature and exploring the bird refuge on site

* Sporting activities

* Field trip (TBD)

The National Guard Bureau (NGB) Seeks Feedback on Families with Special Needs

NGB is actively working with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and all Parent Service Organizations (Army, AF, Navy, and Marines) to add additional support services for Families with Special Needs (Exceptional Family Member Program-EFMP).

NGB needs your feedback to determine the scope of the needs and the most important issues impacting these families. Your survey feedback will directly affect proper allocation of resources to support our Families with Special Needs. All Soldiers, Airmen, Family members of service members, and ARNG/ANG Family Program staff are encouraged to participate.

The Guard Family Special Needs Survey assessment WILL ONLY TAKE APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES OR LESS, and will be available until 31 Aug. To complete the survey, please click on the following link to the Joint Services

Support (JSS) webpage: http://tinyurl.com/39v85ph. Thank you!

Green Bay Bullfrogs: Heroes of the Diamond Tour

The Green Bay Bullfrogs are offering free reserved tickets for all military and family on Friday, July 16th at 7:05pm!

Please see the attached form for more information!

Green Bay Bullfrogs

Free wedding gowns for military brides to be!

Salute the Spirit! Free Gowns to Military Brides to be!

In celebration of Independence Day, Charlotte’s Bridal & Formal Wear is joining Brides Across America and giving away free designer wedding gowns to military brides-to-be!

Event Date: July 13-15th, 2010

Place: Charlotte’s Bridal & Formal Wear

208 Copeland Ave.

La Crosse, WI

608-784-3493

www.charlottesbridal.net

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