Month of the Military Child is observed each April to honor and celebrate military children and youth for their service, commitment, and sacrifice in support of our Joint Base mission. The observance reinforces our commitment to provide quality care and positive youth development for a bright future.
This year’s theme is “Celebrating Military Children and Youth: Strength in Every Story.” Every military child faces their changing environment with creativity and resiliency. They get to experience the world and meet people through opportunities unique to the military community, and their stories are magnificent!
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April 4: EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA
April 11-17: Week of the Young Child
April 17-18: Operation Megaphone
April 25: Strength in our Stories: Storybook Soiree (CANCELED)
Saturday, April 25 is Kids' Fest!
JBLM's Month of the Military Child main event! The theme for JBLM's Kids' Fest is Military Kids are Magical! Get ready for fun optical illusions and tricks. Join us for the Armed Forces Kids Run, magical fun and more!
Stop by JBLM Libraries at their Grandstaff or McChord location for a purple ribbon to wrap around a tree at home, while supplies last. Then check out their Month of the Military Child programming throughout April!
Week 1: Fingerprint Dandelion — Craft the official flower of the military child with your own personal touch, literally!
Week 2: White and Purple Paper Chain Craft — Show strength and unity by making a paper chain with us. Take it home or add it to our ever-growing community chain!
Week 3: MOMC Windsock — Military children blow with the wind and always plant their roots where they land. See which way the wind blows with a MOMC-themed windsock!
Week 4: Tissue Paper Dandelion Craft — Make a piece of art to take home and remember the month of the military child with a tissue paper dandelion craft!
Arts & Crafts Craft To Go Kit
Parents can pick up one kit per child for free in support of the Month of the Military Child, starting Tuesday, April 7. Supplies limited.
Keep an eye out for more MOMC-themed events at other MWR facilities!
