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 reiterates our commitment to provide quality care and positive youth development for a bright future.
This year’s theme is “Celebrating Military Children and Youth: Building Stronger Character and Relationships.” Military children show bravery, fearlessness, and resiliency by adapting and meeting adversity head on in an ever-changing environment.
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 2: Dream Big, Scholarships, Skills and Success
April 5: Family Adventure Walk
April 5-11: Week of the Young Child
April 11: Teen Easter Egg Hunt
April 19: Easter Egg-stravaganza
April 25-26: Operation Megaphone
April 26: Kids' Fest
JBLM's Month of the Military Child main event! Join us for the Armed Forces Kids Run, Space fun and more! Details
JBLM Libraries MOMC Events
March 31–April 5:
Write or draw what being a military child means to you on a heart to be displayed all month at McChord Library.
All of April:
Visit Grandstaff Library to write letters for Operation Gratitude, complete a scavenger hunt, contribute your feelings about serving the military community in a poetry contest, pick up a purple ribbon for displaying at your home and decorate a teddy bear (while supplies last).
April 7–12:
Participate in the Seek & Find to locate purple 3D prints hidden inside McChord Library.
April 14:
Dress up and stop by Grandstaff Library to show your military pride by wearing clothes showing your favorite military branch.
April 14–19:
Stop by to use your fingerprints in your dandelion painted artwork at McChord Library.
April 15:
Military children are invited to make their own superhero persona at Grandstaff Library.
April 16:
Complete the obstacle course at Grandstaff Library to show how tough you are.
April 17:
Wear purple for Purple Power Up Day at Grandstaff Library.
April 18:
Wear clothes with floral patterns and create a dandelion at Grandstaff Library.
April 21–30:
Play Month of the Military Child I spy and see if you can spot the items on McChord Library’s display window. Prizes are available!
