2020 Schedule of Events 

Ohio Military Kids 2020 events listed below 

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March Events 

March 6 & 7 - Family Overnight Event (Central, Ohio)

- Engage in learning activities that teach adaptions and how we all must adapt to our surroundings. Participants will spend the night and explore the future in the morning.

- Military Youth Ages 5-12 and Parent(s)

- Registration link will become available on February 4, 2020

March 28 & 29 - Family Overnight Event (West Central, Ohio)

- Enjoy wholesome family fun on the farm while engaging with animals and other farm related activities.

- Military Youth Ages: 6-12 and Parent(s)

- Registration link will become available on February 4, 2020

April Events

April 4 & 5 - Family Overnight Event (Northwest, Ohio)

- Have a chance to meet and greet zoo animals while learning animal care. Have the opportunity to take a night hike to see more animals at night.

- Military Youth Ages: 5-12 and Parent(s)

- Registration will become available on February 4, 2020

April 18 - Hero Camp (Central, Ohio)

- Participants will learn about and help with grooming, horse painting and equine assisted games. Embedded with learning about the about the animals and how they are taken care of. A strong family workshop will also be offered at this camp. Workshops include interactive discussions and presentations on education, family resilience, family preparedness, finances and safety.

-  Military Youth Ages: 8-12 + Parent program 

- Registration will become available on February 4, 2020

April 25 - Hero Camp (Northeast, Ohio)

- Have the opportunity to spend the day at a horse camp where participants will be able to learn about horses and how they are taken care of. A strong family workshop will also be offered at this camp. Workshops include interactive discussions and presentations on education, family resilience, family preparedness, finances and safety.

- Military Youth Ages: 8-12 + Parent program

- Registration will become available on February 4, 2020

may events 

May 2 - Hero Camp (Northeast, Ohio)

- Engage in hands-on S.T.E.M. related activities and programming at a youth development facility. A strong family workshop will also be offered at this camp. Workshops include interactive discussions and presentations on education, family resilience, family preparedness, finances and safety.

- Military Youth Ages: 6-12 + Parent program 

- Registration will become available on March 3, 2020

May 16 & 17 - Family Overnight Event (Southwest, Ohio)

- Lessons about how animals adapt and how that mirrors our lives. Stay the evening and see the afterhours work and effort that goes into the property.

- Military Youth Ages: 5-12 and Parent(s)

- Registration will become available on March 3, 2020

May 30 - Hero Camp (Northeast, Ohio)

- Resilience and emotional wellness program that utilizes an equestrian based program. A strong family workshop will also be offered at this camp. Workshops include interactive discussions and presentations on education, family resilience, family preparedness, finances and safety.

- Military Youth Ages: 5-12 + Parent program

- Registration will become available on March 3, 2020

 

June Events

June 5-9 - Teen Leadership Camp (Central, Ohio)

- The camp setting will present an environment conducive to building skills in life and as a leader. 

- Military Youth Ages: 12-17 

- Registration will become available on March 3, 2020

June 27 & 28 - Hero Camp (Southwest, Ohio)

- Teens will participate in a variety of sessions and discussions focused on developing leadership skills, all while exploring all that the zoo has to offer. Participants will spend a day engaging in hands-on science activities and experments that will be sure to challenge and inspire. A strong family workshop will also be offered at this camp. Workshops include interactive discussions and presentations on education, family resilience, family preparedness, finances and safety.

- Military Youth Ages: 6-12 + Parent program

- Registration will become available on March 3, 2020

 

July events

July 10-12 - Teen Leadership Weekend (Central, Ohio)

- Teens will participate in a variety of sessions and discussions focused on developing leadership skills, all while exploring all that the zoo has to offer. Participants will spend a day engaging in hands-on science activities and experiments that will be sure to challenge and inspire

- Military Youth Ages: 12-17 

- Registration will become available on March 17, 2020

July 16 - Hero Camp (Central, Ohio)

- Learn about healthy living styles from college athletes along with how they balance school, sports, and life. A strong family workshop will also be offered at this camp. Workshops include interactive discussions and presentations on education, family resilience, family preparedness, finances and safety.

- Military Youth Ages: 6-12 + Parent program

- Registration will become available on March 17, 2020

 

August events

August 3-7 - Camp Kelleys Island (Kelleys Island)

- Ages 9-11: Youth Camp 

- Ages 12-15: Teen Camp

August 21-23 - TROOP & FAMILY CAMPS (Camp Wilson)

- These camps will allow families to build stronger bonds during the "easy times" therefore building family resilience for the "hard time". Each camp will provide a unique experience. Activities that be available at your selected camp are: waterskiing, sailing, kayaking, bike riding, family games, crafts, campfires, high ropes, zip line, canoeing, hiking, basketball, archery, fishing, and more

- Any Military Family 

- Registration will become available on March 17, 2020

August 28-30 - TROOP & FAMILY CAMPS (Camp Whitewood)

- These camps will allow families to build stronger bonds during the "easy times" therefore building family resilience for the "hard time". Each camp will provide a unique experience. Activities that be available at your selected camp are: waterskiing, sailing, kayaking, bike riding, family games, crafts, campfires, high ropes, zip line, canoeing, hiking, basketball, archery, fishing, and more

- Any Military Family

- Registration will become available on March 17, 2020 

September events

September 11-13 - TROOP & FAMILY CAMPS (Campbell Gard)

- These camps will allow families to build stronger bonds during the "easy times" therefore building family resilience for the "hard time". Each camp will provide a unique experience. Activities that be available at your selected camp are: waterskiing, sailing, kayaking, bike riding, family games, crafts, campfires, high ropes, zip line, canoeing, hiking, basketball, archery, fishing, and more

- Any Military Family

- Registration will become available on March 17, 2020

September 19 & 20 - Family Overnight Event (East Central, Ohio)

- Have the opportunity to go on a safari tour and learn about the animals that live there.

- Military Ages: 6-12 and Parent(s)

- Registration will become available on March 17, 2020

September 25-27 - TROOP & FAMILY CAMPS (Camp Ohio)

- These camps will allow  families to build stronger bonds during the "easy times" therefore building family resilience for the "hard time". Each camp will provide a unique experience. Activities that be available at your selected camp are: waterskiing, sailing, kayaking, bike riding, family games, crafts, campfires, high ropes, zip line, canoeing, hiking, basketball, archery, fishing, and more

- Any Military Family

- Registration will become available on March 17, 2020

 

december events 

December 12 - Winter Wonderland