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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Horse Camp for Military Kids

If you know a Military Family with children that fit into this age group
> please pass this email on to them!
>
> STARS, STRIPES & SADDLES A WEEK LONG DAY CAMP FOR MILITARY CHILDREN! (Does
> not have to be a 4-H child.)
>
> This program is supported by Operation Military Kids Cape Cod, Cape Cod
> Cooperative Extension, UMASS Extension OMK (Operation Military Kids)
>
> There are two Horse Camps available this summer one for Air National Guard
> youth ages 8 to 14 years old And one Offered to military children ages 10
> to 13 years old.
> (The $295 fee for these programs are waived thanks to the 4-H Air Force
> Partnership Grant, Smithfield Farms in Falmouth and OMK.)
>
>
> Smithfield Farms and OMK are partnering up to offer a week long day camp
> to youth who are experiencing the deployment of a loved one. In addition
> to the typical horse camp experience, we will offer special programming
> focused on being part of a military family in a safe and caring
> environment.
>
>
> OMK-Stars, Stripes and Saddles
> The first is a camp funded by Operation Military Kids, for children
> between the ages of 10-13,  which will run from July 15-19th at Smithfield
> Farms in Falmouth. This camp is specifically geared toward youth currently
> experiencing the deployment of an immediate family member, but will accept
> active duty military youth on a wait list. The flyer is attached if you
> would like more information.
>
> ANG/Stars, Stripes and Saddles
> The second opportunity is for youth ages 8-14 with an active duty parent
> in the Air National Guard, and will run from August 5-9th at the same
> location. That flyer is also attached, and is funded through the 4-HAir
> Force Partnership grant at Kansas State University in partnership with
> UMASS Extension.
>
> F.I.T. Camp (Families in Transition)
> The final opportunity is a new initiative we are launching geared toward
> family members who are in the stage of reunification following a recent
> deployment. This camp will run from August 12-16 from 3:00-8:00, and will
> include equine therapy, dinner and supportive group therapy. Please note
> that there will be babysitting on site for families with children who are
> too young to participate. This exciting new program is possible thanks to
> the generosity of Heroes in Transition.
>
>
> If you know of a family who would like to participate in this experience,
> please contact Kerry Bickford at kbickford@barnstablecounty.org or
> 508-375-6695.
>
>


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Smithfield Farm OMK Camp Aug 2013

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