INNG Youth Program

03/20/2026

Fun Fact Friday: Did you know honey never spoils? Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient tombs that are still perfectly good to eat.
More bee trivia:
• Bees communicate with each other by dancing.
• A single bee can visit about 5,000 flowers in one day.
• All the worker bees in a hive are female.
• Bees are the only insect in the world that makes food humans eat.
What’s your favorite bee fact?

03/18/2026

🚨ATTENTION🚨

Unfortunately, we are moving on from this page. Don't worry! You can find program information and more at https://www.in.gov/indiana-national-guard/troop-family-resources/child-youth-program/

Want to receive information about resources, events, camps, and more directly? Make sure to sign up for our email distro! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-cMVgvgWP2hTCyVluT2JsiV643HL2bNkOyQRzmkwqm8/viewform?edit_requested=true&pli=1

Have any questions? Please reach out to Katie at [email protected] or Vinny at [email protected].

03/16/2026

Military Camps (ARNG CYS, Camp Corral, Operation Purple, MTAC)
Get ready for summer adventures!
Army National Guard CYS will be announcing overnight and day camp dates soon. Plus, amazing opportunities like Camp Corral, Operation Purple Camp, and Military Teen Adventure Camps are opening applications soon.

Check out more:
ARNG CYS: https://arngcys.com/my-local-cys-program
Camp Corral: https://www.campcorral.org/
Operation Purple: https://www.militaryfamily.org/.../operation-purple-camp/
MTAC: https://extension.purdue.edu/.../military-teen.../index.html

Disclaimer: Sharing of these resources does not indicate an endorsement of/for this publication, its creators or originating entity by the Government, contract vendor or Program Management Team.

03/15/2026

April is Month of the Military Child, and the Child & Youth Program is hosting two MOMC Virtual Day Camps for military youth - one for ages 5-12 and another for ages 13-17! These will take place on Satruday, April 4th.

Please register in advance if your child would like to participate - registration will be open through March 27th.

5-12yo,11:00am ET – 12:30pm ET
https://forms.osi.apps.mil/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=D9fm-kuVEUiStgUw1vhMQ5C4zRWCR0hCncMtR8jftgpURDdPRUpMMjBNQkdRV1ZOMVVWVk1JNDM2Ri4u

13-17yo, 2:00pm ET – 3:30pm ET
https://forms.osi.apps.mil/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=D9fm-kuVEUiStgUw1vhMQypPWWp_00RPoJt2m6EtyF5UNERDUTc1VklWN1MwQjRLOTBKSkxXUEJJMC4u

03/14/2026

The Child & Youth Program supports Army National Guard families through camps, leadership opportunities, service learning, and resources that matter.

Explore what’s available for your family: www.arngcys.com

03/13/2026

On a scale of Jim from The Office, how are you feeling today?
Pick the Jim face that matches your mood and tell us in the comments — classic deadpan, mild smirk, or full-on prank mode?

03/10/2026

Are you looking for spring break plans? You can now reserve a spot for our single-day spring break camps for military youth, ages 6 and up.

The camps will be held on March 25th and April 1st from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST at the Lawrence Armory (9920 E 59th St., Indianapolis, IN 46216). You may register for one or both days.

Please note that this is a drop-off event and lunch will not be provided; youth should bring a sack lunch.

Follow this link to register ➡ https://www.cognitoforms.com/KatieGriffin1/SpringBreakDayCamp

This event is made possible in part by support from the Indiana National Guard Relief Fund. No federal endorsement intended.

03/09/2026

If you’re a National Guard, Reserve, or Active Duty family, MISSION: Youth Outreach is here for you!
This partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America makes membership free or reduced cost.
Check it out today: https://www.bgca.org/about-us/military/ Disclaimer: Sharing of this resource does not indicate an endorsement of/for this publication, its creators or originating entity by the Government, contract vendor or Program Management Team.

03/02/2026

To recognize the families that are involved with our program, we have started a new initiative: Military Family of the Month!

This month, we are celebrating the Wetzel family!

02/17/2026

Ready to apply for Fee Assistance? It’s easier than you think! Just follow these 5 steps:

• Create an account at MilitaryChildCare.com

• Set up your Household Profile

• Search for care & request MCCYN

• Choose a provider

• Complete registration & upload documents

Army & Air Force Fee Assistance keeps quality childcare affordable for military families.

02/17/2026

Good morning National Guard families!

This year, we are hoping to host a Spring Break Day Camp in the Indianapolis area for those who are astaying local. If you could please take some time and fill out the interest form below, it would be greatly appreciated as we look to sort out some details!

Interest Form: https://www.cognitoforms.com/KatieGriffin1/SpringBreakDayCampInterestForm

Thank you!

02/14/2026