NE National Guard Child & Youth Program

09/02/2026

📣This month's CYS newsletter is out and can be found at: www.arngcys.com under the "resources for families" tab. Be sure signup for updates so you can get the latest information! 📣

Welcome to the Army National Guard Child and Youth Services homepage. Access information and resources from this page.

09/02/2026

Back-to-school season is here! Army Fee Assistance helps cover childcare costs when you can’t access a DoD Child & Youth program. Mission focus starts with family care.
Learn more at MilitaryChildCare.com

09/01/2026

Extracurricular activities can make all the difference.
Our Military Kids® provides grants for sports, fine arts, and enrichment programs to children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or post-9/11 combat-injured Veterans. These activities build confidence, improve wellness, and strengthen families.
Learn more: https://ourmilitarykids.org/
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08/31/2026

🎃🍂 This week's temperatures may not feel like fall, but we are bringing the fall vibes with our annual trip to the pumpkin patch!! Sunday, September 27th will be be meeting at Pearson's Pumpkin Place at 1PM to learn about pumpkins grown on the farm. Then you and your family can explore the patch and make memories together! Register at: https://Pearsons26.eventbrite.com. Contact Jennifer with any questions [email protected] or 402-309-7330. 🎃🍂

08/25/2026

👻🎃We have 2 Haunted Armories this year!!! Bring your ghouls and goblins to either Lincoln or Norfolk to trick or treat their way around the drill floor. Community organizations and other resources will also be sharing information with the families. Click the link below to register!🎃👻
Lincoln:
https://hauntedarmoryLNK26.eventbrite.com
Norfolk:
https://HauntedArmoryNorfolk26.eventbrite.com

Contact Jennifer at [email protected] or 402-309-7330 for more information.

08/20/2026

Back to school means back to routines and a great time to share what your family needs.
From youth programs to family resources, your feedback helps us serve you better.
Open year-round, the Child & Youth Feedback Form is quick, easy, and impactful.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ARNGCYS-Feedback-FY26

08/19/2026

Thank you Jerry for all your hard work and dedication!!

Jerry Meyer, executive director of the Nebraska National Guard Museum, is retiring on Friday after 12 years of leading the organization.

08/19/2026

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Want to make the most of summer before the end of the season?

Plan one last getaway close to home with the Best Kept Secrets Recreational Facilities Locator: your connection to affordable campgrounds and parks on or near military installations worldwide.

Your next weekend adventure might be closer than you think. Start exploring: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/tools/best-kept-secrets/

08/18/2026

🍏🍎Last year's Orchard Tour and Apple Tasting was such a blast, we hope your families join the fun this year too! Register now to attend our 3rd annual Apple Tasting at Picnic Hill Orchard on Sunday, September 20th: https://AppleTasting26.eventbrite.com . Enjoy learning about the different varieties of apples grown at the orchard while tasting each one. After the tasting you can go out in the orchard for a tour and pick some of your favorite varieties! 🍎🍏 See less

08/17/2026

These events are open to NE ARNG families as long as they have a military ID to get them on base!

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