When military deployments happen in our state, these military families have to cope with stressors that most of us can’t even imagine.  Military kids are our neighbors, our teammates, our students, patients, clients and friends.  We all want to help, but can be intimidated or bewildered by the military culture and maybe we are a little unsure of how to help.

To help you better understand the impact of the deployment cycle on military families, youth and the community as a whole, the Rhode Island Operation: Military Kids State Team invites you to attend a free, 2-day-long professional development session called Ready, Set, Go!. 

This year’s training is being held on JULY 15-16 from 9-4 at 204 Swan Hall on the URI Kingston Campus.  Ready, Set, Go! Can help you better serve Rhode Island’s military families.  Teachers, coaches, counselors, youth program leaders and others who serve families can all benefit from Ready, Set, Go!

Ready, Set, Go!  Teaches the community about

• military culture
• the mobilization cycle
• stress and coping
• grief, loss, and trauma
• building resiliency
• how you can help.

So sign up for Ready, Set, Go! This training is free to all and is great for teachers, social workers, nurses, coaches, youth program staff, camp counselors and anyone else who works with kids and families. Click HERE to see the promotional flyer for this class.

JULY 15-16  9-4 pm

204 Swan Hall, 60 Upper College Road, URI Kingston Campus, Kingston RI 02881

Bring a bagged lunch. Parking is authorized at the large lot off Briar Lane, across the street from Swan Hall (entrance to the lot is next to Kingston Pizza on Briar Lane).

TO REGISTER:  download the form HERE

Fax the form to Pamela Martin at 401-874-2435 or email it to pmartin@uri.edu

Our bus will leave from the Showcase Cinemas, 1200 Quaker Lane off Exit 8 in Warwick at 9:00AM sharp! Meet the bus at the Texas Roadhouse restaurant in the front lot of the theater. We will return at 4:00 pm.

Please bring a bagged lunch or money to buy lunch in the Aquarium cafeteria.

Parts of the Aquarium are outside, so dress for the weather! We go rain or shine!

TO REGISTER:

Download the registration forms HERE

Email them back to Pamela Martin, RI OMK Program Coordinator at pmartin@uri.edu or by fax 4014-874-2435

This trip is free to military kids of all branches and components ages 6-18. Space is limited, parents are welcome, but not required.

Open to all Military Youth ages 10 and up, all branches and components.

Please bring a bagged lunch/drink (see our list of what to wear here.)

We will divide up into two groups. One group will learn the basics of kayaking before we set forth on the Wood River out of Hope Valley, RI.  One group will study the nearby rocky streams and falls to collect macroinvertebrates.   Then after lunch, we switch!

Meet at 10AM at Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association 203 B Arcadia Road Hope Valley, RI 02832

Download the OMK registration forms here (specify which kayak day) and send them back to Pam Martin RI OMK at pmartin@uri.edu or fax 401-874-2435.        

   Maximum of 40 youth, so sign up today!

The class is free to military kids of all branches and components; space is limited so pre-registration is required.

Class One: July 18 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm-class for kids ages 6-9 years of age.

Class Two: July 25 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm-class for kids ages 10-15 years of age.

Location: Coleman Center for Creative Studies , 26 Liberty Street Newport, RI 02840.

To Register: download the OMK Registration Form here, fill it out, and either fax it to Pamela Martin at 401-874-2435 or email it to pmartin@uri.edu

This camp is open to military dependents, grades 3-12 as of Fall 2012 (no exceptions).  Priority is given first to Army National Guard dependents!

TO REGISTER: you must come to your ASSIGNED Registration Night with all required paperwork completed and your registration fee. Registration for ARMY NATIONAL GUARD DEPENDENTS is June 11 from 6-7:30 pm at the RI National Guard Warwick Armory, 541 Airport Road, Warwick RI 02886.  Registration for ALL OTHERS is June 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, same location.  

After the first Registration Night, any remaining camper slots will be announced by Thursday June 13 through email and Facebook (www.facebook.com/RINGCYP) Remaining slots will be open to all branches and components and to any RING families who could not attend Night 1. All camp spots will be given on a first come, first served basis. Those within the deployment cycle as noted on forms will be given precedence. TO REGISTER: you must come to your ASSIGNED Registration Night with all required paperwork completed and your registration fee.

Registration Forms can be downloaded here

For each camper you will need: health insurance card, up-to-date immunization forms, and either a copy of a recent physical or have your doctor complete the Physician’s form in the Registration Packet. Contact Holland Tulip, Lead Child and Youth Program Coordinator at 401-275-4354 or by email at Holland.k.tulip.ctr@mail.mil

This Academy will run Monday July 8 through Friday July 12 and meets daily from 8 am to 4:30 pm each day.  The Academy will be an intensive week-long series of workshops, fitness and teambuilding that tie into the mission of the American Red Cross Youth Corps and the American Red Cross worldwide!

The Academy is designed to develop skills in disaster preparedness and response, wilderness survival, first aid, leadership, teamwork, and physical fitness. Youth will explore field-related careers through guest speakers, workshops and more.  Youth who complete the Academy will be ready to work as volunteers in the Red Cross’ key services : Disaster Services, International Services, Services to the Armed Forces, Biomedical Services and Health& Safety Services.  This Academy promises to move youth beyond their comfort zones and bring personal growth and responsibility to youth as members of the Red Cross team.

Jason Campagnone is the Director of Volunteer and Youth Resources for the CT/RI Red Cross and will be the Director of this Academy. You can reach Jason at 401-258-4027 or at Jason.campagnone@redcross.org.  Download the registration application here and please note that there is a $20.00 registration fee. The deadline to register is Monday June 3.  There will be a parent orientation session in June as well.

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