Ohio Military Kids

School is back and so is the OMK Blog! Check out the latest post here:

4 Major Back to School Tips! | Ohio Military Kids 4 Major Back to School Tips! September 5, 2024 by Elizabeth Fannin at 11:25am Summer is winding down, the air is getting cooler, and that can only mean one thing. School is back in session! Whether you have kids or are currently in elementary, middle, or high school (and even college), this can be a...

Register Now!! Spaces still available!

Do not miss out on great family fun!

All your family has to do is show up, we provide the meals and activities!

September 27-29 in central Ohio

Visit: go.osu.edu/OMKEvents for more details and registration.

Happy Labor Day from Ohio Military Kids! Thank you to those workers who provide our country with strength and prosperity.

It's not too late! The 27-29 September Family Camp still has room. Bring the whole family for a fun weekend where we do all the work. Find the registration here: go.osu.edu/OMKEvents

Yesterday we wrapped up our Teen and Youth Camps! After two weeks of adventure, new experiences, and awesome connections, we are happy to say they were a success! Thank you to all of those who support OMK and help make the camps happen.

Next up, we have our family camps. There's still time to register for our family camps. You can do so at go.osu.edu/OMKEvents

In less than a week, our Teen Camp campers will be on their way to a exciting adventure on Camp Kelleys Island. We're back with some trivia!

Our Teen and Youth Camps are both hosted on Camp Kelleys Island. How many acres make up the camp? Answer in the comments and check back later to see if you got it right!

We're officially two weeks out from our Camp Kelleys Island Teen Camp! To celebrate, let's test your OMK camp knowledge with some trivia.

What year was the first Ohio Military Kids Camp held on Camp Kelleys Island? Leave your answer in the comment section! Check back later for the answer.

It's heating up in Ohio! Check out our latest blog post to keep it cool:

Summer Activity for Families – Ice Cream in a Bag | Ohio Military Kids Summer Activity for Families – Ice Cream in a Bag July 11, 2024 by Elizabeth Fannin at 3:59pm The weather might be cooling off for a few days in Ohio, but within the next week the heat will be back! Summer is is in full swing, so you might be looking for some inexpensive, fun activities to spend s...

Ohio Military Kids wishes you and your family a Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸✨ Thank you to all of those who have served and continue to serve our country. Have a fun and safe day celebrating!

We're happy to announce that the registration for our Family Camps are now open! You can find more information and the registration at go.osu.edu/OMKEvents

Don't forget that registration for Teen and Youth Camp closes at midnight tonight! Grab one of the last few spots before its too late. Give your kids the exprerience of a lifetime be registering at: go.osu.edu/OMKEvents

OMK has a lot of exciting events coming up this summer! However, throughout Ohio there are so many fun things happening for military families. If you want to make the most out of summer 2024 for you and your family, check out these awesome military family events happening in the next few months.

Summer Events for Ohio Military Families | Ohio Military Kids Summer Events for Ohio Military Families May 31, 2024 by Elizabeth Fannin at 2:45pm We are so excited for our upcoming OMK Camps and Events throughout the summer. However, there are plently of other events happening throughout the summer for military families! We want families to make the most of su...

There's still some spots left for Kelleys Island Teen & Youth Camps. However, theres a limited number of spots for campers! Register today to secure your spot at this unique experience for military-connected kids!

Register now at: go.osu.edu/OMKevents
Deadline: June 2nd, 2024 11:59pm

There's a limited number of spots for our Kelleys Island Teen and Youth Camps. Here's your reminder to register today before we run out of spots!

We're wrapping up our spotlights! Say hello to Samantha!

OMK Spotlights – Samantha Hunt | Ohio Military Kids OMK Spotlights – Samantha Hunt April 30, 2024 by Elizabeth Fannin at 2:33pm Samantha is an OMK camp counselor and a member of the Ohio Military Teen Council. When asked about Ohio Military Kids’ impact, Samantha says: “Ohio Military Kids has changed my life for the better. When I was younger, ...

Registration for 2024 Teen and Youth Camps are now open! You can find registration at go.osu.edu/OMKEvents

April is quickly to an end, but we’re still going with our OMK Spotlights! The click here to learn more about Elizabeth Holland:

OMK Spotlights – Elizabeth Holland | Ohio Military Kids OMK Spotlights – Elizabeth Holland April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 by Elizabeth Fannin at 4:07pmApril 24, 2024 Elizabeth is a military daughter and has been going to OMK camp for several years. Elizabeth was an OMK camp counselor last year. When asked about Ohio Military Kids’ impact, Elizabeth say...

We're continuing our OMK Spotlights with Ava Worcester! Read about Ava here:

OMK Spotlights – Ava Worcester | Ohio Military Kids OMK Spotlights – Ava Worcester April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 by Elizabeth Fannin at 10:19amApril 15, 2024 Ava has been a member of the Ohio Military Teen Council for the last 4 years and has served as a camp counselor for the last 2 years (soon to be 3). When asked about Ohio Military Kids’ impac...

Here’s your reminder that next week is Ohio Military Family Spirit Week! We can’t wait to see everyone participating!

OMK Teen Leadership Camp registration is live! Visit https://go.osu.edu/OMKEvents to register. The registration deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

We're kicking off our OMK Spotlights! Check out our first spotlight, Hailee!

OMK Spotlights – Hailee Sprague | Ohio Military Kids OMK Spotlights – Hailee Sprague April 5, 2024 by Elizabeth Fannin at 12:22pm We’re kicking off Month of the Military Child with our OMK Spotlights! Our first spotlight is Hailee Sprague. Hailee has been a camper at Camp Kelley’s Island for about 8 years and is a 3rd year counselor. Hailee is a...

Today might be April Fools Day...but we're also kicking off the Month of the Military Child! We're so thankful for the youth that make up OMK. Tell us about a military child that you are thankful for in the comments!

During the month of April, we are doing OMK Spotlights. To be featured, fill out this form: https://go.osu.edu/omkspotlight

We want to spotlight our awesome youth! Visit our latest blog post to find out how you can be involved:

Ohio Military Kids Spotlights | Ohio Military Kids Ohio Military Kids Spotlights March 29, 2024 by Elizabeth Fannin at 4:14pm April is the Month of the Military Kids, and OMK wants shine a spotlight on our outstanding military kids! If you are involved with Ohio Military Kids, please fill out this survey: go.osu.edu/OMKspotlight We will be taking su...

We know folks have been asking, so here it is: Spirit Week 2024 dates and themes! Get excited for April 15-19.

Our partners at Ohio 4-H are proud to present a collection of project books to military families – at no cost to you! Ohio Military Kids is an organization that benefits from the youth development education offered from Ohio 4-H and the organization resources contributed from Ohio National Guard Family Readiness and Warrior Support. Together, we hope that your families may benefit from the education opportunities found in the collection of project book titles listed in this survey.

Requests must be placed by April 1 at 11:59 PM. Orders will then be processed and sent to families approximately 3-5 weeks after the order deadline.

https://u.osu.edu/ohiomilitarykids/

We're springing forward this weekend! Check out our latest blog post on the history of Daylight Saving Time.

Daylight Saving Time Facts and History | Ohio Military Kids Daylight Saving Time Facts and History March 6, 2024 by Elizabeth Fannin at 2:32pm Unfortunately, next week we will be “losing” an hour of sleep. That’s right, your clocks will spring forward for Daylight Saving Time on March 10th! What does this mean? Well, you can expect longer days with the...

Happy Ohio 4-H Week! Check out Ohio State - 4-H Youth Development's page for the daily themes to celebrate Ohio 4-H Week.

Today's theme is Member Monday. In the comments below, tag a 4-H member that you are grateful for!

Happy March! As the year quickly moves forward, we've finally reached March. Believe it or not, March is National Craft Month! Want some craft ideas for you and your family to try this month? Check out this list:

10 Ways To Celebrate National Craft Month - The Rustic Brush With a broad range of crafts to choose from, National Craft Month inspires all kinds of mediums. Find a craft that inspires you!

As we wrap up Feburary, we want to take some time to reflect on some African-American military history! Check out our latest blog post, where we talk about just a few of the honorable African-Americans that have fought for our country.

Black History Month and the Military | Ohio Military Kids Black History Month and the Military February 28, 2024 by Elizabeth Fannin at 1:26pm According to the NAACP, in 1976 scholar Carter G. Woodson’s dedication to celebrating the historic contributions of Black people cultivated into and established Black History Month. Since then, we have recognized ...

Reminder that our Camp Counselor Application has been extended to to 11:59pm February 28. Application information can be found at: go.osu.edu/OMKVolunteer