April is Month of the Military Child! I am a Military Child I know…I'm strong.
I can…move mountains.
I am…a challenged military child.

I know…I'm fun to be around.
I can…make people smile!
I am…a spontaneous military child.

I know…I'm helpful.
I can…turn frowns upside down.
I am…a friend to a military child.

I know…I have the ability to do anything.
I can…make my life worthwhile.
I am…an encouraged military child.

I know…I can
I can…I know
I am…Nicole Bianca Harvin, a military child. For well over ten years April has been set aside as the Month of the Military child. The Month of the Military Child offers the opportunity to focus on military children and honor their sacrifices. Installations and other organizations throughout the military community will sponsor activities and events for Service members' children. Check with your local Family Center, Family Readiness Group, or Youth Services to find out what’s happening in your community to celebrate the Military Child. If you are not near a military installation but want ideas for activities to help celebrate our military children, visit the following websites:Military HOMEFRONT's Healthy Parenting InitiativeMilitary Child Education CoalitionOur Military KidsMilitary Youth on the Move Other Garrison Calendars: http://old.armymwr.com/portal/family/childandyouth/momc.asp . Month of the Military Child Events in Stuttgart: April 3: Egg Hunt,10 A.M.; Husky Field; Patch Barracks; followed by an Egg-stravaganza at Patch Hub. April 5-8: Free babysitter training for teens 13 years of age and older; 3:30-5:30 P.M.; in the CYS Services Training Room; Sign up at Parent Central Services. April 6-8: Teddy Bear Jamboree and tabletop activities; along with DoDDs pre-registration; 8 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.; at the Panzer Main Exchange. April 9-10: Stuttgart Youth Newcomers; Orientation; 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.; at the Patch Hub; Registration required. April 10: Spring Fling 5K Family Fun Run; 10:30 A.M.; Husky Field. April 12: Family Field Trip; Holiday Park; Sign up at PCS. April 13: RB Fun Day; 3-7 P.M; at RB School Age/Youth Center. April 14: CYS Services Movie Day; 1 P.M.; in the Patch Theater; EDIS Family Night Rally, 5-6:30 P.M. at the Panzer CDC. April 15: Kiddie Boot Camp for first to fifth grade; 10 A.M. to 3 P.M.; at the Panzer Fitness Center. April 16: Middle school and teen trip to Europa Park; Sign up at PCS. April 17: Free Youth Sports Baseball Clinic for ages 6-12; 9 A.M. to noon; on Husky Field; Patch Youth Center Teen Lock-in; 8 p.m. to 8 a.m; Sign up at PCS. April 21: EDIS Family Night Rally; 5-6:30 P.M. at Patch CDC; German-American Friendship Baseball Game; 5 P.M.; on Husky Field. April 23-25: Boys & Girls Clubs of America Global Youth Service Project; Contact CYS Services. April 24: SPRINGFest games, activities, free food, and kids’ flea market; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; at the Patch Hub. April 28: Parent Education Workshop: Guide for Helping Children Manage Anger; 10-11 A.M.; in Patch Library. April 29: "7 Habits of Highly Effective Families,"; 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. at ACS. April 30: "7 Habits of Highly Effective Teenagers," 4-8 P.M. at Patch Hub; Parents Night Out; 6:30-11:30 P.M.; Patch CYS Services. April 30: Patch and RB SAC lock-in; 6:30 P.M. to 7 A.M.; Middle school lock-in, Patch and RB; 10 P.M. to 7 A.M. "Military Children ... Everyday Heroes in Your Community"