Operation Military Kids Camp

Did you know that 4-H is sponsoring a 4-H, Operation Military Kids Camp from June 8 - 13 at Millstone 4-H Camp in Ellerbe?

North Carolina’s Operation: Military Kids (OMK) program, an initiative carried out by 4-H, is now accepting applications for Camp OMK. This camp is open exclusively for children 8 to 13 years of age of any uniformed service member, active duty or reserve component. Operation: Military Kids (OMK) understands our military youth are experiencing difficult times and situations with the deployment of a parent or parents. Camp OMK is free to all participants thanks to a generous donor.

Camp OMK, will focus on building coping skills and creating positive outlets for the intense emotions these children now live with daily. Critical to this experience is the camaraderie built among the campers as they meet other youth from across the state who are going through similar situations, but equally important is the opportunity to enjoy a carefree camping experiences with their peers. While at camp, these children will have fun, laugh, learn and just enjoy being kids.

North Carolina's 4-H Centers are fully accredited through the American Camp Association (ACA) and employ extensively trained summer staff members to insure a quality camping experience.

Information about Camp OMK and the registration form is available at www.nc4h.org under the heading Military Programs, or you may contact the Randolph County 4-H program for an application form.
North Carolina’s Operation: Military Kids (OMK) program, an initiative carried out by 4-H, is now accepting applications for Camp OMK. This camp is open exclusively for children 8 to 13 years of age of any uniformed service member, active duty or reserve component.


Completed registration forms must be received to the North Carolina 4-H Youth Development Office by 5 PM on May, 30 2008. Notification will be announced on June 5, 2008 for those selected to attend Camp OMK. Priority is given to military children with a parent deployed or deploying anytime between May 2007 and November 2008. Once selected, a packet of information will be mailed to each camper with additional forms to complete, times of arrival and departure, items to pack, directions, and etc.

If you need more information, call us at Cooperative Extension at: 336-318-6000.