BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Air Force Services Activity has announced
the following summer opportunities for teenage children of Air Force Reservists.
Air Force Reserve Youth of the Year (Suspense: April 10)
Air Force Reserve teens, age 14-18, are invited to apply to attend the AF Youth of the Year summer camp, June 23-26, San Antonio, Texas. One youth will be accepted to attend the camp, which is run in conjunction with the Boys and Girls Club of America Military Youth of the Year Program. It is an opportunity for outstanding Air Force youth to receive leadership training and recognition. All transportation, lodging, meals, and program costs while at the Youth of the Year event will be centrally funded at no cost to the participant or their unit/base. For more information, review the electronic Youth of the Year Application, Memorandum, and Information Sheet. Applications should be sent to Ms. Penny Dale, AF Services, penny.dale@us.af.mil.
Residential Camp Call (Suspense April 15)
Applications are now being accepted for youth interested in applying for Teen Aviation Camp, Teen Leadership Camp, and Space Camp. Lodging, meals, and program cost will be centrally funded at no cost to participants or units. However, travel costs to each camp are the responsibility of the attendee or their unit. Interested youth should review the website and application process at http://www.myairforcelife.com/youth/.
Air Reserve Component Teen Council (Suspense: April 17)
Air Force Reserve dependent youths, grades 9-12, are invited to apply to be a part of the ARC Teen Council. The mission of the ARC Teen Council is to connect military dependent teens from different geographical locations via leadership camps and social media; implement youth programs that improve the lives of military youth; and to attend, volunteer, and lead different military events across the nation. For more information and to apply, review the electronic ARC Teen Council memorandum and application. Applications should be sent to Ms. Penny Dale, penny.dale@us.af.mil.
AFR Teen Leadership Summits (Suspense: May 15)
The 2015 Air Force Reserve Teen Leadership Summits will give AFR dependents, ages 14-18, the opportunity to explore and develop leadership skills, build self-confidence and form lasting friendships.
The Classic Teen Leadership Summit is scheduled for July 12-17, Dahlonega, Georgia. Adventure Teen Leadership Summit is scheduled for August 11-16, Estes Park, Colorado.
Teens interested in applying must complete an online application. Completed forms are due by May 15 and will be reviewed by a panel of judges. Final selections will be announced by June 12. Adult chaperones with military affiliation are also needed to support these camps and applications are due by May 1. Both the youth application and the Adult Leader Application Packages are located at http://georgia4h.org/AFRANGTeenSummit/.
Questions should be sent to Ms. Penny Dale, penny.dale@us.af.mil. More information can be found at www.myairforcelife.com/youth and additional opportunities for Air Force youth can be found at http://4-hmilitarypartnerships.org/military-family/dod_usda/2015-military-camps/2015-camps/index.html