The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension (UNHCE) 4-H Youth Development program is preparing for its 2012 White Mountain Winter Adventure Camps for teens living in military families.  These four camps will take teens, ages 14 to 18, to the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Highland Center in beautiful Bretton Woods where they will enjoy classic winter sports and activities, as they build friendships with other military teens.  Funding for Military Teen Adventure Camps has been made available through a partnership between the Department of Defense, Office of Military Community & Family Policy and the United States Department of Agriculture / National Institute of Food & Agriculture. Keep reading – registration information is below!

What is the best part about these camps? There is only a $20 fee to cover the cost of a camp mementos.  All food, lodging, lift tickets, equipment rentals, and lessons are free. Transportation assistance is also available, including limited airfare funding for January sessions. Military teens with disabilities will be working with therapeutic recreation specialists, and each camper may bring along a personal care attendant, if needed. If your teen has an Individualized Education Program (IEP), check out the January sessions. The adventure camps are open to military teens from anywhere in the United States!

The White Mountain Winter Adventure overnight camps will give military youth the chance to work together, socialize, play, and experience new winter activities. Participation in these sports and recreation opportunities will help increase confidence, social skills, communication techniques, self-esteem, leadership skills, competence, and mastery. Increasing these skills is very beneficial in developing resiliency among military youth and promoting an active, healthy lifestyle. The camps are designed for military teens with and without disabilities, giving everyone a chance to join in the fun!

White Mountain Adventure Camp for Military Teens
with Physical Disabilities

The first session of Adventure Camp will take place January 6th to 9th and will be open only to teens with physical disabilities. This camp will feature adaptive sport activities, including Nordic and alpine skiing, dog sledding, ice skating, sled hockey, and tubing!  The Highland Center will provide accessible accommodations and meals and will serve as base camp for the weekend’s events. University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension Youth Development Educators, Northeast Passage Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, the Bretton Woods ski area staff, and other dedicated professionals will be committed to providing a safe and memorable experience for all campers this winter.

White Mountain Adventure Camp for Military Teens
with Developmental or Cognitive Disabilities

The next camp is designed for teens with developmental or cognitive disabilities, and will run from January 20th to 23rd. As in the first session, the sport activities will be adapted to suit the specific needs of these teen campers, as they experience the same fun and exciting activities as the other sessions, with equal support from our staff and partners.

White Mountain Adventure Camp for Military Teens
without Disabilities

The last two camps, to be held February 19^th to 22^nd and February 26^th to 29^th, will focus on military family teens without disabilities. These camps take place during February break! Teens will enjoy Nordic skiing, alpine skiing, dog sledding, ice skating, sled hockey, tubing, and snowshoeing.

In addition to all of the exciting winter activities highlighted, teens may also construct show shelters, experience animal tracking, and study winter ecology.  All activities will be conducted by trained professionals.

For More Information and to Register for Above Camps

Click HERE to view the flier and register, and be sure to check back for updates as the seasons change. The snow will be here before you know it! Some funding is available for travel assistance. Contact us for information at militaryteen.camp@unh.edu.

 

• OMK collaborates with groups across the state to provide sustainable local support services to military youth before, during, and after their family members are deployed. 
• OMK creates networks of support for the military children and connects them with other military and non-military youth through a variety of recreational, social and educational programs.
• OMK works to raise community awareness and foster understanding about the impact of the deployment cycle on the military member, family, child and larger community.
• OMK organizations act as resources for military children/families for things like summer camps, after school programs, and more

1. Ready Set Go!
2. Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK)
3. Hero Packs
4. Mobile Technology Lab (MTL)
5. Youth Focused Programs and Camps
6. Babysitting Program