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  • Virtual training for military staff and extension staff. The opportunity will connect you virtually to staff leading similiar programs.

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  • Stay updated on research by reading journal articles and overview pieces that apply to our work with military families, veterans, and those who support the military mission. Check out a recent article on veteran support through the link below. Here is the abstract pulled from the Military Reach website. To learn about how Veterans’ needs…

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  • Military Installation Staff, 4-H families and staff, We are excited to announce that the new Operation HomePort internship program is now accepting applications! Operation HomePort (OHP) is a partnership with the US Navy Child & Youth Programs that offers hands-on, experiential learning opportunities to work at Navy CYP facilities throughout the United States and selected international locations. …

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  • Download Flyer Here A new opportunity for grades 4th through 8th funded by the Air Force through Georgia 4-H. Registration is open now and the overnight camp is FREE! Youth will experience the coast of Georgia by experiencing the marsh, holding coastal critters, and learning about marine life through the seining class. This is a…

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  • Pantry Pride

    The 4-H Pantry Pride Contest is a great way to promote service to others and raise awareness about poverty and local food banks.

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  • Positive Youth Development Lerner R.M. (2004), shares that youth are not problems to be solved but “resources to be developed.” The teen years are an important time to develop emotionally, physically, and socially. Military youth are not only experiencing normal teenage difficulties like puberty, academics, and social skills, but they are dealing with additional stressors…

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  • Dependents of military service members are invited to apply to attend five different week-long camping experiences coordinated by the University of Georgia’s 4-H program at no cost. These camps, summits, and retreats are open to dependents ages 12-18 of military members currently serving in active, guard reserve components.  Additionally, special camps are being offered for…

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  • The Georgia 4-H Military Partnership along with states and countries from across the globe are getting teens together for important conversations! We can’t wait to be part of the conversation! We are bringing together military-connected youth in grades 8th – 12th and the adults who work with military-teens for conversations about experiences over these last…

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  • Condition-Specific Camps

    I am always thankful when I am able to continue to learn how to improve myself and the program area that I serve. I am passionate about camp and the positive impact it can have on children. Youth Professionals interested in camp and specifically condition-specific camps can gain additional insight from Military REACH’s review of…

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  • The 2nd annual REACH Georgia Virtual College Information Event is just 25 days away. The team comprises UNG, Georgia Student Finance Commission, and REACH Georgia. The group is excited about the opportunity to connect with students, families, mentors, and educators across Georgia for this unique and meaningful event.  The event this year will feature the same…

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