Log InDefense Department Summer Camps
June 2022
Have some activities planned to keep your children busy, engaged and having fun when school lets out. Defense Department summer camps may be a great addition to your child’s summer lineup.
Bereavement Camps: A Place to Grieve and Heal
Article | February 2022
Bereavement camps, seminars and retreats offer opportunities for you to connect with people who understand how to help you with your grief journey.
New Lookup Feature Makes Military Family Camping a Snap
August 2021
The Morale, Welfare and Recreation Program and Military OneSource have developed a lookup feature for the popular Best Kept Secrets: Joint Services Campgrounds and Facilities guide.
This feature enables active-duty, National Guard,. …
Navy Boot Camp and Officer Candidate School: What to Expect
Article | January 2022
Navy Boot Camp is the first step in turning you into a sailor with all the skills to perform in the fleet. If you’re on the Navy officer path, you’ll attend a 13-week course to prepare for an officer’s responsibilities. Know what to expect and arrive ready for Navy training.
Military and Family Life Counseling Program’s Child and Youth Camps
Article | December 2018
Children and teens learn flexibility, adaptability and resiliency through their life in a military family, but they may not understand how to apply those strengths to their current life situation.
Supporting Your New Recruit’s Preparation for Basic Training or Boot Camp
July 2020
Getting in shape for basic training starts at home. Find out how you can help your new recruit start off with strength and stamina.
Marine Corps Boot Camp and Officer Candidates School: What to Expect
Article | May 2022
Marine Corps Basic Recruit Training is the first step in preparing you mentally and physically to serve. The second step is the School of Infantry, where you’ll develop core skills for service.
Eight Things You Should Know Before Your Service Member Leaves for Boot Camp
Article | January 2019
This list can help you – whether you are a parent, sibling, friend, fiancé or extended family member – to get ready before your service member ships off to basic training, or boot camp.
Family Life – Resources
Resources | June 2022
Military families can tap into terrific programs and services to help their military children — from extensive digital libraries and teen camps to resources to make moves easier.
Military Youth and Teen Programs
Article | April 2022
When it comes to keeping kids busy with age-appropriate activities, military youth and teen programs offer something for every child, including organized activities, field trips, computer labs, music stations and workout rooms.
Make a Plan to Stay in Touch With Your Service Member
Article | November 2020
Communicating with friends and family is very important for service members; a phone call or care package can help them feel connected, boost spirits and improve focus. However, whether your service member is in boot camp, stationed far away or serving in a combat zone, it can be tough to get ahold of them sometimes.
Army Basic Training: What To Expect
Article | January 2022
Basic training is the first step in preparing you to be a soldier. It starts with basic combat training or Army boot camp.
New to the Military? Get Answers to Common Military Uniform Questions
Article | January 2022
Thinking about joining the military? Perhaps you’ve already signed up and are waiting to head to boot camp, or someone close to you has joined the military. Some of the common questions among new recruits and their loved ones relate to military uniforms.
Parenting Youth and Teens – The Essentials
Essentials | May 2022
As a parent, your job is to raise children and teens to cope in healthy ways to changing circumstances like deployments, moves and new schools. Military OneSource is there to help you parent at every stage, offering guidance on making moves easier for your kids, helping you support your child at school and encouraging you to talk to teens about important topics like substance abuse and managing stress.
Exceptional Family Members
November 2018
The National Military Families Association strives to educate military families about their rights and about benefits and services available to them. The association also provides military families. …
For Children and Youth – Resources
Resources | March 2022
As a service member, you have many resources available to help your military family thrive and support your child’s education. This list of resources for children and youth can connect your family to opportunities that can prepare your children. …
Child Care – The Essentials
Essentials | January 2022
As a service member, you have many affordable child care options. Deciding which one is the best for your family is the question.
Gold Star & Surviving Family Members – Resources
Resources | October 2020
The Department of Defense and other agencies support families of deceased service members by providing them with compassionate services to help them cope with their loss and address all questions and actions related to the casualty. Following are. …
For Military Youth and Teens – The Essentials
Essentials | April 2022
Making sure military children are cared for and ensuring that a variety of programs and services are in place to support the unique needs of military children, youth and families is a high priority of the Defense Department. Children, Youth and Families programs and initiatives are designed to support military youth as their needs change over time — so that military parents and children thrive every step of the way.
Finding Support After the Death of a Loved One
Article | November 2020
After the death of a loved one, you may experience a wide range of emotions. That is natural. Finding your new normal after the death of a loved one is not the same for everyone.
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