Youth Retreats

Operation Military Kids Speak Out Retreat

SOMK is an Operation Military Kids Program in partnership with the University of Minnesota Extension,

 4-H, American Legion, MN Department of Education, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Army Reserve, National Guard and Youth. SOMK is a youth-lead program designed to raise awareness of issues facing military families through simulations, interviews, speeches, artwork and other forms of expression. Members of SOMK are military youth and non-military friends who want to support military families. Presentations are done at schools, civic organizations, faith-based groups and various other places to build public awareness about issues facing military families during mobilization and deployment.

Watch the University of Minnesota's video for more.
  

SOMK is a weekend retreat for military youth to share their thoughts and experiences of having a family member deployed with other military youth. The weekend includes reflection time, creative outlets, group activities and social time. The weekend ends with each youth presenting their own story about "their deployment" experience.

Save the Date

Speak Out for Military Kids Retreat

When: July 22-24, 2012

Where: Radisson Hotel, Bloomington

About: For military youth that have completed grades 6-11, this weekend retreat is designed to help youth meet other young people and help tell others about what military families go through during mobilization and deployment. Youth will learn about technology to help tell the family story and spend time at the waterpark!

More Info: Flyer and registration

The $15 program fee can be waived upon request.

For any questions, please contact Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Youth Programs by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .