NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, Bahrain — Naval Support Activity Bahrain Morale, Welfare and Recreation and its Child and Youth Programs held a Month of the Military Child Kick-off event, April 19.
This event was held in recognition of the Month of the Military Child, which is an annual event, held in April, celebrating the role of U.S. military children stationed around the world.
“This event is one of our larger annual events for children of all ages and their families,” said Ann Leach, director of CYP Bahrain. “The spring event is just one of several activities we’re hosting to support the Month of the Military Child. We want to provide a way to celebrate the children and give them something special while stationed away from the U.S.”
Families gathered in NSA Bahrain’s Fleet Park and neighboring ball fields for games, family fun runs, face painting, a visit from the Spring Bunny and an egg hunt. Kids from the Teen Center and School Age Care programs took to the stage for a talent show with singing and dance routines.
“It’s important to recognize the youth of our deployed military,” said Jarod Bailey, youth director for CYP Bahrain. “The youth serve in their own way and it’s nice to be able to hold a large event like this to honor them with their families.”
The event also allows service members and their families to come together as a community and get to know each other.
“We feel like we are more at home with events like this,” said Jess Basco, Navy family member. “It’s not only fun for the kids, but it’s great to meet other military families who are sharing the same experience of being away from home.”
This month, MWR hosted several events supporting the Month of the Military Child, including the Missoula’s Children’s Theater performance of “Jack and the Beanstalk”, and a Nerf gun battle. For more information on upcoming events, visit www.facebook.com/MWR.Bahrain or pick up a copy of the MWR events calendar throughout the Freedom Souq.
| Date Taken: | 04.19.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 04.22.2014 06:28 |
| Story ID: | 127012 |
| Location: | BH |
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