ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - April is the Month of the Military Child! This special celebration - a legacy of former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger -- was established to underscore the important role children play in the Armed Forces community. During April, Army Garrisons, Child, Youth and School Services programs and Child Development Centers plan numerous events ranging from picnics and parades to recreational fairs and fun festivals -- all to recognize and applaud Families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make in supporting America's Army.

APG youth, child development and family child care centers will host several events to recognize the military children of APG to give children and give parents a chance to come out and have fun with their families. Check future issues for CDC and FCC events.

APG Youth Centers

APG South (Edgewood) Youth Center

April 8, Bring your favorite collection

April 9, Repurpose your T-Shirt

April 10, Funny/Fancy Sock Day

April 11, Stuffed Animal Day

April 13, Parent/Child pancake breakfast, 7 to 8 a.m.

April 15, Community service Project

April 15-16, Military thanks-you cards

April 16, Crazy Hair day

April 17, Funny Had day

April 18, Wear red, white & blue

April 19, Make you own sundae

April 21, Earth Day Activities all week

April 22, Earth Day; Wear green

April 26, Earth Day field trip, depart 1:30 p.m.

APG North (Aberdeen) Youth Center

April 5, Purple up! Wear purple every Friday!

April 8, Poetry Monday

April 10, Exploring jobs and careers

April 11, Personal Safety Tips

April 12, Purple up!

April 13, Nutritional Cooking Competition

April 15, Poetry Monday

April 18, Math is Fun

April 19, Purple up!

April 22, Earth Day

April 26, Arbor Day Event, Purple up!

April 27, 4-H Community Fair

April 29, Poetry Monday

For more information, contact the CYSS youth centers in APG South (Edgewood), Bldg. E1902 Scully Road, at 410-436-2862/2890 or APG North (Aberdeen), Bldg. 2522 Bayside Drive, at 410-278-9061/4995.