School Age Center to hold 'Day for Kids'

By Laura Bratcher, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii FMWRSeptember 20, 2010

School Age Center to hold 'Day for Kids'
(Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - Military children and youth of all ages will be honored at the annual free "Day for Kids," Sept. 25, 1-4 p.m., at the School Age Center, Building 1280, here.

Child, Youth and School Services; Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; in conjunction with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, have presented Day for Kids each year since 2003. The event sets aside a specific day to provide an opportunity for meaningful interaction between adults and children.

Day for Kids will feature food, games, activities, crafts, displays and even a visit from Eddie the Eagle. The Little Ninjas and Hula Maidens from FMWR's Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills Unlimited, will entertain the crowd. Teen Zone band, Delayed Resistance, will cap off the afternoon with a performance. Door prizes will also be given away throughout the afternoon.

"I hope the community takes advantage of our free Day for Kids event on the 25th," said Mark Maddox, Day for Kids coordinator. "It's a great opportunity for children and parents to spend a few hours of quality time together, having fun and enjoying a variety of healthy activities."

Parents are encouraged to come and bring their children for an afternoon that is all about celebrating and spending time with their kids.

For more information, call 808-656-0079.

Day for Kids activities and events include:

Aca,!AcBouncers

Aca,!AcLittle Ninjas

Aca,!AcWater balloon slingshot game

Aca,!AcCourt-play activity

Aca,!AcXerdance tournament

Aca,!AcBookmark craft

Aca,!AcFace painting and tattoos

Aca,!AcCraft activity

Aca,!AcAppearances from Eddie the Eagle and the Federal Fire Department

Aca,!AcHula Maidens

Aca,!AcRefreshments

Aca,!AcInformation tables

Aca,!AcDoor prizes

Aca,!AcTeen band Delayed Resistance

Related Links:

Day for Kids website