Op: Military Kids – two cool freebies in OKC
If you’re in the military, then you know how generous Americans are in recognizing the duties of the military and their families — and in how often communities, businesses and celebrities give away their time and wares for us. Here’s something from Operation: Military Kids that just came out today:
Operation: Military Kids program gears up for two special events
Oklahoma families of military personnel need to mark their calendars for two exciting upcoming events.
Sponsored by Operation: Military Kids – a grant-funded program through the various military branches in collaboration with 4-H- military families will have the opportunity to participate in OMK Day at Frontier City on May 30 and Science Museum OMK Camp-In on June 12.
Ryan Moehle, Oklahoma 4-H OMK coordinator, said he is excited to be able to offer these events for Oklahoma’s military families.
“The mission of 4-H OMK is to reach and support children and families in Oklahoma that are geographically dispersed,” Moehle said. “The event at Frontier City will be a great opportunity for these families.”
The first 400 guests will receive free admission to the amusement park, as well as a ticket for a free lunch. All other military families will receive tickets at the discounted price of $13.50 per person. All park attractions will be available. Raven-Symone´, known for her roles on “The Cosby Show” and “That’s So Raven,” will perform a free concert that evening.
In addition to the park attractions, Moehle said they will provide a resource fair for the families so they will be able to see what resources are available in the area.
“We’re also planning do to a forensic science activity which should be a lot of fun for the kids,” said Jeff Sallee, 4-H science and technology specialist.
Frontier City opens at 10:30 a.m. and tickets may be purchased only upon arrival at the park. No advance tickets will be available. Look for the OMK booth to purchase tickets. There will be 4-H Ambassadors on site to welcome families for the day of fun. Parking is free, but participants will need to inform the parking attendant they are with OMK and be prepared to show military identification.
The Science Museum OMK Camp-In in Oklahoma City on June 12 promises to be a night of fun and adventure for everyone involved. The Science Museum was formerly known at the Omniplex.
“The camp-in promises to be a night full of fun and fiery explosions,” Moehle said. “Museum staff will be on hand to give demonstrations of different chemical and physical reactions called SCIENCE LIVE!”
Campers will have the opportunity to see “Fly Me to the Moon” in the Dome Theater. This movie is about three spirited pre-teens who take an incredible space mission on the first manned mission to the moon. This animated 3-D show features stunning footage from Apollo 11.
Following the movie in the Dome Theater, participants will experience the planetarium show before exploring the rest of the museum.
The camp-in does require pre-registration of $10 per child and $12 per adult. However, the maximum cost is $40 per family regardless of the number of individuals in the family. All youth must have a legal guardian present and stay the night with them at the camp-in. Registration is due by May 22.
The camp-in begins at 6:30 p.m. and participants are encouraged to eat dinner before arriving. Also, campers are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks for the evening. Breakfast will be provided before camp ends at 8 a.m.
“Individuals who are spending the night should plan to bring a sleeping bag,” said Justin McConaghy, Cleveland County Extension Educator.
“We’ve been getting very positive feedback from military audiences about OMK and we’re really excited to be able to offer these special events for our military families,” Moehle said.
For more information about either of these events, contact Moehle at 405-744-8885, or to learn more about other 4-H activities, visit the 4-H Web site at http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu. You also may contact McConaghy at 405-321-4774.
OMK also will be hosting two more events later in the summer, including OMK Day at the Tulsa Zoo on Aug. 8, and OMK Day at OSU on Aug. 12, details of those events will soon be available online.
More information about Oklahoma 4-H Operation: Military Kids available at www.operationmilitarykids.org.
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