The April 2026 Month of the Military Child theme is “Military Children and Youth: Strength in Every Story,” shines a light on the everyday courage of military children. Their stories, filled with resilience, adaptability, and quiet strength. demonstrate the powerful character they build while growing up in a world defined by service and sacrifice
Check out all the events we have going on in the month of April for Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield to celebrate your Military Children and Youth!
April 1
Story Time
Kids Bowl Free
April 3
Easter Egg Hunt
April 4
Color Run - Stewart
April 11
Color Run - Hunter
April 15
Purple Up Day!
April 16
Crafternoon Take and Make
April 22
Story Time
April 24
Lemonade Paint and Sip
Playdough Playdate
Young Lives, Big Stories
Military connect youth get a chance to tell their stories about what it means to them to be a military child!
PURPLE UP!
In 2011, the University of New Hampshire 4-H started the “Purple Up! For Military Kids” initiative and is now celebrated nation-wide.
OPERATION MEGAPHONE
Join this Multi-service virtual platform for youth to connect with other youth across all military services.
Teachstone Meaningful Interactions
A Free workshop for Families. Received free materials to use with your own children. Sign up at local Child Development Center.
SCHEDULE of EVENTS
Learn more about all the events scheduled for Month of the Military Child.
