“Being a military kid can be extraordinarily stressful,” said Ryan Wynkoop, special projects coordinator at Purdue Extension. “The week that these kids spend in the dunes provides them with memories and experiences that will last a lifetime, but most importantly they learn skills to help them navigate the deployment of a loved one.”
A partnership between Operation Military Kids and Dunes Learning Center, administered by Purdue Extension, Military Kids Dunes Discovery Camp is a six-day overnight camp just for children of military families. While at camp, children participate in activities that promote resilience and provide opportunities to share “good stuff.”
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