Time For Summer
Editor Melissa Wells
Contributors
Charlene Mazur James Moore Tess Peterson Sunny Smith
Photography Deborah Young U.S. Army fotolia Giuseppe Porzani waterlilly zdzoomer istock.com mandygodbehear
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June is here and it’s time to spring into summer. With the warmer weather comes a host of wonderful activities and events to keep you busy throughout the summer months. In this issue we have included various articles about some of these events and services offered both on post and on. Be sure to check out our article on summer youth programs on pages 3 and 4 for information on free or discounted programs for the whole Family. If you are looking for great entertainment, check out page 13 for information about the upcoming Soldier Show. Also turn to page 13 for information on the second Annual MWR Leisure Travel Services Character Brunch. With all of these great activities, you are sure to find something to fill your calendar with fun in the sun! Be sure to pick up next month’s issue to find out more about the upcoming Carnival, June 30 through July5. At Family and MWR we realize that Fort Campbell is in the middle of a deployment cycle and it is often hard for Families to find fun activities to occupy both their time and their minds. A variety of wonderful programs and services are available. Please use these resources. They are here for you!
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Gardening tip:
By now, you should be enjoying the fruits of your gardening labor. However, if you are reading this and haven’t planted a seed, it is not too late. Most garden stores, nurseries, and home centers offer seedlings and plants that already have a head start and are very easy to transplant. If you think that space is an issue, not to worry. Many flowers and vegetables can be grown easily in patio pots. Even if you only have a small outdoor space, you can still have a garden. Plant lettuce seeds in organic potting soil in your deck planter, grow tomatoes in a large pot, or buy one of the ones that you can hang on your patio. These planters and pots can also be elevated for ease of use if you have difficulty or are unable to bend and reach. There are so many options available! Even if you think your thumb is brown rather than green, give it a try. Seed packets can often be purchased for a dollar or less and planting can be as simple as sprinkling them into a pot or patch of ground. Visit a nursery, garden center, or botanical garden. Walk around and get ideas. If nothing else, the fresh air and beauty will inspire you to think green!
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Are you looking for a fun way to spend the summer? Well, look no further because we have compiled some great programs and activities to keep you busy both on-post and off. Check out some fantastic ways to have fun in the sun below!
FORT CAMPBELL Fort Campbell Aquatics If you are looking for a great way to beat the heat, Fort Campbell swimming pools have the answer. Get ready for a splashing good time as the pools offer open swim, pool parties, swim lessons and a variety of other activities to keep you cool over the summer. Swim lessons will be available for children starting at 6 months old. For more information on Fort Campbell Aquatics, please call (270) 798-5207. Hooper Bowling Center Dollar Nights every Monday, with bowling and rental shoes are $1 each from 4 - 10 p.m. Sundays are “Family Day” at Hooper, with $2 games and $1.50 shoe rental from 12 noon - 5 p.m. In addition to these wonderful discounts, Hooper has a youth bowling program for ages 6 and older. The 10 week program begins on June 3rd at 5 p.m. and continues until August 5th. Cost for this program is $12 which includes 3 bowling games per week, shoe rental, and a new plastic ball which retails for $57.95 or the equivalent in Pro Shop merchandise! Professional fitting and drilling will be provided at no extra charge to participants. Signups will be taken beginning in early May at the Center. For more information, call Hooper Bowling Center at (270) 798-5887. EDGE! This CYSS program offers opportunities for children and youth ages 6-18 to Experience, Develop, Grow and Excel (EDGE!) by participating in “cutting edge” programs. EDGE! Programs are offered in art, fitness, life skills, and adventure activities. The EDGE! offers activities geared towards helping kids learn new skills and discover hidden talents. EDGE! is free for ages 11 – 18 and $5 for ages 6 – 10. Scrapbooking, Weight Lifting, Archery, and Hiking will be offered in June. For more information about the EDGE! program, contact Michael Sampson at (270) 498-8002 or Michael.Sampson6@us.army.mil.
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By Melissa Wells HIRED! The HIRED! Apprenticeship Program offers year-round work experience and training to better equip each qualified participant with skills needed for a highly competitive job market. Apprentice positions are for youth ages 15 - 18 years of age and offer exploratory work experience in a selected career path that is aligned with specific collegiate or vocational courses of study. Other aspects include workforce preparation, training, and college exploration Workshops. Get HIRED! and potentially earn up to $1,000 during the 2010 summer term. Contact (270) 412-3994 or s.peake@us.army.mil for more information. Applications are available at the Fort Campbell 24/7 Teen Club (2577-B Kentucky Ave.). SKIESUnlimited From dance and gymnastics to music and martial arts, SKIESUnlimited has a vast array of programs available to the children and youth of Fort Campbell. SKIESUnlimited will be offering special Summer Sports Camps in conjunction with DODEA Schools. These mini summer workshops will take place in addition to their normally scheduled classes. These include wrestling, cheerleading, soccer, track and more! Children of deployed Soldiers are eligible for free classes when registered with CYSS. Additionally, SKIESUnlimited, in conjunction with MWR Youth Sports, will be holding a Softball Camp, June 28-30, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at the South Sports Complex. Children will learn basic fundamentals of hitting, base running, as well as infield and outfield play. Cost is $50 per child. First Tee Golf Program SKIES is also partnering with The First Tee to offer FREE golf lessons for children ages 8 - 18 at Cole Park Golf Club. First Tee teaches character education and life skills training through the game of golf. Morning and afternoon classes are available on Tuesdays, June 1 – August 5. Additional classes offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays for children who have previously participated in the program and have completed the TARGET level class. Space is limited, so sign up soon! For more information on the SKIESUnlimited schedule or summer workshops, please call (270) 412-5455.
MWR Youth Sports Be sure to sign up for upcoming fall sports including: tackle and flag football, fall soccer, cheer, girls volleyball, and running club from July 6 - August 6, 2010. For more information, please call (270) 798-3168/6355. Teen Club 24/7 Help your teens beat the summer boredom blues! With a variety of activities and programs, there is never a dull moment at Teen Club 24/7. They offer swimming every Wednesday and Friday, and Bowling every Tuesday and Thursday. Teens will interact in a large variety of activities such as Hip Hop Aerobics, Dance Aerobics, Trap Shooting, Paint Ball, Bingo Games, GPS and Compass Use, Life skills, Baby Sitting Clinic, Archery, Arts and Crafts and participate in tournaments such as billiards, chess, foosball, and table games. June: 4 – Army Youth Sponsorship Program (AYSP) Hail & Farewell/Monthly Birthday Celebration 6:00 p.m., Teen Club 24/7 5 - Field trip to Cool Springs Mall, Nashville, 9 a.m. 19 - Class of 2010 All Area High School Graduation Ceremony, Teen Club 24/7, 4 p.m. 24 - Field trip to Venture River, Eddyville, KY, 9 a.m. Cost: $35 July: 1 - Land between the Lakes (Planetarium, Homeplace 1850’s, Buffalo Range) 10 a.m. Cost: $20 2 - AYSP Hail & Farewell/Monthly Birthday Celebration 6 p.m., Teen Club 24/7 7 - 9 - Teen HOOAH Days 9 a.m. 9 - Paris Landing 9:30 a.m. (Swimming, Canoeing, Kayaking, and Picnic, free for Teen HOOAH Days participants). 15 - Nashville Shores 9 a.m. Cost: $35 16 - Band Night 6 p.m., Teen Club 24/7 Cost: $5 17 - Mammoth Cave Trip (Mammoth Cave, KY) 6 a.m. Cost: TBA 17 - Basketball Tournament, Taylor Youth Center 6 p.m. 22 - Laser Quest/Opry Mills Mall 10 a.m., Nashville Cost: TBA 31 - Nashville Zoo/Back to School Shopping Trip, 10 a.m. August 3-Holiday World, Santa Claus, IN, 6 a.m. Cost $45
Summer hours for Teen Club 24/7 are Tuesday - Thursday, 12-8 p.m., Friday, 12-11:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 6-11:30 p.m. If you are looking for a great way to keep your teen busy this summer, call Teen Club 24/7 at (270) 956-1033.
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Outdoor Recreation Fort Campbell Outdoor Recreation has a variety of activities for children ranging from fishing, camping, and hiking to horseback riding, archery, paintball, and rock climbing. With such a wide selection of programs available, Outdoor Recreation is sure to have something for every person in your Family. Call Outdoor Recreation at (270) 798-2175 for more information about any of these exciting programs. Eagles Summer Program The Eagles Club invites children enrolled in 6th through 8th grade (middle school) to attend their summer program. The Eagles Summer Program will be held at the Taylor Youth Center. Children will have the opportunity to participate in daily activities to include swimming, horseback riding, arts and crafts, bicycling, fishing, canoeing/kayaking, and bowling. For more information on the Eagles Summer Program please call (270) 7983643. Army Community Service ACS Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP), encourages teens to walk-in during hours of operation to view Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) job leads. Organizations may request resume writing assistance for groups of teens, and teens may also sign up for the FERP Three Step, Family Information and Training (FIT) Plan. Step 1, information seminar is held each Monday, Wednesday and Friday and provides an overview of services and useful tips on how to job search. Step 2 offers specialty workshops and Step 3, one-on-one counseling. We will be happy to schedule an appointment for steps 2 and 3. FERP is located at 5661 Screaming Eagle Boulevard, Room 108. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday - Wednesday and Friday, and 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Thursdays. Walk-ins are Welcome! For more information, please call (270) 798-4289/4412. Summer Meal Program Fort Campbell is providing a summer meal program FREE to all children 18 years and under. This program is available Monday through Friday from June 1-July 30 (excluding July 5), at Marshall, Lincoln, and Barkley Elementary Schools. Breakfast will be available from 8 a.m.-9 a.m. and lunch will be served between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults can also eat breakfast for $1.50 and lunch for $2.50. To find out more about the Summer Meal Program, please call Sandra Durham at (270) 640-1211 or email: sandra.durham@am.dodea.edu.
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DODEA Schools Don’t let your brain take a vacation this summer, sign up for the 2010 DODEA Summer Enrichment Program! This program gives students the opportunity to take on new academic challenges and practice what they have learned during the school year. All of the multidisciplinary lessons are designed to go beyond the traditional classroom experiences, and develop and reinforce student proficiency in mathematics and language arts. Registration forms for Kindergarten – 8th grade are available at your child’s school or at www.fortcampbellmwr.com/info. This program will take place at Barkley Elementary, 9 a.m. – 12 noon, Monday through Friday, June 7 – July 2. Please register as soon as possible as spaces are limited. Club Beyond Military Community Youth Ministries’ Club Beyond outreach program is hosting summer activities for youth in grades 6-12. Participants will meet every Monday from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. at Fellowship Chapel, on the corner of Forest and Reed Avenues beginning June 7. They will enjoy a variety of activities to include watching movies, paintball, various sports, cookouts, and much more. A whitewater rafting adventure is also planned as well as other summer trips. For more information, please call (615) 738-0822.
CLARKSVILLE Movies in the Park Admission is FREE! Bring your picnic baskets, blankets and Family out to Heritage Park Soccer Complex to enjoy a movie under the night sky! Eight movies will be featured this year, beginning in May. Movies begin at dusk with pre-movie activities starting one hour prior. Summer Youth Program This year’s free Summer Youth Program runs from June 7 – July 16, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday – Friday. School gymnasiums are modified to a “Community Center” setting with table games, tournaments, arts and crafts, and special activities. All children ages 6-16 are welcome to attend for free. Parents must register their children on site the first day of attendance as their permission is required. Registration for the Summer Youth Program begins at the Community Centers on June 1st. All other sites will open for registration on June 7th. Summer Playhouse The Roxy Regional Theatre will offer a six-week
theatre workshop June 7-July 15. Actors will learn about the theatre and participate in a special performance on July 15th from 1-3 p.m. The program is offered to ages 10-16. Classes are Monday - Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Roxy Theatre, 100 Franklin Street. There is $30 registration fee which can be paid at the Parks and Recreation office beginning the week of May 24 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (931) 645-7699. For more information on the youth activities and programs offered this summer in Clarksville please visit the following sites: www.cityofclarksville.com or www.clarksvillespotlight.com
HOPKINSVILLE 5th Annual Soapbox Derby, June 11-12, Downtown Hopkinsville. The All-American Soap Box Derby, “the greatest amateur racing event in the world,” is a youth gravity-racing program for boys and girls ages 8 through 17 years old. The race will take place in downtown Hopkinsville on Bethel Street. For more information, visit www.hopkinsvillesoapbox.com. Christian Way Farm Tours give children the chance to visit the farm and learn about the history of the food on your plate. They can help plant the garden and seeds to grow at home, pet and feed the animals. Receive information about the food grown, healthy food choices found in the garden. Enjoy playtime at the Graintruck Playground or a picnic. Water and lemonade are available at no charge. Call 270.269.2434 for hours and tour availability or visit www.christianwayfarm.com. Mark your calendars for Salute Week, September 11 - 17, 2010. For more information about Salute Week, please email kpendleton@hopkinsvillechamber.com. For more information about youth activities and programs offered this summer in Hopkinsville please call (270) 885-9096 or visit www.hopkinsvillechamber.com
OAK GROVE Movies at the Vice Oak Grove will be featuring FREE, Family friendly movies, once a month in Viceroy Performing Arts Center. The dates for these showings are June 19, July 25, August 15, and September 19. Movies will start between 8:30 and 9 p.m. For more information, please contact (270) 439-5675 For more information about these events or Oak Grove Tourism, please call (270) 439-5675 or visit www.oakgroveky-tourism.com
For more information, call (270) 798-7535, find us on Facebook at facebook.com/FortCampbellMWR, or visit us at www.fortcampbellmwr.com.
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By James Moore
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et ready for five weeks of fun and excitement for Children with the Robert F. Sink Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program.
Once again, the post library will host this event on Thursdays in the month of July at 9 a.m. Designed to run for one hour, the Summer Reading Program will take place on July 1, 8, 15 and 22. The reading series ends with a pizza party at Dale Wayrynen Recreation Center on July 29. The program is open to children ranging in age from starting kindergarten to starting fourth grade. They are organized in groups according to their grade. Each week they have story time, do a craft and enjoy refreshments before checking out books. Each child is limited to three titles per week to ensure that an adequate number of books are on hand for all children.
Participation in the program is entirely free. Each child who either reads ten books or has ten books read to them receives a Summer Reading Program certificate at the pizza party. Nashville clown and magician Scott Tripp will entertain party attendees. Jan Daugherty, long-time Summer Reading Program coordinator says,
“Reading is fundamental. Reading changes lives. Our Summer Reading Program is important because it keeps kids’ reading skills up to speed during the summer months. It also introduces little ones to the concept that it’s fun to go to the library!” Registration starts on June 1 and runs through June 25. For additional information, please call (270) 798-5729.
By Sunny Smith
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hildren love celebrating birthdays. We celebrate the birthdays of things and people that we love; things that are important to us.
In our daily lives at Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) on Fort Campbell, we recognize the deep impact the Army has on us, the freedoms that give us comfort, the jobs that we have, and the children that we love. None of these things are possible without our Army. What better way to celebrate our love for the Army than to celebrate the Army Birthday! On June 14, CYSS will take the day and celebrate! Children will be eating and sharing cake and ice cream with parents, reading the story of the Army birthday, baking and designing their own
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versions of the Army birthday cake, drawing pictures of Army Birthday celebrations, writing/producing Army rap songs and learning a little bit of Army history. This is a day CYSS celebrates because we love and support the mission of our Soldiers and the Army. We want the children and youth of CYSS, from infants to teenagers, to be a part of this celebration. In a way, we are paying tribute to the children and Families that make up the Army. Celebrating the birthday is a time to thank parents and children for what they do for us and the sacrifices they make. They are what make us who we are and they are
the reason we do what we do every day. For our children and Families, the Army is their every day way of life. Taking a day out to celebrate brings into perspective how fortunate we are for what the Army has done for Families and continues to do for the future. In the words of Michael Montague, age 9, 3301 School Age Services (SAS) site, “We celebrate the Army birthday to show appreciation for the Army because they serve our country and it celebrates my Mom and Dad.” I think that says it all. Happy 235th Birthday Army!
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By Melissa Wells With all of the rain and warm weather that comes with summer, we are surrounded by green. Gardens are sprouting up everywhere and it is prime time for fresh produce and ingredients to make delicious salads and other bold and flavorful dishes. When you grow or buy local, fresh ingredients, you can really taste the difference. Buying local and growing even a
small garden also helps the environment by reducing the fuels required for packaging and transportation. Additionally, the flavor of something picked fresh from the garden is unsurpassed. With all of these ideas in mind, I asked Chef Bob to dig up some of his tastiest, fresh from the garden dishes to bring the outdoors in and the flavor of the
garden to the table. Spring and summer vegetables offer an endless variety of food ideas that go far beyond the average salad. Chef Bob has given us some great ideas, but remember to think outside the box, taste the vegetables and use their flavors to your advantage. After all, fresh is best!
Medley Salad Vegetable Omelet ½ cup chopped onion 1 cup fresh sliced mushroom ¼ cup chopped green pepper ¼ cup chopped red pepper 2 Tbsp butter or margarine ½ cup chopped, seeded tomato 4 eggs, beaten 2 Tbsp milk 2 slices cheese Hot pepper sauce (optional) Sauté onions, mushrooms, and peppers in a 10 inch skillet using 1 Tbsp butter over medium heat until tender. Stir in tomatoes and hot pepper sauce and remove from skillet. Melt remaining butter in skillet Mix together eggs and milk and pour into prepared skillet. As egg mixture sets, lift slightly with spatula to allow uncooked portion to flow underneath. When egg mixture is set, but the top is still moist, place vegetables and cheese on half of the omelet and gently fold in half. Yields 2 servings.
4 oz. Fresh green beans cut into 1 inch pieces (approx. 1 cup) 1 cup sliced carrots 2 medium green and/or sweet red peppers cut into inch squares 1 small summer squash thinly sliced 1/2 cup whole pitted ripe olives 1/4 cup vinegar 2 Tbsp salad oil or olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed 1/2 cup coarsely crumbled feta cheese
Cook beans in boiling, salted water for 5 minutes, covered, add carrots and cook for another 7 – 9 minutes or until crisp tender. Rinse vegetables under cold water and drain. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked vegetables with peppers, summer squash, and olives. In a screw-top jar, combine vinegar, oil, garlic, and oregano and shake well. Toss the dressing mixture with the vegetables, cover and refrigerate for 4 – 24 hours. Stir before serving.
Italian Grilled Vegetables Vegetable Turkey Pockets 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/2 cup Italian dressing 2 zucchini cut in half lengthwise 2 summer squash cut in half lengthwise 2 red, green or yellow peppers cut into quarters Preheat electric broiler or grill and mix together dressings until well blended. Lightly score cut sides of vegetables and brush with the salad dressing mixture. Place vegetables, salad dressing side up, on broiler pan or grill and broil approx 6 minutes. Turn and brush the other side with the salad dressing mixture. Continue broiling for 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
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1/4 cup ranch dressing 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1/2 cup chopped cucumber 1 small tomato, chopped 1 1/2 cup oven roasted boneless turkey breast strips 2 whole wheat pita bread rounds, cut in half Lettuce Mix together dressing, mayonnaise, turkey, carrots, cucumber and tomatoes and chill. Fill pita bread with lettuce and turkey mixture. Yields 4 servings.
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By Tess Peterson The U.S. Army Soldier Show is back with its best version yet! The Soldier Show presents entertainment for the Soldier, by the Soldier. The show features 90 minutes of high-energy, live musical performances by Active, Guard and Reserve Soldiers. These talented Soldiers dance, sing and perform today’s hits, yesterday’s classics and original material. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend
the Family friendly event. The U.S. Army Soldier Show is coming to Fort Campbell’s Wilson Theater on June 5 with performances at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and June 6 at 2 p.m. This year's show features three performers from Fort Campbell and the surrounding area. PFC Jeremy Gaynor, 72nd Medical Detachment, Fort Campbell, KY; SPC Demetria Stewart, a graduate of Clarksville High School in Tennessee, is an animal care specialist stationed in San Antonio, and PFC Andrew Clouse, a 2008 graduate of Davies County High School in Owensboro, KY, currently serving in Fort Gordon, GA. The 2010 U.S. Army Soldier Show showcases the talents of Soldiers selected each year by audition from throughout the Army. They are amateur artists who have a passion for music, dance and performing. They come from unit supply, medical and emergency, animal care, transportation and aviation, legal and law enforcement and other tactical units. The 2010 U.S. Soldier Show features a rigorous schedule of 101 performances at 53 venues, including eight stops in Germany. Soldier Show Production Director Victor Hurtado said, “When I hear them sing together, it’s like the most glorious choir…People are going to be just shocked by how good they are.”
The show will open with Disturbed’s heavy metal anthem “Indestructible,” which was written to inspire Soldiers headed for battle. “It’s meant to be something that would make them feel invincible, take away their fear, make them strong,” Disturbed lead vocalist David Draiman said. As always, the troops will deliver several genres of music and dance, complete with Soldier-musicians on guitar, bass, keyboard and drums, and, of course, there’s a tribute to the late Michael Jackson. The 2010 U.S. Army Soldier Show is sponsored by two premier sponsors: the U.S. Army G-1's Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention (SHARP) Program and the U.S. Army's Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) Program. Don’t miss out on this amazing performance. And remember, you haven’t seen this show before – it changes every year! Mark your calendar for June 5 and 6. If you have any questions regarding the 2010 U.S. Army Soldier Show, please call (270) 798-7535.
By Charlene Mazur When I visited Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando, my daughter had one mission and my son had another. My daughter wanted to meet and greet every Disney Princess and my son wanted to do the same with each Marvel Superhero. MWR Leisure Travel Services has put together amazing Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando vacations for several Fort Campbell Families, and I know from experience that there is much to see and do at both resorts. Fortunately, MWR Leisure Travel Services has put together an amazing event that will bring both Disney Princesses and Marvel Superheroes together here at Fort Campbell! MWR Leisure Travel Services will be presenting a Character Brunch on Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Cole Park Commons Grand Ball Room. The Character Brunch will have several replicas of characters that reflect those featured at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and
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Universal Studios. Special guests include, but are not limited to, Cinderella, Belle from “Beauty and the Beast,” Princess Aurora also known as “Sleeping Beauty,” Princess Jasmine, Snow White, Ariel from “The Little Mermaid,” Iron Man, Captain America, Wolverine, Spiderman and the Incredible Hulk. It is so important for Families to enjoy quality time together and this is a great opportunity for Family fun! The menu will consist of fun finger foods from French toast to hamburger sliders and more; there
will also be sweet treats for all to enjoy. We have several special surprises lined up, as well as give-a-ways for those in attendance. One special event that involves the entire Family is a costume contest. All children are encouraged to dress up in their best princess and superhero costumes. Each child that dresses up will automatically be entered into the “Best Princess and Superhero Contest” a grand prize will be given for each category. This is a ticketed event with a limit of 300 guests. Tickets can be purchased at MWR Leisure Travel Services beginning June 1st; tickets will not be sold at the door. Mark your calendars and plan to spend an afternoon in a magical place; don’t forget to grab your tiara and cape! We encourage you to bring a camera to document this special event. For more information, contact (270) 798-7436/0509, itrtravel@fortcampbellmwr.com or stop by our office in the PX Mall.
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