Child and Youth Services

The mission of Army National Guard (ARNG) Child & Youth Services (CYS) is to promote and sustain the quality of life and resilience of Army National Guard dependent children and youth by providing secure, timely, flexible, high-quality support services and enrichment programs.  

We teach children resiliency and support the children through different programming.   We work with military children in 11 schools throughout Topeka during the school year to teach them different character traits as well as resiliency. During the summer months we have a weeklong camp that is open to youth ages 8-18.

Serve on the Kansas ARNG Teen Council! We are a volunteer group of Guard Teens who participate in leadership symposiums, service-learning projects, and help plan yearly Teen Council events. The Teen Council is a place for Military Teens to speak out, be heard, and inspire change. The Teen Council looks great on resumes and college applications. See our flyer here!

To get more details on our program and what we have accomplished in Fiscal Year 2023, check out our Annual Report here! 

Check out our Facebook page for more information here!

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Child & Youth Program Upcoming Events:

Trunk or Treat | Oct 26

Candy | Activities | Games

See the event flyer here. Scare away hunger and help us fill the cauldron by bringing any non-perishable items or canned goods! 

Attend on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at 125 SE Airport Drive, Topeka, KS 66629.

Contact Adrienne Dickey at 785-861-4940 for questions or more information. 

Veterans Day Parade | Nov 11

We are looking for military youths to join us in walking the parade to hand out candy and celebrate our Veterans. Please reach out to Keven Courtney if you are interested!

Cookies with Mrs. Claus | Dec 16

Details to be announced.