HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM
ANNUAL REPORT 2015
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Top Photo: Oahu Training Camp JUN 2015
Right Photo: HIARNG Teen Council Members
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Left Photo: CYS TLC Camp FEB 2015
Note: Photos in this annual report have been photo released by said participant’s parents and are currently on file with the Lead
Child Youth Program Coordinator
HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM
ANNUAL REPORT 2015
Mission
To foster great leaders of the future through enrichment activities that develop their
resiliency, self-esteem and personal growth amid the unique and challenging environments
of military life.
Goals
 Provide, educate and sustain a healthy platform of more resources to reach all National
Guard Children and Youth on their respective islands
 Create a robust support system within the community on all islands that will not only
foster but actively engage in the recreational, social and educational needs of military
youths within their respective communities
 Work directly with families, volunteers, active and reserve military components,
government agencies, employers, veterans, and private businesses to achieve the overall
success of the program’s requirements.
 Collaborate and educate the Department of Education in the State of Hawaii on the
needs of the military child and the importance of their roles in the overall success of a
military youths future.
Volunteers
10 Volunteers assisted with the planning and execution of 17 events
Youth and Teens Served
272 ARNG
105 Ages 13-18
167 Ages 6-12
55 ANG
27 Ages 13-18
28 Ages 6-12
60 Army Reserves
15 Active Army
46 Ages 13-18
14 Ages 6-12
15 Ages 13-18
Master Resilience Training for Teens
Two Hour Session: 44 Teens
21 ARNG
2 ANG
Full Course: 15 Teens
10 ARNG
5 ANG
6 Army Reserve
15 Active Duty Army
2015 Child and Youth Program Highlights
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2 Yellow Ribbon Pre-deployment Briefs
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8 Community outreach meetings attended through out the State of Hawaii
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4 OMK/CYS and CYSS Army Reserve Collaboration Events
30 Participants STEM-tastic Robotics Event
23 Participants Music Day Event
30 Participants Money Matters Event
21 Participants Teen Leadership Camp
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3 Family Days with Hawaii Army National Guard 500+ in attendance
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22 Total with 4 Teens From Guam Attended State Youth Symposium
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33 Campers attended the Annual Training Camp on Oahu
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9 Unit briefs on the Island of Oahu
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18 Participants CYS Lock In
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20 Participants Ages 6-12 Back to School Rally Event
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24 Participants Ages 10-17 for Teen Service Project
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15 Participants for First Teen Summit
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4 Two Hour Master Resiliency Training Class for Teens with 44 participants
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1 40 Hour Course Master Resiliency Training Class for Teens with 15 participants
Testimonial Statements from Participants, Guard Members and State Leadership
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“I have definitely seen the benefits as one shy young teen entered the program and has really blossomed into
a young man who has confidence, provides leadership and is not serving as a member of the Teen Council”
WO1 Ian Cevallos 1-299 CAV
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“My child has become more confident and engaging with her peers in and out, she is unafraid to try new
things and willing to lead her peers in group activities. Something she was not accustomed to not doing before she went to CYS Leadership Camp” 2014-15 Family Survey
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“My 14 year old teenager enjoys making new friends, team building, and learning about the MRT for youth.”
2014-15 Family Survey
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“Relationship and Team Building activities for the HING Youth, Exposure of youth to situations and experiences that would not otherwise be experienced with in their own families, increase understanding that
there is a greater purpose in serving others then yourself” 2014-15 Leadership Survey
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“Building great character of the children participated. Developing their confidence and self-worth thru well
designed activities and events.” 2014-15 Leadership Survey
STEM-tastic Robotics Events with Operation Military Kids
and CYSS Army Reserve
Operation Military Kids (OMK), CYS and CYSS (Army
Reserve) hosted its final collaborated “STEM-tastic”
workshop which focused on Robotics. Participants
assembled VEX
Robots in 6 hours.
And faced them off
in a battle royale.
Active Duty Soldiers from Schofield Barracks EOD
Squad let the participants handle working robots
and explained the importance of those robots in
the field. 30 children ages 9-12 attended the event,
held in February 2015 at 103rd Troop Command.
Hawaii National Guard Teen Summit and MRT Training
CYS Hawaii Conducted its first Teen Summit which focused
on the New Master Resiliency Training for Teens. 15 participants par took in this one week event at Camp Mokuliea on
the North Side of Oahu. Mornings where dedicated to the
training with interactive class work. Teens were receptacle to
the training and learned new skills such as Goal Setting for College and careers. And how
to Put It In Prospective (PIIP). Teens shared that they now have a better understanding on
how to view their problems that they face as not only teens, but as a military child. But it
wasn't all work for these teens, the nights where filled with fun teambuilding games and
entertainment.
Hawaii
National and State Partners
The Hawaii National Guard Youth Program together with a robust community of adults, volunteers, schools, military
and private organizations, have created a sustainable statewide support network. In collaboration with these
community partners the Hawaii National Guard Youth Program has not only been able to exceed it’s program
expectations, but has expanded it’s reach to those children and youth that live in the remote areas on the neighbor
islands. Together, with these partners, we are able to provide resources to youths on Maui, Kauai, Molokai, and the
Big Island
Building Community Capacity
Department of Education State of Hawaii
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Educate and empower the teachers, counselors and school administrators about the
Hawaii National Guard-our mission, vision and programs that are offered though out the
State, and how they play an active role in the development and care the National Guard
Youth.
Operation Military Kids
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Operation Military Kids partnerships helped executed 4 joint events with CYS
and CYSS Reserves. Music Day, Money Matters, Teen Leadership Camp and
STEM-tastic Robotics. OMK has been a tremendous resource since its creation
and will be missed.
YMCA Of Hawaii
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Actively participated and provided the facilities for both the National Guard
Training Camp and Teen Leadership Camp. The YMCA lead leadership and
team building exercises that focused on resiliency, sportsmanship and
teambuilding.
Boys and Girls Club Of Honolulu
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Actively working with a group of children at the Honolulu Boys and Girls
club to help educate them and others on the life of a military child.
Army Reserve Child and Youth School Services
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CYSS Army Reserves and CYS Hawaii have been collaborating for the past
two years on various events that focus on education, leadership, teambuilding and the importance of being a military child. Together we have serviced
over 300 military youth.
Hawaii
Annual Report 2015
Search: CYS Hawaii
To access program and grant information, go
to our website at HawaiiGuardOhana.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
MICHELLE K. T. NIEVES
LEAD YOUTH COORDINATOR
424 22ND AVENUE RM39
HONOLULU HI, 96816
(O)808-672-1439 (M) 808-631-5-4959
[email protected]