Child and Youth Program

National Guard Child and Youth Services, this program serves children and youth ages 6-18 and provides opportunities for youth to develop their physical, social, emotional and cognitive abilities and to experience achievement, leadership, employment, friendship and recognition

Activities include:

Operation Purple Camp

State Youth Camps

Teen Leadership Retreats

Teen Panels

Youth Symposiums

Operation Military Kids

Unit and community based specific activities


Jennifer Kartchner

State Youth Coordinator

602-629-4418

jennifer.m.kartchner@us.army.mil


Richard Mabry

602-267-2658

richard.mabryjr@us.army.mil


Youth Website and Resources

Youth Resource List