Month of the Military Child is observed each April to honor and celebrate military children and youth for their service, commitment and sacrifice in support of the Army's mission. The observance reiterates the Army’s commitment to provide quality care and positive youth development for a bright future. The April 2023 observance has the theme, “Honoring the Past, Treasuring the Present, Shaping the Future"

Enjoy a month of activities at USAG Bavaria Family and MWR Child & Youth Services (CYS) facilities on Tower & Rose Barracks: 

April 1-30: Young Lives, Big Stories Contest

Spirit Week is April 3-7 at all CYS facilities:

• Monday: Purple Up
• Tuesday: Camouflage (dress like a Soldier)
• Wednesday: Sports Team Jersey Day
• Thursday: Crazy Hair Day
• Friday: Red, White and Blue Day

Purple Star Sponge Painting (infants):

• April 3: Child Development Center, B2234, Rose Barracks

Purple Up Photo Op

• April 3-6: Youth Center, B1706, Rose Barracks

"Military Parents are Our Hero's" Day!

• April 5: Child Development Center and School Age Center, B9010, Netzaberg

Roller Skating Disco

• April 6: School Age Center, B2237, Rose Barracks

Black Light Art Party

• April 7: Youth Center, B1706, Rose Barracks

Movie Night

• April 7: Youth Center, B9080, Netzaberg

Big Mike Hike and Egg Hunt

• April 10: School Age Center, B2237, Rose Barracks

Lunch With Our Favorite Hero (toddlers)

• April 12: Child Development Center, B2234, Rose Barracks

Fire Truck Visit

• April 13: Child Development Center and School Age Center, B9010, Netzaberg

Rugged Terrain Rose Barracks Youth Center Water Station

• April 15: event at B170, Tower Barracks

Purple Up Tie Dye

• April 17-21: Youth Center, B1706, Rose Barracks

MOMC Fun Facts (Preschool)

• April 18: Child Development Center B2234, Rose Barracks

Tie Dye Shirts

• April 19, Child Development Center and School Age Center, B9010, Netzaberg

Family Night Open House

• April 19: Youth Center, B9080, Netzaberg

Purple up Friday: Parents vs Kids Dodge Ball

• April 21, School Age Center, B2237, Rose Barracks

Scavenger Hunt

• April 24, Child Development Center and School Age Center, B9010, Netzaberg

Purple People Eaters

• April 24-28: Youth Center, B1706, Rose Barracks & Youth Center, B9080, Netzaberg

Purple up Friday: Purple Power Pep Rally

• April 28: School Age Center, B2237, Rose Barracks

Spirit Pajama Day!

• April 28: Child Development Center, B2234, Rose Barracks

Operation Megaphone
April 28-29, 2023
Army CYS Youth will connect teens using virtual or in-person formats, as determined by  garrison command approval and  HPCON level.
Youth from Army CYS Youth programs worldwide will meet for one 24-hour period to discuss key issues that affect military youth across the services.

Kinderfest

• April 29, noon - 4 p.m., Parade Field, Tower Barracks