Maryland 4-H Celebrates Month of the Military Child

April 2016 marks the 30th Anniversary of the “Month of the Military Child” celebration. Maryland 4-H invites military children, youth, and families to get involved in Maryland Day, Saturday, April 30, 2016 on the University of Maryland, College Park campus. Military connected youth are invited to participate in one of the following ways:

  • Present a 50-500 word speech that focuses on one or more ways military youth demonstrate “Fearless Ideas” Inspiration. Boldness. Curiosity. Passion (This is the theme of Maryland Day)
  • Submit a photo (5x7, 8x10, or 11x14) that depicts the 2016 Month of the Military Child theme – “Their Journeys and Adventures”
  • Submit a drawing (no larger than 11x14) that depicts the 2016 Month of the Military Child theme – “Their Journeys and Adventures”
  • Attend Maryland Day!

This event is open to military-connected children and youth through grade 12. Speeches, photos, and drawings will be presented/exhibited at Maryland Day on the University of Maryland College Park campus on Saturday, April 30. Entries must be postmarked by 18 April and be mailed with the entry form to the following address:

Month of the Military Child Maryland Day Entries
Maryland 4-H Center

8020 Greenmead Drive

College Park, MD 20740

Additional information regarding speech time/location and creative art display location on Maryland Day will be mailed to participants. If you have questions, please contact Kendra Wells, 4-H Military Partnership Project Assistant, University of Maryland Extension –

The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.

Maryland 4-H Celebrates Month of the Military Child

Speech and Creative Arts Submission Form

Name ______Age ______

Address ______

Phone ______Email ______

Military Affiliation ______

Parent/Guardian Name ______

Parent/Guardian Contact Information (if different from above)

Address ______

Phone ______Email ______

Entry type:

_____ 50-500 word “Fearless Ideas” speech (attach written speech to this entry form)

_____ Photograph “Their Journeys and Adventures” (enclose with entry form)

_____ Drawing “Their Journeys and Adventures” (enclose with entry form)

CONSENT

I will allow submitted artwork/written words to be used by University of Maryland Extension, published in local newspapers or published on University of Maryland Web sites or other digital media.

Signature of parent/guardian ______Date:______

Parent/guardian name (print) ______

Relationship to child

This event is open to military-connected children and youth through grade 12. Speeches, photos, and drawings will be presented/exhibited at Maryland Day on the University of Maryland College Park campus on Saturday, April 30. Entries must be postmarked by 18 April and be mailed with this entry form to the following address:

Month of the Military Child Maryland Day Entries
Maryland 4-H Center

8020 Greenmead Drive

College Park, MD 20740

Additional information regarding speech time/location and creative art display location on Maryland Day will be mailed to participants. If you have questions, please contact Kendra Wells, 4-H Military Partnership Project Assistant, University of Maryland Extension –

The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.