Child & Youth Program (CYP) recognizes the challenges of our Soldiers and their Families and takes great pride to focus on building resilient military youth. The CYP program strives 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.

vtng cyp educator toolkit 2026Educator Toolkit

Does your child's school understand the unique challenges of military life? The Toolkit for Educators is a FREE resource designed to help schools better support military-connected youth by building awareness, understanding, and practical tools for educators and families. 

Let's work together to support our students! Sign Up Today: www.surveymonkey.com/r/educatortoolkit

VTNG  Starbase VT Camp summer 2026Starbase VT

We're excited to share a FREE STEM opportunity for children of military families! Starbase VT's Guard Camp in Rutland is packed with hands-on learning for students entering grades 6-8 this coming fall. 

Contact Emma at emma@starbasevt.org to sign up. Must sign up by July 13, 2026

Located at the Armed Forces Reserve Center - 2143 Post Rd. Rutland, VT

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Aug. 6, 2025

Real Talk w/ Gabby: Life as a Military Kid

What’s it like growing up in a military family? In our August episode of Kitchen Spoons and Combat Boots, we sit down with Gabby Beyor, a proud military kid, to hear her perspective on life as a child of service members.

VTNG FP CYP Lisa Larson

Child & Youth Program

Lead Coordinator: Lisa Larson
Office: (802) 338-3369
Email: lisa.a.larson11.ctr@army.mil

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vtng cyp jan activity packet

Download your January Virtual Activity Packet today!

Packed with STEM activities, crafts, resiliency skills, and more, this month’s Mission: Frosty packet is perfect for winter fun at home.

Scan the QR code or click the link to get your FREE virtual copy:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cypvirtualpacket

Great for military kids and families looking for easy, screen-free activities all month long!

Aug. 6, 2025

Real Talk w/ Gabby: Life as a Military Kid

What’s it like growing up in a military family? In our August episode of Kitchen Spoons and Combat Boots, we sit down with Gabby Beyor, a proud military kid, to hear her perspective on life as a child of service members.

April 2, 2025

Your MKVT Team

As we stretch through the spring into what looks to be an eventful summer, we wanted to take a minute to introduce you to your Military Kids Vermont team. Tune in as host Jessy Smith talks with Lisa Larson, Evan Brown, and Scott Bushey about all of

Aug. 7, 2024

Back To School

It's every kid's least and every parent's favorite time of the year, Back to School. Before you know it your little ones will be out of the house and back to learning.