The Month of the Military Child (MOMC)
Every April, the Month of the Military Child (MOMC) recognizes the courage, resilience, and everyday sacrifices of military children.
Apr 1 2026 - Apr 30 2026
Apr 1 2026 - Apr 30 2026
The Month of the Military Child (MOMC) is celebrated each April to honor the resilience and sacrifices of military-connected children. In 2026, MWR shines a spotlight on the unique experiences of military youth—shaped by moves, deployments, and constant change. This year’s theme, “Strength in Every Story,” celebrates their adaptability, character, and the powerful stories that define life in a military family.
April 1:
• Chalk the Walk, for CYS‑enrolled children, at CDCs
• Makerspace, NYE Library, 4–5:30 p.m.
April 2:
• Dungeons and Dragons (ages 10–18), NYE Library, 4–5:30 p.m.
• Gorgons Gaze Escape Room, NYE Library (check for times)
April 3:
• Story Time, NYE Library, 10 a.m.
• Youth Center E‑Sport Event for Youth Center–enrolled children
April 4:
• Bunny Run
• Fort Sill Easter Eggstravaganza
• Twin Oaks Bowling — Cosmic Bowling with the Easter Bunny, 1–7 p.m.
April 7:
• NYE Library, Color and Chill (see NYE website for details)
April 8:
• Makerspace, NYE Library, 4–5:30 p.m.
April 9:
• Parent Advisory Board Meeting, Grierson CDC, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (CYS interested or enrolled parents)
April 13:
• MOMC Spirit Week Begins — Camo Day
April 14:
• NYE Library, Color and Chill
• MOMC Spirit Week — Favorite Team Day
April 15:
• Makerspace, NYE Library, 4–5:30 p.m.
• MOMC Spirit Week — Purple Up Day
April 16:
• MOMC Spirit Week — Western Day
• Family Child Care Expo, Youth Center, 1010 Fort Sill Blvd, 6–8 p.m.
• Dungeons and Dragons, NYE Library, 4–5:30 p.m.
• NYE Escape Room
April 17:
• MOMC Spirit Week — Character Day
• Staff vs Youth Basketball Game, Youth Center, 1010 Fort Sill Blvd, 6–7:30 p.m. (for enrolled & registered CYS Youth Center children)
• NYE Library Story Time
April 18:
• MOMC Color Run on Buffalo Soldiers Trail
April 21:
• Color and Chill, NYE Library
April 22:
• Makerspace, NYE Library, 4–5:30 p.m.
April 23:
• Dungeons and Dragons (ages 10–18), NYE Library, 4–5:30 p.m.
• Escape Room, NYE Library
April 24:
• Storytime, NYE Library
• Youth Center — Operation Megaphone (for registered & enrolled youth)
April 25:
• CYS Movie Day at Sheridan Theater — Showing Zootopia 2
• Cosmic Bowling at Twin Oaks Bowling
April 28:
• Color and Chill, NYE Library
April 29:
• Makerspace, NYE Library, 4–5:30 p.m.
April 30:
• Dungeons and Dragons (ages 10–18), NYE Library, 4–5:30 p.m.
