Family Camp

The Hawaii Operation: Military Kids Family Camp is intended to provide much needed time for Reserve, Guard and Active Duty families to connect after a deployment or before an impending deployment. Most of the costs assocated with attending camp, such as food, lodging and activities are paid for by Operation: Military kids, so we are able to offer the camp at affordable rates for families. Some activities offered at camp include archery, swimming, crafts, kayaking, hiking, ropes course, climbing wall, campfires, keiki-only groups and special events.

At camp you'll have opportunities to participate in fun activities, show your creative talents, eat great meals, get to know other military and local families and meet our trained staff, or simply relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Accomodations are generally family cabins that you will share with at least one other family. Most have bathrooms and showers located in the cabin.

YMCA of Honolulu with staff from Camp Erdman will be directing ALL the camps, with signifiant input on OMK programming from the Hawaii OMK team.

To view the KHON2 video click here.

Family Camp Video

Frequently Asked Questions:

Who is "family?"
Mother, Father, Son(s), Daughter(s), or an individual that has legal power of attorney to act as "parents."

Who do I make the check out to?
"RCUH"

How many release forms do I have need to fill out?
There are two different release forms- OMK and YMCA. You need to fill out both forms for each member of the family.

When are camps held?
Operation: Military Kids is planning camps for Oahu to be held February through July 2011. Check website below for up-to-date information.

Who runs the camps?
OMK is a cooperative effort with many partners, including 4-H, but the YMCA Camp Erdman play a critical role in all family camps. OMK and the YMCA understand the need for youths, and their families to have time together in a supportive environment to rest and recover from the stress of a recent deployment, or to spend quality time together due to a current deployment or someone is soon to be deployed.

Who pays for camp?
Families pay a modest fee (children 2 years and younger are FREE), and Operation: Military Kids (OMK) pays the rest. OMK is the U.S. Army's collaborative effort with America's communities to support the children and youth impacted by deployment, in ALL branches. This initiative was launched in April 2005. Operation: Military Kids, as part of the 4-H/Army Youth Development Project, is a vital part of the Army Integrated Family Support Network (AIFSN) delivery system.

Questions regarding camp can be directed to: (808)-956-4125 or email: omk@ctahr.hawaii.edu