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Page 1 May 2017 Vol. 8 No. 5 Camp Allen EFMP Newsletter Naval Medical Center Portsmouth · Bldg 3, Floor 4, Rm 4.2-131 · 620 John Paul Jones Circle · Portsmouth, VA · FAX (757) 953-2420 “April Showers bring May Flowers” has never been truer given these past couple of weeks!! May is a special month. We celebrate two holidays honoring two sets of extraordinary people; both have made sacrifices for their families and for their country. Mother’s Day is an extra special day where we show our Mother’s how much we love and appreciate them. Our Mothers are not always the ones who gave us life but can be the women in our lives who have guided, protected and loved us. These women can include grandmothers, aunts, sisters, friends and even neighbors! Memorial Day is another day we take to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Honoring our fallen military service members is a long standing tradition and one important to our nation. Our dedicated military gives us freedoms and privileges unique to our country and we are grateful for them. We wish you a safe and happy month of May! As you move through the month, be sure to check out google calendar at: http://www.mccscampallen.com/EFMP_local_calendar.html The calendar shares different events, activities and things to do in the Hampton Roads area! Semper Fi, Karina Phillips EFMP Program Manager/MCCS Camp Allen Deputy Director 757-445-6876 or 757-358-0885 PAGE 1 Note from Program Manager Feature Article PAGE 2 Recipe Corner Did You Know PAGE 3 Spotlight on Resources Question From the Field Lending Library PAGE 4 Upcoming Events Summer camp is a great opportunity for kids of all ages and abilities to experience a wide range of physical, educational, recreational and spiritual activities, all in exciting, hands-on creative environments that are sure to be a winner! Campers will enjoy the chance to make new friends, create happy memories, and to grow and improve their skills in a variety of areas. With many outstanding programs in our Hampton Roads area, all with a friendly and dedicated staff, kids are sure to have an amazing summer! Below are two great websites to access a variety of camps to find the perfect one for your kid(s)! http://hamptonroads.com/summer-camps http://www.hamptonroadskids.com/hrkidsblog/2017/2/26/2017-summer-camps The Camp Allen EFMP Office will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, 5/29/2017 In case of an emergent need, call: Karina Phillips - (757) 358-0885

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Page 1: Camp Allen EFMP Newsletter May 2017 - mcx-elmore.com May Newsletter_final.pdfseeking adults develop a professional resume with guided instruction. The mobile app seamlessly builds

Page 1

May 2017 Vol 8 No 5 Camp Allen EFMP Newsletter

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth middot Bldg 3 Floor 4 Rm 42-131 middot 620 John Paul Jones Circle middot Portsmouth VA middot FAX (757) 953-2420

ldquoApril Showers bring May Flowersrdquo has never been truer given these past couple of weeks

May is a special month We celebrate two holidays honoring two sets of extraordinary people

both have made sacrifices for their families and for their country Motherrsquos Day is an extra

special day where we show our Motherrsquos how much we love and appreciate them Our

Mothers are not always the ones who gave us life but can be the women in our lives who have

guided protected and loved us These women can include grandmothers aunts sisters

friends and even neighbors

Memorial Day is another day we take to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for

our country Honoring our fallen military service members is a long standing tradition and

one important to our nation Our dedicated military gives us freedoms and privileges unique to

our country and we are grateful for them We wish you a safe and happy month of May

As you move through the month be sure to check out google calendar at

httpwwwmccscampallencomEFMP_local_calendarhtml

The calendar shares different events activities and things to do in the Hampton Roads area

Semper Fi

Karina Phillips

EFMP Program ManagerMCCS Camp Allen Deputy Director

757-445-6876 or 757-358-0885

PAGE 1 Note from Program

Manager

Feature Article

PAGE 2 Recipe Corner

Did You Know

PAGE 3 Spotlight on Resources

Question From the Field

Lending Library

PAGE 4 Upcoming Events

Summer camp is a great opportunity for kids of all ages and abilities to experience a wide range of physical educational

recreational and spiritual activities all in exciting hands-on creative environments that are sure to be a winner Campers

will enjoy the chance to make new friends create happy memories and to grow and improve their skills in

a variety of areas With many outstanding programs in our Hampton Roads area all with a friendly and dedicated staff

kids are sure to have an amazing summer

Below are two great websites to access a variety of camps to find the perfect one for your kid(s)

httphamptonroadscomsummer-camps

httpwwwhamptonroadskidscomhrkidsblog20172262017-summer-camps

The Camp Allen EFMP Office will be closed on

Memorial Day Monday 5292017

In case of an emergent need call

Karina Phillips - (757) 358-0885

Apple Cinnamon Cookie Energy Bites

Filled with oats almond butter and fresh apple these no-bake Apple Cinnamon Cookie Energy Bites are a healthy snack thats

perfect for all ages

Recipe type Snack

Serves 2 dozen

Ingredients 2 cups old-fashioned oats frac14 cup ground flaxseed frac34 teaspoon cinnamon frac12 cup almond butter (can substitute peanut butter or a nut-free nut alternative butter) frac14 cup plus 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pinch of salt 1 cup (not packed) grated apple (about 1 medium)

Directions

1 In a large bowl stir together the oats flaxseed and cinnamon In another bowl or a liquid measuring cup stir together the

almond butter honey vanilla and pinch of salt until well combined Pour over the oat mixture and stir until everything is evenly

coated Stir in the grated apple

2 Scoop the mixture into tablespoon-sized portions (I use my small cookie scoop) and use your hands to squeeze it together into a

ball Slightly wet hands will help to keep the mixture from sticking

Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator They will keep for 3-4 days Enjoy

Mastering skills of independence such as working independently from a schedule creating reminders without help and

writing clearly can go a long way to increasing independence and even our childrsquos time in an inclusion setting Getting to a job or

class on time understanding instructors and articulating needs clearly are necessary for everyone regardless of ability There are

many apps (see below) that can assist in developing these skills to reach long term goals

Taking adequate time to prepare by working on those skills now and planning for transition early can make for a much

smoother process and reduce anxiety Life skills are for everyone

Itrsquos Break Time The goal of the app is to help young adults understand what taking a break means when at a job site or

out in the community This app may benefit special needs users who have difficulty with executive functioning skills and need

prompting for beginning and ending a work break (Available for both IOS and Android FREE)

iDo Hygiene Helps users understand the steps to practicing activities of hygiene using videos and picture sequence

cards The visuals are appealing because they depict young adults making the clips relatable to teens Using the sequence cards

after users watch the videos has been extremely beneficial for follow through (Available for IOS FREE)

Read ampWrite for iPad The app is designed for maximum literacy support by allowing students to read and complete

literacy assignments independently Typing on a device while using the app assists with word prediction spell check dictionary

and to help with writing assignments online documents email and more The text-to-speech and speech-to-text features can also be

very helpful for assisting students who struggle with written expression (Available for both IOS and Android FREE)

Resume Expert- Professional Resume Mobile App Helps students who are transitioning into employment or job

seeking adults develop a professional resume with guided instruction The mobile app seamlessly builds a resume less than 15

minutes Email save or print directly from a mobile device using the app and review interview or resume writing tips within the

app for even more support (Available for IOS FREE)

Page 2

A ldquofewrdquo summer camp links for our Hampton Roads area

Donrsquot forget to check out the two links under our feature article

Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Summer Camps- httphamptonroadscomsummer-campspage=14

Mimmiersquos Learning Academy- httpmimmieslearningacademywebscom

Old Dominion University Speech and Hearing Clinic- wwwodueduspeech-clinic

Southeastern Therapy for Kids- httpwwwsoutheastern4kidscom

Surfers Healing Virginia Beach- infosurfershealingorg

Summer Camp Gonnawannagoagin- httpcamp4autismcomcamp-programs

Therapeutic Recreation- funVBgovcom

Triple R Ranch- wwwtriplerranchorg

Untamed Spirit Therapeutic amp Educational Program- wwwuntamedspiritorg

Forward Motion Farm- httpuntamedspiritorg

Epic Cheer amp Dance- infoepiccheeranddancecom

Chesapeake Bay Academy- wwwCBA-AORGSUMMERCAMP

Camp Virginia Jaycee-Residential Summer Camp Respite Weekend Camps- wwwcampvajcorg

Camp Easter Seals UCP provides a traditional camping experience for children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities

- campeastersealsucpcom

A friend of mine knows my child has an IEP and asked if I was

going to request an extended school year (ESY) at my upcoming

meeting What is that program about

An Extended School Year (ESY) is available for students

who have IEPs or 504 Plans An ESY could be provided to students

who have shownwould show regression or for emerging skills

possible for new goals written in the IEP Decisions about summer

ESY would be made by the IEP team usually at a meeting toward

the end of the school year To be clear an ESY is not the same as

ldquosummer schoolrdquo

The district is require to provide FAPE (Free Appropriate

Public Education) to all students and an ESY is one way to provide

services to students with disabilities whole IEP team agrees to

receiving An ESY is not ldquoextrardquo instruction but a continuation of

services which your child may need Prepare for your IEP meeting

carefully considering an ESY for your child For additional

information regarding an ESY go to the article at

httpmagazineparentingspecialneedsorgpublicationi=294386

issue_id294386page14

If you need additional help for your child with a disability

concerning ESY services in your area you can visit the website of

Parent Education Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) here in

Virginia at httpwwwpeatcorg

The Sensory Processing Disorder Answer

Book Practical Answers to the Top 250

Questions Parents Ask

What is sensory processing

Is there medication for sensory processing disorder

What advice can I give my childs teacher

Can you outgrow sensory processing disorder

How can we make social situations less of an ordeal

Are just a few of the questions yoursquoll find answers to in this

book

Written in an easy-to-read question and answer format The

Sensory Processing Disorder Answer Book helps you fully un-

derstand SPD conquer your fears and seek help for your child

when necessary

Page 3

Page 4

Brought to you courtesy of the MCCS Camp Allen EFMP Office Neither MCCS the Marine Corps or any other part of the federal government officially endorses the above organizations their products or services

For more information and additional details on these events please visit our online Special Needs Events Calendar at wwwmccscampallencomEFMP20Calendarhtm

EFMP Office Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

MondaymdashFriday 0730-1600

EFMP Program Manager at Camp Allen (located off Terminal Blvd behind the MCX)

MondaymdashFriday 0800-1630

Family Caseworker Lisa Dain

(757) 953-2270 lisamdainnafmailmil

Training Education amp Outreach Janice Palmer (757) 953-2222

janicedpalmernafmailmil

Administrative Assistant Leona Bacote Thomas

(757) 953-2291 leonacbacotethomasnafmailmil

Act Raising Safe Kids

Interactive Parenting Program

May 1st from 630pm - 830pm

Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital

Conference CenterHealth Resource Center

2 Bernadine Drive

Newport News VA

Before ldquo I Do ldquo

(For engaged couples or

those married for less than two years)

May 5th from 900am - 400pm

MCCS Admin Building

1251 Yalu Street

Norfolk VA

Evening Under the Stars

Joint Military Spouse Appreciation

May 10th from 500pm - 800pm

Hampton Roads Convention Center

1610 Coliseum Drive

Hampton VA

Walking Group

May 11th from 1000am - 1130am

Fort Monroe

2 Fenwick Road

Hampton VA

Got Behaviors

Understanding Military Youth

with Emotional Disabilities

May 16th from 1130am - 130pm

FFCS Yorktown

1949 Von Steuben Drive

Newport News VA

Got Behaviors

Understanding Military Youth

with Emotional Disabilities

May 17th from 1130am - 130pm

FFCS JEB Little Creek

1450 D Street Bldg 3129

Virginia Beach VA

2017 MCCS Camp Allen Health amp Safety Fair

and 5K Run Walk

May 19th from 930am - 100pmpm

Elmore Marine Corps Exchange

Register onsite for the runwalk

T-shirts refreshments ampprize giveaways

Sensory Friendly Movie Night

May 20th starts 12pm

Naval Station Norfolk

Bldg C-9 Auditorium

Norfolk VA

LINKS for Spouses

May 23rd amp 24th from 900am - 130pm

Contact MCFTB (757) 445-6875

Walking Group

May 24th from 1000am - 1130am

Fort Monroe 2 Fenwick Road

Hampton VA

InfantPediatric First Aid amp CPR Training

May 24th amp 25th from 800am - 400pm

Chesapeake Lifestyle Fitness Center

800 Battlefield Blvd North

Chesapeake VA

Page 2: Camp Allen EFMP Newsletter May 2017 - mcx-elmore.com May Newsletter_final.pdfseeking adults develop a professional resume with guided instruction. The mobile app seamlessly builds

Apple Cinnamon Cookie Energy Bites

Filled with oats almond butter and fresh apple these no-bake Apple Cinnamon Cookie Energy Bites are a healthy snack thats

perfect for all ages

Recipe type Snack

Serves 2 dozen

Ingredients 2 cups old-fashioned oats frac14 cup ground flaxseed frac34 teaspoon cinnamon frac12 cup almond butter (can substitute peanut butter or a nut-free nut alternative butter) frac14 cup plus 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pinch of salt 1 cup (not packed) grated apple (about 1 medium)

Directions

1 In a large bowl stir together the oats flaxseed and cinnamon In another bowl or a liquid measuring cup stir together the

almond butter honey vanilla and pinch of salt until well combined Pour over the oat mixture and stir until everything is evenly

coated Stir in the grated apple

2 Scoop the mixture into tablespoon-sized portions (I use my small cookie scoop) and use your hands to squeeze it together into a

ball Slightly wet hands will help to keep the mixture from sticking

Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator They will keep for 3-4 days Enjoy

Mastering skills of independence such as working independently from a schedule creating reminders without help and

writing clearly can go a long way to increasing independence and even our childrsquos time in an inclusion setting Getting to a job or

class on time understanding instructors and articulating needs clearly are necessary for everyone regardless of ability There are

many apps (see below) that can assist in developing these skills to reach long term goals

Taking adequate time to prepare by working on those skills now and planning for transition early can make for a much

smoother process and reduce anxiety Life skills are for everyone

Itrsquos Break Time The goal of the app is to help young adults understand what taking a break means when at a job site or

out in the community This app may benefit special needs users who have difficulty with executive functioning skills and need

prompting for beginning and ending a work break (Available for both IOS and Android FREE)

iDo Hygiene Helps users understand the steps to practicing activities of hygiene using videos and picture sequence

cards The visuals are appealing because they depict young adults making the clips relatable to teens Using the sequence cards

after users watch the videos has been extremely beneficial for follow through (Available for IOS FREE)

Read ampWrite for iPad The app is designed for maximum literacy support by allowing students to read and complete

literacy assignments independently Typing on a device while using the app assists with word prediction spell check dictionary

and to help with writing assignments online documents email and more The text-to-speech and speech-to-text features can also be

very helpful for assisting students who struggle with written expression (Available for both IOS and Android FREE)

Resume Expert- Professional Resume Mobile App Helps students who are transitioning into employment or job

seeking adults develop a professional resume with guided instruction The mobile app seamlessly builds a resume less than 15

minutes Email save or print directly from a mobile device using the app and review interview or resume writing tips within the

app for even more support (Available for IOS FREE)

Page 2

A ldquofewrdquo summer camp links for our Hampton Roads area

Donrsquot forget to check out the two links under our feature article

Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Summer Camps- httphamptonroadscomsummer-campspage=14

Mimmiersquos Learning Academy- httpmimmieslearningacademywebscom

Old Dominion University Speech and Hearing Clinic- wwwodueduspeech-clinic

Southeastern Therapy for Kids- httpwwwsoutheastern4kidscom

Surfers Healing Virginia Beach- infosurfershealingorg

Summer Camp Gonnawannagoagin- httpcamp4autismcomcamp-programs

Therapeutic Recreation- funVBgovcom

Triple R Ranch- wwwtriplerranchorg

Untamed Spirit Therapeutic amp Educational Program- wwwuntamedspiritorg

Forward Motion Farm- httpuntamedspiritorg

Epic Cheer amp Dance- infoepiccheeranddancecom

Chesapeake Bay Academy- wwwCBA-AORGSUMMERCAMP

Camp Virginia Jaycee-Residential Summer Camp Respite Weekend Camps- wwwcampvajcorg

Camp Easter Seals UCP provides a traditional camping experience for children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities

- campeastersealsucpcom

A friend of mine knows my child has an IEP and asked if I was

going to request an extended school year (ESY) at my upcoming

meeting What is that program about

An Extended School Year (ESY) is available for students

who have IEPs or 504 Plans An ESY could be provided to students

who have shownwould show regression or for emerging skills

possible for new goals written in the IEP Decisions about summer

ESY would be made by the IEP team usually at a meeting toward

the end of the school year To be clear an ESY is not the same as

ldquosummer schoolrdquo

The district is require to provide FAPE (Free Appropriate

Public Education) to all students and an ESY is one way to provide

services to students with disabilities whole IEP team agrees to

receiving An ESY is not ldquoextrardquo instruction but a continuation of

services which your child may need Prepare for your IEP meeting

carefully considering an ESY for your child For additional

information regarding an ESY go to the article at

httpmagazineparentingspecialneedsorgpublicationi=294386

issue_id294386page14

If you need additional help for your child with a disability

concerning ESY services in your area you can visit the website of

Parent Education Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) here in

Virginia at httpwwwpeatcorg

The Sensory Processing Disorder Answer

Book Practical Answers to the Top 250

Questions Parents Ask

What is sensory processing

Is there medication for sensory processing disorder

What advice can I give my childs teacher

Can you outgrow sensory processing disorder

How can we make social situations less of an ordeal

Are just a few of the questions yoursquoll find answers to in this

book

Written in an easy-to-read question and answer format The

Sensory Processing Disorder Answer Book helps you fully un-

derstand SPD conquer your fears and seek help for your child

when necessary

Page 3

Page 4

Brought to you courtesy of the MCCS Camp Allen EFMP Office Neither MCCS the Marine Corps or any other part of the federal government officially endorses the above organizations their products or services

For more information and additional details on these events please visit our online Special Needs Events Calendar at wwwmccscampallencomEFMP20Calendarhtm

EFMP Office Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

MondaymdashFriday 0730-1600

EFMP Program Manager at Camp Allen (located off Terminal Blvd behind the MCX)

MondaymdashFriday 0800-1630

Family Caseworker Lisa Dain

(757) 953-2270 lisamdainnafmailmil

Training Education amp Outreach Janice Palmer (757) 953-2222

janicedpalmernafmailmil

Administrative Assistant Leona Bacote Thomas

(757) 953-2291 leonacbacotethomasnafmailmil

Act Raising Safe Kids

Interactive Parenting Program

May 1st from 630pm - 830pm

Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital

Conference CenterHealth Resource Center

2 Bernadine Drive

Newport News VA

Before ldquo I Do ldquo

(For engaged couples or

those married for less than two years)

May 5th from 900am - 400pm

MCCS Admin Building

1251 Yalu Street

Norfolk VA

Evening Under the Stars

Joint Military Spouse Appreciation

May 10th from 500pm - 800pm

Hampton Roads Convention Center

1610 Coliseum Drive

Hampton VA

Walking Group

May 11th from 1000am - 1130am

Fort Monroe

2 Fenwick Road

Hampton VA

Got Behaviors

Understanding Military Youth

with Emotional Disabilities

May 16th from 1130am - 130pm

FFCS Yorktown

1949 Von Steuben Drive

Newport News VA

Got Behaviors

Understanding Military Youth

with Emotional Disabilities

May 17th from 1130am - 130pm

FFCS JEB Little Creek

1450 D Street Bldg 3129

Virginia Beach VA

2017 MCCS Camp Allen Health amp Safety Fair

and 5K Run Walk

May 19th from 930am - 100pmpm

Elmore Marine Corps Exchange

Register onsite for the runwalk

T-shirts refreshments ampprize giveaways

Sensory Friendly Movie Night

May 20th starts 12pm

Naval Station Norfolk

Bldg C-9 Auditorium

Norfolk VA

LINKS for Spouses

May 23rd amp 24th from 900am - 130pm

Contact MCFTB (757) 445-6875

Walking Group

May 24th from 1000am - 1130am

Fort Monroe 2 Fenwick Road

Hampton VA

InfantPediatric First Aid amp CPR Training

May 24th amp 25th from 800am - 400pm

Chesapeake Lifestyle Fitness Center

800 Battlefield Blvd North

Chesapeake VA

Page 3: Camp Allen EFMP Newsletter May 2017 - mcx-elmore.com May Newsletter_final.pdfseeking adults develop a professional resume with guided instruction. The mobile app seamlessly builds

A ldquofewrdquo summer camp links for our Hampton Roads area

Donrsquot forget to check out the two links under our feature article

Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Summer Camps- httphamptonroadscomsummer-campspage=14

Mimmiersquos Learning Academy- httpmimmieslearningacademywebscom

Old Dominion University Speech and Hearing Clinic- wwwodueduspeech-clinic

Southeastern Therapy for Kids- httpwwwsoutheastern4kidscom

Surfers Healing Virginia Beach- infosurfershealingorg

Summer Camp Gonnawannagoagin- httpcamp4autismcomcamp-programs

Therapeutic Recreation- funVBgovcom

Triple R Ranch- wwwtriplerranchorg

Untamed Spirit Therapeutic amp Educational Program- wwwuntamedspiritorg

Forward Motion Farm- httpuntamedspiritorg

Epic Cheer amp Dance- infoepiccheeranddancecom

Chesapeake Bay Academy- wwwCBA-AORGSUMMERCAMP

Camp Virginia Jaycee-Residential Summer Camp Respite Weekend Camps- wwwcampvajcorg

Camp Easter Seals UCP provides a traditional camping experience for children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities

- campeastersealsucpcom

A friend of mine knows my child has an IEP and asked if I was

going to request an extended school year (ESY) at my upcoming

meeting What is that program about

An Extended School Year (ESY) is available for students

who have IEPs or 504 Plans An ESY could be provided to students

who have shownwould show regression or for emerging skills

possible for new goals written in the IEP Decisions about summer

ESY would be made by the IEP team usually at a meeting toward

the end of the school year To be clear an ESY is not the same as

ldquosummer schoolrdquo

The district is require to provide FAPE (Free Appropriate

Public Education) to all students and an ESY is one way to provide

services to students with disabilities whole IEP team agrees to

receiving An ESY is not ldquoextrardquo instruction but a continuation of

services which your child may need Prepare for your IEP meeting

carefully considering an ESY for your child For additional

information regarding an ESY go to the article at

httpmagazineparentingspecialneedsorgpublicationi=294386

issue_id294386page14

If you need additional help for your child with a disability

concerning ESY services in your area you can visit the website of

Parent Education Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) here in

Virginia at httpwwwpeatcorg

The Sensory Processing Disorder Answer

Book Practical Answers to the Top 250

Questions Parents Ask

What is sensory processing

Is there medication for sensory processing disorder

What advice can I give my childs teacher

Can you outgrow sensory processing disorder

How can we make social situations less of an ordeal

Are just a few of the questions yoursquoll find answers to in this

book

Written in an easy-to-read question and answer format The

Sensory Processing Disorder Answer Book helps you fully un-

derstand SPD conquer your fears and seek help for your child

when necessary

Page 3

Page 4

Brought to you courtesy of the MCCS Camp Allen EFMP Office Neither MCCS the Marine Corps or any other part of the federal government officially endorses the above organizations their products or services

For more information and additional details on these events please visit our online Special Needs Events Calendar at wwwmccscampallencomEFMP20Calendarhtm

EFMP Office Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

MondaymdashFriday 0730-1600

EFMP Program Manager at Camp Allen (located off Terminal Blvd behind the MCX)

MondaymdashFriday 0800-1630

Family Caseworker Lisa Dain

(757) 953-2270 lisamdainnafmailmil

Training Education amp Outreach Janice Palmer (757) 953-2222

janicedpalmernafmailmil

Administrative Assistant Leona Bacote Thomas

(757) 953-2291 leonacbacotethomasnafmailmil

Act Raising Safe Kids

Interactive Parenting Program

May 1st from 630pm - 830pm

Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital

Conference CenterHealth Resource Center

2 Bernadine Drive

Newport News VA

Before ldquo I Do ldquo

(For engaged couples or

those married for less than two years)

May 5th from 900am - 400pm

MCCS Admin Building

1251 Yalu Street

Norfolk VA

Evening Under the Stars

Joint Military Spouse Appreciation

May 10th from 500pm - 800pm

Hampton Roads Convention Center

1610 Coliseum Drive

Hampton VA

Walking Group

May 11th from 1000am - 1130am

Fort Monroe

2 Fenwick Road

Hampton VA

Got Behaviors

Understanding Military Youth

with Emotional Disabilities

May 16th from 1130am - 130pm

FFCS Yorktown

1949 Von Steuben Drive

Newport News VA

Got Behaviors

Understanding Military Youth

with Emotional Disabilities

May 17th from 1130am - 130pm

FFCS JEB Little Creek

1450 D Street Bldg 3129

Virginia Beach VA

2017 MCCS Camp Allen Health amp Safety Fair

and 5K Run Walk

May 19th from 930am - 100pmpm

Elmore Marine Corps Exchange

Register onsite for the runwalk

T-shirts refreshments ampprize giveaways

Sensory Friendly Movie Night

May 20th starts 12pm

Naval Station Norfolk

Bldg C-9 Auditorium

Norfolk VA

LINKS for Spouses

May 23rd amp 24th from 900am - 130pm

Contact MCFTB (757) 445-6875

Walking Group

May 24th from 1000am - 1130am

Fort Monroe 2 Fenwick Road

Hampton VA

InfantPediatric First Aid amp CPR Training

May 24th amp 25th from 800am - 400pm

Chesapeake Lifestyle Fitness Center

800 Battlefield Blvd North

Chesapeake VA

Page 4: Camp Allen EFMP Newsletter May 2017 - mcx-elmore.com May Newsletter_final.pdfseeking adults develop a professional resume with guided instruction. The mobile app seamlessly builds

Page 4

Brought to you courtesy of the MCCS Camp Allen EFMP Office Neither MCCS the Marine Corps or any other part of the federal government officially endorses the above organizations their products or services

For more information and additional details on these events please visit our online Special Needs Events Calendar at wwwmccscampallencomEFMP20Calendarhtm

EFMP Office Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

MondaymdashFriday 0730-1600

EFMP Program Manager at Camp Allen (located off Terminal Blvd behind the MCX)

MondaymdashFriday 0800-1630

Family Caseworker Lisa Dain

(757) 953-2270 lisamdainnafmailmil

Training Education amp Outreach Janice Palmer (757) 953-2222

janicedpalmernafmailmil

Administrative Assistant Leona Bacote Thomas

(757) 953-2291 leonacbacotethomasnafmailmil

Act Raising Safe Kids

Interactive Parenting Program

May 1st from 630pm - 830pm

Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital

Conference CenterHealth Resource Center

2 Bernadine Drive

Newport News VA

Before ldquo I Do ldquo

(For engaged couples or

those married for less than two years)

May 5th from 900am - 400pm

MCCS Admin Building

1251 Yalu Street

Norfolk VA

Evening Under the Stars

Joint Military Spouse Appreciation

May 10th from 500pm - 800pm

Hampton Roads Convention Center

1610 Coliseum Drive

Hampton VA

Walking Group

May 11th from 1000am - 1130am

Fort Monroe

2 Fenwick Road

Hampton VA

Got Behaviors

Understanding Military Youth

with Emotional Disabilities

May 16th from 1130am - 130pm

FFCS Yorktown

1949 Von Steuben Drive

Newport News VA

Got Behaviors

Understanding Military Youth

with Emotional Disabilities

May 17th from 1130am - 130pm

FFCS JEB Little Creek

1450 D Street Bldg 3129

Virginia Beach VA

2017 MCCS Camp Allen Health amp Safety Fair

and 5K Run Walk

May 19th from 930am - 100pmpm

Elmore Marine Corps Exchange

Register onsite for the runwalk

T-shirts refreshments ampprize giveaways

Sensory Friendly Movie Night

May 20th starts 12pm

Naval Station Norfolk

Bldg C-9 Auditorium

Norfolk VA

LINKS for Spouses

May 23rd amp 24th from 900am - 130pm

Contact MCFTB (757) 445-6875

Walking Group

May 24th from 1000am - 1130am

Fort Monroe 2 Fenwick Road

Hampton VA

InfantPediatric First Aid amp CPR Training

May 24th amp 25th from 800am - 400pm

Chesapeake Lifestyle Fitness Center

800 Battlefield Blvd North

Chesapeake VA