NE National Guard Child & Youth Program

Juneteenth celebrates freedom, resilience, and progress. Together, we honor the past and inspire the future.

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Lauritzen Gardens is proud to be a Blue Star Museum, offering free admission to active military families through September 7, 2026. Simply show a CAC, DD Form 1173 ID, or 1173-1 ID at the front desk for free entry for the cardholder and up to 5 family members. The ID holder must be an active-duty service member or a dependent with an appropriate ID card.

Learn more about this program at: arts.gov/initiatives/blue-star-museums.

Halfway through the year—and your feedback still matters!

Whether it’s your first time connecting with CYS or your tenth event, we want your input.

Your voice = better support for Guard Families nationwide

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ARNGCYS-Feedback-FY26

On Flag Day, we celebrate the symbol of our nation’s freedom and unity. Proud to stand together under the red, white, and blue.

📣😎🎉Today is the LAST day to register for Day Camp at: https://NECYSDayCamp26.eventbrite.com to attend. The registration deadline is TODAY at 7pm.📣😎🎉

🏹🎯Our next Archery Education event is coming up on August 15th! Youth ages 6 and up are able to learn about archery and take aim at targets of various types. We will have activities for the youth that are not able to do archery as well. Register today at: https://CYSarcheryAUG26.eventbrite.com! 🏹🎯

Another opportunity for our Deployed families.

The Lincoln Game and Parks office is the only office where this form will be accepted and must be presented in person.
2200 N. 33rd St.
Lincoln, NE 68503-0370

If you would like the pdf, please reach out to M&FR, [email protected]

We are 10 days away from Day Camp!!! You still have time to register at: https://NECYSDayCamp26.eventbrite.com to attend. The registration deadline is Sunday the 14th at 7pm. If you have questions contact Jennifer at [email protected] or 402-309-7330.

What a great day at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo!! Thank you to everyone that came out!! If you have pictures you’d like to share please put them in the comments. 🐯🦅🦦🦥🐆🐵

See you tomorrow!