April is month of the military child. Throughout the month, military children will be honored for their sacrifice and service with special programs and events on installations worldwide. Naval Station Everett is no exception.
“Month of the military child is a great way to let these kids know we recognize the sacrifices they make being a part of a military family,” said Jody Copeland, the coordinator of youth programs for the base. “These kids are no stranger to moving frequently and changing schools, living in a foreign county or having a parent a deployed. It’s nice to be able to do something special for them,” she continued.
There will be plenty of events for kids of all ages throughout the month, including a free coloring contest at the All American, annual Easter egg hunts, Easter bunny brunch, youth employment classes, free family swims, 4-H fun, Healthy Kids Day, and special family dinner and magic show.
All month long, the All American restaurant will host a coloring contest. Kids who eat at the restaurant are encouraged to submit their artwork to be displayed in the restaurant.
Free family swim is scheduled for the first and third Friday of the month, April 3 and 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. Cost is free for all authorized users and $5 for guests. Registration is not necessary.
The annual Easter activities will take place April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The traditional Easter egg hunt will be held on the Commons ball fields from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Age group categories and times are as follows:  1 and under: 10:15 a.m.; 2-4 years: 10:30 a.m.; 5-7 years: 10:45 a.m.; 8-11 years: 11 a.m.; 12-15 years: 8 to 9 p.m. No registration is necessary.
The Easter bunny brunch will also take place during this time, from 10 am. to 1 p.m. Cost is $12.95 for adults, $7 for kids 4-11 years and free for kids 3 years and under. The menu includes roast beef, ham, made to order eggs, waffles, sides, salads, pastries and desserts. Reservations are recommended as tables fill quickly. Call 304-3906/3175.
The underwater Easter egg hunt and free family swim will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on the same day. Open swim will be held from noon to 1 p.m. with the age group categories and times for the hunt in the pool are as follows: 4 and under: 1:20 to 1:35 p.m. 5-7 years: 1 to 1:15 p.m.; 8-10 years: 1:40 to 1:55 p.m.; 11 and older: 1:20 to 1:35 p.m. Parents must accompany non-swimming children in the pool. Registration is not necessary. 
Youth employment class, for teens getting ready to look for summer work, will be offered April 17 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Fleet and Family Service Center. Teens will learn how to create or refine their resume as well as skills for conducting an interview.
4-H fun, a new program geared at kids 5-10 years of age, promotes learning by doing. Programs will be held weekly from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Fleet and Family Support Center on Tuesday afternoons. Cost is $20 and includes four weekly sessions. The topic for April is Palette of Fun, arts and crafts projects for kids. May’s topic will be Outdoor Adventures. Registration is required. Call 304-3694.
Learn to put more play in your day, as youth programs teams up with the YMCA for Healthy Kids Day on April 18. Stop by the Marysville YMCA between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and get great information on keeping kids healthy. There will be activities, games, demonstrations and information fair during the event. Registration is not necessary.
The All American will round out the month of events with a special dinner and magic show, April 24 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Enjoy spaghetti, salad and garlic bread for only $9.95 per family of four. Local magician, Bruce Meyers, will perform from 5 to 7 p.m. doing both a show and tableside magic. Reservations recommended as tables fill quickly. Call 304-3906/3175. 
With so many events being hosted throughout the month Fleet and Family Readiness hopes to see around. For more information or a detailed list of upcoming youth programs, contact Jody Copeland at 304-3694 or visit our Web site at http://www.navylifepnw.com{{PERIOD}} Click on Naval Station Everett and the Child and Youth Programs web ad on the right hand side of your screen.