USO Military Youth Programs











USO Military Youth Programs, which serves children ages 0-18 in three age-appropriate categories, offers opportunities that are designed to help alleviate stress, enhance exposure to learning and cultural activities, and build bonds within military families. These opportunities are hosted virtually, in the community and at our USO Illinois centers!
USO Diaper Division (ages 0-2) features special guest musical edutainers who interactively stimulate the mind and body of the littlest member of the military family. The program also creates loving connections between parents and their young children.
USO Discovery Kids (ages 3-10) provides cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities. Events highlight the excitement of STEAM and allows parents to get in on the action!
USO Teen/Tween (ages 11-18) provides social, recreational, STEAM, and team building challenges. These programs offer a great opportunity for teens and tweens to meet others who understand what life is like as a mil kid.
USO Illinois also hosts “combined” youth programs - fun for the entire family!
For a list of programs that are currently open for registration, click on the EVENTS tab on this website. Check back often as new events are added on a regular basis!
Upcoming Events
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Reading - Kids Storytime & Halloween Craft 2023
Naval Station Great Lakes, Center
530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088
Come have a spooky good time with a fun book and kid’s craft!
Oct 18th, 2023 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)
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Youth Programming - USO Great Lakes-Cozy Friend CLUB - October 2023
Naval Station Great Lakes, Center
530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088
Bring your USO Cozy Friend and let’s have a movie night with yummy food!
Oct 24th, 2023 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)
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