Month of the Military Child Virtual Challenge
Celebrate Military Kids with the 4-H Month of the Military Child Virtual Challenge!
April is the Month of the Military Child, and we’re celebrating the strength, resilience, and spirit of military-connected youth and the way they serve their country! Join the 2025 4-H Month of the Military Child Virtual Challenge and take part in fun, engaging activities that honor and support military kids across the nation while learning about the military, history, STEM, and career exploration.
What’s the Challenge?
Using the GooseChase app, complete exciting missions focused on military life, technology, and careers through the first two weeks of April. Participate on your own time and connect with civilian and military families in this virtual experience!
Who Can Join?
Open to all Michigan youth ages 5-19 (as of Jan. 1, 2025) - whether you’re in a military family or want to show your support, this challenge is for you!
Why Join?
- Celebrate the contributions of military kids
- Engage in fun, hands-on learning
- Earn prizes for completing missions
- Connect with a supportive community
When: April 1 - 13, 2025
Where: Virtual on GooseChase app —participate from anywhere in Michigan! https://goosechase.com/download
Cost: Free!
Let’s honor and uplift military youth together! Sign up today and make this Month of the Military Child one to remember!
Additional Details:
- The first 50 teams to register by March 26, 2025, will be mailed a Starter Pack that will include a letter, a STEM Kit, and additional materials for missions. Note: The kit is just part of the event, be sure to join the game on GooseChase to get the full experience.
- We encourage you to participate as family teams, however, youth over 13 may register and compete as their own team or solo. Any youth under 13 must be registered by parents or guardians, per GooseChase policy.
PRIZES:
Grand prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place team in the challenge. Points will be given by completing missions accurately and bonus points may be awarded for creativity or by going above and beyond. Participation prizes will be randomly awarded to active teams.
We encourage families to compete as teams, but members 13 years or older may register as their own team. The registration form will first ask for information about a group contact - the parent/guardian. The next page will ask for team information and youth registration. If you have more than one youth participating, you will need to submit one registration per participant. Please be sure to use the same team name for each youth registration, unless that youth is over 13 and participating as their own team.
Registration for Month of the Military Child Virtual Challenge is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on April 5, 2025.
Accommodations
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For more information, contact Katelyn King at kingka26@msu.edu.