Operation Purple at Home
Virtual Summer Camp
The Fun of Summer Camp…at Home
Summer camp looks a little different this year, but that doesn’t stop the fun! Operation Purple at Home is a free, virtual camp experience designed just for military families. Live events and fun activities will strengthen your family’s communication and build better connection while creating amazing memories…at home!
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Explore Operation Purple at Home
Day 1 - Pride + Service
Don’t Miss Out: Watch all live events and special appearances in the Operation Purple at Home Facebook group!
Morning
7am
Opening Ceremony + flag raising
Scott Air Force Base Airman Leadership School and Honor Guard
10am
Daily Announcements: Welcome to Day 1 of camp!
Today’s Activities: Family Flag and American Flag Eco-Art
10:30am
ASK ME ANYTHING with New Jersey Devil’s hockey player, Kyle Palmieri!
Afternoon
2pm
Incredible Invertebrates and Where to Find them!
Live activity with the Montana Natural History Center
5pm
Pride + Service daily reflection check-in
8pm
Camp day close out with NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski!
8:30pm
Daily giveaway winners announced
Day 2 - Teamwork
Don’t Miss Out: Watch all live events and special appearances in the Operation Purple at Home Facebook group!
Morning
10am
Daily Announcements: Welcome to Day 2 of camp!
Today’s Activities: Family Talent Show + Backyard Warriors
Afternoon
2pm
Character Does Matter
Live activity with the Travis Manion Foundation
5pm
Teamwork daily reflection check-in
8pm
Camp day close out with Mrs. Laura Hyten
Spouse of General John Hyten, 11th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
8:30pm
Daily giveaway winners announced
Day 3 - Stewardship
Don’t Miss Out: Watch all live events and special appearances in the Operation Purple at Home Facebook group!
Morning
10am
Daily Announcements: Welcome to Day 3 of camp!
Today’s Activities: Rock + Roll + Camp Out
Afternoon
2pm
Make a Family Nature Journal
Live activity with the Montana Natural History Center
5pm
Stewardship daily reflection check-in
8pm
Camp day wrap-up with Ramón “CZ” Colón-López
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
8:30pm
Daily giveaway winners announced
Day 4 - Communication
Don’t Miss Out: Watch all live events and special appearances in the Operation Purple at Home Facebook group!
Morning
10am
Daily Announcements: Welcome to Day 4 of camp!
Today’s Activities: Battleship + Kid Coach
Afternoon
2pm
Record High Summer Reading Challenge
Live activity with United Through Reading
5pm
Communication daily reflection check-in
8pm
Camp day close out with Hollyanne Milley
Spouse of General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
8:30pm
Daily giveaway winners announced
Day 5 - Empowerment
Don’t Miss Out: Watch all live events and special appearances in the Operation Purple at Home Facebook group!
Morning
10am
Daily Announcements: It’s the last day of camp!
Today’s Activities: Family Gallery Museum + Cross the River
10:30am
ASK ME ANYTHING
New Jersey Devil’s hockey player Kyle Palmieri answers YOUR questions!
Afternoon
2pm
Communicating and Coping During Times of Stress
Live Activity with the American Red Cross
5pm
Empowerment daily reflection check-in
7pm
Closing Ceremony + flag lowering
Scott Air Force Base Airman Leadership School and Honor Guard
8pm
Camp Talent Show video premiere
8:30pm
Daily giveaway winners announced
8:45pm
Grand prize winners announced
