Get involved in your local MWR. They offer so many fun things to do for your family, at little or no cost. When a spouse is deployed your children qualify for FREE extracurricular activities. Like soccer or dance, etc. I put my son on the local soccer team for free! They qualify for those free activities during deployment up to 90 days after the parent's return. Take advantage of it all!!!! Don't let those things slip through your fingers. Not only do your children learn about teamwork and become more social but they also learn how to be a good winner and loser during athletic events! Not only do you get their energy out, they get new friendships!
Also, your local USO often does free things on post for the active duty and their spouses! Usually both the MWR and the USO have facebook pages for your local base. Add them. They post activities so often and you get the chance to participate!
Fort Campbell has one of the most active MWR and USO offices I have ever seen. There's things for the adults and kids alike! There's Texas Hold 'Em tournaments, Bunco, horse back riding camps, sports, free meals for soldiers, etc! Even the travel and leisure offices offer free or reduced price tickets to sports games, circuses, and different shows.
Do not pass up the chance to make memories with your family for a free or reduced price, you will regret it later. Take advantage of what is offered to you, it's well worth it in the end. Every place you're stationed at is what you make of it. If you choose to sit in your home and keep yourself cooped up all day with children, the base you're stationed at will become a burden rather than an enjoyment. I have found so many things to do here, locally, for free or a very small expense, and it has made my stay here well worth it.
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