We’re kicking off Month of the Military Child with our OMK Spotlights! Our first spotlight is Hailee Sprague.

Hailee has been a camper at Camp Kelley’s Island for about 8 years and is a 3rd year counselor. Hailee is apart of the Ohio Military Teen Council and helps plan camps/events and do community service. Additionally, Hailee has been going to the Teen Leadership Camp for a few years now and hopes to be a counselor there this year!

When asked about Ohio Military Kids’ impact, Hailee says:

“Throughout my almost 10 years with this program, I have learned about leadership, friendship, and probably every positive thing I could ever need to know. Ohio Military Kids has given me the opportunity to not only gain a positive experience, but now I am able to share my positive experiences with the youth. Being a counselor has been one of the greatest opportunities I have ever had and has even influenced me to help coach soccer and softball. I love working with the kids and making their weeks the best that they have ever had, just like my counselor did for me when I was younger. This may sound a little extreme, but Ohio Military Kids has (in a way) changed and saved my life. I’ve made lifelong friendships and gained skills I would’ve never been able to anywhere else. I love the Ohio Military Kids program and I do not plan on leaving it anytime soon.”

Thank you Hailee for participating in our OMK Spotlight! If you would like to participate, please fill out this form: go.osu.edu/OMKspotlight