Sensory Camp: learning through play and exploration

"The kids get to explore paints and different textures, while working on hand-eye coordination," said Maxine Ababa, 423rd Medical Squadron behavioral health administrator. "It's great. They get to learn through play." See how these behavioral health techniques are being applied across the U.S. Air Force at: http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/ (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)

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Sensory Camp: learning through play and exploration

"I worked with kids and students for the last 8 years," said Sue Cullen, key spouse and wife of 501st Combat Support Wing commander, Col. Kevin Cullen. "This makes me happy - coming out and volunteering is my way to connect with the community." Find out how you can connect with your community as a Key Spouse, here: http://1.usa.gov/1US23nq (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)

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"I have never been to a Sensory Camp before, but I love kids and wanted to get involved," said U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Lawanda Register, Detachment 5 postal Airman. "I just talked to the Airman & Family Readiness Center, got signed up to help and now I get to play with kids and Play-Doh. What's not to love about that?" If you are looking for ways to get involved with activities with 423rd Force Support Squadron at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, call the A&FRC at 01480 84 3557. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)

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"Infant massage has so many benefits: relaxation, sleep and muscle-tone development, to name a few," said Kristina Da Silva E Silva, 423rd Medical Squadron occupational therapist. "But, the most important benefit is the bonding and social interaction with the child." To learn more about Infant Massage, click here: http://mayocl.in/27d1mKv (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)

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Sensory Camp: learning through play and exploration

Published May 11, 2016
By Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton
501st Combat Support Wing Public Affairs

RAF ALCONBURY, United Kingdom -- "The kids get to explore #paints and different textures, while working on hand-eye coordination," said Maxine Ababa, 423rd Medical Squadron behavioral health administrator. "It's great. They get to learn through play." See how these behavioral health techniques are being applied across the U.S. Air Force at: http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/ (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)