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WORKSHOPS & BREAKOUT LABS

Where we speak our stories, honor our journeys, and shape what we carry forward.

The Workshops & Breakout Labs are identity-centered reflection spaces built for youth ages 12–22, military-connected and civilian. Each session is guided by trained youth facilitators and cultural stewards, with adult grounding mentors present for support.

 

These are not lectures.
These are spaces of belonging.

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How To Participate

Youth are encouraged to choose the workshops that align with where they are in their story.

  • No one is placed.

  • No one is evaluated.

  • No one is asked to perform resilience.

 

Youth move with autonomy, choice, and dignity.

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Reflection Lounge + Care Circles

A quiet, soft, grounding space between sessions.

 

Youth may:

  • Sit in silence

  • Journal

  • Build creative expression pieces

  • Speak if they choose

  • Rest if they need

 

Belonging does not require participation.
Presence is enough.

Download Reflection Workbook 

The Military Child World Expo (MCWE 2026) is a mission-driven, nonprofit educational initiative dedicated to supporting the entire military-connected community, including active duty, National Guard, Reserve, veterans, retirees, Department of Defense/War, civilians, and their families.
 

Contacts

2461 Eisenhower Avenue

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Phone: 703-646-8410

Email: info@themilitarychildworldexpo.com

Open To The Public

Family Friendly Activities

Entry: Free Entry

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Psalm 127:3–4 (NIV) — Legacy & Generational Promise “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.”

© 2026 by The Military Child World Expo Foundation

The Military Child World Expo is the flagship national convening of the Military Child World Expo Foundation (MCWEF), The National Association for Military-Connected Children. A 501 (C) (3) Organization

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