Back to School Bash for Military, Veteran, and Southeast Families

**Back to School Bash**
Join the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region for our biggest **Back 2 School Bash** yet as we help up to **1,000 local children** head back to school prepared, confident, and ready to learn!
This year's event is proudly presented in partnership with **Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center** and is made possible through the generous support of our **Official Food Sponsor, Papa Johns**, and our **Supporting Partner, Great Clips**.
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Friday, August 1**
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1:00 PM – 5:00 PM**

Southeast YMCA
**Priority Access (1:00–3:30 PM):** Military families and veterans in need
**Community Access (3:30–5:00 PM):** Open to all Southeast Colorado Springs families
Every child will receive a FREE backpack while supplies last!
School supplies will also be available for students attending school districts that do **not** provide school supplies to their students.
Bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon filled with:

Community resource vendors

FREE pizza from our Official Food Sponsor, Papa Johns

Face painting

Games and family activities

Giveaways

Fun for all ages—and so much more!
Whether you're a military family, veteran family, or part of the Southeast Colorado Springs community, we're excited to celebrate the new school year with you and help students start the year with confidence.
**Registration is required for each child.** Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today!
Together, we're building a stronger community—one child, one backpack, and one smile at a time.
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