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Winter Gear Up

Open to Military Children in Preschool–Grade 12

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Winter Gear Support for School-Age Kids

Get your child winter-ready with ASYMCA’s Winter Gear Up! This program prepares school-age military children for Alaska winters by providing coats, boots, snow pants, hats, scarves, and gloves at no cost. Registration is required.

Winter Gear Up is a statewide program. We offer in-person pickup for service members located near JBER, Ft. Wainwright, Eielson, and Kodiak. We offer delivery options for service members located in remote locations.

Registration for the 2025 in-person program opens August 4 for (E1-E5) and August 6 (all ranks).

Remote Locations: Ranks E1-E5 Only

In-Person Locations: This program is available in-person to those in the JBER, Fort Wainwright, and Eielson areas. This program is open to children (pre-K 4 through grade 12) of active duty military members of all ranks permanently stationed in Alaska. Military ID is required.

  • E1–E5 Priority Registration: August 4-5
  • All Ranks: Starts August 6

Remote Locations: Registration is required. All registrants must meet the following qualifications:

  • E1–E5
  • Permanently stationed in Alaska
  • Have dependent children (pre-K 4 through grade 12)

Eielson Air Force Base

  • Please direct all questions to the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska
  • September 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
  • Eielson Spouse’s Club Thrift Shop at 365 Kodiak St. | Eielson AFB

Fort Wainwright

  • Please direct all questions to the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska
  • September 15, 2025, from 1:00–6:00 p.m.
  • ASYMCA Bargain Shop at 1031 102nd St. | Ft. Wainwright

Kodiak 

  • Please direct all questions to the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska
  • September 19, 2025, from 3:00-5:30 p.m.
  • Pick-up location TBA | Kodiak

JBER Teen Preview Night (ages 13-17)

  • Please direct all questions to the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska
  • September 21, 2025, from 4:00–6:00 p.m.
  • 724 Quartermaster Rd. | JBER (next to the ASYMCA Bargain Shop on JBER-Richardson)

JBER

  • Please direct all questions to the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska
  • September 22, 2025, from 1:00–6:00 p.m.
  • 724 Quartermaster Rd. | JBER (next to the ASYMCA Bargain Shop on JBER-Richardson)

Yes, the following remote locations are available.

  • Kodiak
  • Sitka
  • Juneau
  • Valdez
  • Cordova
  • Fort Greeley

Registration is required all participants, including those at remote locations. Participants at remote locations will need to complete an order form and schedule a brief virtual video call with ASYMCA staff. Details for these two steps will be emailed to each participant after remote registration closes.

Winter Gear Up is available by 30-minute appointments throughout the state. Registered families will be emailed a link to sign up for a time slot no less then two (2) days before their appointment date.

We recommend one parent/guardian per shopper. Strollers must be parked outside the facility during your appointment.

Teens are encouraged to join the appointment to select gear that fits their personal style and size. Children 7 and under must remain with their parent/guardian at all times.

If we do not have what you need, ASYMCA staff will contact you after the event to ensure your children have the gear they need to stay warm.

If you can’t make your appointment, please email us at events@akasymca.org or call 907-552-9622 so we can help other families gear up for winter. No-call, no-shows may miss out on future ASYMCA programs.