Class of 2021 | TAPS Youth Programs' Virtual Program

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Are you a graduating senior? This TAPS Teen gathering is just for you! Join other high school seniors as we support one another, share after high school plans, and learn about TAPS Young Adult opportunities. Bring your voice to this room as we interact around various topics such as leadership, character strength, stress management, coping with life changes, and new beginnings.

This Month's Topic: Music & Sports - A Natural Duo

Special Guest: NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies’ Director of Live Entertainment and In-Arena Emcee, Tamara Moore

Whether fans noticed or not, part of what makes the experience of watching a game at their favorite stadium/arena unique is the vibe. Of the various in-game activities, music is the key ingredient used to create that vibe - while entertaining the audience and enhancing the game experience. So, how does one decide what music to use and when? And how did that all change in 2020, when fans weren’t allowed to watch the games in person? Our guest, Tamara Moore, with the Memphis Grizzlies, will walk us through how the Grizzlies create an incredible game experience for their fans - and players!

We’ll also talk about the role music plays in our everyday lives (did you know that music has been shown to help teens explore ideas/emotions and express themselves without words? It also helps us connect to social groups and gain a feeling of belonging) and how to create our own playlists for the different events and activities (road trip playlists, playlist for friends, playlist for a bad day, etc.) in our lives.

NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies’ Director of Live Entertainment and In-Arena Emcee, Tamara Moore Tamara Moore worked for the NBA and an NBA team for over 20 years. Formerly choreographer and entertainment team manager of the Grizzlies and NBA, she is now responsible for producing in-game content and overseeing development and content for entertainment assets for the Grizzlies.

How to Participate

This event requires your teen to be registered. Register today using the blue register button at the top of this page.

If you are not yet a part of our larger TAPS family, please call our 24/7 Helpline at 800-959-8277.

This Teen Programming will take place via Zoom. The link to access will be sent to you after you register your child. Weekly reminder emails will be sent before each care group.

For more information, contact us at youthprograms@taps.org

Mentor Matching

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Bereaved children and teenagers who are eligible to participate in TAPS Youth Programs and Events are also eligible to be matched with a military mentor. A military mentor is someone who currently serves in the military or is a veteran and can be a caring companion and a reminder to TAPS kids that the military still cares for them. A legacy mentor is an adult who experienced the death of a military family member as a child or teenager, or who participated in and graduated from TAPS programs and is ready to support younger survivors who will follow in their path. Interaction may vary due to the mentor and your child’s/teen’s schedule and availability. Ideally, we encourage mentors to reach out virtually to their mentee at least once per month. Interactions may include social media posts, video calls, letter writing, phone calls, texting, and/or emailing. Their purpose is to be a positive role model and supportive presence in a grieving child’s or teen’s life.

Mentor Matching for virtual programming is currently on pause. Email youthprograms@taps.org for more information.