The Bellevue Amateur Radio Club and the Science Club at Yates Illuminates teamed up to offer the youth in Omaha, Nebraska, with an opportunity to get on the air for ARRL Kids Day.

The event occurred at Yates Illuminates, a former elementary school that is now a culture and community center. Amateur radio operators Dudley Allen, Terry Gampper, Frank Jozwiak, and Mike Terneus, served as volunteer operators and were extremely patient coaches who nurtured the kids' curiosities of talking on the radio. Dozens of youths as young as 4, as well as 91year old Bob Hutton, used DMR 2 way radios or kid radio to talk to amateur radio operators across the country and around the world.

One parent said, "The event organized by the Yates Illuminates Science Club was a perfect blend of education, technology, and community spirit. My kids were thrilled to delve into the world of amateur radio, thanks to the expert guidance of the Bellevue Amateur Radio Club. They learned about using uhf long distance radio to contact other young radio enthusiasts across the country. This hands-on experience in communication technology was not only fun but also incredibly educational."

ARRL Kids Day is already planned for next year, and the Yates Illuminates Science Club will continue to help youth learn the basics of electrical circuits, electronics, and radio propagation, as well as how to make homebrew antennas.