GILMER 4-H CAMP READY TO TAKE-OFF

(06/22/2006)

By Drew Moody For the Hur Herald drewmoody@verizon.net The Annual Gilmer County 4-H Camp begins Sunday at the Gilmer County Recreation Center. Activities will be virtually non-stop until Thursday evening. The focus at camp is twofold: educational and lots of activities, according to West Virginia University Extension Agent Vada Zinn. "I hope the kids have a good time like I always did," Zinn said. "I always loved it." On this year's agenda is golf, outdoor cooking, ceramics, basketball, a variety of other sports, and swimming. There's also folk-dancing, storytelling, and a drug dog demonstration is scheduled. Participants will be provided three meals a day and two snacks. A dance will be held the night before the awards ceremony on June 29. As of yesterday there were about 80 youth signed up. Twelve counselors and 20 teachers helping with the programs. Flight 4-H: Destination Unknown is the theme for this year's camp. Kristi Messenger created the winning t-shirt design and all camp fees were waived for her for capturing that honor. Carl Ballengee, Calhoun County Sheriff is scheduled to visit with a drug dog and give a demonstration. And Ilene Evans, from the West Virginia Humanities Council, is visiting for storytelling and songs. The WVU Extension Service supports a variety of other projects including: 4-H, community educational outreach, and a variety of programs for adults and children. It's not too late to sign up for 4-H camp. For last minute registrations call the WVU Extension Office at 462-7061.

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