CARTERET COUNTY ATTENDS SUMMER CAMP AT BETSY-JEFF PENN 4-H EDUCATIONAL CENTER
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Thirty-one youths braved the summer elements, made new friends and returning campers renewed acquaintances the week of June 15-20. During the evening's activities, campers competed in land and water sports, a talent show and capped-off the week with a dance Thursday evening. Before departing Friday morning, each cabin counselor presented special awards to each camper. Receiving Super Camper Award from Carteret County were Gabriel Cunningham, Aaron Caldwell and Elizabeth Gunter.
Older campers participate in the Adventurer and Trekker programs, an advanced setting that includes a high ropes course, rock climbing, outdoor cooking and one night of camping.
The mission of 4-H camping is to use the natural and social environments to provide learning experiences that are appropriate for children and youth. The camping adventure also provides young people an opportunity to develop skills they will use throughout their lifetime.
Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center near Reidsville is accredited by the American Camping Association, a distinction shared by only 25% of camps in the United States. The camp is open to boys and girls, ages 8-14. More information about the camp may be found at www.nc4h.org.
If your child is interested in the opportunity to explore the world through 4-H camping in a safe, fun-filled setting with a qualified camp staff in 2009, contact Extension 4-H Agent Patricia Cahoon at 252-222-6359 or via email at pgcahoon@ncsu.edu. Make friends that will last a lifetime. You do not have to be a member of 4-H to attend.