Sign-up for 4-H Camp scheduled

Summer is fast approaching which is a sure sign that 4-H Camp is not far behind. Application forms were distributed at the April club meetings and are also available at the Extension office.

Junior 4-H Camp will be held July 8 through 12 at the Clyde M. York 4-H Training Center in Crossville. This camp is for 4-H members in the fourth, fifth or sixth grades as of Jan. 1, 2002.

Price for the week-long camp is $135 which includes transportation, meals and lodging. The date for sign-up and payment is scheduled May 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Warren County Extension Office. This will be the only sign-up and only 175 applications will be accepted.

Junior High 4-H Camp is held June 17 through 20 in Crossville with a price of $105. This camp is for 4-H members who are in the seventh or eighth grades as of Jan. 1, 2002. Included are all the activities of Junior Camp with the addition of off-site adventures such as caving or tubing and the high ropes course.

Sign-up date is scheduled for May 24 at the Warren County Extension Office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Some of the activities attendees can expect to do at 4-H Camp include swimming, canoeing and a variety of organized sports. Those not interested in sports might want to check out the leather or woodworking shop, take a nature hike or simply hang out with friends.

Remember, the Agricultural Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

For more information on 4-H Camps, call the Warren County Extension Office at 473-8484.