After reading on Friday that Millstone 4-H Camp had lost the $30,000 in support that allowed them to offer a week of Operation: Military Kid Camp at no cost to 100 youth (Guard, Reserve and Active Duty) whose parent(s) have recently, are currently, or are scheduled to serve our country overseas, this concerned citizen got on the phone. On Monday, a generous donation was made to make this camping experience available to 100 Military Youth at Millstone 4-H Camp! As this citizen told me Monday, “Kids ought to get to go to camp.”
Youth at Operation: Military Kid Camp in 2008 participate in Flag Raising Ceremonies to start their day at Millstone 4-H Camp. The Camp will be offered in 2009 thanks to a generous donation from a concerned citizen in Richmond County!
While at camp, youth participate in canoeing, archery, shooting sports, climbing, swimming, arts & crafts, cookouts, campfires, nature exploration, teambuilding, high ropes, and much more. All these activities help youth improve their leadership and communication skills while making new friends. Camp OMK will focus on building coping skills and creating positive outlets for the intense emotions these children now live with daily. Campers build camaraderie as they meet other youth who are going through similar situations, but equally important is the opportunity to enjoy a carefree camping experience with their peers. While at camp, these children will have fun, laugh, learn and just enjoy being kids.
There are actually two OMK Camping opportunities at Millstone 4-H Camp this summer. Thanks for a generous donation from a citizen concerned about this group of young people, youth ages 8-13 will camp July 12th-17th and can accept up to 100 campers. Registration deadline for Camp OMK is Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Cloverbud or Young Heroes Camp, for youth 5 to 8 years old, can experience a shorter version of camp August 2nd-5th and can accept up to 40 campers. The registration deadline for Cloverbud or Young Heroes Camp is Wednesday, July 22, 2009.
If you are interested in more information about either of these 4-H Operation: Military Kid Camps please check the web at www.millstone4hcamp.org for forms or call Gene Shutt or William Terry at 652-5905 with questions.
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To this concerned citizen...Thank you! As an adult who grew up in a camping program and was allowed to explore and develop leadership skills during my summers at camp I can fully attest to how important the camping experience can be. Operation Military Kids camping program is twice as important because it offers youth who are facing stresses most of us will never understand, a safe and nurturing environment to be carefree and just have fun! These youth will gain skills that can help them and their families now and in the future, it is truly a tremendous program.
Thank you does not seem like enough to say to this generous person. I hope you will be able to see the youth and the difference you are making in their lives this summer and thank you in advance for your support.
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