Summer 4-H camp attracts hundreds

Almost three hundred 4-H youth and adults from Leon and surrounding counties took a break from the hustle and bustle of the busy summer to attend the District 8 County Camp at the Lakeview Conference Center on July 10-12, 2009! This camp was designed especially for youth ages 9-17 with opportunities to meet new friends, develop new skills, and learn how to work with others.

The 2 night-3 day event was the ticket to rejuvenate and recharge all who participated! A well trained team of Teen 4-H Leaders under the direction of Youth Development Professionals coordinate camp activities.

Activities include: swim- ming, crafts, fitness, public speaking, Leadership styles, cooperative games, dancing and much more! Special evening activities such as the Team Challenges for the whole camp were used to promote teamwork and cooperation!

Serving as teen leaders from Leon County 4-H this summer were Jacob Rodell, James Knippa, Kastan Martin, Ryan McCarty, Reagan Robertson, Kelcey Cockrell, Cassie Ferguson, Taylor McGill, David Roach and Casey Helfenbein. Participants were housed in modern, air-conditioned dorms, staffed by an extension agent and/or adult volunteer leader.

Leon County was represented by Cameron Biddle, Taylor Biddle, Charlee Cockrell, Shalyn Cotton, Mikayla Cox, Parker Davidson, Cullen Douget, Gracie Ferguson, Jacob Fishbeck, Logan Freeman, Natalie Freeman,Andy Johnson, Tobe Johnson, Gatlynn Johnson, Matt Gilliam, Emily Grissett, Dylan Harris, Kendal Honeycutt, Kaydee Honeycutt, Kassidy Johnson, Macey Jonas, Kendall Lee, Blake McCarty, Clay McgIll, Lindsey McGill, Dylan Pistone, Justin Pistone, Savanna Pistone, Kayla Ray, Rhett Read, James Rodell, Kyle Simpson, Erin Trahan, Hannah Weedon, Tyler Weedon, Courtney Windslow, and Mark McLeod.

The Leon County 4-H members were supervised by County Agents Tommy and Wendy Neyland, Extension Assist Ben Reese, and Intern Cayla Christianson. The members of Leon County 4-H would like to Thank Mrs. Andrea Freeman for volunteering her time to be a part of the weekends activities as well.