Kids’ Camps need your help

Do you remember seeing all the pictures and reading in the newspapers about Kids’ Camps last summer? In case you didn’t know, most of these were provided through our local county extension office. Kids were provided with day camp activities to enrich their summer. They were excited to be fishing, gardening, cooking, and learning about future project opportunities with 4-H.

Well, it’s time for the county extension office to start planning for the summer 2010 Kids’ Camps. Camps planned for this year include jewelry making, sport fishing, flower arranging, manners, horticulture, “cupcake” decorating, etymology, shooting sports, sewing, and fashion.

Here is where we need your help. These camps require

a fee, and this creates a hardship for some families, especially those with several children.

The Leon County Leadership Advisory Board wants to appeal for your help this year in paying the fees for all the children who wish to be involved in Kids’ Camps. Wouldn’t it be great if every child left camp with a fishing pole, necklace, flower arrangement, or some memorabilia from their camp experience?

Any donation toward making this possible will be greatly appreciated, and you can become an event sponsor with a donation of $200. Every elementary parent/ child will be notified through a newsletter and in the county newspapers announcing the various camps and your sponsorship.

For more information please contact Tommy or Wendy Neyland at 903-536- 2531 or any member of the Leadership Advisory Board.