Thursday, October 15, 2009

4-H Center Update...

It's been a while since we've updated our blog...in fact, this is the first update since summer camp ended! Although a lot has happened since then, we'll focus on two things for this update: upcoming 4-H programs & our indoor shooting sports complex.

We have a fall Cloverbud camp, called "iClover", that will be taking place November 7-8. Age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities are planned for campers ages 5-8 and as usual, this will be one of our "funnest" camps of the year! The registration deadline is fast approaching (Oct 23), so if you or someone you know may be interested in attending as a camper (with or without parent), teen leader, or adult volunteer please contact us immediately for a registration brochure (skelton4hcamp@vt.edu)

Our fall teen weekend will once again follow the theme "The Real World: SML" and is taking place November 20-22. Last year's weekend was a huge success with approximately 70 teens from throughout our region! The weekend will submerse teens in real life situations related to managing personal finances and other related "real world" decisions. Life-skills workshops will be offered as well as typical camp (fun) activities! The registration deadline is November 6th, so contact us immediately if you'd like a registration brochure (skelton4hcamp@vt.edu)!

Finally, our much anticipated "indoor shooting range" is well underway and should be ready for use sometime in spring 2010. The John G. Rocovich Regional Shooting Sports Complex is coming together quite nicely and is looking GREAT! It will feature 12 firing lines, a classroom, dry storage/armory area, office, and electronic target retrieval systems! It will be the nicest facility of it's kind in our region without a doubt! Check out the pictures to see for yourself!