April 21, 2009

Slots still available for Virginia Guard summer camps

From Staff Reports

FORT PICKETT, Va. — Slots are still available for the Teen Wilderness Camp and the Annual Summer Camp.

The Teen Wilderness Adventure Camp will be held June 28 – July 2 at Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing in New Castle.

This camp is open to Virginia National Guard and the Reserve youths 13-17 years old. It will offer the perfect forum for youth to grow together in a non-traditional learning environment. WAEL offers many activities that develop leadership and effective communication.

The 4th Annual Youth Camp will be held Aug. 2-7 at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach. This camp will be packed with interactive classes, youth team building activities and day trips. This camp is open to youth aged 8-12 years old and offers the perfect forum for youth to grow together in a nontraditional learning environment.

All registration forms must be faxed or emailed by May 1. Click HERE for a registration form.

Also, volunteers (military or civilian) are needed to participate in the 2009 Annual Summer Camp at SMR. If interested, please contact:
 
Dana Ivory
Columbus Contractor
Virginia National Guard
State Youth Coordinator
Office: 434.298.5330
Cell: 804.310.7035
Fax: 434-298-6281

Please contact Dana Ivory at (888) 483-2682 for more information.

Teen Wilderness Adventure Camp
• When: June 28- July 2
• Where: Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing in New Castle, Va.
• Ages: 13 -17 years old
• Who: Dependent children or siblings of the Virginia Army and Air National Guard and the Reserves
• Cost: $100.00 per child

Youth Camp
• When: Aug. 2-7, 2009
• Where: State Military Reservation (SMR) Virginia Beach
• Ages: 8 -12 years old
• Who: Dependent children or siblings of the Virginia Army and Air National Guard
• Cost: $100.00 per child