4-H camp is a success!
Published 10:03 am Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Celia Brockway/Extension Agent
WAKEFIELD—The sound of splashing water. The smell of a campfire. The sight of kids learning and laughing. All of these filled the Airfield 4-H Center near Wakefield from June 23 to 27. During these five days, more than 200 kids participated in Isle of Wight/Southampton 4-H Camp.
Activities included swimming, singing and an option of 16 different classes ranging from cooking to riflery to a challenge course. Each participant chose three classes. Campers spent the night in dorms, which were under the supervision of volunteer teen counselors and adults.
The camp was organized by Isle of Wight and Southampton 4-H Youth Development Programs in conjunction with Airfield Conference Center staff, all a part of Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Donations given by the Southampton Department of Social Services, Woman’s Club of Smithfield, Smithfield Police Department (CHIP), Southampton Livestock 4-H Club, Dominion Power, Murphy-Brown LLC, and James and Margo VanDiver, made camp possible for several youths. Thank you for your contributions to this program.
For more information about 4-H, call Celia Brockway at 365-6258.
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- Kayla Felts, 11, of Franklin, received the Head “H” Awards. This goes to the camper who uses his/her head to think and to help others in camp. Presenting is Celia Brockway.
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- Kahliah Ross, 12, of Courtland, was awarded the Heart “H” for showing genuine concern and care for fellow campers. Presenting is Brockway.
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- Olivia Hatch, 10, of Franklin, smiles after being given the Hands “H” Award for using her hands to serve her fellow campers and the overall camping program. Presenting is Brockway.
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- Kyia Dickens, 10, of Ivor, was the recipient of the Health “H” for having healthy living habits, attitudes and lifestyles as well as use of leisure time. Presenting is Brockway.
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- Dane Magette, 9, of Courtland, won the highest award at camp: The Spirit of Camp Award for being enthusiastic, inspiring others and motivating fellow campers. Presenting is Brockway.
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- Brittany Cobb, 14, of Newsoms, was selected the Outstanding First-Year Female Counselor Award. Presenting is Brockway.
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- Todd Whetstone, 14, of Suffolk, received the Outstanding First-Year Male Counselor Award. Presenting is Brockway.
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- Rachel Brown, 17, of Franklin, was the recipient of the Outstanding Veteran Female Counselor Award. Presenting is Brockway.
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- Cullen Cobb, 17, of Capron, was awarded the Outstanding Veteran Male Counselor Award. Presenting is Brockway.
