Kids Kamp

Kids’ Kamps Need Your Help
Do you remember seeing all the pictures and reading in the newspapers
about Kids’ Kamps 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 Texas AgriLife Extension office in Leon County
to start planning for the summer 2009 Kids’ Kamps. Activities in past
years have included sport fishing, flower arranging, manners,
horticulture, “cupcake” decorating, entomology, shooting sports, sewing,
and fashion. More exciting activities are being planned for this summer!
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’ Kamps. 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. Board
members include: Brian Hill, Gary Robertson, Charlie Patin, Susan Pugh,
Faith Kellar, Elaine Trefry, Lenora Oden, Melinda Wilson, Kathy Pierce,
Karen Robeson, Dale Birran, Daryl Alston, Russell Jonas, Kay Serafin,
Gayle Wilson Ray, Jason Jeitz, and Clara Jones.


Tommy Neyland, CEA-Ag
Texas Agrilife Extension Service