Wednesday, October 21, 2009

YES! Camp 2009

District 5 YES! Camp is set for November 13-14, 2009 at the Lakeview Methodist Conference Center in Palestine. All 4-Hers ages 8-13 are invited to attend. YES Camp will be lots of fun with great educational workshops, and those who attend always seem to have a great time! This is an excellent opportunity for junior and intermediate 4-H members in our district! The theme this year is Auto B Good. There will be a costume contest so have your kiddos dress up in some Automobile themed way, I.E. car logos, race car drivers, mechanics, pit crew, use your imagination; however, Please remember the 4-H dress code when dressing up!

The registration fee for YES! Camp is $40 per person (both youth and adults). A registration form is attached. Please contact Willie Arnwine in the CEO to get on the list. Payments can be made via cash or check (Make payable to: CHEROKEE 4-H COUNCIL). These funds are due in the CEO no later than 5 PM Tuesday, October 27.

Download, print and complete the medical release form. This form is to be completed by registered 4-H members and submitted at check-in at the Lakeview Methodist Conference Center. It will be returned to chaperons upon departure.

Attendees should plan to arrive between 7 pm and 8 pm on November 13 in costume and need to eat super prior to arriving. Saturday's departure time will be around 3:30 pm.

Campers should bring sleeping bags, billows, towels, toiletry items, flashlight, etc. to camp. Please look for a schedule and more information regarding the YES Camp theme in the coming weeks.

Each County needs to bring a box of junk that could be possible used to make a small race car. (bottles, tape rolls, bottle caps, etc.)

Contact Willie Arnwine at the CEO for more information or to make payment arrangments.
(903)683-5416.