Big Deals at Summer Camp

Boom! This summer at the Eastern 4-H Center's Summer Camp program, I am taking extra steps to go above and beyond other programs on the Atlantic Coast. Sure there are some great places to send your children for a week or two...but none better than here.

Here's what I'm working on:
Alligators: Yes, I am going to try to get alligators for the ecology program. It will do two things...confirm that, yes, alligators are present in Tyrrell County and allow youth to see on of the rarer species of animals in North Carolina. Currently, I'm in the process of securing the permits and setting up the tanks and food. No, they are not giant alligators...only hatchlings that were born in captivity. Now they'll be in "camp-tivity". This is the northern most range for the American Alligator. I have seen 'gators on multiple occasions, and even survived stepping on a wild alligator...they are exciting and powerful creatures. But the hatchlings are only about a foot long, so they are really "cute", but nevertheless very unique.

ABC's: Not the alphabet...but Atlantic Blue Crabs. The Programmites (Rachel and Stephanie have just completed the dynamic models, both Jimmys and Sooks for the initial instruction. However, after the "class time", campers will have the opportunity to go crabbin'. It's fairly simple - tie a chicken leg to a string, lower it into the water, wait for the ABC to tug, then list it out and scap it with the net. Voila.

Food Waste: Nope...were not going to waste food. We will, however, try to showcase how much potential food can be saved through a variety of programs before, during, and after various meals. Eventually, one cabin group will be known as the "Food Waste Warriors". Hopefully, they can be inducted into our Secret Scoggin Society. Don't ask...it's a secret.

Other than these, the same quality programs such as rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, teambuilding, target sports, and athletics will still hold their place on the menu of fun. Evening programs such as the Talent Show, International Night, Campfire S'mores, Dance, and Pool Party will also reign supreme as supper and sunsets go down...

Enjoy the day...