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To be archived (4-H) after July 20, 2009
WESTON, W.VA. -- Computer skills and technology building exercises are not usually associated with summer camps.
However, that’s exactly the experience campers will receive at West Virginia University Extension Service’s Alpha I 4-H Camp, July 12 - 17.
“Wired and Wonderful” classes at the weeklong camp take place each July at WVU Jackson’s Mill State 4-H Camp in Weston.
Taught by technology experts, the classes enhance campers’ knowledge of technology through activities like model rocket building, multi-media projects, and create animation and video games. Campers also build computers.
In addition to these new skills, the campers will be trained to teach senior citizens in their communities to use computers and technology.
“Our 4-H’ers will get to experience a wide variety of new technology,” said David Hartley, WVU Extension agent in Kanawha County.
The goal of this program is to give campers exposure to new and growing fields of science.
Other activities will include water quality testing and Web page development.
“Wired and Wonderful” started three years ago as a partnership with Verizon, who provides $10,000 in funding for the technology learning and experience.
Campers range from sixth grade students to 21-year-olds.
Two scholarships are awarded in each county to help campers defray the cost of camp.
Alpha I camp provides 4-H members personal development experiences that help them grow as individuals. It is also designed to help campers display more personal confidence and take on leadership roles.
For more information about 4-H, contact your county’s WVU Extension office, or visit www.ext.wvu.edu.
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CONTACT: Ann Bailey Berry, WVU
Extension Communications
Phone: (304) 293-5691; e-mail: Ann.Berry@mail.wvu.edu
jh—07/9/09
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July 13, 2009
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