4-H plans variety of summer day camps for students

Marengo County 4-H is offering five day camps this summer for students ages 9-18. Topics range from rifle and archery to sewing.

A one-day Outdoor Adventure camp will be Thursday, June 9, at Foscue Park in Demopolis from 8 a.m. to noon. The cost is $5 per student. Campers will make steppingstones, take a walk in the woods, brush up on water safety, be introduced to beekeeping, have a chance to get close to nature at the Critter Station and enjoy snacks.

Sponsoring the camp with 4-H are the Corps of Engineers and the Friends of Foscue.

The rest of the summer camps will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Marengo County Extension Office, 2400 E. Coates Ave, Linden. The fee for each one is $10 per student which includes any supplies.

• Art Camp will be held on Thursday and Friday, June 16-17.
• Sewing Summer Day Camp will be Wednesday and Thursday, July 6-7.
• Those interested in 4-H can attend the Explore 4-H Camp on Wednesday, July 13.
• Two Rifle and Archery Camps will be Thursday, July 14, one from 9 a.m. to noon and the second from 1-4 p.m.

To register and for more information, call the Extension Office at 295-5959. Beth Yates, 4-H Foundation Regional Extension Agent, said space is limited for each camp.