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"It's A Bug's Life!"

2002 Southwest Regional 4-H Camp

June 16-19, 2002

The 2002 Southwest Regional 4-H Camp was held at the Laurelville Conference Center, Laurelville, PA. The camp is designed for youth between the ages of 8 to 12. The camp fee is $100.00 which includes all meals, lodging, program materials and accident insurance.

Program and workshops included the theme: "It's A Bug's Life!"

Did you know ...

Bugs are a source of food in some Countries.

Some bugs help farmers by pollinating crops.

Insects are good at imitating other animals and their environment.

Many insects are endangered species.

Insects make nature's music.

The leadership for the camp is provided by extension staff and volunteer leaders from the nine counties in the southwest region. 4-H teens are trained to be camp counselors. Medical personnel are present at all times.

The facilities at Laurelville are very nice and include boys' and girls' cabins, a swimming pool, a dining hall, educational centers, a campfire and recreational areas.

Pictures from the 2002 Southwest Regional 4-H Camp

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Camper Craft...Making a Butterfly

Learning about insect byproducts.

Beekeeper Demonstration

Lunch in the Dining Hall

The SW Regional Counselors