Buckeye Youth to have summer camp

Buckeye Youth information

Buckeye Youth Summer Camp will be held at Camp Clay Friday, July 11,and Saturday, July 12.  Camp check-in will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at Camp Clay, 9196 Liberty Union Road in Van Wert.

The camp is open to all boys and girls ages 5 to 12 years old.  The member’s fee for camp is $12 for each child and $9 for each additional sibling. Non-members’ fee is $15 for each child, while each additional sibling is $12.

There will be a special presenter, Jim Bowsher, creator and owner of Temple of Tolerance in Wapakoneta, who will be bringing his collection of Native American artifacts to show the group.

The fee for camp helps offset the cost of meals, snacks, accommodations, crafts, special programs and swimming from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Camp Clay Aqua Park.

All youths will need to bring a sleeping bag, pillow, sweatshirt, swimsuit, towel, bug spray, sunscreen, hiking shoes, and any toiletry items they may need. No additional food will be needed, as Buckeye Youth will serve meals and snacks throughout the event.

Camp will close at 6 Saturday evening and children will need to be picked up at that time.

A YMCA release of liability waiver and a Buckeye Youth permission slip must be filled out and signed by a parent of each child.

Permission slips are located outside the Buckeye Youth office, 147 E. Main Street, Suite D in Van Wert.  A form can also be obtained by sending a request to maryvanwert@aol.com. Return forms to the Buckeye Youth office by Wednesday, July 9, with payment enclosed. Someone will be in the office Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. to accept forms and payment.

Permission slips may be slid under the door from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Phone registration will be accepted until Wednesday, July 9, by calling 419.238.3546 and leaving a message with the name of children, their age and phone number.

Buckeye Youth is a United Way agency and Van Wert County Foundation grant recipient.