9 to attend 4-H camp

By Kathy Thomson

Nine Shackelford County 4-H members are headed to an overnight camp this week, according to the local sponsor. 

“This year’s 4-H Camp is July 11-12 at Buffalo Gap,” said extension agent Michaela Bradford. “Shackelford County 4-Hers will be attending along with 4-H members from Coke, Fisher, Jones, Nolan, and Sterling counties. There will be a total of 99 4-Hers at the camp this year.” 

The camp, designed for 4-Hers between nine and 13 years of age focuses on team building, education, and fun. 

“It is a good way to end the 4-H year, look back on our successes, and start to get ready for a new year,” said Bradford.

Registration for the upcoming 4-H year will be sometime in August, according to Bradford. She added that the fee to enroll in 4-H will increase this year.

“Fees are going up from $20 to $25 per 4-H member,” the local AgriLife leader said. “The state wide 4-H enrollment fee has increased to $25 due to the rising costs of putting on contests and programs.”

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