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The mailing address at camp is: Grant Walker 4-H

Educational Center

Attn: Name of campe

(Parish of camper)

3000 Hwy. 8

Pollock, LA 71467

Camping is one of the most valuable experiences a child

can have. It's a learning experience that helps boys and

girls appreciate the outdoors, live together as a group, get

along with others and appreciate people with different interests and

backgrounds.

Many 4th, 5th and 6th grade boys and girls participate in

4-H Camp Grant Walker. The camp is held at the LSU

AgCenter's Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center, an 80- acre campsite located near Pollock, LA, on Highway 8 about 15 miles northeast of

Alexandria.

Louisiana 4-H is an educational program

of the LSU AgCenter.

Monday: Registration, cabin assignment, track

selection, swim test, free-choice recreation, camp tour and counselor meeting

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: After breakfast, campers participate

in one of 6 tracks: dramatic arts; food and fitness; outdoor adventures; science, engineering & technology; Hunter's Safety or Louisiana's wetlands.

One of the important things children

learn from camp is to be self-sufficient. That is, they learn they can survive for four whole days on their own.

The camp week lasts four days, starting on Monday afternoon when the boys and girls arrive, and ending on Friday morning after breakfast. The first meal served at camp is supper on Monday night.

To help children learn self-sufficiency, parents are asked not to call or visit campers unless there is an emergency. Except for cameras, campers may not bring cell phones or electronic devices to camp. Parents also are asked not to send food or snacks. Three meals and

snacks are served each day. Snacks include bottled water, soft drinks, fruit and cookies. Campers will not need money for food at 4-H Camp; however, they will be able to buy souvenirs and treats at the camp store. 4-H agents, volunteer leaders and teen counselors from each parish attend and stay in the cabins with the campers.

Campers also will have recreational time to play softball, kickball, volleyball, jump rope, basketball, parachute games and board games. Other choices include team-building activities, creating handcrafted items, visiting with friends, shopping for souvenirs in the camp store, archery and swimming.

Evening programs are fun and filled with skits, talent shows, vespers, dances and special guests.

The LSU AgCenter provides equal opportunities

in programs and employment. If you have a

discrimination complaint or concern, please

contact Janet Fox, Associate Professor in 4-H at 225.578.2196 or Toni Freeman, Director - HRM,

at 225.578.4640.

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Dramatic Arts All the world's a stage at the "4-H Theatre-in-the-Woods" where we explore the basics of theatre, learn to

use movement, voice, and improvisation to create believable characters, make silent films, commercials

and so much more! Join the fun and learn how theater can make the world a better place. From fierce

stage combat to soulful soliloquies this track has it all!

Get Ready, get SET - Science, Engineering & Technology Get ready, get SET...to have some fun with science, engineering and technology. The SET track will explore

the exciting worlds of chemistry, computers, construction, digital photography, rockets and much more.

Have fun concocting crazy chemistry experiments that go pop, fizz and maybe even boom. See who can

make a rocket fly the highest or farthest. Can your tower hold up against the elements? Create a slide show

of your camping experience. Get ready to get SET at 4-H Camp!

Outdoor Adventures Get ready to explore the great outdoors as a participant in the Outdoor Adventures track this summer at 4-

H camp. Participate in a large variety of hands-on activities like learning the proper techniques to shoot a

bow; find your way by learning to use a compass and maybe even catch a fish in the new pond. So—if you

are adventurous and being in the outdoors is right for you, sign up for Outdoor Adventures!

Explore Louisiana: Wetlands, Wildlife, and YOU! This summer, the wetlands track will consist of 3 days of getting down and dirty as we explore all things

wetlands. We will introduce campers to what wetlands are, what they do, and why Louisiana needs them

so badly. This track will be action-packed with loads of games and activities about wetlands and the plants

and animals that live there; we can celebrate summer, but learn a thing or two while having fun!

Fit 4 the Future: Get Ready, Get Set Go! Never has learning about nutrition been more exciting; lots of hands-on activities and even some great

things to take home. This is a fun way to learn about eating healthy, getting up and moving, setting healthy

goals and working as a team to meet them. You will be doing lots of great activities, learning new

strategies, working in teams and learning new things you can do to improve the way you eat and are

physically active.

Hunter's Safety Certification Participants who are at least 10 years of age and wish to become a certified hunter will have that

opportunity in this track! Top shooters will have a chance to return to camp to test their skills against other

top marksmen statewide in archery and rifle.

To help make it possible for every boy and girl to go to camp at

least one time, the 4-H Camp Grant Walker Educational Center

operates on a non-profit basis. Costs are kept as low as possible.

Since transportation costs vary from parish to parish, please contact

your parish 4-H agent about the total camp fee for your parish.

Individual camp fees must be paid by parish extension agents,

so these fees are collected in the parish several months before your

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• 1 blanket or sleeping bag (Sometimes it gets cold at night)

• 1 pillow and pillowcase

• Towels and washcloths

• Bathing suit

• Water bottle

• Shower shoes & water shoes for wading in the creek

• Soap, toothbrush and toothpaste

• Baseball glove (optional)

• Musical instruments and other talent show equipment

(optional)

• Shoes —tennis or other comfortable types (all campers

must wear shoes)

• Comfortable clothes to have fun in (no halter tops)

• Camera (optional)

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Eligibility Requirements Must be in grade 4, 5, or 6 and must be 12 years of age or

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Parish: Jefferson

Session Dates: June 10-14, 2013

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Please Print:

Camper's Name

Address

Girl

P.O. Box / Street City State ZIP

Phone Number_ Age DOB Grade

School

4-H Club

Not a 4-H member

*Yes No If my child chooses to and has the opportunity to participate in the Outdoor Skills Tracks, which includes the

use of bows and .22 caliber rifles, he/she has my permission to participate under the supervision of certified instructors.

*Yes No My child has my permission to participate in a 4-H Camp Grant Walker survey. All survey information will be

confidential, and no names will be associated with the information.

I understand that my child, by participating in 4-H Camp Grant Walker Summer Camp, may be photographed or videotaped for promotional or education purposes.

*Parent/Guardian Name: Print:

*Parent/Guardian Signature

*Camper's Sign

Please complete all information. Both Camper and parent must sign at the bottom!

T-shirt (Adult sizes): Select One!

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4 Summer Camp dates are June 10-14, 2013. General information about 4-H Summer Camp is included in this flyer. Once full payment is received, a complete packet of information including health forms, menu, mailing address, schedule for bus drop off/ pick up stop, what to pack for camp, and daily camp activities, etc. will be mailed. The deadline to complete and return important health information, etc, for camp will be included in the packet. The camp fee includes: transportation, lodging, meals and snacks (except on the trip up to camp), $15.00 credit in camp gift shop, camp T-shirt, and parish group picture.

Camping fees and payment info — Please read carefully! 4 The camp fee for children on free/reduced lunch or families experiencing financial difficulty is $185.00. If your child

is on free/reduced lunch, you must provide a copy of the "Notification Letter for School Meals" to be approved for the $185.00 fee. If your child is not on free/reduce lunch but your family is experiencing financial difficulty, please attached a letter requesting the reduced fee of $185.00 A letter must be sent in with the full payment of $185.00, or you will be required to pay the full amount of $250.00. The two must come in together, no exceptions! Deadline to register and receive the reduce fee is Friday, March 22, 2013.

4 The camp fee for children not on free/reduced lunch or families experiencing financial difficulty is $250.00. Deadline to register is Friday, March 22, 2013.

4. Only Money orders and cashiers checks will be accepted; no personal checks or cash please. Make payable to "Jefferson 4-H Clubs".

4 Refunds- All Camp fees, are nonrefundable after Friday, March 22, 2013. If a child has to attend summer school or suffers a serious injury, a partial refund will be issued.

4 Camp spots are on a first come, first serve basis. Any spots not filled by March 22, 2013 will still be available. Once the spots are filled, we will be unable to accept any other campers, so please register as soon as possible. 4-H Camp is open to ANY YOUTH ages 9-12. They do not have to be a 4-H member! Any questions please call 504/736-6519 or email Chantel J. Williams @ cjwilliams@agcenterlsu.edu .

Mailing Address: Chantel J. Williams LSU AgCenter, Att. Summer Camp 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. #300 Jefferson, La 70123

Camper's Full Name (print):

Parent's Full name (print):

Address City Zip

Phone Number ( Alternate Number (

Camper's DOB: Age Gender Race

School: Grade: T -shirt size (adult size)

Amount Enclosed (if requesting the reduce fee, a letter much be included!) $ Only Money orders and cashiers checks will be accepted; no personal checks or cash please. Make payable to "Jefferson 4-H Clubs".