-information courtesy of Vance County Cooperative Extension Director Dr. Wykia Macon
With school out now for kids in the area, parents and caregivers have plenty of options out there to keep from hearing those dreaded words: “There’s nothing to do – I’m bored.”
Vance Cooperative Extension Director Dr. Wykia Macon ran down a list of programs for youth, and many of them are free!
Take a look at some of the opportunities for young people:
- June 17-21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Ag Summer Camp at VGCC South Campus in Creedmoor. This camp is free and open to rising 9th through 12th graders in Vance, Granville, Warren and Franklin counties. Participants will need to bring their lunch daily. Contact Kelly Dixon at 252.482.4761 to learn more.
- July 8-11, 9 a.m. to 12 noon – tennis at Edmonds Tennis and Education Foundation, 127 Willow Creek Run. Youth between 5-18 years can come learn about tennis or hone their skills.
- July 15-20, 9 a.m. to 12 noon – Tech Builders camp, in partnership with HubZone Technology Initiative. $10 per child for this STEM program for youth 8-18. They’ll learn how to build a mini computer.
- July 27, 10 a.m. to 12 noon – Tea and Meditation – For ages 8-18, participants will learn about tea and how to calm their minds through meditation
- July 22-24, 10 a.m. to 12 noon – Journey Into Science and Health Care – for youth 8-18 who want to explore opportunities within the health care field. Hands-on learning and who knows – maybe someone will discover a passion for science and working in health care!
- July 29-31 – Ag Day Camp at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Beekeepers, master gardeners and producers will share their knowledge and love of agriculture with participants.
Visit the Vance County Cooperative Extension website to learn more about registering for the summer programs at https://vance.ces.ncsu.edu/2021/06/vance-county-4-h-summer-adventure/.