Delaware Tribe - 1st row (l to r) Stephanie Roberts, Donna Roberts, Ashley Hersman, Tyler Kettlewell, Rebicca Newlon, Matt Rader;
2nd row (l to r) Tyler Carpenter, Delaney Cunningham, Hannah Burris, Angel Samples, Ryan Ellison, Jonathan Taylor; 3rd row (l to r) Sagamore Jessi Cosgrove, Chief Dana Thomas, Sagamore Ashley Conley
Submitted by Curtis Garretson
Extension Agent-Calhoun County
Calhoun County 4-H Camp was held June 8-13 at the Gilmer County Recreation Center in Glenville. There were 66 4-H campers and 22 adult counselors that followed "4-H Your Road to Success" the 2008 Calhoun County 4-H Camp Theme.
Camp opened on Sunday with registration at 2:00 P.M. and closed at 9:30 P.M. on Friday following closing council circle. Following registration, the campers met in opening assembly to review camp rules and procedures. Campers were divided into four tribes with tribal leaders announced at council circle on Sunday evening: Cherokee - Chief Zac Stump; Sagamores - Jordan Mace; Alex McCumbers Seneca - Chief Arla Lane; Sagamores - Ashley Houchin, Samantha Wilson Deleware - Chief Dana Thomas; Sagamores - Jessi Cosgrove, Ashley Conley Mingo - Chief Hannah Wilson; Sagamores - Meghan Chriswell; Jessica Wood.
Sunday afternoon activities included tribal meetings; cabin meetings; dinner, recreation, meditations, council circle and snack time. The daily schedule for Monday through Friday began with flag raising at 7:20 a.m. Following breakfast, campers participated in cabin clean up and attended three classes or crafts of their choosing. The daily schedule also included: morning assembly, lunch, afternoon assembly, tribal meetings, and free time; which most of the campers used to go swimming as the week of camp was the hottest of the year with temperatures averaging the low 90s.
The day would conclude with flag lowering, dinner, recreation, mediations, council circle, snack and lights out in the cabins by 11:00 P.M. The WVU Mountaineer was a special guest for one morning assembly and other special guest/presenters included: Doc Bear, Phil Kisner and his horse "Shatawna"; Nancy Bremar, JJ Bremar, and Jacob McCumbers. Special events during the week included karaoke with Toby Wagoner; Swim meet and Party; Camp Dance with DJ Jeff Jones and History Hitting the Road with Dean Hardman.
Mingo Tribe - 1st row (l to r) Baylee Swisher, Dustin Deweese, Brandi Whited, Savannah Rogers, Cole Ritchie, Casey Ritchie, Sara Husk; 2nd row (l to r) Caitlyn Roberts, Alayna Butler, Emily Bain, Elizabeth Duskey, Nathan Cosgrove, Nathan Watkins, Erika Wood
3rd row (l ro r) Sagamore Meghan Chriswell, Chief Hannah Wilson, Sagamore Jessica Wood
Classes and Craft offerings included Ceramics, Newspaper, Charting, Air Rifle, Swimming, Country Crafts, Recreation, Rockets, Cross Stitch Name Tag, Crackle Painted Signs, Table Tennis, Fishing, Pet Pals, Outdoor Adventures, Origami, 1st Year Camper, Folk Dancing, Quilting, Pet Pals, and Embroidery.
On Friday evening, the traditional pin wearer's service was held. Samantha Wilson, Ryan Ellison, Ken Chriswell, and Nathan Watkins successful completed the 4-H charting class and received their charting pins.
During closing council circle the following awards were presented:
AIR RIFLE
Best All Around: Matthew Rader;
All receive a Shooting Sports Patch and certificate: Nick Cain, Riley Cain, Maria Kisner, Brad Lacy, Jeffrey Miller, Matthew Rader, and Anna Sampson
FISHING PRESENTATION
Biggest Fish: Conner Ritchie and Nick Cain; To: Alex McCumbers, Cole Ritchie, Jake Jett, Nikki Yoak, Kameron Carder, Dylan DeWeese, Tyler Ellison, Zac Stump, Jacob Butler, Ashley Hersman, Emily Bain, Delaney Cunningham, Kamaira Myer, Jeffrey Miller, Matthew Rader, Nick Cain, Conner Ritchie, Tea Boatright
ROCKETS
Best Rocketeer: Rebbicca Newlon;
To: Ethan Miller, Kameron Carder, Dylan DeWeese, Tyler Ellison, Rebbicca Newlon, Jonathan Taylor, Chandler Newell, Jacob Butler, Casey Ritchie, Nathaniel Hipp, and Nathan Cosgrove
4-H TEEN LEADER RECOGNITION
Teen Leaders serving their first year in camp as a teen leader: Zac Stump (awarded a patch)
Teen Leaders in Camp: Maria Kisner, Anna Sampson, Ashley Houchin, Jessica Wood, Ashley Conley, Zac Stump, Dana Thomas, Elizabeth Duskey, Meghan Chriswell, Angel Samples
LUCKY PENNIES TO ALL FIRST YEAR CAMPERS
A certificate (ordered from state 4-H office) presented to each first year camper with a" Lucky Penny" attached. A remembrance of their first 4-H Camping experience.
To: Tea Boatright, Jacob Butler, Nick Cain, Riley Cain, Kameron Carder, Delaney Cunningham, Dustin DeWeese, Taylor Garrett, Chris Goad, Ashley Hersman, Nathaniel Hipp, Brad Lacy, Kamaria Myer, Chandler Newell, David Overbay, Conner Ritchie, Caitlin Roberts, Baylee Swisher, Jonathan Taylor, Zaylah Taylor, Laura Webb, Brandi Whited
LUCKY NICKELS TO ALL SECOND YEAR CAMPERS
A certificate (ordered from the state 4-H office) presented to each second year camper with a nickel attached as a remembrance of his or her second year of 4-H camping.
To: Alayna Butler, Ethan Miller, Casey Ritchie, Cole Ritchie, Leah Roberts, Savannah Rogers, Erika Wood, Nikki Yoak
OUTSTANDING FIRST YEAR CAMPER AWARD
Includes a $20.00 scholarship to return to 2008 county camp and a patch.
To: Jacob Butler, Brandi Whited, David Overbay, Caitlin Roberts, Kameron Carder, Taylor Garrett
TRIBAL LOYALTIES
Tribal Loyalty is the first of the felt award given at 4-H Camp. Nominated by the Chiefs and Sags. This award is given one time to campers for outstanding service to their tribe. (patch)
Given one time for outstanding service to the tribe
To: Cherokee: Holly Wilson, Ryan Swearengin, Dylan DeWeese;
Delaware: Matt Rader, Rebbiccia Newlon, Angel Samples;
Mingo: Erika Wood, Jessica Wood, Alayna Butler;
Seneca: Leah Roberts, Ethan Miller, Jeffrey Miller
OUTSTANDING BRAVE AWARDS
Usually presented to campers who already have tribal loyalty. Given for outstanding leadership and teamwork within the tribe and the camp. Includes a $30.00 scholarship to return to county camp as well as a patch and certificate.
To: Ryan Swearengin, Hannah Wilson, Alex McCumbers
GREEN AND WHITE FELT AWARD FOR CAMP LEADERSHIP
Green and White Award is the second of the felt awards presented to older campers for outstanding camp leadership usually presented to campers who have already earned Tribal Loyalty.
To: Zac Stump and Samantha Wilson
Seneca Tribe - 1st row (l to r) Tea Boatright, Brad Lacy, Taylor Garrett, Ethan Miller, Nick Cain, Leah Roberts, Nate Hipp, Conner Ritchie; 2nd row (l to r) Jeffery Miller, Anna Sampson, Maria Kisner, Ryan Ellison, Kenny Chriswell, Jake Jett; 3rd row (l to r) Sagamore Samantha Wilson, Chief Arla Lane, Sagamore Ashley Houchin
SCHOLARSHIPS TO 4-H CAMP
Sue and Randall Jones Tribal Leadership Award -
$10.00 scholarship awarded to tribal sagamores to return to the 2009 Calhoun County 4-H Camp:
Ashley Houchin, Samantha Wilson, Jordan Mace, Alex McCumbers, Ashley Conley, Jessica Cosgrove, Jessica Wood, Meghan Chriswell.
Homer and Icy Jones Memorial Scholarship:
Mr. and Mrs. Jones were very supportive of young people. This award is given to campers for outstanding work in camp.
$15.00 scholarship to attend county 4-H camp next year.
To: Ashley Houchin, Kenny Chriswell
Deanna Higgs Memorial Scholarship: $15.00 to attend county 4-H camp next year.
Mrs. Higgs was a 4-H leader in Calhoun and her children have all formerly attended Calhoun County 4-H Camp. This award is given to recognize a camper for outstanding work in camp.
To: Meghan Chriswell and Ryan Ellison
Jim and Brenda Jones Memorial Scholarship to attend 4-H camp next year
This scholarship is given by the Jones who were very active in 4-H in Calhoun County. It is given to recognize outstanding camp participation.
To: Jessica Wood, Tyler Carpenter, Jake Jett, Dana Thomas
$10.00 Leaders Association Scholarship to attend 4-H camp next year
Given to campers to recognize outstanding camp participation
To: Baylee Swisher, Chris Goad, Ethan Miller, Rebbicca Newlon
Mary Helen Hartshorn Memorial Scholarship for full scholarship to attend county 4-H camp next year. It is awarded annually to 2 recipients of the Green and White awards. Endowed by camp program director Kelley Houchin in honor of her mother who passed away during 2002 4-H camp. Mary Helen was a former member, leader, and life long 4-H supporter.
To: Zac Stump and Samantha Wilson
Jim Weaver Memorial Scholarship Full to attend 4-H camp next year
To: Jessica Cosgrove
Jim Weaver Memorial Scholarship to attend Alpha I
To: Elizabeth Duskey
Grantsville Guppies Scholarship: Full scholarship to attend 2008 4-H camp
To: Rebbicca Newlon
Alpha Scholarships By Curt Garretson
To: Ashley Conley, Alex McCumbers, Dylan DeWeese, Jessica Wood
The highlight of closing council circle is the announcement of tribal points and awarding of the Hs and Spirit of Camp. During camp week, the tribes compete against each other to obtain the most tribal points through various tasks such as bed check, honor check, meal line ups and other activities. This year the Mingo tribe came in first place, followed by Seneca, Cherokee, and Delaware. The Hs and Spirit are the highest camp honors given at closing council circle and are given to campers that have exemplified the characteristics of each respective H during the camp week. Chosen as Head H was Hannah Wilson, Heart H was Ashley Houchin, Hand H was Alex McCumbers and Health H was Samantha Wilson. Spirit of Camp was Zac Stump.
Serving as camp counselors were: Tammy Nichols, Kelli Zwoll, Jo Lynn Wilson, Crystal Brenneman, Sandy McCumbers, Samantha Cason, Betty Ellison, David Weaver, JJ Bremar, Phil Kisner, Jacob McCumbers, Tammy Jett, Lori Wilson, Caitlyn Weaver, Heather Weaver, Ernie Tingler, Kevin Cunningham, Nancy Bremar and Brandy Brabham. Camp Director was 4-H Extension Agent Curt Garretson and Program Director was Kelley Houchin. Extension Camping Instructors (formerly known as VCAs) were Amanda Moles and John Stenger.
Cherokee Tribe - 1st row (l to r) Chandler Newell, Kamira Myers, Jacob Butler, Lora Webb, Zaylah Taylor, Riley Cain Chris Lacy;
2nd row (l to r) Kameron Carder, Holly Wilson, Christopher Goad, Dylan Deweese, Nicole Yoak, David Overbay Ryan Swearingen; 3rd row Chief Zac Stump
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