“Mission: Possible!”
More than 200 youth from across southern and eastern Kentucky attend the 4th annual Camp UNITE program held July 27-30 on the University of the Cumberlands campus in Williamsburg, KY.
View photos from Camp UNITE 2010 click here.
Camp UNITE, held annually during the last week of July, is a free 4-day, 3-night leadership/adventure program for youth entering grades 7-9 during the upcoming school year. Transportation to and from camp is provided.
Activities during camp are designed to develop leadership and communication skills, promote teamwork and problem solving, instill confidence and trust, and let youth know they do not have to face difficult situations on their own.
While at camp the students stay in the college dorms. This year the program included competitive events, a visit to the Kentucky National Guard’s training facility in Artemus, swimming at the Hal Rogers Kentucky Splash Water Park, outrageous field games, motivational speakers, and more.
Since its inception in 2007, Camp UNITE has hosted 717 youth from 28 counties. Students are placed in small teams under the guidance of trained youth counselors and supervised by adult staff and volunteers.
One of the most valuable components of camp is the peer mentorship and positive role models provided by high school and college students who serve as camp counselors. In 2010 UNITE utilized the leadership of 52 youth counselors and 41 adult staff/volunteers.
What to see what all the excitement’s about? Click here to view photos from Camp UNITE 2009.
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