N.C. Operation Military Kids: Hero Packs

Hero Packs are Operation Military Kids knapsacks filled with a variety of items from the OMK Partner Agencies, which are given to military youth as a "Thank You" for the sacrifices that they make while their parents are deployed.
Nationally, OMK has presented Hero Packs to over 47,000 Military Youth since 2004.

There are two versions of Hero Packs: Young Hero Packs for youth ages 3 - 8 years and Hero Packs for 9 - 18 years of age. Both Hero Packs contain a variety of items intended to provide children with fun activities and ways to stay connected to their deployed parents. To learn more about this great cause visit: http://www.operationmilitarykids.org/public/heropacks.aspx.

Surry County 4-H is collecting items for hero packs if you would like to donate some items to be sent, those items can be dropped off at the Extension office in Dobson no later than December 1. If you would like to help assemble the kits contact the 4-H office for more details at 401-8025.

Pilot Mountain Christmas Parade!

Come one, come all! Everyone is invited to ride on the Surry County 4-H float in the Pilot Mountain Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6. We will have plenty of room aboard a flat bed tractor trailer provided by Ricky White of Pilot Mountain. All those interested in riding on float must call the 4-H office to register. All participants will need to arrive at East Surry High School’s parking lot between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6. The parade is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. and participants are encouraged to bring a bag of candy. All youth under the age of 14 must have a parent or guardian accompany them on the float and all participants must have completed and signed a waiver.
For more information contact the 4-H office at 401-8025.

Camp for Christmas!

It getting close to that time of the year again and even though it might be getting cooler outside we are thinking warm thoughts about 4-H Summer Camp 2009! During this gift giving season consider giving your child or children a chance to develop new friends, travel, to learn new and exciting things at 4-H Camp. Next year Surry County 4-H is going to Swannanoa 4-H Camp, located about 15 minutes outside of Asheville, N.C. Mark your calendars today – camp will be the week of June 21 - 26. To learn more about Swannanoa check out their website at http://www.swan4h.com/.
Camp is open for youth between the ages of 8 &12. Reserve your spot today with a $100 deposit and a completed 4-H enrollment form. Camp costs = $295.00 this includes lodging, meals, all activities, camp store card, and camp t-shirt. Partial scholarships are available, contact the 4-H office for an application. All scholarship applications are due to the 4-H office by January 28, 2009.

Deadline for registering and $100 deposit must be received by March 2.
For more information contact the 4-H office at 401-8025.