Eastern 4-H Center's Operation: 4-Heroes Camp

EASTERN 4-H CENTER’S OPERATION: 4-HEROES SEPTEMBER 3-5, 2010
Purpose: The Purpose of Operation 4-Heroes is to give wounded combat veterans and their immediate family members an opportunity to reconnect through challenging activities and relaxing recreation.

Eligibility: Eligible participants are any members of the armed forces who were injured while on active duty. These participants are also invited to bring all members of their immediate family (spouse & children). In the instance that there are no children in the family, a spouse or, if needed, a primary caregiver may accompany the participant.

Activities: Through challenging activities such as archery, rock climbing, crafts & woodworking, and target clay shooting, families will develop new skills with each other while focusing on the abilities of everyone.

About the Eastern 4-H Center: The Eastern 4-H Center is located on the Albemarle Sound near Columbia, NC. The Center is a year-round facility that specializes in conferences, retreats, educational programming and summer camp. This fully accessible site maintains accreditation from the American Camp Association, and is owned and operated by North Carolina State University. Educational programming consists of wetland and forest ecology, corporate and youth teambuilding & challenge course, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, and target sports.

Check out this website for more information... http://www.nc4h.org/centers/index.html