The following is a letter from Chris, regarding the Work Day at Bear Hill. Please feel free to distribute to any and all that may be able to attend. You may also use it as a press release.
Bear Hill Camp Green Up Days
Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6, 8am - 3 pm
Dear Friends of 4-H Camps,
Despite the April snow showers, rain, and cool weather, our 4-H Camp staff is preparing for opening day at Camp on July 1, 2007.
I need your help to ready Camp Bear Hill for another great summer season. I am looking for volunteers on the workdays, May 5 and 6, 2007. Both general help, as well as folks with construction skills are needed.
Bring your tool belt, cleaning supplies and bug spray, of course! Cabins must be cleaned, walking paths raked, docks put in, and general repairs made, following a New Hampshire winter. If your talents include carpentry, plumbing or landscaping, your expertise is greatly needed. We will be tackling some construction projects this year, including plumbing, electrical, and construction improvements.
Work gloves, cleaning materials, paint and garden tools necessary for the days' work will be provided for you. And to sustain our hard working friends, we will have our experienced culinary staff preparing a great BBQ lunch, lots of iced tea and lemonade. Our office can also provide the inspiration of 4-H campers and parents:
"My child had an easier time making friends at camp--Danny says there aren't bullies at camp." Camp Parent
" I love camp because if you don't know anyone you talk to everyone" Camper Bear Hill
University of New Hampshire 4-H Camps believe summer camping experiences provide children of all backgrounds the opportunity to learn and interact with other children and the outdoors. How many of you have a special memory from a camp experience you had? These remembrances have a lasting positive impact on a child's development: social, physical, intellectual and emotional.
With your generous gift of time, our camp will be ready when we open the doors to over 850 campers in July.
Please join us! To help us plan for lunch please call 603-862-2184 or you can email me at chris.conlon@unh.edu. I look forward to seeing you there.
With Warm Regards,
Chris Conlon
4-H Bear Hill Camp Director