June 2019 38 Are you 9-13 years old? Do you want to just get away, learn how to shoot a bow, have fun making new friends, and spend time in the mountains? Look no further! Registration for 4-H Camp G.R.I.T. is now open! This year, 4-H Camp is set for June 17 – 21, 2019 and will be held at James 4-H Camp, east of Prescott Valley. 4-H Camp is a five-day, four- night residential camping experience that is sponsored by University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County Office. Sending your child to 4-H Camp can benefit them in many ways. They will have a ton of fun, make new friends, develop new skills, be physically active, and gain an appreciation for nature. 4-H Camp is about more than one week of fun, it’s about a lifetime of memories. 4-H Camp G.R.I.T. teaches youth to make good decisions, 4-H Camp – Change Your Child’s Life This Summer! For more information on how to get involved with 4-H, please contact the Maricopa County Cooperative Extension Office at 602-827-8275, or visit the website at extension.arizona.edu/4h/maricopa builds their self-confidence, helps them become more independent, and teaches them to work well with others. These are skills that will help youth develop into strong adult leaders. In addition, our well-trained 4-H Camp Counselors devote over 60 hours of their time to training and planning to ensure our campers have the same great experience they did as a child. During camp week, youth will engage in a variety of activities designed to challenge, educate, and entertain. Free choice periods are offered daily and include options like arts and crafts, hiking, GPS navigation, archery, canoeing, and much more! Evening activities, planned by our teen counselors, include campfires, a scavenger hunt, and a talent show. It’s guaranteed to be a blast! 4-H Camp is open to ALL boys and girls, ages 9-14 by July 12, 2018. 4-H membership is not required; however, all participants will be expected to comply with the same high behavior standards expected of 4-H members. Cost is $400 now through June 7. Any payments received after June 7 will be $425. Download a camper application and newsletter on-line at: extension. arizona.edu/4-h-camp- grit. Thanks to Tractor Supply Company, $150 camp assistance funds are available. Check the box on page 3 of the camp application form. Questions: call the Maricopa County Extension Office at 602-827-8275. Sign your child up today before our camper beds are filled! We look forward to seeing you there! • REPAIR • REPLACE • TUNE UP (602) 349-6922 DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE HEAT IS UP AND SO ARE THE PRICES... 50% OFF STANDARD AC UNITS Limited Time Only! “Make the Precision Decision”TM #1 Ranked AC Company in the State PrecisionAirAndHeating.com