Five days at 4-H camp have lifelong impact
July 16, 2024
July 16, 2024
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
For Ellie Gunter, Virginia 4-H camp was a week of firsts. It was the first time the 10-year-old from Henry County had been to a sleepaway camp, her first time paddling a canoe, her first time attending a dance, and her first time making new friends from other schools.
"At first I really didn't want to go," she said. "But Mr. Hairston came to our school and I said I'd give it a try. . . .
For Ellie Gunter, Virginia 4-H camp was a week of firsts. It was the first time the 10-year-old from Henry County had been to a sleepaway camp, her first time paddling a canoe, her first time attending a dance, and her first time making new friends from other schools.
"At first I really didn't want to go," she said. "But Mr. Hairston came to our school and I said I'd give it a try. . . .