The long awaited new swimming pool for 4-H Camp Palmer was officially opened on May 31! Cutting the ribbon for the project included: Jill Stechshulte, 4-H Education and Fulton County Extension Director; Neere Emmons, President of Fulton County Dairy Association; Lisa Onweller, Executor of Helen Sell Estate bequest; and Jack Brace, President of Bryan Area Foundation. The Camp Palmer Staff and board are very grateful to the hundreds of donors that have made this project a reality.
Two of the most recent donations have included a gift of $5000 from The Farmers & Merchants State Bank and $1000 gift and additional $2000 pledge from Sherwood State Bank. On the grand opening day, Jill Stechschulte made a splash for cash challenge, received $6000 in new pledges and then plunged into the pool! Currently, 4-H Camp Palmer have collected $330,000 of the needed $505,000 for the project.
On June 3 the Kids’ Outdoor Science Camp began their 68th year of serving youth 4-H camps, band camps, outdoor education school groups and retreat groups. The youth are enjoying the new pool and many new features!
Please call 419-237-2247 or email 4hcamppalmer@gmail.com. for more information on camp or pool project. 4-H Camp Palmer is a non-profit 501c3 organization.
