Bluefield State College’s
Summer Recreational Sports Camp
Begins June 11

(Bluefield)— The Bluefield State College Summer Recreational Camp (formerly the National Youth Sports Program summer camp) for area youth, ages 9-15, begins its ninth season at Bluefield State College on June 11. The two-week program concludes on June 22, 2007.

The program is offered free of charge to participants, providing youth with instruction in sports with an emphasis on improving their physical fitness, while also helping participants acquire good health habits and leadership skills. The camp will have daily physical activity and life enrichment programs. All students in the program are required to undergo physical examinations.

“Funding for the NYSP program was eliminated last year, but because of the financial support of interetested individuals and organizations in this area, we are able to offer this program again this summer,” noted Grimes. “We are grateful for that support.” The program serves students from Mercer McDowell, and Tazewell Counties.

Information regarding the camp can be obtained by contacting Roy Grimes, program director, at (304) 327-4430, or Jennifer Hawks, Program Assistant I, at (304) 327-4187.

May 21, 2007