Summer Day Camp Named to Honor Jack & Ruth Schweppe
The Summer Day Camp Program has been named in memory of Jack Schweppe, the first plant manager at PPG Industries and a driving force in having a Boys & Girls Club program. This January, Ruth Schweppe, wife of Jack and a long time supporter passed away. The Board of Directors changed the name of the day camp to the Jack & Ruth Schweppe Summer Day Camp. The summer day camp program offers youngsters a full day of activities that include physical recreation, trips to the library, arts and crafts, field trips, and career awareness programs.
Highlights from the 2011 Summer Camp
Over 140 youngsters participated in the Jack & Ruth Schweppe Summer Day Camp Program. During the nine weeks of camp, youngsters could participate in field trips and programs and activities that included:
o Library Reading Program
o Street Smart anti-gang program
o Shelby Fire Department Field Trip
o Shelby Post Office Field Trip
o Computer Lab at Graham Elementary
o Believe In Abilities Arts and Crafts Program
o Participate in the Camp Pavilion Program in Polk County
o Petting Farm Trip
o Swimming, riding the carousel and train at City Park
o Sport and cheerleading camps within the Summer Day Camp program.
The last week of camp included a fun day when campers were playing in tournaments, games, and enjoying the inflatable castle in the gym.
Highlights from the 2011 Summer Camp
Over 140 youngsters participated in the Jack & Ruth Schweppe Summer Day Camp Program. During the nine weeks of camp, youngsters could participate in field trips and programs and activities that included:
o Library Reading Program
o Street Smart anti-gang program
o Shelby Fire Department Field Trip
o Shelby Post Office Field Trip
o Computer Lab at Graham Elementary
o Believe In Abilities Arts and Crafts Program
o Participate in the Camp Pavilion Program in Polk County
o Petting Farm Trip
o Swimming, riding the carousel and train at City Park
o Sport and cheerleading camps within the Summer Day Camp program.
The last week of camp included a fun day when campers were playing in tournaments, games, and enjoying the inflatable castle in the gym.