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Programs Available
to
Woodmen Members
Experience
Camp Woodmen
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Located in a peaceful setting near Hosford, Florida.
The WOW Richard W. Ervin Youth Camp
is A.C.A. accredited.
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During the summer, we have camp for young boys and girls ages 8-15.
The young people come from the state of Florida.
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We also have family outings and senior camps. We also make the
facility available to local schools and have several schools use the
facility's climbing wall and ropes course.
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At
the property, we have many facilities including a swimming pool,
boys and girls dormitories, kitchen and dining hall, staff
dormitory, nurse quarter and storage buildings.
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Youth
Activities
Woodmen has been working with young people for more than 100 years.
Although the world has changed dramatically during the past century,
the basic core of our Youth Program has remained the same: it's all
about helping kids grow up to be and do their best. Our Youth
Program is about learning civic responsibility; acquiring new skills
that develop self-confidence; and helping others in any way
possible. And, throughout the program, we emphasize strong family
and moral values.
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Youth
Educational
Activity Programs
Don't let the title
"Educational Programs" scare you – this isn't school. It's about
trying new things, learning new skills, and maybe even getting
hooked on a new hobby. Through the Woodmen programs, kids discover
what they like, what they don't like, what they're good at and what
they may want to do when they grow up.
Woodmen offers educational programs
and activities in the following areas:
Americanism
Archery
Bicycling
Camping
First Aid
Fishing
Hiking
Nature Study
Physical Fitness
Summer Camp
Swimming
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Youth
Programs
Being
a Woodmen youth member means non-stop adventure! From surviving the
Ga-Ga Pit at youth camp to learning basic aid training from the Red
Cross to building lasting friendships and developing
self-confidence, Woodmen's youth programs serve as a solid
foundation for successful lives.
Each program and activity is designed to develop the physical,
social, intellectual and emotional well being of youth members.
Activities also support the basic philosophy of the youth program –
fostering love and respect for God, country, body and mind.
These programs are fun for the youth members to complete, and
provide them the opportunity to earn a variety of awards designed to
recognize their hard work. Woodmen's youth program can be very
rewarding for all involved.
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Youth
Community
Service Projects
Young people have the
power to make a difference in their communities. Through volunteer
and community service projects sponsored by Woodmen youth lodges,
youth members get "hands on" experience helping their neighbors and
improving the places where they live and play.
Before starting any community service project, youth and adult
lodges work together to assess the needs of their community. Youth
members decide where their interests lie, and where they can make
the most impact.
Service projects can be as small as doing a favor for a neighbor, as
large as helping build a new park in the community. Some youth
lodges choose an issue that concerns the group, and design a project
to address the issue. Other lodges pick projects based on skills
they want to learn or specific people they want to help. Youth
members learn valuable leadership and organizational skills while
planning these projects. They are also encouraged to partner with
other community organizations to maximize their resources and
talent.
Volunteering in the community can give young people a sense of
purpose and help them understand their place in the world. They
become more compassionate to others' problems, and more appreciative
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