Camp Guy Program includes:

Trained professional staff and lifeguards

Breakfast, lunch, & snack

Overnight every Thursday

Thursday night meal

Daily activities including:

Swimming Arts & Crafts Hiking River Tubing Fishing Nature Studies Archery Active Games

Camp Guy Program

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County Summer Camp Program takes place at Camp Guy, our privately owned campground located on168 beautiful acres on the Whitewater River near Connersville, IN. The Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp Program is co-ed and open to any member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County. Memberships are $15.00 per year and may be purchased at any Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County site.

Camp Program Costs:

$35 per week

($30 per week for each additional sibling)

Please be sure to pick up a Camp Guy Parent’s Guide for more information about our camp program.

Any questions about the Summer Camp Program,

call Cedric or Alicia at 962-6922.

Our Mission:

To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most,

to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens

Richard E. Jeffers Boys & Girls Club

1717 South L Street Richmond, IN 47374

(765) 962-6922

Boys & Girls Club at Central 1425 East Main Street Richmond, IN 47374

(765) 939-2228

Boys & Girls Club at Fairview 60 N.W. L Street

Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 914-4714

Boys & Girls Club at Hagerstown 299 North Sycamore Street

Hagerstown, IN 47346 (765) 238-1668

Camp Guy 1454 W. Boys Club Road

Connersville, IN 47331

8 Weeks June 1st

- July 24th

On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday we will spend the day at Camp and return to the Club at 4 p.m. Campers can stay at the Jeffers Unit until 6 p.m. Every Thursday features an exciting overnight and we will return to the Club at 12 Noon on Friday. Campers may begin arriving at the Jeffers Unit as early as 6 a.m. If present during serving time, campers may eat breakfast at the Jeffers Unit prior to leaving for camp. Breakfast is served between 7:30-8:30 a.m. Camp includes a daily lunch and snack and a dinner on Thursday night. A parent, guardian, or parental approved designee must enter the building and sign the member in and out each day. Campers will be provided lunch and snack at camp daily along with supper on Thursday night and breakfast on Friday morning. What to Bring Everyday: Swimming suit Towel Outdoor clothes Water bottle Shoes that can get wet Sunscreen (SPF 40 recommended) Bug spray Any medication needed Overnight supplies – sleeping bag, pillow, and toiletries Tent (if desired) Money for the bait shop (if desired) What NOT to bring: Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives) Lighters Electronics or toys Heelys Cell phones *Note: Please do not wear sandals, flip-flops, or Crocs unless you bring another pair of shoes to camp as well.

Bus Departure and Return Times

Monday...…….9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday……...9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday.....9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday…….9 a.m. - Overnight Friday………..Return at 12 Noon

Camp Guy Arrow Program

Each patch is earned by completing the following skills:

Fishing - Basic safety rules, parts of a rod and reel, casting

Hiking - Complete hikes up Hamburger Hill, Scout Camp/Christmas

Tree Farm, Bulldozer Hill, Scabby’s House and the Lost Pond

Arts & Crafts - Complete four arts & crafts projects

Fire Building - Fire safety, building and starting methods

Compass/Navigation - Parts of a compass, basic navigation

Tree Identification - Identify Poison Ivy and at least 5 trees

Responsible Leader - Shows leadership skills or becomes a C.I.T

Knot Ties - Able to tie four different knots

Teamwork/Friendship - Uses teamwork to complete a project

Swimming - Swimming safety, can float 30 seconds, tread water for

1 minute, can swim across the pond/river, swim under water

Archery - Demonstrate archery safety, general rules, proper

technique, parts of the bow & arrow