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Photos and video by Olivia Burton, Kentucky National Guard Community Outreach
NANCY, Ky. — More than 200 military children enjoyed another successful week of outdoor fun at the Kentucky National Guard’s annual Youth Camp on the banks of Lake Cumberland July 20-24. The camp in Southern Kentucky offered the kids a variety of unique experiences such as zip-lining and archery along with age-old summer favorites like swimming and fishing. Visit the Kentucky Guard’s Child and Youth Services Facebook page for more photos. 
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Story and photos by Spc. Brandy Mort, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
Kentucky’s adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Edward Tonini, joins a group of boys waiting to learn about Archery techniques during the Kentucky National Guard 4-H Youth Camp July 15 at Lake Cumberland in Nancy, Ky. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Brandy Mort)
NANCY, Ky. — Children of Kentucky Army and Air National Guardsman participated in the annual Kentucky National Guard 4-H Youth Camp at Lake Cumberland in Nancy, Ky., July 14-19.
This is the third year that nearly 200 boys and girls come together for a week of fun and learning in this location. Members of the Kentucky National Guard, state Fish and Wildlife Department and University of Kentucky Agriculture 4-H program officials were on hand to assist the campers.
“The kids had an awesome experience and a lot of fun at Youth Camp,” said Chief Warrant Officer James Ford, who served as commandant of the camp. “It is an event like no other for the youth of the Kentucky National Guard.”
During the week, the children participated in marksmanship, archery, learned about hunting and received their hunting licenses at the end of the week. The campers enjoyed lots of swimming and canoeing during their lake time, and hiking in the area, including some local caves.
Chance Herrlein, son of Staff Sgt. Eric Herrlein, shoots clay pigeons with a shotgun during the Kentucky National Guard 4-H Youth Camp at Lake Cumberland in Nancy, Ky., July 15. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Brandy Mort)
Samuel Evans, son of retired James Evans, trades hats with Maj. Gen. Tonini, during the Kentucky National Guard 4-H Youth Camp July 15 at Lake Cumberland in Nancy, Ky. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Brandy Mort)
A participant of the Kentucky National Guard 4-H Youth Camp climbs a rock wall during the ropes course portion of the camp July 15 at Lake Cumberland in Nancy, Ky. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Brandy Mort)
Maj. Gen. Tonini speaks with some of the female participants of the Kentucky National Guard 4-H Youth Camp prior to their chance to climb the rock wall, July 15 at Lake Cumberland in Nancy, Ky. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Brandy Mort)
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Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Michael J. Oliver, Kentucky Guard Public Affairs Office
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Campers of the 4H Kentucky Guard Youth Camp show off their platoon flag at Lake Cumberland in Nancy, Ky.
NANCY, Ky. – The children of Kentucky Guard Soldiers and Airmen had a little old-fashioned summer fun recently at the 4H Kentucky Guard Youth Camp at Cumberland Lake in Nancy, Ky.
The Kentucky Guard Youth Program partnered with state Fish and Wildlife Department and University of Kentucky Agriculture 4H program officials for their ninth annual youth camp.
Camp activities included swimming, hiking, rock wall climbing and riding a zip line. Campers also had a chance to learn in the National Guard Mobile Energy Lab Center.
Brig. Gen. Joseph M. Richie, deputy adjutant general, was on hand to see the 200 campers in action.
“It’s essential to do this for our Guard Family because we ask a lot from our Soldiers,” said Richie. “A lot of stress is on these kids and this is one way to pay them back and say thank you.”
Katlyn Johnson, great niece of Brig. Gen. Joseph L. Culver, shoots clay targets at 4H Kentucky Guard Youth Camp in Lake Cumberland, Ky. Supervising are George Mountjoy and Burner Alsip of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. (photo by Staff Sgt. Michael J. Oliver, Kentucky Public Affairs Office)
“It’s great to see the smiles on their faces,” said Capt. Bryan Combs, Family Program director. “The kids reactions are positive and they are highly motivated with this year’s camp.
Attendees at a Kentucky National Guard Youth Camp must be nine years and older and belong to a Guard family. For more information and and to get an application, contact your unit family readiness group leader.
