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SUMMER 1s approaching and a va- riety of Summer camps are being or- ganised in the Shannon area.
First off the mark is Shannon youth office, which has put together a busy schedule of events for the holiday pe- riod. They are hoping to attract doz- ens of young people to attend.
Summer camps, for those aged be- tween nine and 13, will take place in July. The camp will take place from July 10 to 13 and again from July 16 to 19, at a cost of €60 for the eight days. The hugely successful sum- mer camps have been taking place in Shannon for more than 30 years.
“This year, we hope to have 50 young people aged between nine and 13 take part in summer camp and we are offering a whole range of activi- ties to meet there needs,” said Shan- non youth worker, Cathal Dillon.
“The camp is offered at a low cost, thanks to sponsorship from local businesses. We thank them for their continued support of Clare Youth Service 1n Shannon,” he added.
‘The camp is offered to young peo- ple in Shannon and the surrounding areas of Cratloe, Sixmilebridge and Newmarket-on-Fergus.
The camp also offers young volun- teers aged 17 and over from the area a chance to train and become a lead-
er for the duration of the camp.
It is a very rewarding experience and a chance to make new friends and work as part of a team,with a trained professional youth worker on hand to offer support,” he said.
“The volunteers all from the Shan- non area will be receiving training as leaders in the camp in early July and they are already eager to run an excellent camp,” said Thomas O’Hara, who is another youth worker in Shannon.
One of the summer camp leaders Aaron O’Donoghue said, “The high- light of last years camp was Dromore Woods Fun day and this summer we will again be heading to Dromore for
more good times.”
Among the summer camp activi- ties are arts and crafts, fun games, storytelling, face painting, quizzes, bowling, quasar and soccer. There will also be day trips to Lahinch Sea- world and Dromore Woods.
The summer camp will take place in the Respond Community Build- ing, Rineanna View, between lpm and 4.30pm every day.
Volunteer application forms and brochures are available from Shan- non Citizens Information centre, Shannon Health Centre, Shannon Youth Office, Rineanna View Com- munity Building, or by phoning Ca- thal Dillon on 061 364318.