Scholarships Available for
Fayetteville SwampDog's Day Camp

South River EMC has again partnered with the Fayetteville SwampDogs to bring a series of kids camps to J.P. Riddle Stadium this summer. Are you looking for the perfect summer experience for your youngster?  The SwampDogs Kids Camp is a great place to learn the skills of the game from the people that know them best. 
   Join the SwampDogs players and the coaching staff for a day filled with baseball and fun.  Campers must be between five and 13 years old.  This summer, the SwampDogs will hold three one-day camps at J.P. Riddle Stadium: Thursday, June 25, Wednesday, July 15 and Monday, August 3. The camp day starts at 9 a.m. with registration beginning at 8 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m.  In addition to the fun and excitement of working with the players and coaches, all campers will receive a free SwampDogs t-shirt, lunch and a ticket to that night's SwampDogs game. South River EMC will give four scholarships per camp. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please mail or e-mail (sremc@sremc.com) the following information to our office: student’s name, address, age and daytime phone number. Please place the words “camp scholarship” on the envelope or subject line. Four names will be drawn randomly for each camp.

Scholarship application deadlines:

• June 18, for the June 25 camp
• July 8 for the July 15 camp
• July 27 for the August 3 camp

Scholarships only cover the cost of the camp. Parents or guardians are responsible for transportation to and from JP Riddle stadium on the day of the camp.
   The camp begins with a chance for all the campers to get their arms and legs loose. After stretching, campers will go from station to station learning the skills of the game from their counselors (the SwampDogs players and coaches). After lunch, campers will compete in an actual game on the same field used by the SwampDogs.  
   "The ongoing partnership between the Fayetteville SwampDogs and South River EMC has proven to be one of mutual benefit and fun," said Manager of Member and Public Affairs Catherine O'Dell, South River EMC. "Our members get the benefit of sending their children to a top notch sports camp while having loads of fun! This camp and the associated scholarships are one more way South River EMC demonstrates our commitment to the communities where we work and live."
   "We are pleased to once again be teaming with South River EMC for our 2009 instructional camps," said Director of Operations Darrell Handelsman.  "They truly share our philosophy of giving back to the children of our community and we are proud to be a partner with them. We have seen camp attendance grow every season and look forward to another summer of fun and instruction." You can sign your son and/or daughter up now for one day, two days or all three camp dates. One camp day will cost $40, two camp days is $75 and all three camp days for only $100. All costs are per camper. Space is limited so make sure to reserve your spot today! For more information call the SwampDogs at (910)426-5900.

Students attending the August 3 camp were
Jacob Harr, Brandon McMilllan, Jakob Matney, Hunter Godwin!

Students attending the July 15, 2009 camp were:
Dustin Johnson, Savannah Elliot, Zachary Hobbs, and Sean Casey!

Students excited to be attending the June 25, 2009 camp were:
Alex Gilland, Jaerias Raines, Shane Young, and Gabriel Webb!