Camp Abnaki Celebrates 40 Years of Collaboration with JSC, Grand Isle Schools, Burlington YMCA
Camp Abnaki Celebrates 40 Years of Collaboration with JSC, Grand Isle Schools, Burlington YMCA
Celebration Set for Wednesday, May 16, 12:30-1:15 p.m., Camp Abnaki, North Hero, VT
May 14, 2012
For the 40th consecutive year, a group of Johnson State College students is providing a weeklong outdoor-education experience for sixth-graders of Grand Isle County at Camp Abnaki in North Hero, Vermont this May. This year’s program kicked off Monday, May 14.
On Wednesday, May 16, a celebration marking the 40th anniversary of this unique program – a collaboration among Johnson State College, the Grand Isle Supervisory Union, and the Burlington YMCA/Camp Abnaki – will take place from noon to 1:15 p.m. at Camp Abnaki in North Hero, VT.
Commemorative activities will begin at approximately 12:45, following an anniversary lunch provided by Camp Abnaki. Events will include brief remarks by representatives of Johnson State College, Grand Isle Schools, YMCA Camp Abnaki, and former and current students; a display of photographs and other program mementos of the program; a ceremonial tree planting; and a group photo.
Please join us to celebrate 40 wonderful years of a truly innovative educational program.