JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The North Dakota Farmers Union camp in Jamestown celebrated its grand opening Thursday afternoon.
Education & Camp Director Bri Sorensen has been instrumental in organizing and developing the Farmers Union Youth Program including summer camp. She says they’ll start taking on their first campers in July.
Sorensen says this and their other state camp at Lake Tschida see campers from all over the region.
She added that more than 1,200 kids in grades 3-12 attend Farmers Union camp every summer and now with a permanent location, they will better be able to serve those kids.
Madison Schmitz is a former camper and current councilor. She’s been involved with NDFU camps since 3rd grade.
The camp provides a state-of-the-art lodge with indoor gymnasium, STEM classroom, game room and co-op store, in addition to a dormitory, boathouse, outdoor volleyball court, softball field and other features.
Schmitz says it also introduces staffers to co-ops by teaching cooperative education and leadership skill development.
The more than 19 acres will be utilized every summer and was possible thanks to many individuals, businesses, and organizations.
You can find photos from the celebration below:
