2012 Youth Energy Camp is still happening

After hearing there was a fire in the National Forest I was worried that it might be a problem for the Youth Energy Camp. But after talking to 4-H Camp Director Connie Cox, it looks like we're still on schedule to begin camp on Monday, July 9 at 3 p.m.

The fire started June 30 approximately 22 miles southeast of Halsey by a lightning strike from a mid-day thunderstorm. The fire burned 1,043 acres of National Forest grasslands and timber. No private lands, structures or outbuildings were burned or damaged.

Fire Officials declared the Camp 5 Fire as 100% contained at 3 p.m. on the 4th of July.

The entire Nebraska National Forests & Grasslands remains under Stage II Fire Restriction Orders, and fireworks are not allowed anywhere on National Forest System lands.  That means we won't be having our traditional campfire sing-along.