KIDS’ CO-OP DAYCAMPS OFFERED IN FOUR  IOWA COMMUNITIES THIS SUMMER 

By the IFU
 
Children ages 7 through 11 can increase their skills in co-operation and interpersonal communication through fun games and crafts at Kids’ Co-op Day Camps offered in four Iowa communities in June and July. The camps are sponsored by Iowa Farmers Union Education Foundation with funding from CHS Foundation.
 
The half-day camps include crafts, games, activities and discussion on the theme of cooperation. Children will learn about the history of co-op business, learn in an entertaining way about interpersonal communication and cooperation skills, and find out which agricultural products go into their favorite foods.
 
“This is the fifth year we’ve offered these camps, and they have become very popular,” said Leigh Adcock, Iowa Farmers Union education director. “The kids learn new things, have a great time, and go home with lots of information and goodies.”
 
Group size is limited, so parents must pre-register the children by calling 800-775-5227. The day camps are free of charge, but kids need to bring a non-perishable sack lunch.
 
The camp dates and locations for 2007 are:
 
Tuesday, June 19       Clarion Public Library
Wednesday, June 27   Oelwein Public Library (full)
Monday, July 2           Gutekunst Public Library, State Center
Friday, July 6             Winterset Public Library
 
For more information visit www.iafu.org or call 800-775-5227.
 
The Iowa Farmers Union Education Foundation (IFUEF) was formed in 1999 with a 501(c)3 status to help meet increased needs for education among farmers, rural residents, and consumers. Its mission statement is: “To promote a viable system of sustainable agriculture and high quality of life in rural communities through education of farmers, rural residents, and urban consumers; cooperation among farmers; and community activism.”

Iowa Farmers Union
PO Box 8988
528 Billy Sunday Rd
Ames, IA  50014
800-775-5227
iafu@isunet.net
www.iafu.org