Southwest District Kiwanis Foundation

KAMP ACTIVITIES AND CALENDAR

KEY CLUB WEEKEND OF A LIFETIME

Twice each year, in November and February, the Foundation presents a special weekend training session for High School Key Club members in the Southwest District.  The Foundation contracts with "Leadership Is For Everyone," a professional training organization, to present a program to teach Key Club members how to become better leaders in their clubs and their communities.  The purpose of the program is to invest in tomorrow by building better leaders today.

          Key Club members and their advisors are charged a nominal fee to cover room and board expenses.  The Foundation funds the presenters and all training materials.  About 150 students attend each session, all of whom come away with glowing remarks about their experience.

          The first session this year is November 9-11.  Click on the links below for more information.

Updated Sep. 10, 2007

BUILDERS CLUB RETREAT

Once per year--usually in late March or early April--the Foundation conducts a weekend of training for Builders Club members (primarily students in grades 6, 7, and 8).  The goal is to instill in these young people values such as integrity, respect for others, excellence, service, and leadership skills.  While the students are charged a nominal fee, the Retreat is heavily underwritten by the Foundation.  Attendance varies between 100 and 150 young people.

          Check the calendar below for specific dates this year.

KAMP WORK WEEKENDS

Traditionally, the Foundation conducts two work weekends at the Kamp; one during the first weekend in May and the other during the third weekend in October.  All Kiwanians in the District are invited to participate in these rewarding events.  Projects include washing windows, chopping firewood, clearing firebreaks around the perimeter of the Kamp, planting flowers, pulling weeds, clearing hiking trails, and a variety of other tasks to keep the Kamp safe, attractive, and in good working order.  During the October session, CKI leaders conduct their training session for the coming year and help with the chores.

          While this event is formally called a Work Weekend, it always turns into a Fun Weekend as well.  Members and their families can help maintain the Kamp while enjoying the fresh air and plenty of good food.  There is no charge for attending.  Kamp K is delighted to cover your room and board expenses in return for your "sweat-equity."

          Check the calendar below for specific dates this year.

OTHER KAMP WORK ACTIVITIES

          In addition to the traditional work weekends, individual Kiwanians and Kiwanis Clubs are encouraged to undertake work projects at the Kamp.  Examples of recent projects by Clubs in the Southwest District that significantly improved the Kamp infrastructure and facilities were construction of three horseshoe arenas and construction of the Kamp Amphitheatre.  Other important work activities, such as tree trimming, wood chipping, and road maintenance, are ongoing volunteer work activities performed by individuals and Clubs.  If you have projects you our your club would like to accomplish, please contact Kamp Manager Ann Henderson.

CURRENT KAMP CALENDAR

For additional information regarding Kamp availability or details on scheduled activities, please contact Kamp Manager Ann Henderson at:

kamp@swdkfoundation.org.