Friday, February 6, 2009

Summer camp

The school year is moving fast and some of you might be thinking of what to do with your children this summer. Well allow me to warn you that locking them in the basement for a month or two is illegal...so what then does a harried parent do?

Here locally there is a camp this summer that many might not know about and I thought you might want to know about it. Instead of rewriting what their brochure says I'll just post it here for you to look at.

Youth Inc. 09 Final

This was brought to my attention by Lori at Smyrna Tennessee History & Stuff who told a little of its background.
Did you know that one of the first foreign exchange programs in existence had ties to Smyrna? Interesting, huh? Back in 1950, Allen Dobson (a Nashville banker and philanthropist) started a program called “Hands Across the Sea”. It gave the opportunity to 22 European teenagers to spend some time in the Middle Tennessee area. This experience in American living was intended to promote international understanding and cooperation.

Previously, in June of 1945, Mr. Dobson had founded Youth Incorporated. At the time, camps were held near the current location of the Nashville airport. In 1955, due to airport expansion, the camp was moved to the Dobson’s summer home, Ridley’s Landing. 400 acres of farm land provided an outdoor camping experience for many mid-state area youth over several years.

There are multiple dates for the camp to fit the needs and schedules for all parents...and a lot better then a dank basement.

6 comments:

MacLaren said...

Thanks. You know, here in Smyrna, even a basement is hard to find!

Anonymous said...

No basement, huh? Well, there goes Plan A.

Amber said...

Does anyone have any information about the 'Solider Camp' at Sam Davis Home?? My son is interested in going this summer but last time I looked SD website didn't have anything about it. This YI camp sounds really interesting! Thanks!

Unknown said...

It's called "School of the Soldier." The children will learn to march, and will learn about Civil War field medicine. There will probably be a reinactor to come out and demonstrate. Last year there was a Cavalry demonstration. It is day camp, and usually runs to about 1 or 2 p.m. I will have more official information on Monday, if you like.

Gunner said...

If you could email me the info I'll make it its own post. Good information like that is fun to share.

Anonymous said...

Do any of you know anything about Nashville Academy of Rock?

Both my sons really want to do that program