West Virginia University Extension Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Camp, a three-day outdoor adventure camp for state youths ages 12-18 that includes kayaking, survival skills, hiking, shooting sports, ATV training, fly fishing and much more will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1, at WVU Jackson’s Mill. Mountaineer Mascot Mary Roush, alternate Gunnar Webb and former Mountaineer Mascot Colson Glover will attend. (WVU Extension Photo)
WHAT: West Virginia University Extension Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Camp, a three-day outdoor adventure camp for state youths ages 12-18 that includes kayaking, survival skills, hiking, shooting sports, ATV training, fly fishing and much more
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1
WHERE: WVU Jackson’s Mill, 160 Jackson Mill Road, Weston
WHO:
- Approximately 90 campers, volunteers and WVU Extension agents
- WVU Mountaineer Mascot Mary Roush, alternate Mountaineer Gunnar Webb, and former Mountaineer mascot Colson Glover
NOTES: Members of the media must check in at the Assembly Hall at Jackson’s Mill to receive a guest pass prior to covering events. On-Site Contact (April 30-May 1) Jason Burnside, WVU Extension Camping Specialist, 304-269-5100
PHOTO AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
Saturday, April 30, 9:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. – WVU Extension experts and volunteers will be teaching ATV safety training for participants. (Located on the grounds of the Multipurpose Arena near the old air strip)
Sunday, May 1, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. The mascots will share their “Mountaineer experiences,” discuss the process for becoming the mascot and take questions from campers. (Located at Mt. Vernon Dining Hall on the main Jackson’s Mill campus.)
Sunday, May 1, 10:30 a.m.-approximately 1 p.m. – WVU Extension agents and other experts will join the Mountaineer Mascots for training for properly using the rifle/muzzleloader. (Robert Hayhurst Shooting Sports Complex located off Rt. 12 prior to reaching the bridge/Old Mill Road)
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MEDIA CONTACT: Tara Curtis
WVU Extension Communications
304-293-7996; tara.curtis@mail.wvu.edu
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