Worthy Boys and Girls Camp:
The annual Worthy Boys and Girls Camp was a huge success. 2009 marked the 60th Year of the camp. Below are highlights and facts from summer camp:
200 Children (100 boys and 100 girls) attended camp, many for the first time.
Fully staffed on-site camp counselors and camp director present 24 hours a day.
Campers enjoy a wide variety of activities, including weekly field trips
Boys Camp began in 1949 when 48 acres of land was donated to the Rock Hill Pistol Club for a training and firing range. The donation came with the stipulation that a camp for kids be developed. The first camp opened that very same year and has been in almost continuous operation since that time. In 1995, the camp became The Worthy Boys and Girls Camp.
Throughout its history, the camp has provided a week-long opportunity for area young people to:
Experience the outdoors.
Learn new skills such as swimming, first aid and various crafts.
Develop new interpersonal skills.
Build personal self-esteem.
Camp Purpose
The camp’s staff instill in the campers a spirit of sharing and growing together that will become part of their lives. Many former campers are leaders in the community serving as police officers, firefighters, business owners and teachers.
Camp Leadership
The camp is operated entirely by the Rock Hill Police Department. The camp staff is hired by the department and supported by staff members. Volunteers from the community also contribute their talents and resources.
Camp Activities
Thirty campers attend each week of camp, four weeks for boys and four weeks for girls. During each week, the campers enjoy structured and non-structured activities. These activities include:
Demonstrations on water, fire and gun safety.
First aid training
Animal and plant life studies
Swimming, fishing, paddle boating, softball, volleyball,
obstacle course, horseshoe and sack races.
Social skills training
Field trips to local attractions
Camp Facilities
The camp includes a chapel, dining hall, activity hall, bath house and sleeping cabins. In the center of the camp lies a sparkling four acre lake. The camp is nestled in a beautiful wooded area which provides a serene and natural environment for camp activities.
Summer Camp Facts
The annual Worthy Boys and Girls Camp was a huge success. Below are highlights and facts from summer camp:
200 Children (100 boys and 100 girls) attended camp, many for the first time.
Fully staffed on-site camp counselors and camp director present 24 hours a day.
Campers enjoyed a wide variety of activities, including weekly field trips.
Criteria for Campers
Open to York County Area Youth
Open to boys and girls, ages 9 to 12
No Charge
No financial needs restrictions
Parent(s) must complete an application
How can you help?
To inquire about the camp or to donate monies and/or building materials contact:
Community Services Supervisor
Rock Hill Police Department
(803) 329-5583
Applications will be made available to the public in early April and are accepted until camp sessions are full.
Organizations and Clubs are encouraged to volunteer assistance for camp activities.
All Donations Are Tax-Deductible and can be made to:
WORTHY BOYS AND GIRLS CAMP
c/o Rock Hill Police Department
120 East Black Street
Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730