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Released 16 June 2008
NEW CHALLENGE COURSE TO OPEN AT THE SALVATION ARMY GENE EPPLEY CAMP
The new Challenge Course at Gene Eppley Camp is scheduled for completion April 4, 2008.
The high-adventure course includes a combination of on-the-ground and above-the-ground activities including ropes courses, climbing walls, zip lines and more.
The course is in addition to the camp that will be used to teach, encourage, build teamwork and develop physical strength in camp participants.
Professionals will be on site, Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm to train camp staff.
Media is invited to join in the Challenge Course training opportunities on April 4-5, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please call in advance.
"The Challenge Course will allow us to do some wonderful team building exercises with local businesses, our summer camp participants and those who rent the camp. It is a great experience to be able to go through the Challenge Course and accomplish something in this type of setting," said Major Dawn Heatwole, Divisional Program Secretary. "If you've never had the opportunity, we'd love to have you come to camp and give it a try."
&nb sp; Volunteers are needed for Spring Clean-Up at Gene Eppley Camp, April 18-19, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 402-898-6000 to register.
For more information, contact Susan Eustice at (402) 898-5908, or Major Joan Stoker, Camp Administrator, 402-291-1912.