Summer Camp

Exactly why 7-year-old Wyatt McCulley enjoys riding a mechanical bull is simple enough. “Because they buck you,” McCulley said while eating lunch at the first Beginners Youth Rodeo Camp ever hosted by Henry Arena at Poor House Farm Park. The Martinsburg boy joined 20 other “rodeo campers” Monday for the first day of a weeklong camp focused on educational and hands-on activities in the world of rodeo. Topics range from roping basics and horse care to an introduction to bull riding.

The last day of school for Greencastle-Antrim students was Thursday, but learning doesn't have to stop thanks to the generosity of the school district's teachers. For the second year in a row, the Greencastle-Antrim Education Association will send students to summer camp through its K-11 Scholarship program. Jenelle Wagner, treasurer of the association and a fifth-grader teacher, said $2,849 was raised by donations from teachers, support staff and a contribution from F&M Trust of Greencastle.

Looking for an exciting, safe and affordable option for summer for your children ages 6 to 12? Why not try the Hancock Summer Youth Day Camp, sponsored by the Washington County Recreation Department? Certified physical education and health teacher Stephen Weatherholt is the director and, along with two helpers, provides a fun-filled day of games, sports and learning experiences. Children swim three afternoons a week and are encouraged to join the Summer Reading Club at Hancock Library.

An 18-year-old man was seriously injured when he fell from a climbing wall at the Mt. Aetna Camp and Retreat Center on Mt. Aetna Road Sunday afternoon, officials said. The man fell from an outside rock wall that is about 50 feet high, said James Ulrich, deputy chief of Smithsburg Emergency Medical Services. The man was in the middle of a climb when he fell, Ulrich said. It appears the man had a possible head injury, which possibly is life-threatening, Ulrich said. The man-made rock wall is similar to others seen at other recreational facilities, Ulrich said.

Three local women were recently recognized by Church Women United in Washington County. Debra Banks of New Joys Fellowship, Meloney Smith of Zion Baptist Church, Lara Shepherd of First Christian Church, received the Outstanding Young Church Women award. The award recognizes the valuable contribution young women are making in their local congregations, schools, community and business.   Nominated by their congregation for this award, Banks, Shepherd and Smith join the 26 other young women recognized since 2002.

Movie night The movie "Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2" will be shown Saturday at 7 p.m. at Bridge of Life Church, 14 S. Potomac St. The movie is free. Free popcorn and drinks will be available while supplies last. Summer camp Although all of the classes are full, you can put your child's name on a waiting list for summer camp, which will begin June 13 at Memorial Recreation Center, 131 W. North St. in Hagerstown. The camp is for those in grades one to six. For more information, call 301-790-0203.

The Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce and FreeMind are launching the 2011 First Fridays Mercersburg season on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Twenty vendors have signed up, according to Chamber Executive Director Mary-Anne Gordon. Event sponsor Columbia Gas will be in the square with children's activities. Whitetail Resort will have information about its summer camp, and it sponsored the music in front of Flannery's Tavern. Acoustic guitar player Brennan Elliott of Chambersburg, Pa., will perform from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and The Pale Barn Ghosts will perform from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Handcrafted jewelry will be available, as well as rustic birdhouses, Mother's Day flowers and art. Mercersburg Council for the Arts will offer an interactive community canvas and face painting, while Tower Bank will give away balloons to children.

Digital Maniacs Dates: Monday, June 20, through Friday, June 24 Address: Hagerstown Community College, 11400 Robinwood Drive, east of Hagerstown Ages: fifth through seventh grade Cost Per Child: $154 Phone: 301-790-2800, ext. 236 Email: acmyers@hagerstowncc.edu URL: www.hagerstowncc.edu/kids Contact: Anne Myers Activities offered: Claim your part in the YouTube generation and go crazy with...

Chambersburg YMCA Teen Trek: Don't Forget The Lyrics Dates: Monday, Aug. 1, through Friday, Aug. 5 Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended hours of supervision are available from 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Address: 570 E. McKinley St., Chambersburg, Pa. Ages: 12 to 15 Cost per child: $122 per week; $102 per week for members ($10 registration fee for each child.  Second child discounts available.)   Phone: 717-263-8508 Email: cmisner@chbgy.org URL: www.chbgy.org Contact: Chris Misner Activities offered: Our campers will be participating in fun activities, crafts and games focused on board games and game shows.