5K Run Slated to Promote Camp Barnes Summer Camp

WHEN:                    5K/1 Mile Walk Sunday, April 17^th 2011 at 10:00 AM.  Kids Fun Run at
                                  9:45. (Rain or Shine)

WHERE:                  Assawoman Wildlife Refuge at Camp Barnes

                                  Address:  37171 Camp Barnes Rd. Frankford, De 19945

DESCRIPTION:     A beautiful 5K/1.24 (2K) walk though the Assawoman Wildlife Refuge on
                                 country roads and scenic trails.  Kids Run will be held inside Camp Barnes.

REGISTRATION:  5K/1 Mile Walk-$20 Pre-registration thru March 18^th 2011.  Register online
                                  at www.seashorestriders.com  or register by mail by downloading application
                                  from website.

                                  Kids Fun Run $10 (no shirt but awards and lunch)

                                  $25 Race Day registration from 8:30 to 9:50.

AWARDS:                Presented to Overall and Master Champions, as well as, the Top 3 in nine age
                                  groups. Awards to all kids who participate in the Fun Run.

AMENITIES:           Long sleeve T-shirts guaranteed to all Pre-registered participants in the 5K
                                   and 1 Mile Walk. Water Stops and post event lunch for all registered
                                   participants. Lunch is also available for all non-participants.  FEE:  Adults $5. 
                                   Children $3 (12 and under)

In 1947, the Delaware Association of Chiefs’ of Police, an organization which was composed of active law enforcement and correctional officers, accepted the challenge to undertake a project to combat juvenile delinquency in the First State. A committee was appointed to investigate the problems confronting youth. The committee’s resulting recommendations led to the establishment of Camp Barnes for the recreation of deserving youth from throughout the state.

Camp Barnes, located on Miller’s Creek, a tributary of Little Assawoman Bay, has since served the needs of thousands of children from throughout Delaware. Camp Barnes was originally designed to provide the children who were unable to attend summer camp an opportunity to experience life at a summer youth camp. Camp Barnes has remained basically unchanged, providing Delaware children with these outdoor experiences for over 60 years.

The summer camp is an overnight residential camp run by the Delaware State Police and is open to children between the ages of 10 and 13 at no cost to the camper or family. Camp Barnes accommodates 60 campers per week for six weeks. The camp is in session from early July through August. All children are eligible to attend regardless of family income.

One of the many positive aspects of Camp Barnes summer camp is the innovative use of adventure based outdoor learning experiences. Camp Barnes has on its grounds an extensive outdoor initiative course with 17 different initiative and team building elements. Some of the many activities campers participate in throughout the week include swimming in an Olympic size pool, kayaking in Miller’s Creek, arts and crafts, nature walks, and talent shows. Campers also enjoy a scaled down version of the Olympics and State Police demonstrations by the K-9 unit.  

Camp Barnes has a staff of 12 counselors, two cooks, and one kitchen assistant and a nurse. Counselors are required to submit to a criminal background check as well as an interview. There is also a State Trooper on grounds at all times when the camp is in session. Website: www.campbarnes.net