Campers getting a few lessons in golf. This summer an estimated 2,000 youth participated in the Kleberg-Kenedy County Summer Youth Programs.

There were several changes to this year’s program, which gave the youth a chance to experience different activities during the summer.

Several of the changes included going to the Aquatic Park in Aransas Pass.

The water park has four unique swimming pools and three different water slides.

Another favorite activity with the youth was the Dolphin Watch in Port Aransas.

They were able to experience dolphin watching, and be educated on other sea creatures.

After a long morning in the hot sun all of the participants were treated to their favorite pizza.

The students were also given the opportunity to learn about shooting skeet with shot guns at the Kleberg County Skeet Range.

Safety education was given by the skeet range.

Summer campers take a trip to the Texas State Aquarium Archery was another popular activity for the youth of Kleberg-Kenedy Counties.

The importance of safety was the main focus of archery instructions.

Many more activities took place during the summer programs.

They took a trip to the NAS Kingsville Bowling Center.

Camping skill was another popular event for the youth.

They were able to successfully set up and take down a tent, and they were also treated to S‘mores.

Golf and tennis were other activities that were available to the campers.

The course generously provided golfers to teach the youth the correct techniques.

The instructors included Balt Ramos, professional golfer and manager of the golf course.

The youth also took several educational trips that included Texas State Aquarium, Asian Culture Museum, Edinburg Birding Center, Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, and kayaking and fishing.

Getting crafty at the Asian Culture Museum The children were given a healthy morning snack that included multi-grain bars or a trail mix.

In addition to the snack, the campers also did 10 minutes of exercise every morning before camp started.

Summer camp was designed to focus on nutrition and fitness as well as fun and education.

Texas AgriLife Extension Service Kleberg-Kenedy County collaborated with the Brookshire Foundation, Kleberg County Parks Department, Texas Parks and Wildlife Community Outdoor Outreach Grant, Communities In Schools and Kleberg County Human Services to make these events available to the youth of Kleberg-Kenedy County.
Swimming at Aquatic Park in Aransas Pass
Camper Derek Hickman at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
Bird watching at Edinburg Birding Center
Campers making their own treat....S’mores
Campers doing a good job at kayaking