Liberty Camp USA is as soon as once more bringing American historical past to life for Northeast Ohio youth by means of an immersive academic expertise designed to foster an appreciation for the nation’s founding ideas, historical past and civic accountability.
The Lake County camp session begins July 6 at Lake Metroparks Hidden Lake Shelter in Leroy Township. The Geauga County session begins July 20 at (*6*) in Parkman Township.
Registration stays open for brand spanking new campers, officers famous.
Based in Geauga County in 2015 by Linda O’Brien, Liberty Camp USA expanded into Lake County in 2021.
The nonprofit group was created with the mission of “reigniting patriotism” by educating American historical past in a enjoyable, participating and memorable manner.
Since its inception, practically 1,700 younger individuals have graduated from this system, O’Brien famous, as college students coming into second by means of seventh grades attend as “Time Vacationers” passing by means of a portal into the 1700s, the place they expertise life throughout America’s founding period.
Moreover, campers work together with historic reenactors portraying each well-known and lesser-known figures from the Revolutionary interval whereas studying in regards to the sacrifices, challenges and virtues that helped safe American independence.
Eighth-grade by means of college-age college students take part as “Younger Patriots,” serving as assistant reenactors and serving to carry historical past to life for youthful campers.
Along with gaining management expertise, these college students earn group service hours for his or her participation.
This yr, O’Brien partnered with the Lake County Department of Job and Family Services and Laketran to develop entry to the camp.
By means of the generosity of donors, scholarship funds will cowl the price of attendance, which is $70 per week, for taking part youth, she famous.
“After I was younger, my mom couldn’t afford to ship me to camp, however my church coated the associated fee, and it was a tremendous blessing,” O’Brien mentioned. “I need to give the identical present.”
All through the weeks, campers study America’s founding paperwork, together with the Declaration of Independence, the Structure and the Invoice of Rights.
Additionally they discover the every day life, customs, manners and values of the 18th century by means of hands-on actions and interactive classes.
O’Brien added that camp organizers emphasize the significance of perseverance, braveness and engaged service to others.
“By means of these experiences, campers achieve a deeper understanding of the function every technology performs in preserving freedom and strengthening their communities,” she mentioned.
Lake County Commissioner John Plecnik believes understanding the nation’s founding stays important to preserving liberty.
“The camp gives an interesting and memorable manner for college kids to study in regards to the essential function every citizen performs in safeguarding freedom,” he mentioned.
For extra details about Liberty Camp USA, go to www.LibertyCampUSA.com or contact O’Brien at 440-725-2064.
