All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Glenville State College aquatics and recreation kids camps scheduled

Glenville State College pool / Photo courtesy GSC

GLENVILLE — Kids aged 6-12 are invited to Glenville State College (GSC) for two upcoming Aquatics and Recreation Youth Camps. The weeklong day camps are scheduled for Monday, June 28 through Friday, July 2 and Monday, July 26 through Friday, July 30.

Campers will enjoy fun games like basketball, dodgeball, and wiffleball – followed by an afternoon of splashing in the GSC Pool.

The camp hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with drop-off and pick-up of campers taking place at the GSC Health and Physical Education Building. The weeklong camp is $180 per camper. Before care from 7:30-9:00 a.m. and after care from 4:00-6:00 p.m. is available for an additional fee. Lunch is not provided.

Campers should bring the following items with them, preferably all labeled with their name: bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, camp bag for personal belongings, healthy snacks and lunch, and a water bottle. To be mindful of allergies, campers are asked not to bring any kinds of nut products.

A daily temperature and symptom screening log of campers and staff will be kept.

For more information or to sign up, contact GSC Director of Aquatics and Recreation Kathy Gilbert at Kathy.Gilbert@glenville.edu or call (304) 462-6441.

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