Community invited to participate in annual KAMP Dovetail, June 17-21
The 2024 KAMP Dovetail, with the theme “In Motion,” will take place the week of June 17-21 at Rocky Fork State Park. We have a fun-filled week planned and would like to invite you to stop out and see us during our week of camp.
KAMP kicks off with an opening ceremony at 7 p.m. at the Amphitheater. At 8 p.m., the campers will enjoy a live concert featuring Blue Steel. Our evening will conclude with fireworks by Fayette Fire In The Sky.
On Tuesday we rise and shine at 6:30 a.m. We will participate in boating, group pictures, putt-putt, horseback riding, fishing, music & dance, recreation and arts & crafts.
Our special event for the day will be a train ride through the park. The campers will also enjoy checking out the model train display presented by the Highland County Model Railroaders.
In the evening, the campers will enjoy picking out their favorite vehicle at our “Anything with Wheels Show.” The first 50 participants will receive a dash plaque. We will end the day with an all-camp “In Motion” Scavenger Hunt.
On Wednesday during the day, we have a radio-controlled boat race for a special treat for the campers. The campers will also enjoy a trip to the Highland County Airport to check out the planes.
Wednesday evening, June 19 at 7 p.m., SATH’s KAMP Dovetail will host its 15th annual Auction & Carnival at Rocky Fork State Park campground. The auction and carnival are open to the public, and all are invited to attend, so bring your lawn chair, come out and enjoy an evening at KAMP Dovetail.
Community members are encouraged to donate craft items, homemade treats or any other auction items. Campers will also be donating items to be auctioned off. Sports fans will be delighted with the sports memorabilia items available for sale. We have autographed items from the Cincinnati Bengals, with a Joe Burrow helmet and print; the Cincinnati Reds, with an Elly De La Cruz framed jersey and baseball; and many more great items.
Anyone interested in donating items may drop them off at KAMP Dovetail anytime on June 17, 18 or 19 before 6 p.m. All proceeds will be used to help fund this year’s KAMP Dovetail. For more information, please feel free to leave a message for Linda Allen, KAMP Dovetail Director, at (937) 366-6657. We hope to see you at the Auction.
On Thursday, we will be heading to Star Cinemas to watch “Open Season” and then head back to the camp to enjoy a sack lunch and have fun with our afternoon activities. In the evening, we will be treated to a hog roast. The campers will have special group time and will end the evening with a D.J. and farewell dance.
Finally, on Friday, we will enjoy breakfast and an awards ceremony. Following the ceremony, campers will depart and say goodbye to another successful and loved KAMP week.
Feel free to stop out anytime during the week and see this amazing camp for some very special kids.
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