APPLICATION for VFW YOUTH CAMP CAMP DAWSON

APPLICATION for VFW YOUTH CAMP
CAMP DAWSON
KINGWOOD, WV
July 27 – August 2, 2014
SPONSOR:
COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE REQUIRED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Parents/Guardians - fill out the following form and forward to:
WV VFW Youth Camp – Director: Joe Norris @ P.O. Box 156; Eleanor, WV 25070
VFW Post
VFW Department Headquarters; P.O. Box 9431; So. Charleston, WV 25309
ONCE THE APPLICATION IS RECEIVED BY THE VFW, A PACKET OF ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION/FORMS Will BE SENT TO EACH CAMPER (preferably by email).
All children attending the Youth Camp must be 11- 14 on June 15th prior to the start of Camp.
All applications must be received before July 1st prior to the start of Camp, (we must have time
to get the additional forms to campers).
Parents/Guardians: PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT (PRINT ONLY) THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
Camper’s Name: __________________________________________ Nickname ______________
Home Address: ___________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip Code
Telephone Number: ____________________ Emergency Contact Number:__________________
Email Address: __________________________ Camper’s Shirt Size: Child __ Adult __ Size __
Parent/Guardian’s Name: _____________________ Girl: __ Boy __ Height ____ Weight _______
Campers Birthday Mo____ Day ____ Year ______ Age ________
School Attended in 2013 – 2014 School Year __________________________________________
How many years has camper attended the WV VFW Youth Camp? ____________________
Does Camper have any medical problems that require the camper not to participate in camp
activities: if yes explain (use another sheet if necessary) _______________________________
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Sponsoring VFW Post: ___________________________________________________________
Camper must pick one of the following - would you rather attend:
Green Beret Survival Course __________
Self-Defense Course (Ernie Boggs) ____________
I certify that the above information is correct:
Signature of Parent/Guardian _______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Transportation to and from Camp Dawson is the responsibility of the VFW sponsor or parents. Camper will need all
medical information sheets filled out by their doctor and permission to administer any medical treatment necessary to
the Camper. Medical forms must be completed within thirty (30) days prior to camp.
Questions: Joe Norris (304) 586-0973, Bill Lambert (304) 550-4703, or Kevin Light (Department) (304) 768-7514
VFW – YOUTH CAMP
CAMP DAWSON
Registration 12PM (noon) – 4PM Sunday, July 27, 2014
Awards Ceremony @ 10 AM Saturday, August 2, 2014
Directions
From Charleston (and all areas South) –
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I-77 North 148 miles to exit 148 (I-68) toward Cumberland
I-68 East 22.7 miles to exit 23 WV 26 toward Bruceton Mills, WV
WV 26 South 12.1 miles to County Road 7/12/ St. Joe Road
At Albright, WV left onto 7/12/St. Joe Road 2.9 miles
1.3 miles to Camp Dawson
From Morgantown 
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I-68 East 22.7 miles to exit 23 WV 26 toward Bruceton Mills, WV
WV 26 South 12.1 miles to County Road 7/12/ St. Joe Road
At Albright, WV left onto 7/12/St. Joe Road 2.9 miles
1.3 miles to Camp Dawson
From Berkeley Springs (and the Eastern Panhandle) –
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I-68 West 89.1 miles to exit 23 WV 26 toward Bruceton Mills, WV
WV 26 South 12.1 miles to County Road 7/12/ St. Joe Road
At Albright, WV left onto 7/12/St. Joe Road 2.9 miles
1.3 miles to Camp Dawson
From Chester (to Morgantown and then follow directions)
From Romney –
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US 50 about 30 miles west
Turn right onto Maryland 560 N/Gorman Road about 9 miles
Turn left onto Maryland 135 (Maryland Hwy.) 1.4 miles
Continue onto E. Oak St. 1.1 miles
Continue onto Maryland 39 (W. Hutton Road) 5.7 miles
Continue onto WV 7 West 11.7 miles
Turn right onto County Rd 7/12/ St. Joe Road
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1.3 miles to Camp Dawson