4-H Camping & Kayaking in Wirtz, VA

During the second week of July, I committed myself myself to 4-H camp. The camp took place in Wirtz, VA. Wirtz is about 2 hours south of my home in VA and about an hour from the NC-VA stateline. I wasn't quite sure what I was getting into but I quickly found out that 4-H is something that children of all ages thoroughly enjoy! From an adult's perspective, some things are a little "hokie" but those are the exact things that children eat up and love! My responsibility at camp was to be an assistant to the main kayaking instructor. During my instructional kayaking sessions is where I had all my fun!!!! I had six periods that lasted approximately an hour each for 4 straight days. Needless to say, I def. got some WATER TIME! The equipment provided to us was AMAZING. The kayaks, helmets, spray skirts and paddles were all recently purchased at the beginning of the summer. The main thing that I want to scream from the mountain top is that I paddled a JACKSON KAYAK!!!!!!!!!!!!! Some of you, right now, are saying . . . "What's the big deal?" Here's the deal . . . It is a top of the line, FUN and simply, just COOL kayak line. I was thrilled to have the chance to paddle and I loved every moment!!! At times, I think I was more excited about it than the actually campers ;)