Computer Camp Builds Confidence, MARY LAEGER-HAGEMEISTER Dauphin Co. Correspondent NEWVILLE (Cumberland Co.) It started with a “Willow In The Wind” and ended with a piz za party. Fourteen youth, ranging in age from 12 to 16 years, recen tly completed a week-long 4-H computer camp at Big Spring Middle School, in Newville. In between were numerous activities and an opportunity to get to use computers and publish a newslet ter. A computer sales representative from Newville, Vic St. Vincent, contacted Anthony Betonte, Cum berland County 4-H agent, con cerning the beginnings of a 4-H computer club. From that, one thing led to another. Anthony was able to secure a grant to purchase computer programs for use with 4-H’ers. The next obstacle was to attract the interested youth and available computers. This led Anthony to Mr. Gow, the princi pal at Big Spring Middle School, who offered support for the 4-H computer program to be held at the middle school during summer school. 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The newsletter also gave the group an opportunity to learn to work together. Groups were assigned various activities such as editing, artwork, and making certificates of completion, all means of help ing to build a team and individuals within the team. Completing a week of hard work and creativity the group Also: Full Line Of All-Aluminum Shutters journeyed to the Electronic Data System in Camp Hill to see first hand a large computer system at work. It was a real highlight for everyone. Probably the favorite part of the day for die kids though was the pizza party following the tour. When asked what the future plans are for this particular 4-H “Fit Kids” class taught the participants the Importance of taking care of the human computer. 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