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MC Rec day camp, Lions Camp to begin

Morgan City Recreation Department Summer Day Camp registration is being accepted for children ages 6 (by May 1) to 12 (will not turn 13 until after July 31).
Cost of each two-week session is $200 per per child.
Sessions are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays with sessions held June 12-23, June 26-July 7 (no camp July 4) and July 10-21. Lunch is provided.
A birth certificate must be provided at registration.
Registration forms are available from MCRD located at 915 Everett St. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, closed 12:30-1:30 p.m. for lunch.
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This summer marks the beginning of the 66th Louisiana Lions Camp — 61 years in Leesville. The first Lions Camp in Leesville is located on 185 acres of piney woodlands. To date more than 26,200 children have attended camp.
Lions Clubs across Louisiana are sponsoring youth with diabetes, pulmonary disorders, mental and physical challenges, and childhood cancer to give them an opportunity to experience a host of outdoor activities. Activities range from swimming, arts and crafts, archery, air riflery, fishing and a host of other outdoor sports.
One week sessions are:
—June 11: Pulmonary disorders, ages 5-15.
—June 18: Mentally challenged, ages 8-19.
—June 25 and July 2: Physically challenged, ages 7-19.
—July 9 and 16: Diabetes, ages 6-14.
—July 23: Hematology/oncology disorders, ages 6-14.
Youth with pulmonary disorders, register online at www.comppelican.org. Youth with hematology/oncology disorders register online at www.campchallenge.org. And all others visit online at www.lionscamp.org.
The camps are free to eligible children and campers are assigned on a first come, first served basis when the application is complete.
For more information, contact Dianne Baillargeon with the Morgan City Lions Club at 985-399-6068.

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