Camp Neidig, which is Rotary District 7430’s annual leadership event, was held for its 69th year on Friday June 14th through Monday June 17th . 32 Rotary clubs throughout the district sent 128 future leaders this year to camp.
Students who are High School Juniors becoming Seniors were mentored and challenged by the camp staff to problem solve and step out of their comfort zone through several problem-solving activities.
Campers are split up into 8 tribes and share a rustic cabin with strangers. These “strangers” quickly become friends and by the end of camp lifetime relationships are forged. Campers also participated in a field day competition against other tribes, sports activities, a bonfire with smores and Rita’s Italian Ice. The future leaders also participated in presentations by several inspiring and motivating speakers.
The culmination of Camp is the Neidig Night celebration on the last day of camp. The evening starts off with a Chicken BBQ dinner which is attended by Rotarians and camper’s family members. The students plan and perform the Neidig Night celebration which inspired and entertained all those in attendance.
The committee thank all the Rotary Clubs that sent campers and who continue to grow and support Camp Neidig every year. The committee would also encourage every Rotarian in the district to attend the Neidig Night Celebration to see for themselves the enthusiasm and potential of our future world leaders.
You can visit the website www.campneidig.com for more information or contact the committee co-chairs Charles Incalcaterra at cjidmd@ptd.net or Wendy Body at wendy.body@butz.com
Plan to join us this Thursday when our Camp Neidig Coordinator, Rick Morrissey, will have campers sponsored by Morning Star give a presentation on their wonderful experiences at Camp Neidig.
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