EXTENSION OFFICE TO OFFER SUMMER CAMP KITS

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EXTENSION OFFICE TO OFFER SUMMER CAMP KITS

Registration is now open for the UGA Extension Office Healthy Living Camp (HLC) To-Go.

On July 7, kits will be delivered to most Burke County towns, including Waynesboro, Sardis, Keysville, Vidette and Midville.

An attendee’s preferred pickup location may be selected on the registration form.

There will be a limited number of kits, so don't wait to register.

Registration will […]

Source: The True Citizen

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