Elks announce ‘Elks Day at Camp Clay’

Van Wert Elks news

Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, invites all kids ages 8 and up to come to YMCA Camp Clay on Tuesday, June 18, from noon-4 p.m. for “Elks Day at Camp Clay.” This special event for children is free; there will be no entry fee to enjoy the Camp Clay facilities on this day.

Activities include paddleboats, kayaking, canoeing, wall climbing, swimming and the nature trail.  The Aqua Park and playground will also be open and available to use.

The Elks will provide a free lunch to all the kids who participate in this special event.

Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197 is able to provide this free day at Camp Clay for all the kids from a Gratitude Grant it received from the Elks National Foundation. The lodge was able to meet its goal of contributing a minimum of $4.50 per member to the Elks National Foundation this past lodge year.

The Elks National Foundation is a perpetual trust fund established many years ago by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Contributions to the Foundation are made each year by more than 1 million Elks and their families and friends from more than 2,000 Elks Lodges across the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines.

A rain date has been set for Tuesday, June 25, in case of inclement weather on June 18.