Elks hold special day at YM’s Camp Clay

Van Wert Elks news

The day started out cloudy, but the sun came out and was hot and the water was inviting. More than 630 kids with parents showed up at the YMCA’s Camp Clay on Tuesday for “Elks Day at Camp Clay.”

This free day at Camp Clay was provided to area youngsters by Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

Participants enjoyed swimming, wall climbing, paddle boats, kayaking, canoeing, the nature trail and the aqua park from noon-4 p.m.

The Elks also provided a free lunch to everyone who attended.

Van Wert Lodge was able to provide this event through a Gratitude Grant from the Elks National Foundation

“We were very pleased with the turnout, since the day started out cloudy, but the weather cleared and the kids came out to enjoy the day,” said Mike Stanley, Elks event chairman. “This was our second year at providing this type of entertainment for the youth.”

Van Wert Lodge looks forward to being able to provide another day at Camp Clay in 2014.