[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 79 (Friday, May 7, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E490]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





               CELEBRATING THE WORTHY BOYS AND GIRLS CAMP

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                           HON. RALPH NORMAN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 7, 2021

  Mr. NORMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the honorable 
work of the Worthy Boys and Girls Camp in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
  Since 1950, the Worthy Boys and Girls Camp has provided a week-long 
opportunity for York County youth to experience the outdoors each 
summer. It is the only free overnight camp in the area, planned and 
organized entirely by the Rock Hill Police Department. Through a 
variety of sports activities and trainings, children build upon their 
strengths to improve individual self-esteem, develop new interpersonal 
skills, and gain a greater appreciation for their surrounding 
community.
  Aside from providing a safe and supportive environment, camp staff 
instill in young boys and girls a sense of consistent teamwork, 
commitment, and sharing. Nearly 200 children are exposed to new ideas, 
places, and friendships every summer that will teach them lessons 
they'll carry forward through life.
  The Worthy Boys and Girls Camp is a shining example of the sense of 
community felt across Rock Hill.
  Locals enjoy supporting the camp through their donations and various 
volunteer efforts. Week-long sessions are staffed by police officers, 
department staff members, and volunteers of all ages who dedicate long 
hours and resources to ensuring the camp's continued success. Many 
police officers who attended the program as students, like Rock Hill 
Police Chief Chris Watts, now serve as camp counselors.
  The lifechanging work of the Worthy Boys and Girls Camp has created 
positive relationships between local law enforcement officers and youth 
for decades. The camp plays an integral role in developing Rock Hill's 
youngest talent into promising leaders. I congratulate the Worthy Boys 
and Girls Camp on a successful 72 years, and I look forward to watching 
them serve our community's children in the future.

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