It’s scholarship season, 4-H’ers!

And, we are calling for your help to raise money in support of fellow campers.  In the spirit of friendly camp competition, we are inviting you to support your favorite 4-H tribe in the Camp Challenge. You can leave a legacy for generations of West Virginia 4-H’ers to come by supporting 4-H camp scholarships.

Make your gift today and continue to cheer the Seneca Tribe to victory through May 31!

The winning tribe will get special recognition during the summer 2019 camping season.

Help West Virginia youths have summer experiences through camp scholarships that otherwise would not be available to them. Make your gift to the Camp Challenge today!

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About the Seneca Tribe:

The turtle represents sturdiness and perseverance.

Song

Seneca, Seneca, dearest tribe to me;

Seneca, Seneca, emblem of fraternity.

In our valor and our vim,

We will all our trophies win.

Dearest tribe in all the land, dear Seneca.

Yell

S-S-S-E-N

E-E-E-C-A

S-E-N

E-C-A

Seneca! Seneca! Seneca!

Thoughts from a Seneca

"When I registered for my first Mason County 4-H Camp back in the day, I chose Seneca as my tribe because that's what my mom had been. I also liked that Seneca was represented by the color green, just like 4-H. As I grew up in the West Virginia camping program, being part of a tribe taught me teamwork and leadership skills in very fun and entertaining ways. Years later, I realized how much the "valor" and "vim" we sing about in our tribal song contributed to my personal growth as a 4-H'er. Valor, or great courage in the face of danger, is a trait that every first-year camper in the back row needs to step out and help others, try something new, develop strong friendships, and be confident in their abilities. Vim is the energy and enthusiasm that makes up the spirit of every camp, and every 4-H'er brings their own unique brand of vim into the mix. I am fortunate to have had a 4-H journey from the back row at county camp to the front row at state camp, and my journey continues now as a volunteer in Preston County and at OMC. I am proud of every Seneca who is sharing their valor and vim in their careers, families, friendships, and community, always striving to make the best better."

                                            --Jill Devrick, Seneca Chief, OMC 1991