Minnesota Farmers Union

St. Paul (June 3, 2010) - Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) offers educational, leadership camps where kids from all across the state can go to learn about cooperatives; how legislation is formed; the importance of being an active and responsible citizen; and leadership skills as they learn more about themselves and from the other campers in attendance.

"MFU prides itself at providing an educational and enjoyable camp experience at an affordable rate," said Doug Peterson, Minnesota Farmers Union President.  "The campers learn while having fun, and according to a recent testimonial from a camper who attended last year, she gained a tremendous amount of independence and confidence out of the experience; which is what we strive to do for all the campers.  Come and check it out!"

Farmers Union camp schedule is as follows:

Grades 3-5 ($70):

• June 21-25: Northern Elementary Camp at Lake Sarah Campground in Erskine
• June 28-July 2: Southern Elementary Camp at Sibley State Park in New London

Grades 6-8 ($95):

• July 12-16: Northern Junior High Camp at Lake Sarah Campground in Erskine
• July 27-31: Southern Junior High Camp at Sibley State Park in New London

Grades 9-12 ($95):

• August 1-6: Statewide Senior High Camp at Sibley State Park in New London

There is also a $25 transportation fee if a camper needs a ride to camp.  For more information about the camp programs, as well as to register, go to www.mfu.org, and click on "education." You can also contact MFU Education Director Jim Tunheim at 651.288.4066 or e-mail him at education.director@mfu.org with any questions.