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4-H Camp Teaches Kids about ATV Safety
Posted Monday, July 6, 2009 ; 05:37 PM | View Comments | Post Comment
Updated Monday, July 6, 2009; 06:49 PM

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The event was part of Safety Day activities in Monongalia County.

Story by Courtney Dunn

MORGANTOWN -- ATV riding all too often turns into tragedy in West Virginia.

Just this weekend in McDowell County, a 12-year-old died when her ATV plunged over a 200-foot embankment.

On Monday campers at the 4-H camp in Monongalia County learned about ATV safety to prevent accidents like that.

Representatives from Morgantown Honda Yamaha Suzuki KTM answered questions and went over common riding rules.

The lesson was part of the camp's Safety Day activities.

"There are so many accidents it's really unfortunate how many accidents there are," said Becca Flint-Clark, the camp's WVU Extension Agent. "so that is something we thought these kids should know. Many of the kids come from the farm and from other areas where they do have access to ATV's and it's something we really wanted them to learn because it can be devastating."

The campers also learned about basic first aid.

Organizers say the 4-H camp is about teaching children important life skills while also having fun.

Day camp spots are still available in August.

Call (304) 291-7201 for more information.

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ATV enthusiast
7/7/09 at 8:46 AM

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I think this is a wonderful idea. I actually think that they should bring this into schools. Teach children and teens of all ages the correct way to ride and operate ATV's as well as the risks that come along with riding them. I think it should be done several times a year so that it is continually fresh in their minds. Even if parents don't allow their kids to ride ATV's there is always a chance that they will go to a friends and ride one either as operator or passenger. We are in WV and a lot of children have access to them.

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