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A Day at the Lake, Get Your Youth Signed Up!

By Alex LaGrone, Staff Writer

Are you looking to have your children attached to something other than electronic devices this summer? If so, you’re encouraged to bring your boys and girls to Bethesda Temple on June 1 beginning at 8:30 a.m. to register for the 13th annual “A Day at the Lake” sponsored by the Flint Men’s Community Action Resource (MCAR).

This initiative takes place every summer over two fun and informative weekends. The first weekend kicks off with a training day at the church on June 1 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Lunch is included. Volunteers from the community come in and teach the fundamentals of fishing, fish cleaning, the craft of knot tying and casting. Michigan Department of Natural Resource fishing regulations and boater safety will be discussed as well. The second weekend takes place in mid-Michigan at a private camp on Shay Lake for their fishing derby.

“A Day at the Lake” began as a community initiative to teach and empower young men, helping them develop lifelong problem-solving skills in a practical way. The program has now expanded to include girls. Fishing is just the door to foster great relationships to begin the process of mentoring. The elements of fishing offer many vital skills needed in everyday life. The boys and girls learn to compete and win prizes all while experiencing a personal sense of reward and achievement that will be with them for a lifetime.

When the participants complete the entire training day, the boys are invited to join MCAR the following Friday, June 7 to go to Shay Lake for an overnight Fishing Derby. As a bonus, they will receive their very own fishing rod/reel and a full tackle box, which can be used on the Saturday’s fishing Derby, taking place on June 8, 2019 where more prizes can be won.

The girls will have a separate fun-filled community/family day event at Shay Lake on Saturday, June 22.

“We will allow every single young man to attend at no cost but we seek donations to defray the cost of the prizes, the food, transportation, and the lodging at Camp Genesis on Shay Lake in Millington, Michigan. Last year we hosted 60 young men for this event and we would love to have more this year,” said Hubert Roberts the director and program mentor.

“Our mission is to reach a younger generation in need of leadership and positive role models. Through our Day at the Lake, we are able to share valuable experiences, a positive attitude, and insights with young boys and girls who may not have a father figure in their life.

The goal is to show the power of community love and unity through action, facilitating change and taking a stand to improve the outlook of this community through the mentoring of young men and women. We have a capacity of 80 to 100 and we would love to reach that. We just want to give back to the family and our community,” Roberts said.

Questions may be directed to Bethesda Temple at 810-239-0982 or visit www.mcarflint.com for more information about the program. Rev. Jimmie Whitaker is the Pastor. Bethesda Temple is located at 947 Leland Street Flint, MI 48507.

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