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Southwest Virginia Community College’s ‘Adventure Ready Camp’ encourages interest in outdoors
TAZEWELL COUNTY, Va. (WVVA) -Southwest Virginia Community College’s ‘Adventure Ready Camp’ teaches many of the skills needed to survive in the wilderness, from learning how to start a campfire to navigating the land with a map and compass. But the organizer for the camp says the skills learned here go beyond survival situations.
“…and it’s not necessarily the idea of doing survivor or survival. It’s more of… it’s given me the chance to where I can enjoy what’s around me because there’s a lot in this region available that sometimes people don’t see,” says Michael Brown, an associate professor at SWCC.
Kids aged nine through thirteen could learn a variety of wilderness skills and ways to have fun in the great outdoors. But this camp also benefits those outside that age group, with this camp being led by students in the college’s Environmental Management and Forest Ecology Program.
Ryan Lamb, one of these student-counselors says leading this camp is both a way to fulfil a class requirement and an opportunity to share his passion for the outdoors and his field of study.
“…I think it’s a wonderful program. I think that all the teachers that I’ve had so far have been amazing, and they really want to help you out and make sure you succeed,” says Lamb.
The camp also had a visit from someone who works at a state park who told the kids about the many opportunities available to them if they choose to make a career out of this program. Brown hopes holding the camp for this age group will inspire the kids to pursue their passion for the outdoors and potentially become the program’s next generation.
“Some of them actually get excited about the outdoors even more afterwards, so hopefully by the time they get to high school level and college level age group, then they’ve got that spark going really big, to where it’s like, ‘hey, I want to go into this program.’ And that’s kind of where that fits in,” says Brown.
Brown adds, he hopes these kids will share what they learned with their parents, making the fun to be had outdoors into a family activity.
If you would like to find out more information about the adventure ready camp, Brown says you can go to the Southwest Virginia Community College website.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Four new trollies will join the VB Wave Trolley fleet beginning May 10, when Virginia Beach Wave Trolley will resume its seasonal service along the oceanfront.
Trolley season lasts through September 25-27 for the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival.
A total of 14 new trollies will be part of the fleet this year, gradually replacing the older versions. The 29-foot trolley replica buses seat 29 people and feature wooden seats, with “sky-blue and sand-colored brown exterior,” according to Hampton Roads Transit (HRTS). Last year, 281,507 riders used the trolley system.
“This year marks the 42nd season of the VB Wave trolley, and these new trollies will provide a comfortable, safe, and efficient ride for visitors and locals alike,” William E. Harrell said. He is the president and CEO of HRT. “As part of our partnership with the city of Virginia Beach, the VB Wave makes it easy for everyone to visit attractions and explore the Oceanfront and beyond without the hassles of parking or the high cost of gas,” Harrell said.
The following routes will operate May 10 through Sept. 27 for the Neptune Festival:
Route 30 is the Atlantic Avenue Trolley, running along the Oceanfront between JT’s Grommet Island Park to Fortieth Street. This service operates daily from 8 a.m.- 2 a.m.
Route 31 is the aquarium and campground trolley along General Booth Boulevard. It runs daily from 9:30 a.m.-11:10 p.m. through Labor Day and again on Fridays through Sundays from Sept. 11 through Sept. 27. Route 31 also extends to Atlantic Avenue and 18th Street.
Route 35 is the Bayfront Bus, providing service between Parks Avenue and 19th Street and Shore Drive and Pleasure House Road, enabling customers to visit Chesapeake Bay beaches, First Landing State Park, and Bayfront restaurants. It operates daily from 8 a.m.-12:30 a.m. through Labor Day and then Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only from Sept. 11 through the Sept. 27 festival
The VB Wave trolley connects to HRT bus lines, Routes 20 and 960, with access to the Newtown Road Light Rail Station and the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center.
Fares are $2 one way or $4.50 for an all-day pass. Kids 17 and under ride free with a paying adult. Riders can pay for tickets using HRT’s GoMobile app and a credit card. Riders can create and manage multiple virtual cards and reload value for easy group boarding, and need to have a unique scannable virtual card for boarding. Children are not required to scan a virtual card or pay fare when boarding with an adult.
Customers can also tap to pay using credit and debit cards. KOA Campground, Virginia Gift Shop, nine Sunsations locations, and Ocean Wave Gift Shop sell tickets. Riders can also pay with exact change cash onboard the trolley.
In addition, HRT is introducing a new route in Virginia Beach beginning May 10. The new Route 981 will connect the Amazon Fulfillment Center (ORF 4) at 1795 Dam Neck Road with the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center.
Route 33 service is being restored to Atlantic Avenue and 68th Street 365 days a year to support the oceanfront hospitality industry.
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PHOTOS: Virginia Beach Police investigate firearm-related incident at Carriage House Apartments
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach Police are at the scene of a firearm-related incident at Carriage House Apartments Saturday afternoon, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
The department also confirmed there are no shooting victims at this time.
10 On Your Side is at the scene and working to gather more information about the situation.
10 On Your Side will update this story when more information is available.
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