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Sertoma 4-H Educational Center
Description
Back in the late 1800s and early 1900s North Carolina was a popular destination for people seeking rejuvenation and relaxation at the state's many mineral springs resorts. One of the popular resorts they visited was on land that is now Sertoma 4-H Center. For his resort , owner Cicero Tise chose the name Vade Mecum Springs. The name incorporates a Latin pharse that means " come with me."
When Mr. Tise died in 1917, he left a will that expressed his desire that the property be used to enhance the lives of children as they participate in educational, religious or scientific endeavors. The Yakinville and Winston-Salem Sertoma Clubs bought the property in 1917, then turned it over to North Carolina State University in 1980. The University's Cooperative Extension Service and the 4-H program began using it as a camp facility for children.
Today, Sertoma 4-H Center is used as a gathering place for a number of youth and family programs held from late March through early December. Each year, Sertoma 4-H Center works in partnership with community organizations to create a variety of specialty camps.
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Sertoma 4-H Educational Center, is available for rent in the fall and spring for family reunions, weddings, retreats and group gatherings. Sertoma runs it's traditional summer camping program from June until the begining of August each year.
