FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL (KFVS) -  According to University of Illinois Extension, the 4-H Memorial Camp in Monticello, Illinois is the perfect place for your child to experience the finest in summer camp life. 

They have traditional and innovative programs, professional staff and comfortable facilities await campers at 4-H Memorial.

Summer youth camp is open to all youth ages 8-16 years.  Following with the 4-H mission to foster positive youth development through a “learn-by-doing” philosophy, campers experience a five-day, four-night camp full of activities and learning.  Swimming, boating, hiking, arts & crafts, fishing, singing, volleyball, softball, the list goes on and on!

Four summer youth camps will be operated June and July. 

The 5KFVS Run/Walk will be May 18 in downtown Cape Girardeau, Mo.

This year, to celebrate the 5th year, we're adding a 12K!

Have you ran the 5KFVS, or even ran all five years? We want to see your photos from past events!

Send your photos to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name and where you're from.

We'll share the pictures online and possibly on-air!

You can click here to visit the 5KFVS website where you can find more information and the sign-up form for this year's race.

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MARION, IL (KFVS) - The Fowler-Bonan Foundation received a $1,000 check from a Marion company in support of its "Clothes for Kids" program.

The Fowler-Bonan Foundation provides new clothing and shoes for underprivileged school children throughout southern Illinois.

“Aisin is proud to be a part of the Southern Illinois community and strives to be a good corporate citizen," said Aisin Mfg. Illinois president Fumihiko Sugiura. "In doing so, we are pleased to support activities like the Fowler-Bonan Foundation. We hope this will help children in need.”

The foundation annually helps more than 300 children in 11 southern Illinois counties.

“We are honored to receive this support from Aisin-Illinois,” foundation board chairman Dale Fowler said.  “We are thankful that Mr. Sugiura and all the fine folks at Aisin Mfg. Illinois, LLC deemed our charitable mission worthy of their support.”