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By Ruhard Lykes
Special tw the RapoahanniK-k New*
Fbr the past doeen years, local volunteers from Rappahannock County and the Lions Club sponsor “Rappahannock Night” at Camp Fantastic, a summer camp for about 100 young persons with cancer from ages seven to 17.
This week-long gathering is held on the beautiful grounds of the 4-H Club Center high up in the Blue Ridge just south of Chester Gap. Along with the campers, there arc' numerous doctors and nurses lYom the National Institutes of Health, and many others who volunteer to give children and young adults with cancer a chance to enjoy normal childhood activities that healthy children often take for granted.
“Dress” at these occasions is pure imagination and fun. Many of the children have huge hats and other headgear that hide the fact that they have lost their hair during chemotherapy treatments. Others have wild costumes from cartoon characters to create a fantasy world of imagination. The camp counselors often have outrageous costumes to entertain the kids—like the 4-H director who was dressed as “Captain America.” Two other muscular young counselors painted themselves green to pretend they were “The Incredible Hulk.”
Activities at Camp Fantastic included hiking, swimming, games, and other
Rleasures for kids. But “Rappahannock ight” is best known for its good food. The buffet line is always long as the chil
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