Fifty middle and high school students from across Michigan gathered Saturday at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum for a civics camp focused on the foundations of American government as the country approaches its 250th anniversary.
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Students learn about American Government at Presidential Museum Civics Camp
The camp was sponsored by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, Scouting America Michigan Crossroads Council, and Grand Rapids America 250.
Students participated in small classes and heard from current and past leaders, including Michigan State Senator Mark Huizenga.
Simon Crowe, a freshman at City Middle High School, said he attended because of his interest in politics and public speaking…