Junior Grangers

For children ages 5-14.

Mini Juniors (under 5) may join for some events.

Contact Gail Switzer (g_switzer09@hotmail.com) for additional information.

Berks County Junior Grange Royalty 2024-2025
Mini Prince Codey Fayewicz

Hi! My name is Codey Fayewicz, and I am the Berks County Junior Grange Mini Prince. I am 7 years old, and finishing 1st grade in the Exeter Township School District. Beyond Grange, I play ice hockey for the Jr. Reading Royals and I’m in Cub Scouts. I also like to ride my bike, roller blade and go camping with my family. I collect rocks and ice hockey trading cards. I am a member of Virginville Jr Grange. Some of my favorite Grange activities are going to camp and helping to take orders at the Kutztown Folk Festival. At camp, I love playing gaga ball, fishing, taking the test and the interview. I am excited for this year as Mini Prince.

Mini Princess Savannah Beamon

Hi, my name is Savannah Beamon. I’m nine years old and go to Southeast Elementary in Lebanon where I’m in 3rd grade. I have a brother named Riley and a sister named Dylan. My parents' names are Robert and Jen Beamon. My hobbies are playing bells at church with mom, playing basketball, tennis, building Legos, volleyball, and reading. I’m looking forward to handing ribbons out at the fairs and visiting other Granges.

Prince Nolan Fayewicz

Hello, my name is Nolan Fayewicz, and I am the Berks County Junior Grange Prince. I am the son of Ryan and Shelley Fayewicz, and I have a brother Codey and sister Whitney. I go to school in Exeter Township and just finished 5th grade. Some of my interests include baseball, football, theater, Boy Scouts, camping and boating. In school, I sing in the chorus and am in the band and play the clarinet. I belong to Virginville Junior Grange. I love both state and county camps. I enjoy taking on leadership roles and representing the grange, and I'm excited to do that over this next year. I’m looking forward to a great year ahead with Chloe, Savannah and my brother, Codey, representing Berks County Junior Grange!

Princess Chloe Shealer

Hello, my name is Chloe Shealer and I am excited to be this year’s Berks County Grange Princess. I am 14 years old and the daughter of Paul and Pam Shealer. We live in Auburn. I have two brothers, Cooper and Carter. This fall, I will be a 9th grader at Blue Mountain High School. I am active in 4-H where I show my dairy beef, pigs, and dairy animals. I also enjoy spending time with family and friends and cheerleading. I am a member of Ontelaunee Junior Grange. I am looking forward to representing Berks County this year!

County Camp May 16-18, 2025

Blue Mountain Camp (Olivet Boys and Girls Club) Camp Coronation – May 18th at 11am We will be serving lunch for all attendees at camp. Please RSVP with Gail the number of non-camp participants (i.e. non campers/helpers/counselors etc.) who will be attending coronation so we have a headcount for meal prep purposes. (Ideally by May 1, but still contact if decided after).

Westy Fundraiser

Be on the lookout for a Westy fundraiser night in September!

Thank you, Virginville Grange, for allowing the Junior/Youth to use the hall for our line dancing fundraisers. Thank you to everyone who supported and advertised our event. Next is set for November 22 – Tentative Times: Open hall at 6:30 for food sales – Dancing 7-10.

Thank you, Fleetwood Grange, for hosting the Juniors for our annual sleepover!

Thank you to everyone who came out for the R Phils ball game and supported our junior royalty as they threw out the first pitch. We are hoping to make this an annual event! We approximately received $100 back from ticket sales to support the junior/youth account.

County Camp
May 16-18, 2025
Blue Mountain Camp (Olivet Boys and Girls Club)
Camp Coronation – May 18th at 11 AM
We will be serving lunch for all attendees at camp. Please RSVP with Gail the number of non-camp participants (i.e. non-campers/helpers/counselors etc.) who will be attending coronation so we have a headcount for meal prep purposes. (Ideally by May 1, but still contact if decided after.)

ANNOUNCEMENTS
* Next Meeting: July 7th, 7 PM on Zoom
* State Youth and Junior Grange Camps
Youth camp: June 27-29
Junior camp: June 29-July 5, register for a trip to the Pioneer Frontier at https://bit.ly/pajgcamp2025
Registrations are closing soon. First year Youth camp attendees will be reimbursed for half of the cost from the Berks account! Carpool information for camps to be posted on Facebook in early-mid June.

* Contest Prep
It is never too early to get started on your entries for state session! Look at the state website to find the 2024-2025 Guide to Contests.

2025 Junior Attendance Contest
In order to qualify, a junior member must participate in at least 3 junior events (i.e. sleepover, camp, swim party, fall/winter activity), the line dancing fundraiser (preparing, participating in, and/or cleaning up), and one contest on the State level.
2025 activities:
• February 14-15 – Sleepover at Fleetwood
• March 1 – March Pomona meeting at Pioneer – no scheduled junior activity
• March 22 – Line Dancing Fundraiser at Virginville
• April 18 - Reading Fightin' Phils Game

• May 16-18 – County Camp at Blue Mountain Camp
• June 7 – June Pomona meeting at Kutztown – no scheduled junior activity
• June 27-29 – State Youth Camp at Camp Sylvan Hills, 13-14-year-olds invited
• June 29-July 5 – State Junior Camp at Camp Sylvan Hills
• July 26 – Swim Party at Shoemakersville Pool, 6-9 PM
• September 6 – September Pomona meeting at Gouglersville – activity TBD
• September 21 – Fall Activity TBD, 4 PM
• November – Line Dancing Fundraiser at Virginville, date is TBD

• December 6 – Junior Holiday Party
• December 13 – December Pomona meeting hosted by Hamburg Grange, activity TBD

Junior Volunteers over 18: Clearances must be submitted to the state in order to support at junior events, including camp!

Join us for our next Junior Team Meeting: Monday, July 7 at 7 PM via Zoom.