NIU gymnastics cancels summer camp

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By Northern Star Staff

DeKalb — NIU gymnastics announced the cancelation of its annual summer camp Thursday afternoon.

The team broke the news on its Instagram account, referencing the current COVID-19 pandemic as the cause for cancellation.

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“Due to the uncertain times, we have decided to cancel the NIU gymnastics camp,” NIU gymnastics said on its graphic. “We Are planning to have the camp at a later date. Stay safe!”

The camp was originally scheduled for Aug.t 1 through Aug. 2, at the Huskie Stadium gymnastics rooms. The camp is intended for girls age 8 through high school senior status, according to the camp’s registration website.

This is a developing story.