Our History
Back in the late 1800s and early 1900s, North Carolina was a popular
destination for people seeking rejuvenation and relaxation at the state's
many mineral springs resorts. One of the popular resorts they visited
was on land that is now the Sertoma 4-H Center. For his resort, owner
Cicero Tise chose the name Vade Mecum Springs. The name incorporates a
Latin phrase that means “come with me”.
When Mr. Tise died in 1917, he left a will that expressed his desire that
the property be used to enhance lives as they participated in educational,
religious or scientific endeavors. Since that time the facility has been
operated by the Episcopal Diocese, Easter Seals and the Yadkinville and
Winston-Salem Sertoma Clubs. The Sertoma Clubs turned it over to North
Carolina State University in 1981. The university's Cooperative Extension
Service and the 4-H Program now use the facility to offer programs for
children and adults.
Today, Sertoma 4-H Center is used as a gathering place for a number of
youth and adult conferences, retreats, training events and camps held
from March through November.
