As Covid 19 remains a part of the new normal and has forever changed the planning of a large group gather, but if felt refreshing to have a traditional 4-H Camping program. The planning for the 2022 camping group understood the importance of giving our local youth a positive experience, due to past emotional and social health disconnect. The groups goal was to exceed expectation numbers set by the state camping program. All agent worked on a promotional plan to implement during school club meeti...
I was a classroom teacher for 27 years and recently retired from public education in July 2022. Currently, I am realizing that one never really stops working; their jobs and roles within those j... More
For many of the young people who live in Cumberland County, 4-H mentors are much more than tutors or project leaders — they are hope, they are comfort, they are family. They are the pathway to a promi... Read More
Extension Agents are informed community leaders and can add value to planning efforts on a wide range of diverse topics. The active community involvement of Extension Agents, coupled with ongoing Exte... Read More
Cumberland County continues to reap the benefits of a project that first began 8 years ago as a youth service project focused on community beautification and revitalization. The Partners with Pride pr... Read More
The Cumberland County Extension Service dedicates a considerable amount of resources towards volunteer development and program administration. Volunteers play an integral role in many Extension progra... Read More