Caldwell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





4081 - Summer Residential Camps
4081.1) 80

Number of youth who participated in summer residential camps

4081.2) 66

Number of youth who reported gaining at least one new life skill as a result of participating in summer residential camps

4081.3) 17

Number of teens and adult volunteers who participated in summer residential camps.



Success Stories

Cloverbud Camp = Family Camping at it's Best

Author: Rhonda Jewell

Major Program: Summer Residential Camps

Cloverbud Camp = Family Camping at it's Best

Cloverbud Camp is a chance for youth ages 5-8 to have an opportunity to experience 4-H Camp but in a more secure setting than traditional 4-H Camp. Cloverbuds are afforded the same experiences as campers, but at Cloverbud Camp parents or guardians are required to attend with campers. This is a win/win situation because it allows the child the security of knowing that mom, dad or even their grandparent is close by and it also provides an opportunity for very special bonding time between campers a

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4-H Fundraising Efforts Make Camp More Affordable

Author: Rhonda Jewell

Major Program: Summer Residential Camps

4-H Fundraising Efforts Make Camp More Affordable

The Caldwell County 4-H Council strives to make youth programs and events affordable to all youth of the county.  The Fundraising Committee is continually trying to come up with creative ways to supplement the cost for youth to participate in 4-H activities, including 4-H Camp.  In the spring of 2018 the committee began to design a Farm Appreciation Calendar with the proceeds going to help offset the overall cost of 4-H Camp per camper.   Farmers in the county sponsored a page and

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