Laurel County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





4052 - Camping
4052.12) 48

The number of youth who participated in day or overnight, 4-H non-environmental camps at your office, 4-H camp facility, or other location (i.e. project day camps, etc) (PRACTICE)

4052.11) 0

The number of youth who participated in day or overnight, 4-H environmental camps at your office, 4-H camp facility, or other location (PRACTICE)

4052.1) 133

The number of youth who participated in overnight, 4-H summer camp(s) (PRACTICE)



Success Stories

Life-long Skills Developed in 4-H Camps

Author: Elizabeth Easley

Major Program: Camping

The Laurel County 4-H Advisory Council has identified 4-H summer camp as a priority issue. 4-H summer camp helps youth develop life-long skills. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a skill is a learned ability. A life skill is an ability that is useful throughout daily life and enhances the quality of life. The Targeting Life Skills Model (Hendricks, 1998) highlights 35 life skills developed in 4-H programs to help youth succeed. At our 4-day summer camp, we focused on honing three life

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