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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Laurel County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





4052 - Camping
4052.36) 117

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in 4-H Summer Camping.

4052.38) 16

Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in 4-H Summer Camping.

4052.40) 0

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in 4-H Specialty Camping Programming.

4052.42) 0

Number of Adults (19+) engaged in 4-H Specialty Camping Programming



Success Stories

4-H summer camp teaches life skills

Author: Elizabeth Easley

Major Program: Camping

The Situation: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 hon

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