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





4081 - Summer Residential Camps
4081.1) 274

Number of youth who participated in summer residential camps

4081.2) 223

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

4081.3) 81

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



Success Stories

Making a Difference at Camp

Author: Marsha Hagler

Major Program: Summer Residential Camps

Making a Difference at Camp

Regardless of their age, all children have four basic needs. In 4-H, we believe that meeting these four basic needs is critical for fostering a successful and meaningful learning environment. We call these basic needs the Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development. They are belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity.4-H camp is an opportunity to have an inclusive 4-H experience that addresses all 4 elements.  In June 2019, Nelson County 4-H took 234 campers, 40 teen volunteers a

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