Author: Valerie Stewart
Major Program: Summer Residential Camps
With nearly 25% of Powell County's total population in poverty according to the 2018 U.S. Census, the cost of youth events and activities is a huge consideration to participation especially 4-H camp. The Powell County 4-H Council decided to expand efforts to raise additional 4-H Camp Sponsorships for 2019 through personal asks, fundraising efforts, grants, etc. Members made personal contacts to new and previous 4-H camp sponsors; wrote camp sponsorships into grants utilitzed by t
Author: Ola Donahue
4-H Camp more than just a good time. At summer residential camp, when children make new friends, explore the world around them, and learn that "I can" is much more powerful than "I can't", magic happens. In an environment created just for them, children learn real life skills, develop self-esteem, and gain a sense of independence and community. Whether children are playing, exploring nature, conquering new heights, or becoming part of a camp family, they are creating memo
Author: Lacy May
4-H Camp provides the opportunity for youth to experience time away from home, meet new people, and learn life skills. The youth attending 4-H Camp participate in activities that focus on teamwork, physical activity, and personal development.In Magoffin County, due to a low household income, all students qualify for free or reduce lunch. This can make it extremely difficult for families to pay for their children to attend 4-H Camp. As the Magoffin County 4-H program grows, so does the attendance
Author: Lloyd Saylor
4-H Camp4-H Camp has been referred to by Dr. Jimmy Henning and Dean Nancy Cox as KY 4-H’s “Signature “ program.And for Butler County, it is. The KY State 4-H Office says that a county our size should take a minimum of 25 camp participants. That a county our size, doing an excellent job should have a goal of 40 participants. Our camp participation was 93 and ranges from year to year between 90 and 105.Our program is large because our leadership b
Author: Jacob Brandenburg
Summertime can be an exciting time of the year. However, it can be a very expensive time for parents. With the Lee County Kentucky median family income being $21,185.00 per household, for a family to pay $225.00 per camper to participate in 4-H camp in many cases is not going to be affordable for many families. The Lee County Extension District Board and 4-H Council took this into consideration. The Distract Board & 4H Council paid $175 per camper and the 4-H Council paid outline cost and ex
Author: Catherine Weaver
4-H Camp has a long standing tradition of teaching youth the 4 elements of the circle of courage in a concentrated week. Belonging, Independence, Mastery, and Generosity are seen in every activity at camp. This year, Jessamine County 4-H partnered with Mercer County 4-H to provide a week long camping experience that helped campers and counselors alike learn and be a part of the 4 elements, having one of, if not the largest camping session in the state with 496 people total present. Prior t
Author: Krista Perry
During the summer in Franklin County, youth get excited about heading to 4-H Summer Camp! Teachers in the county have shared with the Franklin County 4-H program the excitement and benefits they notice with the youth who attended 4-H Camp when they return to school in August. Each summer, the Franklin County 4-H Program offers a week long Summer Camp for youth to learn new skills, experience new activities, and develop social skills. The Kentucky 4-H Camp objectives for 4-H cam
Author: Michael Rose
4-H's mission is to help young people become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. The 4-H Camping program gives youth a chance to develop in all three of these areas. The Adair County Cooperative Extension Service provides multiple opportunities for youth throughout the week to develop skills in all three of these areas. Adair County Cooperative Extension Service provided 80 campers, 17 Teen Leaders, and 10 Adult Leaders the opportunity to attend summer camp.  
Author: Rhonda Jewell
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
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
Author: William Adkins
4-H Camp gives youth across the nation an opportunity to experience what it is like when parents are not around for a few days. Life skills are imperative for everyone. The sooner youth can be involved in activities and programs that help develop these skills, the more prepared they will be in the future. According to national research conducted by the American Camp Association, campers show significant growth in self-esteem, peer relationships, independence, adventure and exploratio
Author: Aubrey Lawson
The Cooperative Extension Service in Madison County held an overnight camp counselor training for 25 Madison County camp junior and young adult counselors ages 16-18. This training was held at the Madison County Extension Office on May 20th through 21st where the volunteers participated in 8 hours of training topics included: the circle of courage, basics of working with campers, being a role model, building a leadership team, personal strengths and abilities, dealing with common camp challenges
Author: Paula Tarry
According to the KY 4-H Camp website, “the mission of Kentucky 4-H Camping is to improve people through intentional life skill development. This will happen through collaboration with local, state, and national partners, research-based methods and programming, service-oriented practices, long-term strategic planning, and play.” 4-H Camp provides an opportunity for 4-H'ers and leaders to make lifelong memoriesAn email to the Barren County 4-H Youth Development Agent from KY State
Author: Lawrence Caudle
Summer is the time where all of the scholastic worries come to an end for the majority of school age youth. To a number of kids, summer represents freedom, fun, and exploration. To a number of parents, it means enrolling their child in a summer program so that the child may experience making new relationships, experience new things, and build skills not yet honed, and this is what Jefferson County 4-H Camp aims to do. This year, Jefferson County 4-H took 322 adults, teen leaders and campers to L
Author: Laura Maggard
The median household income in Lawrence County is $32,703 according to census.gov. After a family gets all the bills paid and the other essentials, there is not a lot leftover for extras such as vacations, going to the movies, or other extracurricular activities like 4-H Camp. 4-H camp provides children the opportunity to do things that they normally wouldn’t be able to do such as shooting sports, swimming, canoeing, and rock climbing. 4-H camp is a wonderful opportunity for kids to be in
Author: Misty Wilmoth
4-H Camp is a long standing tradition in LaRue County. Many campers, teens and even adult leaders have been attending 4-H Camp for several years and consider it to be an essential part of their summer. 4-H Camp offers youth the opportunity to live in a cabin group setting while attending classes to try new activities and challenges. While at camp, campers learn new skills and work to respect others who may be different from them. Many friendships are developed at 4-H Camp
Author: Katie Mills
4-H Camp is an asset to youth, teens, and adults around the world, but most importantly here in Hopkins County. During the time at 4-H Camp, youth learn the importance of team building, responsibility, decision making, make new friends and meet caring adults. According to American Camp Association, “more than 5,000 families from around the country participated. Results confirmed that camps build skills necessary to pr
Author: Meagan Klee
4-H Ca4-H Camp provides the opportunity for youth to experience time away from home, meet new people, and learn life skills. The youth attending 4-H Camp participate in activities that focus on teamwork, physical activity, and personal development.4-H Camp is one of the most popular 4-H activities in Casey County, with youth asking about camp all year long. To keep youth and their parents well-informed, 4-H Camp dates are publicized as soon as they are set and Save the Dates are mailed to indivi
