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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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Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

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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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4-H Camp

Author: Bernita Cheirs

Major Program: Camping

According to the U.S. Census (2022) the median household income in Fulton County is $33,449. The cost for one 4-Her to attend 4-H Summer Camp is $300 plus the cost of transportation. Many families in Fulton County do not have the resources to allow their children to attend 4-H Camp. Even if the cost of 4-H Camp was only $200, many families would find it difficult to come up with the extra money. It isn’t that 4-H Camp is too expensive. It costs less than many other camps, but the resources

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Former campers become today's adult camp leaders

Author: Christina Hogue

Major Program: Camping

Former campers become today’s adult camp leadersAs a new agent, 4-H Summer Camp 2023 caused great anxiety.  Having never experienced camp as a 4-H’er, I had no idea what to expect.  Camp went very well, and during camp, I saw 2 teens step us in great leadership roles.  These teens were very active in 4-H so I had developed a very good relationship with them.  One teen, stepped up in an amazing way and lead his cabin throughout camp.  As soon as the bus rolled

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4-H Camp

Author: Paula Jerrell

Major Program: Camping

The problemYouth need more positive opportunities for experiences to keep them busy, especially in the summer.The educational program response4-H Camp offers classes to build many soft skills as well as skills for fishing, archery, riflery, cooking, sports, engineering and much more.The participants/target audience4-Hers age 9 (or going in 4th grade) up to 14 are camper age. Older teens and adults serve in 4-H Camp Counselor leadership roles.Other partners (if applicable)In 2023 we set our new r

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Cloverbud Camp

Author: Shelby Cleaver

Major Program: Camping

2024 Cloverbud Camp was another success for our Nicholas County kiddos. These kids learned life skills, teamwork and how to communicate. They learned to clean up after theirselves in the cabins and during meals, learned to make their beds and keep up with their belongings. They also learned the value of new friendships from other counties and getting to know people and be friends with those who they aren’t around all the time. These kids got the chance to experience staying away from home

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4-H Summer Camp is More Than Fun and Games

Author: Cathy Fellows

Major Program: Camping

4-H Summer Camp is More Than Fun and Games

4-H Summer Camp is More Than Fun and Games A typical 5-day 4-H Camp session offers upwards of 96 hours of direct, uninterrupted contact between youth and their cabin leaders/counselors.  That’s the equivalent of a family sitting down at the dinner table for 30-minutes, 192 days of the year.  The interactions offered in a residential camp/group living setting is so important to youth. The time we spend with youth in the camp settin

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4-H Camp Offers Opportunities for Growth

Author: Stacey Potts

Major Program: Camping

The vision of Kentucky 4-H Camping is to serve the citizens of Kentucky and beyond by providing a safe environment for experiential learning opportunities. 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. One particula

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4-H Summer Camp Decade of Growth

Author: Dora Centers

Major Program: Camping

 In the heart of every child lies a spark waiting to ignite—a passion for learning, exploring, and growing. Since the mid-1960s, Kentucky 4-H summer camps have been nurturing this curiosity, fostering skills that extend far beyond crafts and campfires. Rooted in the 4-H Thriving Model developed by Oregon State University professor Mary E. Arnold and Clemson University assistant professor Ryan J. Gagnon, these camps are not just about fun in the sun; they are gateways for personal deve

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4-H Camping program

Author: Kelly Smith

Major Program: Camping

4-H Summer Camp is More Than Fun and Games A typical 5-day 4-H Camp session offers upwards of 96 hours of direct, uninterrupted contact between youth and their cabin leaders/counselors.  That’s the equivalent of a family sitting down at the dinner table for 30-minutes, 192 days of the year.  The interactions offered in a residential camp/group living setting is so important to youth. The time we spend with youth in the camp setting offers opportunities for those youth to fee

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4-H Camp

Author: Catherine Weaver

Major Program: Camping

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.  In a full capacity return from covid, Jessamine County had 376 total people attend camp, the highest number on record. Of those, 129 youth were first time campers, which is a much larger number than previous years.  Jessamine County had 155 youth return to camp which is an increase

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4-H Cloverbud Camp

Author: Dana Anderson

Major Program: Camping

The Cloverbud 4-H Camp experience is a unique youth development program designed for youth 6-8 years old to experience 4-H Camp. The two-night residential camp is designed to allow younger youth to spend a night away from home and experience what 4-H Camp offers while sharing the experience with approved adults or parents. The camp focuses on engaging in cooperative, non-competitive learning experiences.  4-H Cloverbud members participate in learning activities that promote self-confidence,

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Growing on the Inside by Being Outside – Kentucky 4-H Environmental Education Camp

Author: Eric Comley

Major Program: Camping

The Kentucky 4-H Environmental Education Camp (EE CAMP) Program aims to provide elementary students with an opportunity to learn about Kentucky’s natural resources in an out of school setting.  The program is designed for 4th and 5th grade classrooms with tailored lesson plans that supplement Next Generation Science Standards.  Class instructors provide meaningful, hands-on programs to educate youth in environmental sciences along with cross-cutting concepts t

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4-H Summer Camp is More Than Fun and Games

Author: Tyrone Gentry

Major Program: Camping

A typical 5-day 4-H Camp session offers 96 hours of direct, uninterrupted contact between youth and their cabin leaders/counselors.  That’s the equivalent of a family sitting down at the dinner table for 30 minutes, 192 days of the year.  The interactions offered in a residential camp/group living setting is so meaningful to youth. The time we spend with youth in the camp setting provides opportunities for those youth to feel a sense of belonging, to have mean

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4-H Camp: A transformative experiences for both youth and volunteers

Author: Elijah Wilson

Major Program: Camping

4-H Camp provides transformative experiences for both youth and volunteers, fostering personal growth, skill development, and community building. For youth, the camp environment offers a unique opportunity to explore new activities, develop leadership skills, and build lasting friendships. Through hands-on learning and team-based challenges, campers gain confidence, resilience, and a sense of responsibility. Activities such as archery, canoeing, and science workshops not only teach practical ski

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4-H Camp

Author: Alexandria Brasher

Major Program: Camping

A 4-day 4-H Camp session offers upwards of 72 hours of direct, uninterrupted contact between youth and their cabin leaders/counselors.  That’s the equivalent of a family sitting down at the dinner table for 30-minutes, 144 days of the year.  The interactions offered in a residential camp/group living setting is so important to youth. The time we spend with youth in the camp setting offers opportunities for those youth to feel a sense of belonging, to have meaningful conversations

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Boone County 4-H Summer Camp

Author: Rusty Wolf

Major Program: Camping

A typical 5-day 4-H Camp session offers upwards of 96 hours of direct, uninterrupted contact between youth and their cabin leaders/counselors.  That’s the equivalent of a family sitting down at the dinner table for 30-minutes, 192 days of the year.  The interactions offered in a residential camp/group living setting are so important to youth. The time we spend with youth in the camp setting offers opportunities for those youth to feel a sense of belonging, to have meaningful conv

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Under the Big Top camp

Author: Kelly Woods

Major Program: Camping

The problem:The Oldham County 4-H Camping Program has a unique set of opportunities, this year the camp filled up in 16 days. All camp applications were delivered on the same day across the county, the efforts resulted in 309 campers, thirty-three teen leaders and forty-eight adult leaders, two program assistants and one agent leading to the second highest camp attendance. The problem Oldham County struggles with is securing the funds to cover the cost of additional classes, scholarships, golf c

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Record Year for 4-H Camping

Author: Lisa Jones

Major Program: Camping

Whitley County achieved its highest youth participation in 4-H since 2006 this year. The enthusiasm was so high that some girls on the waitlist were willing to sleep in tents and brave the summer heat just to attend the 4-H summer camp. Despite the challenges, the camp offered a diverse selection of 35 classes, with 24 of them led by extension agents, volunteers and teens from the county. These classes covered a wide range of activities such as outdoor survival skills, fishing, basket weaving, c

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2024 4-H Camp

Author: Brian Good

Major Program: Camping

One of the longest running traditions with Kentucky 4-H is its camping program. Kentucky 4-H offers several overnight camping experiences for youth spread across four campsites. Many youth, and their families, are searching for interactive learning opportunities during the summer months, and 4-H Camp provides to those needs and wants. While at camp, youth participate in various classes which include fishing, swimming, riflery, archery, canoeing, paddle boating, zip lines, nature classes and a mu

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Acting Associate Dean & Director — Craig Wood, Ph.D.
S107 Ag. Science Center North
Lexington, KY 40546-0091
+1 (859) 257-4302

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