Success StorySummer Camp During a Pandemic



Summer Camp During a Pandemic

Author: Susan Campbell

Planning Unit: Anderson County CES

Major Program: Camping

Plan of Work: Life Skills for Youth and Adults

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

After summer camp 2020 was cancelled we were allowed to attend summer camp in 2021 again but at half capacity. Anderson County 4-H, Bourbon County 4-H, and Nicholas County 4-H came together to provide a week long camping experience that helped campers and their teen and adult leaders learn and be a part of the 4 essential elements (Belonging, Independence, Mastery and Generosity) and having  total present. Prior to camp, approximately 45 teen and adult leaders went through 24 hours of training, learning leadership, problem solving and teambuilding in order to help campers have a successful week. Several leaders said “They were so happy to be returning to camp after a year of camp being cancelled and enjoy camp training, it makes us feel part of a family and prepares us for giving campers a week of a live time.” The 45 leaders had a total of 3,240 volunteer hours for the camp week. Anderson County 4-H had several emails and messages about how safe parents felt sending their kids to camp during a pandemic and how their children had a great week at camp. 2021 Camp was a success even during a pandemic year.  






Stories by Susan Campbell


Camp In A Box

about 2 years ago by Susan Campbell

4-H Camp has a long standing tradition of teaching youth the 4 elements of the circle of courage in ... Read More


Teen Conference

about 2 years ago by Susan Campbell

When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down programming in March 2020 youth, families, and communities expe... Read More


Stories by Anderson County CES


Adopt a Crop

about 2 years ago by Alex Butler

Adopt a Crop Success StoryIn Anderson County, there are several, mostly small scale, fruit and veget... Read More


New Processing Facility

about 2 years ago by Alex Butler

Oxbow Livestock Processing FacilityThe USDA FSIS Meat, Poultry, and Egg Product Directory reports, t... Read More