Success StoryRecord Number of Edmonson County Youth Attend 4-H Camp



Record Number of Edmonson County Youth Attend 4-H Camp

Author: David Embrey

Planning Unit: Edmonson County CES

Major Program: Camping

Plan of Work: 4-H Youth Development

Outcome: Initial Outcome

4-H Camp gives youth the opportunity to spend time meeting new people and learning life skills by participating in activities that focus on physical activity, teamwork, and personal development.

Edmonson County youth and volunteers were excited about 4-H Camp being back to full capacity after being limited last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Despite these restrictions 34 youth, 2 teen leaders, 4 adults, and both agents from Edmonson County attended 4-H camp last year.

With camp costing $260 per camper, a combination of community donations, Ag. Tag Funds, and the county District Board agreeing to help cover part of the programming cost for campers, meant we were able to offer a reduced cost, only $100, per camper. This benefited many families who are still struggling financially because of COVID and a high percentage of the county population living below the poverty level. 

This year, Edmonson County set a record for the number of campers and total individuals taken to camp. 56 campers, five 15-17 year old's, four adult volunteers, and one Agent attended, for a total number of 66 participants. 18 campers where first timers and 3 adult volunteers were new to 4-H Camp. For many, this was their first time spending at least one night away from home and everyone stayed the whole week.

When asked, 95% of the campers said they planned to return next year. Two teen males stated that they plan to come back as teen leaders next year. Everyone involved were thrilled with the overwhelming success of 4-H Camp for 2022. 






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