4-H Camp offers more hours of education than any other delivery method in 4-H.  4-H Camp continues to be a popular summer experience for Campbell County youth.  In 2022 Campbell County had 427 campers and counselors attend our week of camp at North Central 4-H Camp, July 25-29.  This was the largest county attendance from all 120 Kentucky counties.   The social interactions offered in residential camp/group living setting proved to be even more important for youth, especially considering the isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.   4-H Camping provides youth the opportunity to develop life skills such as responsibility and independence by being away from home and keeping up with their own money and belongings during the week.  They also gain skills by picking up after themselves and by cleaning the cabins, grounds and dining hall and when working as a team in accomplishing tasks and by keeping to the camp schedule.  Campers also have the opportunity to master new skills by choosing from over 23 different class topics such as nature, fishing, crafts, recreation, high and low ropes and shooting sports.  Teens and adults develop and exercise leadership and communication skills by serving as counselors.  Training and orientation meetings were held for campers, parents and counselors to better prepare them for the weeks experience.  The Campbell County Extension District Board supported 4-H Camp by paying over $15,000 for busses and drivers and by providing over $49,000 in camp scholarships and fees.  As a result, campers reported that they made new friends and learned something new at camp.   For the majority of the youth, camp was their first experience in 4-H.  Both teen and adult volunteer counselors served as role models and mentors for the younger youth and most reported that they would plan to return in 2023.  Parent comments included:  “I liked that my child stayed active outdoors with friends and wasn’t on electronic devices.”   “I am proud that even though my child felt home sick they made it through the week and can’t wait to go back next year.”  “My child was eager to tell camp stories and can’t stop talking about it.”  “I loved that my child gained self confidence in trying new things.”  This agent’s role in 4-H camp included recruiting campers, interviewing potential counselors, orientating and training campers and counselors, serving as dean of men, bus and luggage loading and unloading supervisor, teaching classes, serving as dining hall supervisor and cabin leader.