The mission of Kentucky 4-H Camping is to improve people through intentional life skill development. A typical 4-day 4-H camp session offers upwards of 70 hours of direct, uninterrupted contact between youth and their cabin leaders/counselors. Interactions that are offered in a residential camp/group living situation are so impactful for youth. For some youth, camp is the one place where they have a sense of belonging and is the one setting in which they feel like thrive in. Not only does 4-H camp offer a variety of activities such as archery and canoeing, but it also teaches important life skills such as responsibility and independence.

During the 2022 program year 9,714 individuals participated in Kentucky 4-H Summer Camp. These include 8,144 youth, 1,071 adult volunteers, and 208 extension staff. Lawrence County contributed 87 youth, 11 adult volunteers, and 2 extension staff to those total numbers. Lawrence County campers made memories, had lots of fun, and took home experiences that will leave a huge impact on them for the rest of their lives.