Author: Courtney Brock
Planning Unit: Lincoln County CES
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Plan of Work: Life Skills Development 2020-24
Outcome: Initial Outcome
The overall purpose of the Lincoln County 4-H Cloverbud Program is to foster the development of life skills that are essential for the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of youth ages 5 to 8.
Additionally, the Area C1-C4 4-H Cloverbud Camping Program is designed with specific educational objectives, ensuring youth are able to participate safely, enhance personal development, learn new skills, foster positive relationships, learn responsibility, and have fun. The time youth spend in the camp setting offers opportunities for them to feel a sense of belonging, to have meaningful interactions with caring adults, experience new activities they may not have access to at home, and gain independence by and responsibility in keeping track of their belongings.
This summer, Lincoln County 4-H saw a 110% growth in 4-H Cloverbud Camp participation. The camp evaluation revealed that 80% of learned something new. Cloverbud campers were able to enjoy many of the same classes that KY 4-H summer camps offer 4-H youth ages 9 and up. Cloverbuds enjoyed canoeing and fishing the most with swimming and nature close behind. Other classes Cloverbud campers were able to enjoy included cooking, crafts, and field games.
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