Success StorySummer Camp



Summer Camp

Author: Susan Campbell

Planning Unit: Anderson County CES

Major Program: Camping

Plan of Work: Life Skills for Youth and Adults

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome


The Targeted Life Skills model (Hendricks, 1998) has been an important guide to planning, implementing, and evaluating 4-H youth development programs.  This model provides a holistic youth development approach, referred to by multiple researchers (Barkman & Machtmes, 2002; Garton, Miltenberger, & Pruett, 2007; Pittman & Yohalem, 2002; Scales, 1996; Wright & Bersamin, 2004.)  4-H based studies using Targeted Life Skills identified a positive relationship between participation in 4-H activities and life skill development in youth participants (Boleman, Cummings, & Briers, 2004; Ferrari, Hogue, & Scheer, 2004; Fox, Schroeder, & Lodl, 2003; Garton, Miltenberger, & Pruett, 2007; Smith, Genry, & Ketring, 2005; Ward, 1996  In 2019, 13,487 youth, volunteers and extension staff participated in 4-H summer camp. 4-H camp is an integral delivery method of Kentucky 4-H youth development activities.   Attending 4-H camp provides youth an opportunity to engage in activities in which they may otherwise not experience.

 

4-H Camp has a long standing tradition of teaching youth the 4 elements of the circle of courage in a concentrated week. Belonging, Independence, Mastery, and Generosity are seen in every activity at camp.  In 2023, Anderson County 4-H partnered with Bourbon County and Nicholas County 4-H to provide a week long camping experience that helped campers and counselors alike learn and be a part of the 4 elements.  Anderson County filled 100% of their allotted beds with the 2nd highest attendance in the history of Anderson County 4-H!   Over 90% of campers reported learning a new skill and stated that they would be returning to camp in 2024.






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