Success Story4-H Camp



4-H Camp

Author: Stephen Conrad

Planning Unit: Boone County CES

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

Plan of Work: 4-H Natural Resources

Outcome: Initial Outcome

The Kentucky 4-H mission statement reads "4-H YD Education creates opportunities and supportive environments for culturally diverse youth and adults to be capable, competent, and caring citizens". The Boone County 4-H Program feels that one of the best ways to achieve this mission is with a strong residential camping program. This June we had 360 attend camp (291 campers, 29 teen volunteers, 34 adult volunteers, and 6 staff). 18 instructional classes were offered, covering a wide range of interests (capable). Campers were required, some for the first time, to clean up after themselves. They were responsible for all cleaning activities in the cabins, dining hall, bath houses, and around the grounds (competent). During their week at camp, campers are mixed and encouraged to make new friends. By the end of the week, everyone was supportive of each other and acting like they have been friends for years (caring citizens). From an informal exit interview conducted at the end of camp, 84% said they felt good about something they accomplished at camp, 87% said they learned something they will use outside of camp, and 82% said they acted responsible most of the time






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