Success StoryGrayson County 4-H Camp Growing in Numbers



Grayson County 4-H Camp Growing in Numbers

Author: Kindra Jones

Planning Unit: Grayson County CES

Major Program: Camping

Plan of Work: Advance Adult & Youth Life Skills Preparation

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Since returning to full capacity camping in 2022, Grayson County 4-H has experienced significant growth in numbers jumping from 53 campers in 2022 to 86 campers in 2023 to an incredible 108 campers for this 2024 summer! Nearly 60 of the current campers are first time attendees. The agent is able to provide monthly programming to all fourth-grade classes in the county, as well as many of the third and fifth grades, which provide a large part of the target camp age group. Those that are not visited in person receive camp information to take home to parents as well as heavy promotion on social media.

Through the incredible support of the Grayson County EDB, they cover 75% of the educational programming fees per camper which allows the agent to only charge $75 per youth. The EDB also covers the expense of the buses to transport the campers to Dawson Springs. Community organizations, like GC Cattlemen's Association, GC Homemaker's Association, local NWTF, continue to make supporting donations to help those that may still need financial assistance. 






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