The camp experience helps our youth to work toward the 4-H Youth Development mission of becoming self-directed, productive, and contributing members of our society. The Floyd County 4-H Council believes in supporting the 4-H Summer Camp program. One of the reasons the council supports the program is what results from the experience of camping. One parent of a new camper had this to say about her son’s camping experience. “I want to express my thanks and my gratitude for giving my son a life changing experience. My son is very socially awkward and has trouble making friends. Let’s just say I was incredibly surprised when he brought home the camper registration form and said he was interested in going to 4-H camp.  I grew up going to 4-H camp and I always hoped my kids would want to go. When I saw him for the first time on Friday when he got back from camp, he seemed to be standing taller, and he even spoke differently. He showed more confidence, and his self-esteem was out of this world. Thank you so much helping to give my son a great learning experience and for helping him break out of his shell.”  Proud 4-H Camper Mom