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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




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Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success Story4-H Camp



4-H Camp

Author: Lois Carter

Planning Unit: Bourbon County CES

Major Program: Camping

Plan of Work: Educating Youth and Adults on Life Skills, safety, personal and family development

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Describe the Issue or Situation.

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.  For 2024, Bourbon County filled 99% of their allotted beds with the 2nd highest attendance in the history of Bourbon 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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