Success Story4-H Camp Impacts Youth and Adults



4-H Camp Impacts Youth and Adults

Author: Jeremy Teal

Planning Unit: Meade County CES

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

Plan of Work: Enhancing Leadership, Volunteerism, and Public Policy Awareness

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

According to the American Camping Association, “For years, campers' parents have reported that when their children return home from camp they are more caring, understand the importance of giving, are more equipped to stand up for what they know is right and are willing to be more responsible. These are the qualities that will help build a successful nation and a civil society”. The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service believes in the 4-H Camping program. Hopkins County 4-H understands the value and impact 4-H Camp can have on young 4-H member, teens and adults.

Through the camping program, youth gain communication skills, learn new things, make new friends, learn to make decisions and work in a group and they learn to appreciate the outdoors, but also appreciate what they have at home. Teens and adults have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, learn new things, develop friendships and gain internal satisfaction of accomplishment. Trained, caring adult role models help children feel loved, capable and included. Camp provides children with a safe, supervised, positive environment, which helps children, grow.

The Hopkins County 4-H Program experienced a regrowth in its 4-H camping program. 182 campers attended residential summer camp along with 43 adult and teen leaders. According to the Independent Sector, volunteer time is valued at $21.17 per hour in Kentucky, based on 2017 figures. The time for Hopkins County leaders for the camp week is calculated at a total value of $91,031.00.

This year the Hopkins County 4-H Council, and donations provided 60 partial scholarships, which resulted in 70 underprivileged campers having financial assistance, so they were able to attend camp. A total of $6600.00 was budgeted toward direct camper assistance.






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