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. Below two of our 4-H Alumni share what 4-H Camp means to them.

“Camp is more than just a week away so the parents can relax, it’s a time of growth and learning at a young age.  You meet friends who last a lifetime.  Friends that you may not see on a daily basis, but are always there for you. You learn valuable life lessons of leadership and responsibility beyond just camp roles, they carry over into your everyday life.  I started 4-H in 1999 went to my first camp summer of 2000 and haven’t missed a year since, even now as an adult and Lord willing, I never will.” Jon Hudspeth

“4-H helped me so much as a child. I developed lifelong friendship, learned a bit about creativity, communication and teamwork.  I developed leadership skills that have carried me into my adult life.  I will forever support its efforts and encourage everyone to go.  If this lonely kid made great friends and developed good skills, your kid can too. I am who I am because Sandy sent me away for a week every summer.  I always want to go, I still want to go and I nearly cry when I can’t go.” Brittney Compton