4-H Camp provides the opportunity for youth to experience time away from home, meet new people, and learn life skills. The youth attending 4-H Camp participate in activities that focus on teamwork, physical activity, and personal development.

Due to COVID-19 and the concern of safety for our youth, the 4-H Camp Summer Program was canceled. With the passion of 4-H Camp still very prominent in Casey County, 4-H Camp Leaders brainstormed a way to still provide a little of the 4-H Camp experience virtually. Through coordination with Casey County 4-H Camp Adult and Teen Leaders, 4-H Teen Council Members, past 4-Hers, and past 4-H Camp Staff members, a 5-Day Virtual 4-H Camp Experience was created. The schedule of activities was promoted on social media (Facebook & Instagram) and sent out through Remind 101. Kits were assembled including the schedule, along with a drawstring bag, bandana, and materials for the key chain and origami activities. Kits were available to all ages with some adult assistance may be required for younger children. These kits were free of charge.

Monday

12:00pm - Staff Highlight with Kate Dennis

Line Dance with Justin - Holes

How to Make a Friendship Bracelet with Elizabeth

8:00pm - Linger, Verse 1 with Justin Sweeney

Tuesday

12:00pm - Line Dance with Leslie - Party in the USA

How to Build & Start an Outdoor Fire with Tori

How to Make a Beaded Gecko Key Chain with Makayla

8:00pm - Linger, Verse 2 with Connor Sweeney

Wednesday

12:00pm - 4-H Alumni Highlight with Presley Woodrum

Dance with Leslie - Church Clap

Camp Song with Connor - The Princess Pat

8:00pm - Linger, Verse 3 with Briar Elmore

Thursday

12:00pm - Staff Highlight with Jake Devine

Line with Leslie - Biker Shuffle

8:00pm - Linger, Verse 4 with Makayla Hamilton

Complete Linger Song with 4-H Camp Teen Leaders

Reflections from 4-H Camp Teen Volunteers

Friday

12:00pm - Staff Highlight with Tyler Jones

Line Dance with Leslie - Big & Chunky

Cave Exploring with Justin

Origami with Annabelle & Lane

A total of 82 youth received Virtual 4-H Camp Kits. An additional 54 kits were delivered to the Adanta: Regional Prevention Center for the youth they treat and counsel. A total of 136 kits were assembled and distributed to Casey County youth. A drawing for excess 4-H shirts was conducted for all participants with 10 receiving a free shirt. Participants were challenged to demonstrate what they learned during the virtual experience by posting/sharing a video or picture on social media. A total of 8 youth shared what they had learned and received a 4-H Camp-in-a-Box as a prize.

A total of 25 lessons and reflections were posted on Facebook (Meagan Klee & Casey County 4-H page) over a 5 day period. On the Meagan Klee professional page there were a total of 335 Likes, 16 Comments, 28 Shares, and 2166 Video Views. On the Casey County 4-H Page there were a total of 26 Likes and 1494 Individuals Reached. 

One young boy who would have attended 4-H Camp for the first time this summer participated in the virtual experience and won a shirt in the drawing. Upon picking up his shirt, he said, “I can’t wait to go to 4-H Camp next year!”