Success StoryLife Skills Camp at Monticello Elem.



Life Skills Camp at Monticello Elem.

Author: Toni Humble

Planning Unit: Wayne County CES

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

Plan of Work: Building Strong Relationships throughout the LIfespan with Family and Consumer Science Skills

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Wayne Co. 4-H was invited to extended school days at Monticello Elem. Lessons were taught over four days in various life skill. 26 students were taught basic sewing skills, basic cooking skills, basic carpentry skills and basic gardening skills. A pre-test showed that 29% of students had little to no experience in one or more of the areas. At the completion of the four day camp, 91% stated that they had learned at least one new skill and 93% stated that they would use these skills at home or somewhere other than the Life Skills Camp.






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