Success StoryCamp In A Box



Camp In A Box

Author: Susan Campbell

Planning Unit: Anderson County CES

Major Program: Camping

Plan of Work: Leadership Skills for Youth and Adults

Outcome: Initial Outcome

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.  In 2019, Anderson County 4-H partnered with Bourbon County and Nicholas County 4-H to provide a week long camping experience that helped campers and counselors alike learn and be a part of the 4 elements.  Anderson County 4-H had a 21% increase in camp attendance, resulting in the largest ever camping group for Anderson County with 120 campers and counselors.  


In 2020, due to the global pandemic, we were unable to have Summer 4-H Camp.  In an attempt to "bring Camp to the Camper", we offered 4-H Camp in a box. To all those who were registered for 2020 4-H Camp in Anderson County.(Camp was already full, with a waiting list, before March 15).  This was very well received with over 50% of those registered for in-person camp, requesting and picking up Camp at Home boxes.  Feedback on the boxes was very good, with many social media posts of 4-H'ers enjoying :"4-H Camping at Home"!







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