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UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

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craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024


Success StoryCamp Teaches Lifelong Skills



Camp Teaches Lifelong Skills

Author: Kelsey Chadwick

Planning Unit: 4-H Central Operations

Major Program: Camping

Plan of Work: Preparing Youth and Families for Successful Futures

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Research has proven that youth benefit from positive relationships with caring adults. According to the Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs, youth who have mentors typically have "increased high school graduation rates, lower high school dropout rates, and healthier relationships and lifestyle choices". 4-H Camp provides campers aged 8-15 such opportunities to be mentored and nurtured by caring cabin leaders, class instructors, teen volunteers, and camp staff members in hopes that these positive experiences will lead to better life outcomes. 

Graves County took 43 youth, 8 adult counselors, 3 teen counselors, and 1 agent to West Kentucky 4-H Camp in Dawson Springs this summer. Campers were able to participate in flag service, free recreation, swim time, camp dances, nature hikes, reflections, and several exciting classes, including ropes, horse, archery, rifle, canoeing, fishing, and more. Of the campers that attended, 100% received financial assistance toward the camp fee. First Kentucky Bank, the Graves County Extension District Board, and Graves County Schools Transportation partnered together to make this an unforgettable week for the kids who went despite operating at half capacity and under other COVID restrictions.






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