Have a blast at 4-H Camp

Source: Donna Fox, extension specialist for 4-H camps

Summer is quickly approaching, and many of Kentucky’s young people and their parents are making plans for summer break, some of which may include summer camp. If you enjoy making friends, being active and learning about the environment, 4-H camp could be a perfect summer activity for you.

Many exciting activities and adventures await 4-H campers. 4-H’ers can spend their days participating in activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, canoeing, nature hikes, archery, riflery and sporting activities. In addition to day programs, many different programs keep the excitement of camp going into the evening. Campers should come prepared to try to new things, make friends and have a lot of fun.

Parents should expect their child to have many positive memories of 4-H Camp and make many new friends. Not only do many children find these activities fun, but they will likely learn new skills and develop a greater appreciation for the environment and wildlife. Also, 4-H Camp can help your child develop independence, responsibility, self-confidence, and camaraderie among peers and adult staff members and volunteers. Trained staff and volunteers will supervise the campers and strive to make sure each 4-H’er has a safe and happy camping experience.

4-H wants your child to have camping experience that is not only memorable, but safe. All camp staff and volunteers undergo background checks prior to camp. Each camp location will have an on-site emergency medical technician at all times to take care of campers’ needs.

4-H campers will attend one of four regionally-located camps. 4-H members from (COUNTY NAME) will attend (CAMP NAME) from (DATES OF CAMP). (AGENTS: You can add a description here about your county’s camp here.) Registration forms are due by (DATE). (AGENTS: I know registration deadlines are approaching for many of you, and slots are quickly filling. You may want to include more county-specific registration information here.)

Additional information on 4-H Camp can be obtained by contactingthe (COUNTY NAME) Cooperative Extension Service.

Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin.

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