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. Campers 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 youth has a safe and happy camping experience.
4-H wants your child to have a camping experience that is not only memorable, but safe. All camp staff and volunteers undergo background checks prior to camp. The camp location will have an on-site emergency medical technician at all times to take care of campers’ needs.
Youth camping from Grayson County will attend West Kentucky 4-H Camp in Dawson Springs from June 16-19, 2010. Any youth who has turned age 9 by the day we depart for camp, or even turns 9 shortly around the time of camp attendance, through the age of 14 are eligible to attend 4-H Camp. Registration forms are available now online and for pick-up from the Extension Office. If you think camp may cost too much for my child to be able to attend, there are scholarship applications that may be filled out. Come fill out a registration form and pay the camp deposit of $30. Registration forms and deposits are due by May 10, 2010. Total camp cost is $140, don’t forget scholarships are available.
Additional information on 4-H Camp can be obtained by contacting the Grayson County Cooperative Extension Service.
