How do youth benefit from 4-H Camping in Virginia?
ID
388-107 (4H-183NP)
Research Shows:
- Virginia has one of the largest 4-H camping programs in the nation.
- Camp improves the lives of children, youth, and families.
- Virginia 4-H Camps are safe, accessible and affordable!
- Camp enables children to grow to be caring, contributing, successful members of society.
- Camp builds life skills like making connections & self- confidence.
What do the campers say?
“After attending camp, I was better able to...”:
- “...take responsibility for my actions” - 71%
- “...work as a team” - 68%
- “...make new friends” - 63%
- “...make decisions for myself” - 60%
- “...enjoy learning new skills” - 71%
- “...enjoy helping others” - 69%
- “...express my opinions with others” - 56%
Virginia 4-H Centers are accredited by the American Camp Association.
For more information:
- Contact your local Extension Office
- Contact your local 4‐H Educational Center
- Visit www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/camping.html
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Publication Date
September 30, 2013
