Studying marine biology. Snow survival skills. Electricity. Wildlife tracking. At camp today, kids enjoy much more than the traditional crafts and canoes experience. 4-H offers a wide variety of specialized camping programs all over the country where children learn leadership, citizenship and life skills while they participate in enjoyable activities.
Shamee Hurd, 14, gets a charge out of learning about safety at 4-H Electric Camp. “I’m more conscious of my environment as a result of 4-H Electric Camp. I learned to steer clear of electric lines when they fall on the ground. I do well in school studying science, particularly when we study electricity,” she stated.
The camp, held at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, features learning centers and hands-on activities staffed by electric utility professionals. Campers create magnetic motors and discover how electric golf carts work while they learn about safety.
At 4-H Junior Wildlife Stewards Camp in Oregon, youth start their experience in 3rd grade, become counselors-in-training in seventh grade, and teen counselors in grade 10. They work together with other campers and counselors while they take part in classes on the basics of fishing and aquatic habits, wildlife tracking, bird watching, forestry and develop a special hands-on wildlife restoration project.
A counselor for five years, Alice Kersting, 18, of Portland is studying sociology in college as a result of her experience with cross-age mentoring at camp, in which she shared her passion for the outdoors. “The interaction of children, adults and teenagers coming together and learning from one another is extremely significant. You can’t get anything out of camp except you are willing to learn from other people,” Kersting stated.
Along the North Carolina coast, youth curious about ecology study chemistry, geology and biology at Marine Science and Sailing Camp. They dissect fish, follow the tides and visit estuaries to know the significance of the environment.
Camp isn’t just for the summer, either. Youth create campfires in the snow, make use of compasses and GPS units and learn first aid skills at 4-H Snow Camp throughout the winter in Idaho.
4-H is a community of young people throughout America who’re learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. Learn more about 4-H camping programs at 4husa.org.
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