Source: Joey Barnard, acting camping specialist

Now is the time for young people and their parents to begin making plans for an annual summer ritual, attending 4-H Camp.

Regional 4-H camps are open to all Kentucky youth between the ages of 9 and 14 and provide opportunities for personal growth, gaining independence, fostering friendship skills, learning about Kentucky’s natural resources and just having fun.

Many exciting activities and adventures await 4-H campers. Youth can spend their days participating in activities such as swimming, canoeing, high and low ropes, archery, games, dances, singing, nature hikes and much more. These activities are a fun way to help young people learn new skills and develop a greater appreciation for the environment and wildlife.

Camper safety is a priority at 4-H Camp. Each camp has been accredited by the American Camp Association since 2005, and all staff and volunteers are trained and undergo background checks prior to camp. Each camp will have an on-site health care provider at all times.

4-H’ers 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: You may want to include more county-specific registration information here.)

For more information about 4-H Camp, contact the (COUNTY NAME) office of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service or visit the 4-H Camp website at http://4-h.ca.uky.edu/camp.

Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

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