Summer Adventures with Wilkes County 4-H

The Wilkes County 4-H program for years has offered extraordinary learning experiences that have centered on allowing youth to explore their world through hands-on activities and a fun, safe environment. This past summer the Wilkes County 4-H Program was able to send 27 campers in ages from 8 to 14 to Millstone 4-H Camp in Ellerbe, North Carolina. While there campers had the experience of a life-time participating in exciting camping activities while building lasting friendships. This upcoming summer the Wilkes County 4-H program is excited to continue the tradition of the camping experience by offering the youth of Wilkes County the chance to spend a fun-filled week at the Swannanoa 4-H Camping Center in Swannanoa, North Carolina. During their stay youth will engage in traditional camping activities as well as skeet shooting, rope courses, horseback riding, canoeing, and nature studies. 4-H camps are a great asset to youth because they allow youth a learning experience that helps to shape their lives as individuals by promoting positive life skills all while learning from positive adult role models. Camp can be the setting in which youth gain independence and social skills that will become useful in future endeavors. Many camp activities are designed with a combination of self-reliance and team skills that allow youth to achieve goals while gaining self-esteem and understanding the importance of teamwork. The 4-H camping programs are open to all youth ages 8-14 and you do not have to be a 4-H member to attend. The North Carolina 4-H Camps are accredited through the American Camping Assoication. The 4-H Office will be holding an informational camp meeting on October 21st from 6-8pm at the Cooperative Extension Office. Anyone who is interested in participating is encouraged to come. Please call the 4-H Office at 336-651-7331 for more information or to sign-up to attend the meeting. Wilkes County has only reserved 16 spots, so call today to make sure you do not miss the chance at a one in life experience.