Category: Camp
Living Their Best Life….at 4-H Camp Cherry Lake
July 31, 2018
For generations children have spent their summers at sleep away camps, trying new activities, such as swimming, archery, rec dance, and outdoor skills. For some, they may refer to these moments at camp as a time when they were living their ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Curriculum, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: 4-H, Activities, Camp, Education, Florida, Outdoors, Summer, Youth
Kids Escape to Spa Camp
July 30, 2018
Parents are learning to raise healthy kids in the 21st century, and it means more than just teaching them to eat their vegetables or look both ways before crossing the street. The poor diets, technological obsessions, and stressors that plague ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: 4-H, Bath Bomb, Curriculum, Facial, Health, Manicure, Nutrition, Recipes, Smoothie, Spa, Yoga
Let’s Get Cooking
July 23, 2018
The culinary awakening of recent years is not leaving anyone behind. It is well known that the TV culture of celebrity chefs and cooking related programming has awakened a surge of interest in cooking. Kids are noticing what's on their plates ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Curriculum, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: 4-H, Cooking, Culinary, Extension, Nutrition, Summer, Summer Camp, Youth
Summer Camps in Review
July 19, 2018
Although it will still feel like summer for several more months, the summer vacation for students is over half way through. Students will be starting back classes next month, but our 4-Hers will hopefully be taking fond memories back with them. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp,Tags: 4-H, Agriculture, Camp, Ocean, Plastic, Recycling, Youth
4-H Camp Series: Your Child is Prepared, You are Prepared, But is the Suitcase Prepared?
July 5, 2018
A few packing tips when packing for 4-H camp. Pack light You don’t need a whole new wardrobe. Everything gets dirty at camp. Role your sheets, blankets, and towels all together in your sleeping bag. If it no longer fits in the carrying ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, CampTags: 4-H, Camp Cloverleaf
4-H Camp Series: Your Kids are Prepared for Camp, But Are You? A few things to keep in mind as your child goes to summer camp.
July 5, 2018
You have chosen to send your kid to summer camp, you have helped prepare them, but are you ready for the experience? Here a few things to know as a parent when you send your kids of to camp. Your child’s safety is the number one focus at ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, CampTags: 4-H, Camp Cloverleaf
4-H Camp Series: How to Prepare Your Kid for Summer Camp
July 5, 2018
Your child is going to summer camp. Here are a few ways to help them prepare. Discuss Feelings/Talk about Concerns/Listen Talk about homesickness. Tell your child that it is normal to miss home. Encourage them to write letters home, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, CampTags: 4-H, Camp Cloverleaf