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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Rio Arriba County)
Date November 1, 2011, 3:38 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report Youth Camps Fifty-four youth and 12 adult volunteer leaders attended the 2011 Rio Arriba County Camp held the first weekend of June. The activity-filled event provides senior 4-H members the opportunity to help plan, organize and conduct the event. Five devoted and enthusiastic senior leaders lead this year’s event. Topics and activities explored during the 3-day, 2-night event included: Orienteering, Karate and Respect, 4-H Spirit actives and group hike. Over 75% of participants reported an increase in belonging and generosity. Participants frequently noted they learned “respect and to help other” from camp. Other common theme form camp evaluations were “teamwork” and “working together.” County Cloverbud Day Camp is dedicated to youth ages 5-8. The week-long program welcomed participants with a morning snack and fitness activity. The day’s activities included the following topics: the 4-H slogan & motto, nutrition education, water safety, forest fire prevention and emergency readiness. Many local agencies were invited to participate as guest speakers. Support was received by the US Forest Service and US Army Corps of Engineers. Parents of the participants reported increase environmental awareness and increase belonging in the event’s evaluations. All youth participants expressed enjoyment and the opportunity to making new friends.