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4-H Camps have a greater impact than most people may imagine—camp does develop life skills in youth.
. . . And we have proof.
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2 consecutive years of highly positive responses from campers & their parents!
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Extension 4-H Specialists and the families they serve consider 4-H Camp experiences as a high priority program. 4-H Campers ages 10-13 and their parents were surveyed in 2005 to determine the effectiveness of Missouri 4-H Camps in developing life skills in youth.
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72.7% of Youth and 82.4% Parents agreed or strongly agreed that 4-H Camp improves skills in Learning to Learn |
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83.2% of Youth and 83.4% of Parents agreed or strongly agreed that 4-H Camp develops Social Skills. |
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83.8% of Youth and 79.1% of Parents agreed or strongly agreed that 4-H Camp improves Teamwork Skills |
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82.6% of Youth and 79.1% of Parents agreed or strongly agreed that 4-H Camp improves Self-Responsibility Skills |
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An overwhelming 94.6% of Youth reported their desire to return to Camp next year. 97.9% of Parents stated they were glad they sent their child to camp; 95.7% felt the benefits to their child outweighed the cost. |
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