Georgia County Government - February 2009 - (Page 19)

ExtensionNews 4-H Camping Program Benefits Georgia Youth By Jeff Christie Liaison, ACCG / UGA Cooperative Extension Top 5 Indicators That We are in a Georgia Winter: 5 The occasional snowfall in north Georgia. 4 Football season is over. 3 Bridges may freeze before roadways. 2 ACCG Legislative Conference is here. 1 GEORGIA 4-H MEMBERS ARE READY FOR SUMMER CAMP! some or all these are possible, parents can still be challenged to fi nd additional constructive and safe opportunities for their children for the balance of the summer. When economic conditions are less than desirable, that challenge can seem even greater. Representing one of the most outstanding camping values for more than 50 years, 4-H camp as administered by Georgia 4-H and through the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and College of Family and Consumer Sciences, provides a fun and educational week for nearly 9,000 young people in Georgia. Add to that the nearly 1,000 adults, composed mostly of professional 4-H staff and certified, caring volunteers, and the true camping experience is complete. Were an economist to subject the myriad of weeklong, residential camping programs EXTENSION continued on page 20 hat’s right! In counties all over the state, young people are rushing home from 4-H meetings in February, promising all types of good behavior to family members in exchange for the opportunity to attend 4-H summer camp later in the year. With still nearly four months to go before school is out, 4-H members are already dreaming about the most exciting week of their summers. For many families, deciding how their children will spend the eight to 10 weeks of summer vacation can be quite a challenge. There might be time set aside to spend with relatives; there might be a week or two of day camp options; maybe even a week of family vacation. Even if T Each 4-H member will return home after five days and four nights with a lifetime of memories to accompany new life skills, new friendships and new talents. Campers at the Jekyll Island 4-H Center learn about marine ecology as they enjoy the beaches of one of Georgia’s barrier islands. FEBRUARY 2009 www.accg.org 19 http://www.accg.org

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Georgia County Government - February 2009 Contents President’s Message County Matters ACCG Training Programs: A Foundation for Excellence in County Government ACCG Welcomes Newly Elected Commissioners Georgia’s Trauma System: The Emergency Management System Component Demographics Program Addresses County Planning Extension News: 4-H Camping Program Benefits Georgia Youth Research Corner: Promote Economic Development in Your Rural County County Parade Index of Advertisers

Georgia County Government - February 2009

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