Camp News : Campers : 4-H science camp earns top ranking

Date Added: 19-10-2007

Oregon State University 4-H Youth Development receives recognition.  Read the excerpt below.

Albany Democrat Herald - Albany,OR,USA

By Alex Paul
Albany Democrat-Herald

A two-week 4-H science camp held this summer at Oregon State University has been recognized as the best of 20 held around the country that received funding from Exxon-Mobil and the Bernard Harris Foundation.

Camp director Robin Galloway of OSU Extension-4-H Youth Development in Linn County, said this was the first year for the program. She said its success was based on a collaborative partnership that included the OSU College of Education’s Department of 4-H Youth Development, SMILE (Science, Math Investigative Learning Education), the College of Engineering and the College of Science.

“One of the things we do in 4-H is to emphasize science, engineering and technology,� Galloway said of the reason for the camp. “The demographics of the world are changing and 4-H is keeping up with that change. Even though we still focus on livestock and home economics, the traditional aspects of 4-H, we’re also making sure kids get the education and experiences they need for their futures.�

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