Cry of the Hawk
4-H creates countless memories; Students from North Harford lives changedMonday, June 04, 2012 By Brittany Orlando
Fun. Amazing. Unforgettable. Life-changing. These are all adjectives students from North Harford High School used to describe their experiences with 4-H and 4-H camp. “4-H has been the best 8 years of my life,” said sophomore Nicole Sexton. For over 80 years, 4-H camp has been taking place in Harford County. The camp takes place adjacent to Rocks State Park, in Forest Hill. “4-H to me is a lifestyle. I grew up doing 4-H, I am doing 4-H, and I hope to continue with it after I become a nurse. I hope that I can become a nurse at the camp,” commented Brooke Sexton. To be a part of the camp individuals do not have to be a member of 4-H. Senior Julua Berg only participates in the camp. “It’s money well spent. You meet really great people and have a great time,” commented Berg. This will be Berg’s final year participating as a counselor at the camp. She was a child attending the camp for years, and for the past four years has been a counselor. “I definitely prefer being a counselor,” said Berg. There are many activities that take place at the camp including outdoor cooking, hikes, pool, fun crafts, cake decorating, improv acting, and many skits. “You get to be as goofy as you want and no one judges you,” commented senior Brooke Sexton. Brooke and Nicole Sexton both joined 4-H as soon as they were eligible. They joined because their mother did 4-H when she was their age and recommended for them to do 4-H too. The 4-H’s are head, heart, hands, and health, and 4-H members can be found all around the nation. Anyone can join at just the age of eight. Children are even welcome before age eight but are considered clovers and not official 4-H members |