Kenny Haack-Damon

4-H Camp Educational Program Coordinator

Office: (775) 682-9865
Email: damonk@unr.edu
Building: Redfield Campus, Bldg A
Address: 18600 Wedge Pkwy, Reno, Nevada 89511
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Education

B.S. Wildlife Management, University of New Hampshire, 2005
M.S. Experiential Education, Minnesota State University, Mankato, 2015

Programs

4-H Camp Advisory Council

Nevada State 4-H Camp Advisory Council members, agendas, and meeting minutes

4-H AmeriCorps member holding a box of food to hand out.

4-H Camping and Outdoor Education

The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents and the Nevada 4-H Youth Development Program have AmeriCorps members working to improve academic engagement and social emotional skills in youth in Nevada.

4-H Membership

Learn more about joining the Nevada 4-H program

Building rockets from straws in a great lesson in propulsion.

4-H Youth Development

4-H is a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

4-H Youth Development | Camp Program

Nevada has been involved in 4-H camping since the first 4-H camp took place on the University of Nevada, Reno campus in 1930. For about 79 years in Nevada, 4-H camping has been a proven and effective method of reaching, teaching and involving youth in leadership skills development. Each year, more than 500 youth participate in 4-H camping programs at Lake Tahoe Nevada 4-H Camp. Other 4-H camping programs take place across the state.

4-H Youth Development | Camp Rentals (Lake Tahoe)

Lake Tahoe is a unique and magnificent treasure. Our historic 4-H Camp provides opportunities for inspiration, education and relaxation - right on the lakeshore. Reservations can be made on a day or overnight basis year round.

News & Journal Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

Blog Posts
*4-H Basics* Learn about the 4-H emblem, colors, pledge, motto and slogan. Stark, C. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
*4-H Programs & Projects Overview* Learn about 4-H programs, projects, activities, project guides and manuals, time commitments and rewards. Stark, C. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
*How to Join 4-H* Learn who can join, where and when to sign up, what there is to do, costs, and benefits. Stark, C. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
*Nevada 4-H & 4-H Camp History* In the late 1890's and into the early 1900's, 4-H programs began throughout the country in response to young people and their need for a better agricultural education. As one of the first organizations that focused on providing youth with hands-on learning opportunities, 4-H has a rich history of helping young people gain skills that they use throughout their lives. In 4-H, young people have fun, explore, discover and learn. 4-H'ers make new friends, develop life skills, become leaders and change their communities. Stark, C. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
*Understanding and working with youth* Learn about positive youth development, essential elements of 4-H, ages and stages of youth development, experiential learning, vibrant youth groups, youth engagement, approaches to youth engagement, youth service, youth leadership, and youth media/research and evaluation. Stark, C. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
*What is a 4-H Club?* 4-H programs actively involve youth in quality experiences that focus on lifelong learning of values and skills. 4-H clubs encourage youth, ages 5 to 19, to learn by doing. There are a variety of 4-H clubs and groups that young people can join. Stark, C. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
*What is Collegiate 4-H?* Collegiate 4-H has existed since 1916. Its major purpose is leadership and service to others. Members come from diverse backgrounds and academic departments. Stark, C. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
*What is the Cloverbud Program?* Youth who are 5 to 8 as of January 1st of the current 4-H Year (Oct 1 to Sept 30) may join the 4-H Cloverbud Program, which has age appropriate activities and allows for creativity and encourages play. Stark, C. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Forms
*2022 4-H Health 4 Happiness Summer Camp registration Packet* This packet includes a registration form, media release, assumption of risk, conduct policy, and health and medical form. Haack-Damon, K. 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Forms
Informational Publications
*Nevada State 4-H Camp, Long-Term Recovery Reopening Policies and Procedures* Nevada State 4-H Camp, Long-Term Recovery ReOpening for outside user groups Haack-Damon, K 2020, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
*4-H Volunteering in Nevada* Volunteers offer the nurturing, vision, commitment, skills, creativity, dedication and wisdom that can significantly impact the development of young people. Stark, C. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno