While there they are being trained to lead their local chapter for the upcoming year and learning the roles and responsibilities of the office they hold.
The day at camp begins with breakfast at 7:00 AM, followed by the raising of the American Flag. They then attend classes for their individual offices and have time for each chapter to meet together plus options for other classes.
That’s before lunch, then they attend two different workshops and participate in activity time before dinner. Following the meal, they have the flag lowering then attend the night session before holding another chapter hour and then they are dismissed to go to the athletic fields before being called to their cabins with lights out at 11:00 PM.
Caldwell County FFA Advisor Magen Woods has already seen growth of the 14 students that are attending the camp from the Caldwell County High School.
click to download audioChapter President Whitleigh Carter is attending camp for the first time and she’s excited to explore new things and attend classes.
click to download audioTreasurer Keegan Miller is also attending for the first time and is glad to get to know her fellow club members better.
click to download audioReporter Taylor Wynn has attended twice and was chosen to serve on the
camp council, giving her more responsibility and providing more leadership experience.
click to download audioVice President Daniel Laurent attend camp last year as a committee chairman, but being there as an officer this year has opened more opportunities for him to become a better leader.
click to download audioAdvisor Woods added that this is just the beginning of the year for the local FFA chapter. When the group returns from camp, it’s full steam ahead as they will be preparing for other activities, long before classes start up again next month.
The Kentucky FFA Leadership Center where the camp is held was built in 1937 and has been training students ever since.
