Texas 4-H hosts youth disaster preparedness camp Aug. 2-6 in Brownwood
Camp offers hands-on emergency training, disaster leadership skills for youth ages 13-19
The Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood will host the My Preparedness Initiative, MYPI, Camp from Aug. 2-6, offering teens ages 13-19 a hands-on opportunity to develop critical disaster preparedness, leadership and service skills.
The Texas 4-H camp, part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, is an award-winning national program designed to build resilience in youth and strengthen communities through education and real-world training. The program’s mission is to help prepare individuals, families and communities for emergencies.
The cost to attend is $600 per participant, which includes lodging, meals and certifications on CPR; automated external defibrillator, AED, and first aid. The camp will be held at the Texas 4-H Center, 5600 Farm-to-Market Road 3021.
Registration will be open until July 19. Contact Makayla Waiser at 325-784-5482 or [email protected] to register or for more information. Additional details can be found at texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/.
Hands-on training prepares youth for emergencies
A key part of the program is the “Prep + 6” project, where each participant develops emergency kits and family communication plans not only for their own household, but for six additional families — impacting communities far beyond the camp experience.
Participants will also complete Community Emergency Response Team, CERT, training, gaining knowledge in disaster preparedness, fire safety, disaster medical operations, and light search and rescue.
In addition to core training, campers will have access to electives and specialized certifications, including CPR, AED and first aid, as well as a technology track featuring National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, weather radios, amateur or ham radios, and emergency communication tools.
The MYPI program equips young people with the skills and confidence to respond in emergencies while becoming leaders in their communities, organizers said.
