The Airfield 4-H Educational Center Junior Summer Camps provide youth between the ages of 9 and 13 with programming designed to learn through experiential education and character development.

4-H camping is cooperative group living in a natural environment which focuses on the individual's social, spiritual, mental, and physical development for both boys and girls. Since 4-H camping is educationally focused, it is recognized as a method by which to deliver 4-H programming. These camps involve trained professional staff, as well as highly skilled adult and teen volunteers in working with and supervising all campers.

Hands-on skill sessions may include:

• canoeing & kayaking
• archery
• rifle
• arts and crafts
• fishing
• performing arts
• robotics
• low ropes
• outdoor living skills

Campers leave their week-long experiences with:

• A greater appreciation for the environment and their surroundings
• A greater sense of self-esteem and self-worth
• Greater inter-human communication skills
• A greater sense of personal and community accountability and leadership skills
• Pride and a commitment towards future participation in regional 4-H clubs and programming
• The satisfaction of accomplishing independent life skills
• Campers enjoy delicious wholesome meals served family style. A salad bar is available for lunch and dinner, and accommodations are available for special dietary needs.

Benefits of 4-H Youth Camping

Camper Supervision

Teen Leaders, Adult Volunteers and 4-H Center Camp Staff all work together to supervise campers. Teen and adult volunteers are recruited, screened, and trained in their home counties with training support provided by the 4-H Center. Caring, trained 4-H Summer Staff from diverse backgrounds help campers develop a sense of acceptance, self-worth, and security through group living and activities. All 4-H Center Camp Staff participate in more than two (2) weeks of mandatory, intensive staff training prior to the start of camp to ensure your child is offered the safest & enjoyable time. The 4-H Center's supervision policy includes a minimum of a 1:8 staff to camper supervision ratio. In addition, each week of 4-H Camp features two (2) highly trained, experienced, and professional Camp Directors including your local 4-H Extension Agent (or trained designee) as well as the 4-H Center Program Director.

*For more information on becoming a Teen Leader (14- 18 years of age) or an Adult Volunteer, please contact your local 4-H Agent OR the 4-H Center Program Director.

Frequently Asked Questions

2010 4-H Junior Camp Schedule

2010 SUMMER YOUTH CAMPING OPPORTUNITIES