4-H Junior Summer Camp
2010 Junior Summer Camp Schedule:
June 14- June 18: Mathews County, Lancaster County, Northumberland
June 21- June 25:Hampton, Newport News, Westmoreland, Richmond County
June 28- July 2:James City, Essex
July 5- July 9:Henrico County
July 12- July 16:Middlesex County, Charles City County, New Kent County, King William County, King & Queen County
July 19- July 23:Goochland County, Hanover County, Powhatan County
July 26- July 30:Chesterfield County
August 2- August 6:Richmond City, York County
August 9- August 13:Gloucester
Check out the brochures for: Mathews-Lancaster-Northumberland |
Hands-on skill sessions may include:
- Canoeing & kayaking
- Archery
- Swimming
- Arts and crafts
- Counselor In Training (CIT)
- Fishing
- Seining & marine science
- Outdoor living skills
- Low ropes course
Character development is nutured through:
- Amphitheater campfires
- "Character Counts!" Training - See the Six Pillars of Character Counts!
- Community Spirit of 4-H
- Evening programs (may include carnivals and water olympics)
- Counselor In Training (CIT)
- Benefits of 4-H Camping
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.
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.
