Overview
Along the shores of the James River, the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center serves as the host site for 4-H Junior Camp for children ages 9-13. We serve 23 localities in Southeastern VA offering 8 weeks of sleep-over camp for more than 2000 children and teens each season.
4-H Junior camp allows campers to gain independence, confidence and “learn by doing” experiences through hands-on experiential programs. Program activities include:
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Boating
(Canoeing / Kayaking / SUP)
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Swimming
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Creative Arts
(arts and crafts, music and drama)
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Athletics
(court and field sports)
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Shooting Sports
(archery and rifles)
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Nature
(outdoor living skills, wildlife, and marine ecology)
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Adventure
(low ropes course)
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STEAM programs and teen leadership
For more information about Junior Camp participation and becoming a teen counselor or adult volunteer, please contact your local 4-H Cooperative Extension Office.
2024 4-H Junior Camp Summer Calendar
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Session One:
June 10 - June 14
Lancaster/Northumberland/Westmoreland/Richmond County/King William/King and Queen -
Session Two:
June 17-June 21
Gloucester/Essex/Middlesex -
Session Three:
July 1-July 5
Chesterfield -
Session Four:
July 8-July 12
Hampton/Mathews/Newport News -
Session Six:
July 22-July 26
York/Poquoson -
Session Seven:
July 29-August 2
Henrico/Richmond City -
Session Eight:
August 5 - August 9
James City County/New Kent/Charles City