Summer camp - Workshop Series

Below is the summer camp/workshop series! Please take the time to look through the excellent opportunities for youth and encourage your youth to invite a friend!

 

Wise County will host a 2-day Horsemanship camp this summer! The cost is $55 per youth and it will be held south of Decatur on June 15-16. This camp is for youth 8-18 that have a sincere interest in improving riding and horsemanship skills. I have heard nothing but tremendous reviews from families who have participated in the past! For more information or if you have questions, please contact the Wise County Extension office (940.627.3341) or adult leader Jori Dearing (rjdearing@netzero.net).

Horizons is five day, four night camp (July 3-7) that focuses around project enhancement, career exploration, and personal/professional development at the 4-H Center in Brownwood. Participants (youth that have completed grades 4-8) choose their focus area where they will receive approximately 16 hours of instruction and introduction to careers in the field. Each workshop is limited to 20 youth and are filled on a first come, first served basis.  Evening activities are geared towards professional development and workforce preparation, and of course, camp recreation and games! Dances each night! Project focused workshops on: Natural Resources, Robotics, Culinary Arts, Creative Leadership, Clothing & Textiles, and Dog Project. The informational flyer can be found at: http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/files/2012/02/Horizons-one-page1.pdf and to register: https://thriva.activenetwork.com/Reg4/%28S%28mudua155iye54sbdthoaqj55%29%29/Form.aspx?regkey=RpYOYPxE378wNjTYCkFkMw%3d%3d&qid=5035. I will be attending this camp as an instructor and will be able to transport youth to camp.

Multi - County Camp will be held at the Sid Richardson Boy Scout Camp in Bridgeport on July 13-14. The camp is open to 4-H youth 8-18 . Participants will enjoy canoeing, swimming, the climbing wall, archery, arts and crafts, games, special events and more!  The cost will be $65 per 4-H member and $50 for adult chaperones. This includes meals, snacks, lodging, limited accident insurance, a resource fee, facilities fee, and program items. The price and activities are tentative – look for a follow up flyer! You can begin signing up at the Extension Office.

Water Camp is a day camp held in Decatur that focuses on conserving our #1 natural resource – Water! This fun filled day will be packed with sessions on water conservation as well as fun water games. Water camp is open to all youth ages 8-13 and we are also looking for youth 14 and up to serve as group leaders. Join us on July 19^th for Water Camp! You can begin signing up at the Extension Office.

Prime Time is an age-specific, four day three night residential camp experience. Session I is for youth who have completed grades 5-8, while Session II is for youth who have completed grades 2-5. Yes, those youth completing grade 5 can choose which session to participate in. Camp activities include swimming, kayaking, challenge course, rifle, archery, arts & crafts, dancing, games and lots more. Evening activities involve all youth in team building, dorm challenges and the nightly dance. Alternative activities are available during the dance. Youth are housed in dormitories with other youth from the same county, where possible. You may also request cabin mates during the registration process. Those requests will be met, if possible. Prime Time I, July 22-25 youth who have completed grades 5-8 and Prime Time II, July 25-28 youth who have completed grades 2-5. The flyer with more information can be found here: http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/files/2012/02/Prime-Time-one-page.pdf and to register: https://thriva.activenetwork.com/Reg4/%28S%28mudua155iye54sbdthoaqj55%29%29/Form.aspx?regkey=RpYOYPxE378wNjTYCkFkMw%3d%3d&qid=5035. I will not be attending this camp and transportation will be up to the families registered.

D.I.Y. Mondays (Day Camp Series) are back this year with five fun filled sessions. DIY Mondays day camp is open to all youth ages 8-12 and will be held on the following days from 1pm-5pm.

June 18 – Upcycle, Recycle

July 7 – Wild About Water and Plants

July 16 – Up, Up, and Away (Rocketry)

July 23 – Mad Scientists

July 30 – Kitchen Boot Camp

Sessions will be $15 each or youth can sign up for all 5 sessions for $60. Please contact the Extension office to sign up.

For more information please contact the Extension office at 940-627-3341