Summer Camp Opportunities

Summer vacation is right around the corner – how are you going to spend your fun in the sun? There are several camps available for 4-H and non-4-H youth to attend close to Wise County. After each camp description there is a website link that will have more information on that particular camp.

County Camp: will be held at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood on July 7-9th! Camp is open to youth that have completed 2nd grade through 11th. County Camp gives youth the full camp experience with activities, swimming, dances, games and leadership! The cost per camper is $180. Online registration allows payment of a $25 non-refundable deposit through June 14, with balances due by June 23. Registrations June 15-23 require full  payment. Register at http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu, Youth Camps & Programs Register Now link.

Horizons is five day, four night camp (June 29-July 3) that focuses around project enhancement, career exploration, and personal/professional development at the 4-H Center in Brownwood. Participants (4-H 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: Taxidermy, Sport Fishing, Share-the-Fun (theatre/music), Photography, Food Challenge, and Fashion. The informational flyer can be found at the Texas 4-H Center Website under Summer Camp opportunities.

Leader Lab will be held in Brownwood at the Texas 4-H Center June 16-18th. All 4-H members 13 & up (as of Aug. 31, 2013) are invited to attend a camp full of leadership experiences, team challenges and dances! This is an excellent leadership camp for youth that are interested in the 4-H program! The cost per 4-H member will be $175.

Prime-Time is designed especially for youth ages 9-13 with opportunities to meet new friends, develop new skills, and learn how to work with others.

Session 1 — July 20-23—completed grades 5-8

Session 2 — July 23-26—completed grades 2-5

The Early registration fee for youth participants is $230.00 for the 3 night, 4 day event. This cost covers all meals, lodging, refreshments, health care services, facility and programming fees. The informational flyer can be found at the Texas 4-H Center Website under Summer Camp opportunities.

For more information on the individual camps, refer to the Texas 4-H Center website and the Texas 4-H website website.  As always, you can contact the Extension office at 627-3341 if you have any questions on getting youth involved in 4-H.