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Camping

Minnesota 4-H conducts camps all year long at various locations. Most camps are held in the summer. At camp, youth can work on projects they are already doing or start new ones.

4-H campers have the same high-quality, hands-on learning experiences that they have in clubs, events or fairs, but can spend more time on them. Activities are designed to develop a greater awareness, understanding and appreciation of nature and our relationship to it.

Camps may vary in length from day-long to two-week adventures in locations close to nature. Activities and themes vary by camp location.

Who can attend?

All youth are welcome. You do not need to be a 4-H member to attend. Age requirements vary by camp.

2012 camps

Rochester Regional 4-H Camp at Whitewater State Park

Campers will spend three days and two nights at camp with many, fun, outdoor, learning experiences.

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Registration form and details available here or call the Rochester Regional Office at 1-888-241-4536.

Anoka County 4-H Camp Salie

Camp Salie programs encourage campers to enjoy nature, to make new friends and to have fun! Campers will participate in a variety of outdoor activities, enjoy crafts, games, campfires and more! Friends of 4-H members are welcome to attend!
Bring along a friend and introduce them to the exciting things that 4-H has to offer. You may also request to stay in the same cabin with a 4-H friend that is attending the same camp program. Camp sessions provide older 4-H members a chance to develop leadership skills by being camp counselors.

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Application and information flyer

If you have questions about Anoka 4-H Camp, contact us at Anoka County Extension at 1-763-755-1280

Wright County 4-H "4-H Olympics" Residence Camp

Join 4-H for our tribute to the Olympics this summer! 4-H’ers and nonmembers completing grades 2-8 can come to 4-H “Olympics” residence camp. Camp counselors and 4-H staff will guide campers in exploring fun crafts, games, and olympic-themed activities, including opening & closing ceremonies. There will plenty of old-fashioned camp fun, too, including swimming, scavenger hunts, and night hikes!

Contact the Wright County Extension Office at 763-682-7394 to learn more! Or e-mail mnext-wright@umn.edu

Morris Regional "Road Trip to 4-H Camp"

"Road Trip to 4-H Camp 2012" will take you on a trip you will never forget. The camp for 3rd -6th graders will offer 4 Different Tracks that campers will learn specific skills and be able to bring home great information for the communities. The camp is held at the beautiful University of Minnesota Morris Campus. The facility offers great sleeping arrangements, food service and grassy areas to get a camp feel. This three day two night experience will cost a 4-H member $130.00 and a friend of 4-H $150.00. Campers will receive a 4-H camp bag to bring all of their camp memories home.

For more information and registration form, download the brochure. For more information you can call the Morris Regional office 1-320-589-1711 or mcnei006@umn.edu

Northern Pines 4-H Camp 2012

Summer Camp offered by Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Morrison, Todd & Wadena Counties. Campers enjoy swimming, archery, canoeing, crafts, games and much more.

For more information, contact Brainerd Regional Center, 1-218-828-2300 or woest001@umn.edu

Pine County Arts-in

Arts-In is a Performing Arts Camp with two performing troupes, a Jr. camp for youth that have completed 4th-7th grade and Sr. camp for youth that have completed 8th - 1 year past high school graduation.

For more information and registration form, download the brochure. Contact Pine County Extension at 1-800-657-3813 or 320-591-1650 or email to swens451@umn.edu.

East Central MN 4-H Summer Camp 2012 (Formerly PICCKMW Camp)

Summer Camp offered by Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Kanabec, Carlton, Mille Lacs and Washington Counties in beautiful St Croix State Park. Campers enjoy swimming, crafts, games and much more.

For a brochure visit http://z.umn.edu/2012summercamp. To register on-line visit http://z.umn.edu/eastcentralcamp2012.
For more information, contact the Brainerd Regional Office, 218-828-2300 or swens451@umn.edu

Operation: Military Kids camps

OMK invites military youth to attend a 4 night, 5 day camp at Camp Voyageur's (a Boys & Girls Club Camp). At camp, youth will enjoy canoeing, kayaking, archery, arts & crafts, nature study, waterfront activities and much more. During camp, youth will meet other military youth and gain friendships and strategies for navigating the deployment cycle. Camp is limited to 60 youth -- don't wait to sign up! For youth ages 8-14.

Sunday August 12 - Thursday, August 16 - Camp Voyageur, Mound
$15 per child or $40 per family for families sending 3 or more children

Urban 4-H Bay Lake summer camp

Bay Lake 4-H summer camp is a unique island adventure on Bay Lake in Deerwood, MN. Enjoy a week filled with fun challenges and exciting hands-on activities. Arts and crafts, swimming, boating, large group games, adventure initiatives, nightly campfires and more! Our volunteer staff is trained in youth leadership and child development. You do not need to be a 4-H member to attend camp. (read more). For youth grades 4-8.

2013 date TBD - Bay Lake Camp, Deerwood

For more information contact: Erica Gates, program coordinator 1-612-624-7603

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