Prince William/Stafford
4-H Camp
Who can attend?
4-H Camp is co-ed and campers must turn 9 by 9/30/2024 and must be no older than 14 on 12/31/2024.
Campers can request up to two roommates, and we will do our best to accommodate requests.
How much does 4-H Camp cost?
This year the camp fee is $365 and includes meals and lodging for five days and four nights, a camp t-shirt, and class supplies. The camp fee can be paid by cash, check, or money order and more information about those options can be found on the Payment Page. We also offer scholarships for those with a financial need.
What do campers do at 4-H Camp?
Every morning at camp, campers will rotate through 2 or 3 camp classes. We will offer different tracks of classes and we will try our best to accommodate classes based on interest. More information about classes offered can be found here.
There is free swim and recreation time each day, as well as evening programs and campfire.
Each room will be a part of a "pack" which serves as the camper’s “family” during the week of camp. "Packs" will rotate through camp activities together and are involved in different contests on various days. Bear Claws are awarded for spirit, participation, and demonstrations of good character!
Who supervises 4-H campers?
Each year we recruit teen volunteers 14 and up to serve as counselors for our camp. These teens, as well as our adult volunteers, 4-H Extension Staff, and 4-H Center Staff, complete a training series and are tested on core concepts before attending camp. Our staff is trained according to the American Camp Association requirements and you can rest assured that your child will have a safe, enjoyable experience at 4-H Camp!
National Accreditation
Virginia’s 4-H camping program is recognized throughout the nation as a leader in 4-H camping programs. Each of the six Virginia 4-H Educational Centers has achieved and maintains American Camp Association (ACA) accreditation.
Parents and guardians should always look for the ACA seal when selecting a camp for their child to attend. Only about 25 percent of all camps in the nation are accredited by the ACA, the recognized camp accreditation organization in the United States. Having ACA accreditation means that the camp meets the highest standards for safety, food service and staffing, health care, and program quality.
Each 4-H Educational Center maintains these standards annually. Additionally, all 300 standards are reviewed every three years for reaccreditation. Each 4-H center program staff person, as well as the adult and teen 4-H volunteers who participate in camp, are carefully selected and trained prior to the camping event.
3 Easy Steps to Sign a Child up for 4-H Camp
Fill out the 4-H Camp Registration Form.
Enroll your child in 4-H Online. This enrollment ensures that we have your child's full health history information and signed Code of Conduct. Make sure to select Junior 4-H Camp as the club. For those 4-Hers already enrolled in 4-H Online, 4-H Extension Agents can help to add the 4-H Camp club to your existing enrollment.
Pay for camp. Full payment must be received within 1 week of your camp reservation. The camp fee can be paid by cash, check, or money order. More information about those options can be found on the Payment Page.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact MaryBeth Lerch, 4-H at (703-792-4536/TDD*) during business hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.