FAQ and Camp Resources

2026 camp updates to this page will be made throughout the spring

Camp Life

Campers are housed in cabins and lodges, under the supervision of trained adults and teen counselors. Bathrooms are within the housing buildings.

Campers eat their meals in the dining hall, cafeteria style. There is always a teen leader and/or adult at each table to assist.

Campers select their classes on Monday at camp. They will participate in 4 classes per day, over three days.

Open Rec time is available each day. Campers can self-select from activities such as swimming, gau-gau, archery, fishing, crafts, basketball, and more!

There are 2 campfires during the week, on the first and last nights of camp.

Specialty programs are held each night. Examples of these include pool party, carnival, group games, ice cream social and autograph book signing, and more!

Families can see what campers are up to by following the extension offices on Facebook as we try to post photos each day. No camper names are used. Follow along on Facebook at Virginia Cooperative Extension- Lancaster County and Virginia Cooperative Extension- Northumberland County.

Drop-off/Pick-up

Bus Transportation is NOT provided to and from camp. Families will bring campers directly to Jamestown 4-H Educational Center on Monday, June 29 and pickup at Jamestown on Friday, July 3. Please be aware that families will not get out of the vehicles during registration, but simply drive from one station to the next. Please do not arrive earlier than your designated time for pickup or drop-off. Please see specific times for the Drop-off/Departure on Schedule (coming soon!). Staff will greet you as you drive up to the center. There will be stations for picking up your camper nametag and dropping off medications and camp store money. Family members are asked to remain in the vehicles as staff will assist campers with luggage at the appropriate time. Families will not be allowed in the cabin/lodge areas.

CAMP PACKING LIST

Do not bring anything to camp that you would be upset about if you lost it.

Necessary items:

_____ Comfortable clothes (T-shirts, shorts, etc.) - enough for 5 days. Nothing fancy!

_____ Closed toed shoes (Crocs are perfect for water sports, but sneakers are required for shooting sports)

______Flop flops (ONLY for the pool and shower!)

_____ Swimsuit (4-H camp appropriate: one piece or 2 pieces that are not revealing, like a tankini)

_____ Towels (multiple for bathing and swimming; hand towels, washcloths, and full size)

_____ Sheets & blanket for twin bed, OR sleeping bag

_____ Pillow

_____ Personal items (Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc.)

_____ sunscreen

_____ Water bottle

_____ Bag for wet/dirty clothes

_____ Jeans and light jacket, in case of cool nights

_____ Rain gear

______bug spray

______sunglasses

______quiet activities for rest time each day (book to read, coloring book, paper to write letters home, etc.)

______ cinch backpack to carry items around camp

______theme day clothes/accessories

______ hand sanitizer

What NOT to Bring to 4-H Camp!

Personal Electronics: Examples include TVs, radios, cell phones, iPods & music players, digital book readers, computers, tablets, game consoles, etc.

Expensive cameras, jewelry, pocket knives, weapons, duct tape, fireworks, hair dryers over 1,000 watts, aerosol sprays, skateboards, roller blades, Sharpie markers

Please label ALL clothing, luggage and personal items. Clothing should not be expensive or new.

Camp is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Medication Form.revised21.4H-947.pdf

4-H Medication Form

Campers who bring medications to camp MUST complete a medication form (left) and provide a copy at camp drop off with the medications in the original container. See details above.

Camper Mail

All camper mail is delivered daily after lunch. Campers love receiving letters from home while at 4-H camp. Please use the following address:

Camper Name

County (either Lancaster or Northumberland)

Jamestown 4-H Educational Center

3751 4-H Club Road

Williamsburg, VA 23185

Family and friends are strongly encouraged to send letters and notes to camp. We also suggest you send your child to camp with self-addressed, stamped envelopes for their use. Small packages are welcome, but we ask for your full cooperation in not sending food items. NO FOOD IS ALLOWED IN THE CABINS as food attracts critters into the living space. We also do not want to jeopardize the safety of other children with food allergies.

Summer Camp Menu 2026-

The Summer 2026 menu is subject to change. If your child has food/dietary allergies, please make sure this information is recorded in the camper's health history in the 4-H Online enrollment system.

Camp Store Price List 2026 -

Please check out Jamestown 4-H Center's Camp Store price list for 2026. Campers will have the opportunity to visit the camp store each day. Spending money will be turned in at check-in. Any leftover funds will be returned to families on Friday at check-out.

Virginia 4-H Opportunity for All

Please see document to read about Virginia 4-H's Opportunity for All Statement in order to make 4-H a Diverse and Inclusive environment for 4-H Youth.

VA 4-H Opportunity for All.pdf

For more information about the Jamestown 4-H Center and their facilities visit: https://www.jamestown4hcenter.org/

If you have questions about 4-H Camp, please contact your 4-H Extension agent.

Northumberland and Lancaster Counties

Tara Brenttbrent@vt.edu 804-580-5694

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