• CAMPERS ages 9-13 (at least 9 years old by September 30, 2026). 

• COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING (CITs) (must be turning 14 by September 30, 2026)

• TEEN COUNSELORS ( must be turning 15 by September 30, 2026)

Youth must be residents of the City of Virginia Beach unless prior arrangements have been made. Registration will open on Thursday, February 26th 2026. Available camper spots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Once spots are filled, we will start a wait list. If additional spots become available, youth will come off of the wait list in the order by which registration is received.

STEPS TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION FOR CAMP!

1. After your child has been registered for camp. A $100 deposit is required to reserve your child's room.  Deposit is due within 7 days of receiving your confirmation email. Camp fees can be paid by EXACT cash, check, or money order. Unfortunately, we do not have the ability to accept online payments.

2. Click on the tab at the top of the page titled "4-H Online."  Please follow the instructions on the page to complete online paperwork. This process ensures that we have your child's full health history information and Code of Conduct. This will give you an opportunity to update any information from last year that has changed. Instructions will also be sent to your email once we receive your deposit. 

3. Click on the tab at the top of the page titled "Required Paperwork." Please download and fill out ALL additional required documents and email them to our 4-H Extension Agent, Desmyn Owens (Ms. Des) at deowens@vbgov.com

This year the camp fee for campers is $425 and includes meals and lodging for five days and four nights, a camp t-shirt, class supplies, and all activities. A deposit of $100 is due within 7 days of your receiving your confirmation email and the remainder of the camp fee must be paid by the deadline. 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.  

Please also see the Payment Page for information on the payment plan option.  A limited number of partial need-based scholarships are available. Scholarship details will be shared individually upon request.

Each year we recruit and train teen volunteers ages 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 extensive training and are tested on core concepts before attending camp. Additionally, All adults undergo mult-level background checks every single year. Our staff is trained according to the American Camp Association (ACA) requirements, and you can rest assured that your child will have a safe, enjoyable experience at 4-H Camp! 

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.