Chesapeake 4-H Camp
July 22 - 26, 2024
Airfield 4-H Educational Center - Wakefield, Virginia
Who can attend?
4-H Camp is co-ed and campers must turn 9 by 9/30/2024 and not be 14 by July 22nd, 2024. Youth who are 13 years of age and will not turn 14 prior to camp week may enroll as a camper. Registration will open on March 14th at 8:00 p.m. Campers can request up to two roommates and we will do our best to accommodate requests.
How much does 4-H Camp cost?
The camp fee is $375 and includes meals and lodging for five days and four nights, a camp t-shirt and class supplies. A deposit of $100 is due with your registration and the remainder of the camp fee must be paid by June 7th. The camp fee can be paid by check/money order or cash and more information about those options can be found on the Payment Page. We also offer scholarships for those with a financial need.
Bus transportation will NOT be provided to and from camp this summer due to the significant increase in charter bus fees. Instructions for parent drop off at the Airfield 4-H Center will be provided at a later date.
What do campers do at 4-H Camp?
Every morning and afternoon at camp, campers will rotate through a variety of camp classes. Each cabin will be a part of a "pack" which serves as the camper’s “family” during the week of camp. More information about classes offered can be found on the Classes Page.
There is free swim and recreation time each day, as well as evening programs and campfires.
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, 4-H Airfield Center Staff, adult volunteers and teen volunteers complete a series of training and are tested on core concepts before attending camp. Our staff are trained according to the American Camp Association requirements and you can be 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, staffing, health care and program quality.
Airfield 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 (Be sure to go to each link/tab to avoid missing a step)
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 you and your child have agreed to the Code of Conduct. Make sure to enroll your child in the Chesapeake 4-H Junior Summer Camp (Campers) unit. *For those 4-H'ers already enrolled in 4-H Online, 4-H Extension Agent will help you to add the 4-H Camp unit to your existing enrollment.
Pay for camp. A deposit of $100 or a scholarship application is due with your registration and the remainder of the camp fee must be paid by June 7th. You are also welcome to pay the full $375 after registering for camp. The camp fee can be paid by check, money order or cash and more information about those options can be found on the Payment Page.
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If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Jocelyn Pearson, Chesapeake Extension Office, at 757-382-6348 during business hours of 8:00a.m. and 5:00p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.*TDD number is (800) 828-1120.