3 Easy Steps to Sign a Child up for 4-H Camp

1. Fill out the 4-H Camp Registration Form.

WAIT for a confirmation email that lets you know we have an open camper spot to offer you.

2. Once you have received your confirmation email, you will need to enroll your child in 4-H Online. Note: even though camp is not a club, it will be listed in the enrollment system as a club. For those 4-Hers already enrolled in 4-H Online, 4-H Extension Agents can help to add the 4-H Camp unit to your existing enrollment.

3. Pay for camp - you may select to pay via credit card or mail in a check to your local Extension Office. You can pay a $75 deposit or the total $350 camp fee to hold your camp spot. You may request a financial scholarship, but the $75 deposit is still required. The payment balance must be received by May 15. More information about those options can be found on the Payment Page.

How much does 4-H Camp cost?

This year the camp fee is $350 and includes meals and lodging for five days and four nights, a camp t-shirt and class supplies. Accommodations can be made if unable to pay in full. Please contact your county 4-H agent directly if a payment plan is needed. The camp fee can be paid by check or credit card and more information about those options can be found on the Payment Page. We also offer scholarships for those with a financial need.

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.