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2022 GHP 4-H Camping Season

Drop-off/Pick-up

Bus Transportation will NOT be provided to and from camp this summer. Families will bring campers directly to Jamestown 4-H Educational Center on Monday, July 4, and pickup at Jamestown on Friday, July 8. 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 (right). Staff will greet you as you drive up to the Center. Parents are asked to remain in the vehicles as staff will assist campers with luggage at the appropriate time. Parents will not be allowed in the cabin/lodge areas. A “touchless” check-in will consist of three easy steps - please see full process at this LINK.

ArrivalScheduleCamp22.pdf

COVID Requirements

As of June 2022, Virginia Cooperative Extension/Virginia Tech announced updated guidance for Covid. Requirements suggested that masks be worn in counties that are in a "high level." Hanover, Goochland and Powhatan counties are currently considered “medium” level in relation to Covid-19, according to the CDC site. 4-H Camps will follow VDH masking recommendations, including wearing a mask if symptoms appear, or if in the 10 days after testing positive for COVID-19, or if in the 10 days following an exposure to a person with COVID-19. If families are more comfortable wearing masks during camp – please plan for your child to wear one, however, if you feel your child does not need a mask, that’s ok too. Although COVID restrictions have been lessened from last summer, we still continue to follow best practices for sanitation, health and safety.

Initial health screenings will take place at check-in at Jamestown 4-H Center, and includes a temperature check and general health questions. All daily screenings will include: asking if youth or staff are experiencing sore throat, new cough, diarrhea, vomiting, stomachache, or new onset of severe headache, especially with a fever.

Temperature Checks will be taken once a day. Any camper/participant with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or above may not stay at camp. We will ask the family to pick up their child. We thank you in advance for your understanding!

Camp Packing List22.pdf

Packing List

Medication Instructions

What NOT to Bring to 4-H Camp!

Personal Electronics: Examples include TVs, radios, cell phones, iPods & music players, iPhones, digital book readers, computers, tablets, game players, etc. Valuables: Expensive cameras, jewelry, pocket knives, weapons, duct tape, fireworks, hair dryers over 1,000 watts, aerosol sprays, skateboards, roller blades, Juuls and/or pods, vaporizers and/or vape products, and money. Please mark ALL clothing, luggage and personal items. Clothing should not be expensive or new. Camp is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Med Form Fillable

4-H Medication Form

Campers who bring medications to camp MUST complete a medication form and provide a copy at camp drop off with the medications in the original container. We also ask that you send this form to your county extension agent prior to camp. See details above.

Camp Misc22.pdf

First Aid / Emergency Care

Missing Home

Helpful Tips & Reminders

Camp Mail22.pdf

Camper Mail

Camp Store / Bank

Letter Writing Tips

Cell Phone Policy - Camp is "unplugged"!

The full cell phone policy at 4-H camp can be found at this LINK.

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, Goochland-Hanover-Powhatan 4-H Camp, 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. 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 mice, raccoons, skunks and other critters into the living space. We also do not want to jeopardize the safety of other children with food allergies.

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

Summer Camp Menu 2022

This is a sample menu and subject to change. If your child has food/dietary allergies, please make sure the 4-H Extension Agents are aware and this information is recorded in the camper's health history in the 4-H enrollment.

Summer 2022 Menu.pdf

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

If you have questions about the Goochland-Hanover-Powhatan 4-H Camp, please contact your local Extension Office.

Powhatan County

Cathy HowlandExtension Agent, 4-H Youth DevelopmentVirginia Cooperative Extension - Powhatan3910 Old Buckingham RoadPowhatan, VA 23139Phone: (804) 598-5640chowland@vt.edu

Goochland County

Cayla WalkerExtension Agent, 4-H Youth DevelopmentVirginia Cooperative Extension - Goochland2748 Dogtown RoadGoochland, VA 23063Phone: (804) 556-5841caylaks98@vt.edu

Hanover County

Virginia Cooperative Extension - Hanover13015 Taylor Complex LaneAshland, VA 23005Phone: (804) 752-4310

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