Summer Programs

Keep an eye out for Summer 2027programs!

Cloverbud Camp - JUNE 18-20, 2027

Registration for Summer Cloverbud Camp at Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center will open in early 2027. This fun, overnight adventure is for campers ages 5-8. For more information and a link to register, click here: https://www.holidaylake4h.com/cloverbud-camp.

Junior Naturalist Day Camp - 2027 dates coming soon!

Join 4-H and the Southern Piedmont Master Naturalists to learn about plants, wildlife, and our environment! Activities will be led by Master Naturalists, 4-H Staff, and Rangers from the Corps of Engineers!

Camp Woods and Wildlife - June 21-25, 2027

The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF), in cooperation with other natural resource conservation agencies and organizations, has proudly administered Camp Woods and Wildlife (formerly called Holiday Lake Forestry Camp) for more than 70 years. Camp Woods and Wildlife is an academic, structured, residential camp that focuses on field experiences in forestry and other natural resources. This unique camping experience introduces 13-16-year-olds to the challenges, special skills, and knowledge needed for managing the forest resources we use and enjoy every day.

Camp Woods and Wildlife is ideal for students who:

wish to explore forestry and wildlife related careers
participate in forestry and wildlife judging teams, Envirothon competitions, or ecology clubs
want to experience hands-on learning and gain real-world skills in natural resources conservation

https://dof.virginia.gov/education-and-recreation/youth-education/camp-woods-wildlife/

three campers and an adult volunteer fishing from dam; one camper is wearing a cochlear implant

Camp Loud and Clear

Camp Loud and Clear is an overnight camping program for youth ages 9-18 who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. This annual program, held in parternship with Longwood University's Speech, Hearing, and Learning Center, takes place at Holiday Lake 4-H Center.

Camp Loud and Clear is scheduled for July 16-18, 2027. Check the Center's website for registration information.

VirginiA 4-H Shooting Education Camp - July 25-29, 2027

A unique camp open to campers ages 12 to 16 with an interest and/or experience with firearms. Participants will receive 4 days of instruction related to their chosen discipline and consisting of such topics as Shooting Safety Education, Shooting Fundamentals and Theory, and Marksmanship Instruction, and each will have the opportunity to participate in one or more competitive shoots. All instructors are certified through 4-H, VDWR, NRA, NAA and other National Organizations.

This program is sponsored by: Virginia Cooperative Extension, NRA Foundation, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, and Virginia Shooting Sports Association.

Visit Holiday Lake's website for more information.

4-H Nature Adventure Camp - July 25-29, 2027

Overnight camp for campers age 12-16 with an interest in exploring the outdoors. This camp provides an opportunity to learn and have fun with peers in a natural setting. Hands-on classes such as wildlife ecology, survival skills, archery or edible insects are taught by quality instructors that will provide a memorable experience.

Visit Holiday Lake's website for more information.

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility.

If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify the Mecklenburg County Extension Office at (434)738-6191 ext. 4371/TDD*during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

*TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

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