Air Rifle: After a few days of instruction you might be 4-H Camp’s next “Top Shot.” Learn sportsmanship as you compete with your fellow classmates.  This class is run under the instruction of a trained, qualified instructor while focusing on SAFETY, shooting, and marksmanship skills.  *Closed-toe shoes required.

Archery: What do fletching, quivers, and Robin Hood all have in common?  Find out when you learn basic archery skills in this class taught by a trained instructor. Class will have a strong emphasis on SAFETY and mastery. *Closed-toe shoes required. 

Arts & Crafts: A camp tradition!!  Experience a variety of different mediums such as paint, clay, fabric, metal, wood, and yarn, while creating your own masterpieces.

Basketball: Get ready to dribble, pass, and shoot on the NEWLY REFURBISHED camp courts. Then scrimmage each other to see how your skills have improved. *Closed-toe shoes required.

Campfire Cooking*: Going on a day hike or an overnight campout? Campers will learn how to make simple, tasty, and fun foods that will keep them going all day. Learn how to cook over a campfire so you can share your new favorites with friends and family on your next camping trip. *Closed-toe shoes required Additional $5 fee due at camp check-in if selected.

Canoeing: A paddle, a life jacket, and a canoe – it doesn’t get much better than this!  Come to class prepared to learn some basic canoeing strokes, safety, and have fun as you navigate the wild, wonderful waters of Lake Culpeper!  If you are lucky, you might even get to go for a dip if you choose to tip your canoe on the last day. *Old shoes, water shoes or strapped sandals required (Crocs WITH heel strap are okay). 

Card Games & Board Games: Shuffle up and deal a hand of fun. Enjoy learning common card games and playing classic board games. There's way more fun to be had besides games with screens! 

Creeks & Critters: Take this class if you are interested in exploration, adventure, discovery, and “wow” moments. With nature as our classroom, we will spend time investigating Happy Creek, hiking on the Appalachian Trail, building habitats for wildlife, exploring the diversity of life that Lake Culpeper supports, and more! 

Day Spa: Relax and refresh. Find your inner Zen, breathe deep for relaxation and make bath salts to sooth your tired feet. *essential oils will be used in this class 

Fishing: Baiting your hook, casting lines, and reelin' 'em in are the essentials of fishing class.  No experience necessary!! 

Fitness Fun: Strengthen your head, heart, hands, and health through fitness. Have a ball as you take part in some of the most popular camp games and activities , including Yoga, Gau-Gau, pickle-ball, four square, basketball, volleyball, soccer, kickball, ultimate frisbee, disc golf, flag football, and more! Perfect for those who  want to learn the basics and rules of the games or just get active.  *Closed-toe shoes required.

Flight School:  Learn to design and build paper airplanes, launch straw rockets, and experience the exciting technology of drones.

High Elements Challenge Course* (High Ropes):  With proper safety equipment, and under the watchful eye of trained facilitators, adventurers can scale the Climbing Wall and take a Leap of Faith from a light pole. This is a two period class. *Closed-toe shoes required. (must be 12 or older as of June 5, 2025 to participate) Additional $5 fee due at camp check-in if selected.

Leadership/FCC: Leadership is more than a title: do you have what it takes? Have fun practicing communication, cooperation, and leadership in 4-H style. There will be team challenges, problems to solve, and plenty of chances for you to influence others. All 8th graders will be FCCs (Future Camp Counselors) and should sign up for this class. 

LEGO Builders:  See what you can build and what challenges you can solve. Catapults, simple machines and creative masterpieces await. 

Line Dancing: Let’s get on the dance floor and have some fun! Campers will learn all kinds of moves from the Cha-Cha Slide to the  Virginia reel. Show off your moves at the camp dance or on the pool deck and teach your friends! Through the art of dance and performing techniques, campers’ confidence will soar! 

Low Ropes/Teambuilding: Learn to communicate, test your skills,  and work together as you tackle elements on our Low Challenge course. Just don’t get stuck in the Spider Web! *Closed-toe shoes required.

MythBusters:  Explore the amazing world of engineering and science to prove or disprove everyday myths through fun, hands-on activities!  

Outdoor Living Skills: Learn the skills it takes to thrive and survive in the outdoors. Pitching tents, hiking, and fire building are all things you will tackle in this class! There's an optional camp-out one night with s’mores and learning about the stars that exist in the night sky! *Closed-toe shoes required.

Photography: Campers will learn the technical aspects of photography but will also address the artistic aspects as well  to take visually pleasing photos. They will learn how to crop and edit the photos.

Swimming, Beginner: For campers with little or no swimming experience, or who are not comfortable in depths over 4 feet, this class will help you learn to have fun in the water. Covers basic strokes, learning to swim under water, floating, and treading water. 

Swimming, Intermediate: For campers who can swim unaided across the pool and feel comfortable in depths over 4 feet, this class will cover more advanced strokes, use the diving board, and other fun water activities.

Tennis/Pickleball:  Game, Set, Match....We have NEW courts at the 4-H center and are excited to help campers learn the basics of each sport!!  

Tie Dye* :  Scrunch, bunch, twist, and fold...design your own wearable art through the medium of tie-dye. Express yourself in the most fun, vibrant way. Participants will need to bring 3 (100% cotton) items for this class.