Chatham 4-H Summer Camps 2025
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Collapse ▲Summer is fast approaching and with it all the fun available with Chatham County 4-H! Check out our awesome camp offerings below!
Registration for camp offerings opens March 17th at NOON.
Remember, you don’t have to wait for camp registration to open to join 4-H! Our programs run year-round, so sign up today to stay informed and gain priority access to exciting opportunities! 4-H membership is free and available to youth ages 5 to 18. Enroll or re-enroll at 4-HOnline!
Chatham County 4-H is once again offering both day and residential camp programs this coming summer! We’re excited to offer these fun and educational learning opportunities for youth in the community, and thanks to the continued generous support of the United Way of Chatham County, we will be able to provide a limited number of need-based scholarships to qualifying families as well.
Camp offerings for 2025:
4-H Adventure Day Camp (Week-long)
Who: Youth ages 5 – 12
What: A fun-filled day camp for youth ages 5 to12 years old. Campers will participate in educational sessions, crafts, recreational games, swimming, paddle boating, and much, much more! Campers will need to bring a bag lunch each day. Enrollment space is limited and processed on a first-come-first serve basis.
When: June 9th to 13th (Mon. – Fri.), 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Note: No arrivals before 8:20 a.m. Campers must be dropped off and picked up on time; a fee will be assessed for late pick-ups.)
Where: Northwest District Park (2413 Woody Store Road, Siler City, NC 27344)
Cost: $100 (Limited number of need-based scholarships are available; please inquire with the Cooperative Extension/4-H office for more information on how to apply.)
Register for the 4-H Adventure Day Camp at 4-HOnline!
4-H STEM in Nature Day Camp (3-Days)
Who: Youth ages 5 – 9 and 10 – 14
What: An awesome three-day day camp for youth ages 5-9 and 10-14. Campers will participate in STEM based educational sessions, crafts, hiking, nature exploration and more! Enrollment space is limited and processed on a first-come-first serve basis.
When: June 16th to 18th (Mon. – Wed.), 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Note: No arrivals before 8:20 a.m. Campers must be dropped off and picked up on time; a fee will be assessed for late pick-ups.)
Where: Northwest District Park (2413 Woody Store Road, Siler City, NC 27344)
Cost: $60 (Limited number of need-based scholarships are available; please inquire with the Cooperative Extension/4-H office for more information on how to apply.)
Register for the 4-H STEM in Nature Day Camp at 4-HOnline!
Kitchen Creators Camp with Ms. Tara
Who: Youth ages 11 – 15
What: An exciting day camp opportunity for youth 11-15 years old with a focus on cooking! Campers will join Tara Gregory, FCS Agent for the Chatham County Center, to learn some new skills (and delicious recipes) in the kitchen! Campers will be making their lunch during the camp session. Enrollment space is limited to 8 youth per session.
When: Six sessions will be offered on the following dates: July 15th & 17th, & August 5, 7, 12, & 14; 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Note: No arrivals before 9:20 a.m. Campers must be dropped off and picked up on time; a fee will be assessed for late pick-ups.) Each session varies with content and recipes, so youth attending multiple sessions will have the opportunity to try out new recipes.
- July 15th: Fruits, Veggies, & Meatballs
- July 17th: Biscuits & Bread
- August 5th: Cooking & Knife Skills
- August 7th: Pies & Muffins
- August 12th: Southern American Classics
- August 14th: Baking
Where: Chatham County Cooperative Extension Teaching Kitchen (1192 US Hwy 64W Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312)
Cost: $35 per day session (Limited number of need-based scholarships are available; please inquire with the Cooperative Extension/4-H office for more information on how to apply.)
**Any dietary restrictions should be relayed to FCS Agent Tara Gregory at least one month prior to ensure accommodations**
Register for the Kitchen Creators Cooking Camp at 4-HOnline!
Chatham Chopped Challenge Camp (3-Days)
Who: Youth ages 14 – 18
What: A thrilling day camp opportunity for youth 14-18 years old with a focus on building skills and creativity in the kitchen, nutrition, team work, presentation skills, and much more! Campers will learn the ins and outs of the Dinah Gore Healthy Food Challenge as they work in competitive teams to create nutritional art in the kitchen. Enrollment space is limited to 8 youth and will be processed on a first-come-first-serve basis.
When: June 23rd to 25th (Mon. – Wed.), 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Note: No arrivals before 9:20 a.m. Campers must be dropped off and picked up on time; a fee will be assessed for late pick-ups.)
Where: Chatham County Cooperative Extension Teaching Kitchen (1192 US Hwy 64W Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312)
Cost: $75 (Limited number of need-based scholarships are available; please inquire with the Cooperative Extension/4-H office for more information on how to apply.)
**Any dietary restrictions should be relayed to FCS Agent Tara Gregory at least one month prior to ensure accommodations**
Register for the Chatham Chopped Challenge Camp at 4-HOnline!
Betsy-Jeff Penn (BJP) 4-H Residential Camp (Reidsville, NC): July 27 to August 1 (Weeklong, Overnight Camp)
Who: Youth ages 8-14
What: Accredited by the American Camping Association, youth will travel to Reidsville, NC to spend a fun-filled week at the BJP 4-H Educational Center. Campers will take part in swimming, canoeing, environmental education programs, ropes courses, archery, crafts, and much, much more! Enrollment space is limited.
When: July 27th – August 2nd; Campers will report to the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center (1192 US Hwy 64W Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312) to depart for Reidsville with transportation provided by Chatham County 4-H.
Where: BJP 4-H Educational Center (Reidsville, NC) **Note: Transportation to/from BJP 4-H Camp will be provided by Chatham County 4-H. Campers must arrive on-site at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center on Sun., July 28th for transport. Campers will be picked up from the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center on Fri., August 2nd.**
Cost: $550 (Limited number of need-based scholarships are available; please inquire with the Cooperative Extension/4-H office for more information on how to apply. Registration fee covers all expenses for the week: transportation, food, crafts, insurance, t-shirt, and $15 in camp store funds.)
Register for the BJP 4-H Residential Camp at 4-HOnline!
How to Register for Camps:
- You must be enrolled in 4-HOnline 2.0 to register for camp. If you have not yet enrolled, please visit our 4-HOnline 2.0 information page on how to successfully do this. (As an added bonus, enrolled members get instant notifications to register for county events – like summer camps – and much more!) 4-H membership is FREE and is now required to participate in county 4-H programs. If you are not interested in joining a 4-H club, that is no problem. Just make sure to select “Chatham Members At Large” as your club selection in 4-HOnline.
- After completing 4-HOnline enrollment, 4-H staff will approve your initial enrollment which will allow you to see the available camp offerings for Summer 2025 starting March 17th, 2025 at noon.
- Log back into your 4-HOnline account and scroll to the bottom to see the summer camp opportunities for this year. **There are several summer opportunities, so make sure you click on the “event” link on the left side of the page to see the complete list of events.** After choosing your camp event selections, 4-H staff will be able to approve your camp registration(s) based on space availability.
- Payment (and additional medical paperwork for BJP Residential 4-H Camp) should be remitted to the Cooperative Extension/4-H office at 1192 US Hwy 64W Business, Suite 400, Pittsboro, NC 27312. Payment and paperwork can be dropped off in-person between the hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.- Fri. or mailed to the address above. Checks should be made payable to Chatham County 4-H. If you are seeking assistance from a need-based scholarship, please consult the linked letter/application form and contact Ginger (ginger_cunningham@ncsu.edu) or Rachael (rablazzard@ncat.edu) or Sydney Blair (seblair@ncsu.edu) for additional information/help. Only a limited number of need-based scholarships are available for 4-H camps this summer due to the generous support and donations of local organizations such as the United Way of Chatham County. These need-based scholarships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so please understand that available funds may be depleted by late spring.
- ONLY after 4-HOnline enrollments have been approved, additional paperwork received (BJP Camp only), and payment submitted to the 4-H office, are campers formally registered for camp. Staff are unable to hold spaces for youth who have not completed all registration steps. Cooperative Extension staff will send you a confirmation email to acknowledge a spot has been secured for you for summer camp, along with a camp confirmation packet and guardian welcome letter.
We look forward to seeing you this summer!
NC State University and N.C. A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment regardless of age, color, disability, family and marital status, genetic information, national origin, political beliefs, race, religion, sexual identity (including pregnancy), and veteran status. NC State, N.C. A&T, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating. Persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency may request accommodations to participate by contacting Ginger Cunningham, County Extension Director, at 919.542.8202, ginger_cunningham@ncsu.edu, or in person at the County Extension Office at least 30 days prior to the event.