Registration is now live for all Chatham County 4-H summer camps.  Chatham County 4-H is offering both day and residential camp programs once again this summer!  We’re excited to offer these fun 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 need-based scholarships to qualifying families as well.

Below is a listing of camp offerings for Summer 2022:

  

4-H Adventure Day Camp - Week #1: Cloverbuds and Critters

 

Who: Youth ages 5-8

What: Fun-filled day camp for 5-8 year olds with an exciting animal science theme. Campers will participate in educational sessions, craft sessions, recreational games, fishing, paddle boating, and much, much more! Campers will need to bring a bag lunch each day. Enrollment space is limited.

When: June 13-16 (Mon. - Thurs.), 8:30am - 2:30pm (Note: No arrivals before 8:20am. 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: $50 (Limited number of need-based scholarships are available; please inquire with the Cooperative Extension/4-H office for more information on how to apply.)

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4-H Adventure Day Camp - Week #2: 4-H Life Skill Lessons

 

Who: Youth ages 9-12

What: Exciting day camp for 9-12 year olds with an outdoor and life skills focus. Campers will participate in educational sessions, craft sessions, recreational games, fishing, paddle boating, and much, much more! Campers will need to bring a bag lunch each day. Enrollment space is limited.

When: June 21-24 (Tues. - Fri.), 8:30am - 2:30pm (Note: No arrivals before 8:20am. 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: $50 (Limited number of need-based scholarships are available; please inquire with the Cooperative Extension/4-H office for more information on how to apply.) - - - - - -

Betsy-Jeff Penn (BJP) 4-H Residential Camp (Reidsville, NC) - July 24-29

 

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, horseback riding, crafts, and much, much more! Enrollment space is limited.

When: July 24-29; 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 24th for transport. Campers will be picked up from the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center on Fri., July 29th.**

Cost: $375 (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.)

How to Register for Camps:

 

1. 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.
2. 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 2022.
3. Log back into your 4-HOnline account and scroll to the bottom to see the summer camp opportunities for this year.  After choosing your camp event selections, 4-H staff will be able to approve your camp registration(s) based on space availability.
4. 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.  If you are seeking assistance from a need-based scholarship, please contact Liz (enmauney@ncsu.edu) or Ginger (gimclaur@ncsu.edu) for additional information/help.
5. 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.