2011 State Wide 4-H Camp Listings

.......... Northwinds 4-H Camp: June 14-17

Counties Involved: Cameron, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, Potter
Camp Registrations due May 23 in the Potter County Office. For more information contact your local Penn State Extension Office or the Potter County Office at 814-274-8540, Email: adb8@psu.edu 

Northwinds 4-H camp is held at the Camp Penuel East facility just outside of Eldred, PA in McKean County. The camp features 2 pools, pond, hiking trails, soccer field, basketball and volleyball courts.  Activities include swimming, canoeing, kayaking, environmental education, crafts, sports and a Juniors In Training program. The camp is open to all children ages 8-13 who live in Cameron, Elk, Jefferson, McKean and Potter counties.

.......... NW PA 4-H Junior and Intermediate camps: June 16-19

Counties Involved: Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Warren. Camp Registrations due June 1. to your local Penn State Extension Office. For more information contact your local Penn State Extension Office.

 The NW PA 4-H camps will be based at All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church Camp, located on the banks of the beautiful Allegheny River near Emlenton, Pennsylvania. Campers will participate in traditional camp activities in and around the base camp. The ninety-acre camp features cabins and dormitories for campers; a rustic dining hall; a multiuse outdoor sports court with tennis courts, basketball hoops, and sand volleyball courts; a grass “all-sports” field; an auditorium with stage; a pavilion; a swimming pool; hiking trails; modern restroom facilities; and swimming and canoeing (weather permitting) on the Allegheny River.

.......... 4-H Camp Kanesatake
                             (http://www.cpci.org/Camp-Pages/camp-kanesatake)

2011 Camp Dates: 
4-H Mini-Camp for 8-10 yr. olds (Sunday, June 19 – Monday, June 20) 
4-H Traditional Camp for 9-14 yr. olds (Monday, June 20 – Thursday, June 23)
Counties Involved: Blair, Bedford, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Huntingdon, & Fulton counties. Early-bird Registration Deadline – May 2, 2011. Regular Registration Deadline – Friday, May 13, 2011. For more information contact Jana Davidson, Co-Director at 814 765 7878 Ext.3 or jld289@psu.edu

This year’s 4-H camp will focus around the theme “Take the Lead”  We offer a variety of theme-based educational workshops, recreational workshops, & 3-day build-on workshops – campers get to select their workshops prior to camp.   Workshops include: Win-Win/Leading Not Bossing, Sow Your Garden, Healthy Snacking & Whole Grains, Public Speaking 101, Bullseye: It’s Archery, Line Dancing, Improvisational Theatre, and lots more!

.......... Southwest Regional 4-H Camp: June 19- 22, 2011

Counties Involved: Allegheny, Indiana, Somerset, Beaver, Fayette, Greene, Washington, Westmoreland, sometimes Butler and Armstrong. Camp Registration is due May 25.
For more information contact Johanna Sheppard in Westmoreland County or any County Penn State Extension Office listed above.

Southwest Regional 4-H Camp is a 3 night resident camp, theme is “Agriculture Adventure”, workshops and activities about agriculture and where our food comes from, also nature, recreation, campfire, etc.   The camp is held at Laurelville Mennonite Church Center, near Mt. Pleasant.

.......... Harvest 4-Health at Camp Eder:

July 5-8 Counties Involved:  Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, York. Camp Registration Deadline is June 15. For more information contact Karen Hack, Camp Director, ksh1@psu.edu, 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA  17202 717-263-9226 x231

4-H Camp...Harvest 4-Health at Camp Eder, Fairfield PA is an overnight camping experience for 4-H members ages 8-13.  Campers will participate in many fun and active experiences including Crafts, Recreation, Swimming, Campfires, Cookouts, and much more. Workshops topics will focus on our theme "Harvest 4-Health" and will include many hands-on activities to learn about plant and animal science and staying healthy.

.......... 4-H Camp Brule’:

June 15-19 Counties Involved: Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wyoming. Camp Registration Due- May 9, 2011. For more information contact Your Local County Penn State Extension Office or Joe Stanco in Wyoming at 570-836-3196.

June 20-24 Counties Involved: Columbia, Juniata, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, Union. Camp Registration Due- May 9, 2011.
For more information contact Your Local County Penn State Extension Office
http://4-hcampbrule.pbworks.com

WHAT DO WE DO AT CAMP?   Swimming, Fishing, Canoeing, Leathercraft, Handicraft,Shooting Sports, Games and Relays, Special In-Depth Workshops of your choice, Campfire and Other Group Activities, Volleyball, Softball, Kickball, and have fun!

.......... 4-H Camp Shehaqua

June 27-July 1 Counties Involved: Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton, and Schuylkill. Camp Registration Due- May 20. For More Information: Lehigh County 4-H Office, 610 391 9840 or LehighExt@psu.edu    Activities will include arts and crafts, nature and environmental study, swimming, hiking, campfires and lots more!  Special workshops are also a part of the camp experience.  The theme for 2011 is "Bringing in the Harvest."

July 4 – 8 Counties Involved: Bucks, Chester, Delaware-
Registration Due- June 2.  Contact: Helaine Brown, 610 690 2655.

July 11 – 15 Counties Involved: Lackawanna, Wayne, Monroe, Pike
Registration Due- June 17. Contact: Tom McHugh, Camp-Director 570 963 6842.
Camp schedule includes:
1) workshops - Ropes course, outdoor crafts, and hiking/camping sessions.
2) activities: - campfires, talent show, dance, hiking, recreation, swimming,  & much more!

July 18 – 22 Counties Involved: Berks, Lancaster, Lebanon
Registration Due-June 3.  Contact: Rick Kauffman, 610 378 1327.

4-H Camp Shehaqua is located in Hickory Run State Park, (http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/hickoryrun.aspx ) White Haven, Pa. which is in the Pocono region of Eastern Pennsylvania. Each session is a five day resident camp organized and supervised by a team of staff consisting of professional Penn State Extension Educators from those counties, screened 4-H Volunteer Adults and screened and trained 4-H Teens who serve as counselors. A registered nurse and certified lifeguard are on the premises 24/7. Camp activities include a ropes course, shooting sports, swimming, nature workshops, arts and crafts, hiking, recreation, social activities, camp fires and specialized activities which vary week to week utilizing the talents and expertise of the staff and volunteers involved.