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Delaware 4-H Camps
Each summer Delaware 4-H provides many opportunities for 4-H members and the public to participate in camps. Some camp programs are offered as state-wide camps, while others are offered by individual county offices. Both day camps and overnight camps are offered.
2021 Summer Camps
Statewide Camps
State 4-H Camp (Ages 10 - 19) *(see new attendance policy below)
— June 14-19 (Week 1) & June 21-26 (Week 2)
Registration Fee: $325
Campers must be 10 years old and not more than 19 years old on 6/1/21 to attend this camp. This camp is held at Camp Barnes. All who are age-eligible may attend both Environmental Camp State 4-H Camp (Week 1 OR Week 2) if they are returning campers.
2021 ENROLLMENT CHANGE: Only 65 campers will be accepted this year; therefore, enrollment will be offered to only "RETURNING" campers or 1st year campers who are 13 years old or older and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Registration opens April 1, 2021 for active 4-H'ers. Non 4-H'ers may register beginning May 1.
- You may register online or print a paper registration form.
- Payment: If you register online, you may pay by credit card or mailed check for full amount due. If you register by paper form, you can only pay by mailed check.
Environmental Camp (Ages 8 to 12) *(see new attendance policy below)
— June 11-13, 2021
Registration Fee: $125
Campers must be 8 years old and not more than 12 years old on 6/1/21 to attend this camp. This camp is held at Camp Barnes.
- Registration opens April 1, 2021 for active 4-H'ers. Non 4-H'ers may register beginning May 1.
- You may register online or print a paper registration form.
- Payment: If you register online, you may pay by credit card or mailed check for full amount due. If you register by paper form, you can only pay by mailed check.
*Revision to Statewide Camp Attendance Policy for Summer 2021
With plans ongoing for an in-person Delaware 4-H State Camp and Environmental Camp experience, we felt it important to share the following revisions to the attendance policy in light of in-person safety restrictions and compliance with state and university health guidance.
1) Any camper of 4-H age who attended Delaware 4-H State Camp, either virtually, or in person before 2021, is eligible to register for Delaware 4-H State Camp in 2021.
2) Any camper who did not attend Delaware 4-H State Camp prior to 2020 and will be a first year camper between the ages of 10-12 will be required to register for the 4-H State Environmental Camp in 2021 before being permitted to register for State Camp in subsequent years.
3) Campers will be notified of their camp enrollment for 2021 once a review is made of past camp attendance.
Statewide camp transportation
Bus transportation will ONLY be available for New Castle and Kent counties from the following locations:
- NCC Extension Office (Newark)
- Kent County Extension Office (Dover)
- People’s Plaza (Glasgow)
- Milford (Sitel site, 999 N. DuPont Blvd.)
New Castle County
Cloverbud Day Camp (Ages: 5-7)
— June 21-25, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
During this exciting camp, campers will rotate through 4-H mini-stem classes. Each day the campers will experience topics including Healthy Living, Science, Technology, and Engineering (STEM), and more! Guest speakers will visit and there will be opportunities for Outdoor Recreation. Campers will have a wonderful hands-on experience in a fun-filled and safe environment on the beautiful grounds of the University of Delaware. Campers will provide their own lunch. 24 camper maximum
Location: UD Cooperative Extension office 461 Wyoming Rd Newark DE
Cost: $200.00
Newark 4-H Day Camp (Ages: 8-12)
— June 21-25, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Kitchen Chemistry, Animal Science, Health and Wellness, Photography, STEM, and more. These are some of the classes that campers may be able to select at our traditional 4-H Camp. Guest speakers will visit and there will be opportunities for Outdoor Recreation. Campers will have a wonderful hands-on experience in a fun-filled and safe environment. The week will conclude with an exciting council circle where groups will show off their talents. Campers will experience fun and active days on the beautiful grounds of the University of Delaware campus! Campers will provide their own lunch. 32 camper maximum
Location: UD Cooperative Extension office 461 Wyoming Rd Newark DE
Cost: $200.00
Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Camp (Ages: 13-16)
— June 21-25, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
CIT Camp runs in conjunction with Newark Day Camp. Teens 13 and older are encouraged to tackle a hands-on leadership experience. This counselor training program is designed to equip teens with leadership skills that will prepare them to serve as camp counselors in the future. This camp is for teens who are age 13 by May 30. Training will involve camp counselor protocol, risk management, team building, camper safety, and problem solving. Completion of this program is strongly encouraged for those teens who wish to become a 4-H camp counselor for the 2022 summer camps. Campers will provide their own lunch. 10 camper maximum
Location: UD Cooperative Extension office 461 Wyoming Rd Newark DE
Cost: $180.00
Kent County
Kent County 4-H Day Camp
— July 5-9, 2021 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Campers will participate in 4-H project areas such as archery, food and nutrition, healthy living, plant and soil science, STEM and outdoor recreation. Activities include swimming, singing, skits and much more! Campers provide their lunch. We provide drinks and at-shirt. LEARN MORE >
Sussex County
Experience Extension Day Camp (Ages 10-14)
— June 28 - July 2 from (9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
Does your child like science, agriculture, healthy living and more? Sussex 4-H is offering our third annual Experience Extension Day Camp. Campers will be able to learn what University of Delaware Cooperative Extension is all about. There will be a variety of hands-on activities each day covering many Extension programs such as Horticulture, Poultry, Entomology, Agriculture, Healthy Living and of course, 4-H! REGISTER NOW >
Sussex 4-H Traditional Day Camp (Ages 5-10)
— August 9 - 13 from (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Join 4-H Teen Counselors as they introduce all that 4-H has to offer to our youth! Campers will take part in 4 daily classes including science, health, crafts and recreation. Assemblies on specific topics will also be offered throughout the week! Campers will also learn traditional 4-H camp traditions! REGISTER NOW >
Summer Camp Forms & Additonal Info
- Health Form (Mandatory if your child in not a 4-H'er)
- 4-H Event Medication form (Mandatory if your child brings medication to camp)
- State Camp Policies
- Directions to Camp Barnes
- What to Bring to Camp!
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