4-H Youth Development

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.

2019 State Camp Information

State 4-H Camp (9-19 year old)

State 4-H Camps are held at Camp Barnes located in southeast Sussex County on beautiful Miller’s Creek.

The registration fee for this camp is $310.  Bus transportation will be available for New Castle and Kent County campers.

Week 1 – June 10-15- NOW FULL         Week 2 – June 17-22-  NOW FULL

Registration for Both WEEK 1 and WEEK 2 is now closed as both weeks are FULL. 

Should you wish to be put on the waiting list, please submit a paper registration form to the State 4-H Office.

Environmental Camp (8-12 years old)

The camp will be held at Ashland Nature Center.

The registration fee for this camp is $110.  Bus transportation will be available for Sussex and Kent County campers. 

The date for this camp is July 5-7.  

Download the 2019 STATE CAMP NEWSLETTER

• ONLINE Camp Application and Payment Form
  (4-H’ers may register beginning March 1; non-4-H’ers may register beginning April 1)
• Health Form
• State Camp Policies
• Directions to Camp Barnes
• Directions to Ashland Nature Center (Env. Camp)
• What to Bring to Camp!