2023 State 4-H Camp 

Registration opens March 1

4-H Environmental Camp — June 9-11, 2023

This residential overnight experience allows campers to explore basic soil and environmental science curriculum through hands-on discovery. Getting your hands dirty, exploring the marshes, or looking for critters was never so much fun!  Campers will attend a variety of classes related to the environment taught by University of Delaware graduate students. Previous camp classes included topics such as “Is River Water Safe to Drink? and “Digging Up the Dirt on Soil Microbes.” New classes are developed every year. Recreation time, such as swimming and kayaking, is included. 

June 9 -11, 2023

Ages: 8-12 years (as of June 1, 2023)

Location: Camp Barnes, Frankford, DE.

Cost: $145

REGISTRATION opens March 1, 2023, for enrolled 4-H’ers. Public registration opens April 1, 2023, as space allows.
 

4-H State Camp — June 12-17 or June 19-24

The Delaware 4-H State Camp experience provides lasting memories and the chance to make lifelong friends. Surrounded by nature, campers can disconnect from technology and focus on developing healthy life skills. Campers are assigned to a people group for afternoon and campfire activities. Campers may only attend one session.

Week 1:  June 12-17, 2023

Week 2:  June 19-24. 2023

Ages: 10-19 years (as of June 1, 2023)

Location: Camp Barnes, Frankford, DE.

Cost: $375

REGISTRATION opens March 1, 2023, for enrolled 4-H’ers. Public registration opens April 1, 2023, as space allows.