CCE Natural Resources Educator, Leanna and Campers measuring the DBH (diameter at breast height) of a tree!

CCE Natural Resource Educator and campers measuring the diameter of a tree!

Campers writing a poem about nature at Highland Forest County Park.

Campers on the archery range at Long Branch County Park.

Campers learning how to use a compass.

Campers practicing knot tying skills.

Camper journal entry about a day of playing volleyball, learning how to use a compass, and learning about insects.

Camper journal entry - a day of volleyball, using a compass, and finding insects!

Campers searching for insects with a magnifying glass.

CCE Natural Resource Educator showing camper how to use a microscope to observe insects.

Campers playing a fun game of kickball.

Camper proudly holding a fish caught in Onondaga Lake Park.

Camper proudly holding a fish caught in Upper Onondaga Park.

Campers learning about watersheds, pollution, and measures to limiting water pollution.

Campers learning about watersheds, and measures to limit water pollution.

4-H Camp at the Parks

Coming January 2026:

Confirmed summer camp locations and dates

Coming February 2026:

Registration for Summer 2026 opens!

4-H Camp is open to the Public! You do NOT have to be a 4-H member to attend.

The best gift we can give our kids is to empower them with skills that will last for a lifetime, which is why parents have been sending their kids to 4-H summer camps for decades.

4-H was founded on the belief that when kids are empowered to pursue their passions and chart their own course, they become true leaders in their lives, careers and communities. 4-H is grounded in a deliberate, research-backed development and delivery model, which means at 4-H camp, kids learn critical life skills like resilience and independence, allowing them to bounce back from adversity, stress, challenges, and failures. Having experiences outside their comfort zones help young people become more resilient, more independent and better able to plan and reach their long-term goals.

Give your child the 4-H Camp experience!

Interested in a summer full of fun, learning, and outdoor excitement? 4-H Camps are packed with hands-on experiences that spark your child’s curiosity and energy! Kids ages 7-12 jump into epic outdoor adventures, uncover the secret lives of cool critters and creepy crawlies, learn how to stay safe while exploring nature, and discover how clean water and mighty trees keep our world thriving! They discover the amazing science behind the land they love to play on!

Plus, they stay active with activities like hiking, archery, orienteering, and sports that keep them moving and having a blast. If your child loves the outdoors and is eager to explore, create, and play, then this is the camp they won’t want to miss!

Family Resources

Check out the resources below to learn about the programs we offer at camp! These resources can also serve as a conversation starter between you and your child during and after camp.

Orienteering with CCE Executive Director, David Skeval

Orienteering Resource

Hiking with CCE Youth Development Team Lead, Scott Hudson

Hiking Resource

Archery with CCE 4-H Educator, Robin Bartholomew

Archery Resource

Water Quality with CCE Natural Resources Educator, Camille Marcotte

Streams Water Quality Resource

Tick and Lyme Disease education with CCE Natural Resources Educator, Harold Nugent

Tick Lyme Disease Resource

Tree ID and Community Forestry with CCE Natural Resources Educator, Leanna Nugent

Community Forestry Resource