4-H Summer Camps

  The following article was written by our own Wendy Maynor to be published in the upcoming weekend edition of the Robesonian.  You can also locate this article on the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center web site.

Looking for a great summer opportunity for your child?  You’re in luck!  Robeson County 4-H Summer Fun Camping opportunities are available for youth between the ages of 5 and 18.  Registration is now open to the public and space is limited. Why not give your child the magical experience of 4-H camp? We offer a variety of opportunities for the first-time camper to the seasoned camper. Planning summer camp for the kids is an excellent way to plan some down time for you.

The Teen  Tour Camp  is June 20 – 24 for ages 14 – 18, and the cost is $350. The  deadline to register is May 13. The first day of camp will be in Robeson County going over the itinerary, funds, and expectations. Youth will tour North Carolina State University, East Carolina University, and College of William and Mary. They will experience a day of fun in Williamsburg, Virginia, and visit Busch Gardens for a fun and educational roller coaster physics lesson. Lastly, we will visit Water Country USA before returning home.

Junior Master Gardeners Day Camp is June 27 – July 1, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., for ages 9-13; cost is $75. Youth will learn about different plants, how to grow plants, create garden crafts, and cooking. This camp includes two day-long field trips and three days in the office. By the end, all the campers will be nationally certified Junior Master Gardeners.

Millstone Day Camp is July 5 – 8, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., for ages 9-13; cost is $140. This camp is for youth looking for a traditional camping experience but are not quite ready for the overnight experience. Each day, we will travel to the campgrounds. Youth will experience archery, canoeing, swimming, and more.

Betsy-Jeff Penn Overnight Camp is July 10 – 15 for ages 9-14; cost is $400. This camp is for youth who want to experience the traditional camping experience. Youth will spend the week taking part in archery, rock wall climbing, and swimming. Youth will have the opportunity of be on their own in a supervised, structured, safe, and nurturing environment.

For our youngest campers, ages 5 – 8, we have the Cloverbud Day Camp, August 8 – 12 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  Youth have the opportunity to cook, gain team-working skills, and learn healthy habits all while getting back in to a school routine.

Robeson County 4-H Summer Fun Camps are perfect for youth to create lasting memories, meet new friends, and start new beginnings along with the opportunity of becoming a 4-H member, joining a club, and taking advantage of other fun educational opportunities.  Two of our camps, Junior Chef Academy and Biotech, are already full and the others are filling up fast, so stop by Cooperative Extension (455 Caton Road, Lumberton), complete the necessary paperwork, pay for camp, and reserve your child’s spot.

For more information, please contact Wendy Maynor, Extension 4-H Program Assistant with North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center, at 671-3276, by E-mail at Wendy_Maynor@ncsu.edu, or visit our website at//robeson.ces.ncsu.edu/.  North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.  In addition, the two Universities welcome all persons without regard to sexual orientation.