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Opportunity of a lifetime: 4-H announces dates for Summer Youth Camps

4-H announces dates for Summer Youth Camps

(Photo provided) Campers enjoy a game of pickleball during recreation time at Camp Hervida in 2024.

WATERFORD — Washington County 4-H announced its 2025 summer camp lineup for youth in kindergarten through ninth grade.

The Ohio State University Extension will offer four camps this year, including a day camp, an overnight camp and two multi-day overnight camps at Camp Hervida near Waterford.

– Junior Camp, grades three to five, June 23-27 (registration due May 30)

– Cloverbud Camp, ages 5-8, June 30 (registration due May 30)

– Beginner Camp:second grade to 10 years old, July 1-2 (registration due May 30)

– Senior Camp: grades six through nine, July 22-26 (registration due June 13)

Registration costs will cover lodging, meals, daily canteen, evening snack, class and program supplies for the campers. Camp T-shirts will be available at additional cost.

Washington County 4-H Junior Campers offered the following feedback on their camping experiences in 2024:

– 92% indicated that they had someone to look up to at camp.

– 100% said they made a new friend at camp.

– 94% indicated that they learned something new.

– 99% said they enjoy doing activities outside.

– 96% wanted to return to camp next year.

More information about the 4-H camping program and enrollment is available by contacting the Washington County Ohio State University Extension office at 740-376-7431. A registration form can be downloaded from https://go.osu.edu/hervida.

Starting at $2.99/week.

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