Marion County offers several one-day camps throughout the year that focus on
specific subject areas. The ultimate camping experience can be had each summer
at Camp Ocala. The youth spend a week in cabins and take part in fun activities
such as crafts, canoeing, archery, team building and leadership workshops, and
swimming.
Below is a listing of the 4-H Camps throughout Florida.
Daily Camps:
» Water Wise Ambassador: June 9-13:
Join us for a week of fun to learn about Florida’s water, a precious
resource.You will enjoy learning creative ways to make every drop count. There
will be lots of hands-on activities on the water cycle, ways to conserve water
inside and outside the home, and how to prevent water pollution. This camp is
being taught by Norma Samuel.
Limited to the first 25 participants. Open to youth 8-12.
Cost is $50.00 for current 4-H members and $75.00 for non 4-H members and
includes all materials and supplies. Times are from 9am-3pm. Campers are asked
to bring a brown bag lunch and snack daily.
Deadline to sign up is Friday May 9.
» 4-H Sampler:
June 23-27
Explore a little bit of
everything 4-H has to offer! You will get a chance to try your hand at
such activities as shooting sports, sewing, forestry, cooking, and animal
science. The week will culminate with an overnight lock-in at the 4-H
farm. This is a great camp to try if you are new to 4-H or have a
friend who you would like to introduce to 4-H. Open to all youth 8-18. Youth who
are not currently enrolled in 4-H will be required to do so before the start of
camp. Limited to the first 25
participants. Open to all youth 8-18. Cost is $50.00 for current members, $75.00
for non 4-H members and includes all materials and supplies. Campers are asked
to bring a brown bag lunch and snack daily. Times are from 9am-3pm Monday,
Tuesday, and Wednesday, and overnight from 9am Thursday to 9am Friday.
Deadline to sign up is Friday May 23rd.
» Crazy for Crafts: June 30 - July 3
Creativity is the name of the
game for this camp! Participants will learn the art of sewing,
beading, painting, and scrapbooking (among other things) and
will have at least one completed project to take home at the end
of each day.
Limited to the first 25 participants. Open
to all youth 8-18. Cost is $50.00 for current
members, $75.00 for non 4-H members and includes all materials
and supplies. Campers are asked to bring a brown bag lunch and
snack daily. Times are from 9am-3pm.
Deadline to sign up is Friday, May 30.
» Nutrition Florida Style:
July 28 - August 1
Chef
Nicky, the 4-H Nutrition Mascot, is on a new adventure!
Come join him as he explores ways to use Florida agriculture
products to keep him healthy. Campers will learn about a variety
of foods produced in Florida, including fruits, vegetables, and
dairy products, and prepare tasty recipes.
Limited to the first 20
participants. Open to youth 8-12. Cost is $50.00 for
current members, $75.00 for non 4-H members and
includes all materials and supplies. Campers are asked to bring
a brown bag lunch and snack daily. Times are from 9am-3pm.
Deadline to sign up is Friday July 7.
» Junior Animal Scientist: August 11 – 15
This camp is designed to give
older 4-H members (mature intermediates and seniors) a
comprehensive look at the science behind animal husbandry.
Topics to be covered include animal health, and nutrition,
careers in the animal industry, and current hot topics in animal
agriculture. The week will culminate with a trip to the
University of Florida’s Department of Animal Science and Large
Animal Vet Hospital. This camp will be limited to ten youth.
Participants must be intermediates or seniors currently enrolled
in 4-H and should have completed at least one animal science
project.
4-H Members only. Limited
to the first 10 participants. Cost is $50.00 and includes all
materials and supplies. Campers are asked to bring a brown bag
lunch and snack daily. Times are from 9am-3pm. Deadline
to sign up is Friday July 11.
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