4-H Camps

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.

4-H STATE CAMPS:
Florida has four 4-H camp centers located in the counties of Madison, Sebring, Marion, and Niceville. Camps are open to both 4-H and non-4-H youth. Below is a listing of some upcoming camps. For more information, go to florida4h.org.

State Marine Camp (July 26-30, 2010)
Are you interested in learning about marine life, going fishing, or exploring the underwater world with a mask and snorkel? If so, this is the camp for you! more...
Note: Campers must be between the ages 8-13. Registration deadline is July 1, 2010.

Shooting Sports/Sportsfishing Camp (July 26-30, 2010)
This camp is designed to teach life skills through fun, noncompetitive activities in shooting sports, sportfishing, and natural resources. more...

Note: Campers must be 10 or older.

Gator Adventures Camp (Aug 9-13, 2010)
This camp has a 25-acre wetland tract with boardwalks meandering throughout, perfect for hiking and even more exploration. Youth will will enjoy a week filled with fun learning activities such as canoeing, swimming, recreational games, campfires, fishing, a dance and more...
Note: Campers must be between the ages 8-13. Registration deadline is July 1, 2010.

Senior Camp (Aug. 2-6, 2010)
This camp is for youth ages 13-18 years of age and is full of learning and fun activities targeted to teens in order to develop and enhance their leadership skills such as team building, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, recreational games, fishing, archery, a dance and more...

Note: Campers must be 13 to 18 years old. Registration deadline is July 1, 2010.