4-H Camps
Summer camps are one of the
most valuable learning experiences a child
can have!
4-H offers a variety of both day and overnight camps. Day camps typically
focus on specific subject areas like nutrition or science and are held at the
county Extension Service. Day time hours vary, but normally run from 6 to 8
hours daily for up to 5 consecutive days.
For the ultimate overnight camping experience, youth are encouraged to enroll
in one of 4-H's four state-run camp centers, one of which is right here in
Marion County. Youth get to spend a week in cabins and take part in lots of fun
activities like crafts, canoeing, archery, snorkeling, swimming, campfires and
team-building workshops.
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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.
 4-H
Camp Ocala Overnight Camp
(July 5-9, 2010)
| Location: Camp
Ocala, Ocala National Forest
You are cordially invited to join Marion County 4-H for a week of
overnight camping fun at the 4-H Camp Ocala located on the shores of
Sellers Lake in the Ocala National Forest.
Conveniently close to Juniper and Alexander Springs, campers will enjoy
an array of fun activities like kayaking, archery, crafts, orienteering,
and swimming. This year’s theme is “Who’s Your Super Hero.” Through
this theme, we will be exploring the many ways in which everyday heroes
impact our lives and the ways in which we can become heroes for others!
Camp is open to all youth ages 8 (as of September 1, 2009) to 13 and is
run by the University of Florida 4-H Youth Development Program.
Modern sleeping, dining and meeting facilities dot the picturesque
landscape flyer...
Note: Cost: $210.00 per child (includes meals, lodging,
supplies, a camp t-shirt, and daily canteen). A non-refundable $25
deposit is due with registration papers by June 7th and the balance is
due by June 28th. There will be a mandatory
meeting for parents and youth interested in attending this camp
on Tuesday, June 1 at 6 pm in the new Extension Service Auditorium on
Jacksonville Road.
State Marine Camp
(July 26-30, 2010)
| Location: Camp
Timpoochee, Niceville
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.
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Shooting Sports/Sportsfishing Camp
(July 26-30, 2010)
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Location: Camp Cloverleaf, Lake Placid
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.
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Gator Adventures Camp
(Aug 9-13, 2010)
| Location: Camp Cloverleaf,
Lake Placid
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.
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Senior Camp
(Aug. 2-6, 2010)
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Location: Camp Cherry Lake, Madison
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.
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