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2023 Ohio Military Camps

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OHIO MILITARY KIDS SUMMER CAMPS

ANY military connected youth may attend these camps.

Teen Kelleys Island Camp

A 5-day and 4-night adventure on Kelleys Island. Activities include sailing, swimming, rafting, kayaking, volleyball, soccer, archery, lined dances, crafts, campfire, and more!

Dates: Sunday, July 30 to Thursday, August 3

Location: Kelleys Island

Age: 12 – 15 years of age by the time of camp

Cost: $125 per youth

Deadline: 11:59 pm on Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Youth Kelleys Island Camp

A 5-day and 4-night adventure on Kelleys Island. Activities include sailing, swimming, rafting, kayaking, volleyball, soccer, archery, lined dances, crafts, campfire, and more!

Dates: Sunday, August 6 to Thursday, August 10

Location: Kelleys Island

Age: 9 – 11 years of age by the time of camp

Cost: $125 per youth

Deadline: 11:59 pm on Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Registration and our other events can be found at https://go.osu.edu/OMKEvents. Attached is our 2023 OMK Event Guide as well.

OHIO MILITARY KIDS FALL FAMILY CAMPS

ANY military connected families may attend these camps.

Northeastern Ohio Family Camp

Join us for a fun-filled Troop & Family Camp this fall! Any military family is eligible to participate. Nestled between a hollow and historical orchards, this camp has a beautiful lodge, cabins, a lake, and a wooded campfire area available for camp use. Hiking trails and canoeing may be available.

Dates: Friday, August 25 to Sunday, August 27

Location: Northeastern Ohio

Cost: $125 for 4, $10 per person after

Deadline: 11:59 pm on Sunday, July 16, 2023

Northern Ohio Family Camp

Join us for a fun-filled Troop & Family Camp this fall! Any military family is eligible to participate. This camp is located in a unique island setting, has cabins, a sand beach, craft hall, recreation hall, and campfire areas. This small island location offers historic parks, a scenic ferry ride, and a beautiful coastline.

Dates: Friday, September 8 to Sunday, September 10

Location: Northern Ohio

Cost: $125 for 4, $10 per person after

Deadline: 11:59 pm on Sunday, July 16, 2023

Central Ohio Family Camp

Join us for a fun-filled Troop & Family Camp this fall! Any military family is eligible to participate. This camp has more than 500 acres to explore, high & low ropes courses, cabins, climbing, ziplining, and recreational areas. Activities may include creeking, tie-dye, leather crafts, and more!

Dates: Friday, September 22 to Sunday, September 24

Location: Central Ohio

Cost: $125 for 4, $10 per person after

Deadline: 11:59 pm on Sunday, July 16, 2023

4-H STEM Camp at Canter’s Cave

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Please see the attached flyer with information regarding our 4-H STEM Camp at Canter’s Cave.

  • Youth in grades 5-7 are invited to join us at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp June 19th-21st for STEM Camp 2023!
  • 4-H STEM Camp is an overnight camping opportunity for youth interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. We are excited to be able to offer STEM Camp at a reduced rate thanks to a 4-H Foundation Grant, lowering the cost of camp for youth to just $100.00.
  • Register by June 1st at go.osu.edu/4HSTEMCamp
  • Questions? Email allman.68@osu.edu or call (740) 286-5044

Additionally, we need camp counselors!! We are asking for male camp counselors to join us at STEM Camp if they are available. As of right now, we do not have enough male counselors to feel comfortable so if you have any teens interested in helping with camp, we’d greatly appreciate you sharing our message. If you have a camp counselor interested in helping, please have them email me at allman.68@osu.edu and we will get them connected. No STEM background or strengths required!!

2023 Knolmes County Camp Registration Open!

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Knolmes County 4-H Junior Camp Registration!
Junior Camp is open to youth between the ages of 8 and 13 that are in at least 3rd grade. This year’s Junior Camp will be held on June 6 – 9, 2023 at 4-H Camp Ohio in St Louisville.  Counselors will move in June 5, campers will move in the morning of June 6. Registration link is at the bottom of the information.
Early Bird Camping fees are :
4-H Member: $235.00
Non-4-H Member: $250.00
After April 21, Camping fees are :
 4-H Member: $245.00
Non-4-H Member: $260.00
Early Bird registration ends April 21. After that date, registration will increase $10 per camper.  
We look forward to having an exciting time of fun and learning activities with your camper.  Please complete the information requested below.
Scholarships and Discounts:
  • A limited number of full and partial camp scholarships are available for 4-H members.  Scholarship applications will be emailed to those who indicate the need for a scholarship in this registration survey.
  • Participants with multiple siblings attending camp will receive $5 off each camper registration.
  • Farm Bureau families are automatically awarded a $50 scholarship.
After you complete the registration survey below, you will receive an email to complete the health and permissions form.
Registration for Junior Camp is NOT complete until 1) this registration survey is completed, 2) payment has been received, and 3) the health form survey completed.

Specific camp information will be emailed to you when the registration period is complete. All payments must be received by your extension office by MAY 19, 2023. 

Registration closes May 10 or when camp is filled.  Link is below:
https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1B04lS6w6KPNiaq

Updates to the 4-H Calendar – March 2023

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There have been some updates to the tentative schedule. Please use the PDF file to update your clubs/families or direct them to the calendar on this blog.

Highlights:

  • The April 5th Cloverbud activity is now April 11 @ 5:00pm.
  • The county wide shooting events will be held at Campbell’s Sportsman’s Club in Howard.
  • Dog show schedule has been set. Looking to get updated paperwork out ASAP!
  • 4-H Camp: Counselors will move June 5 and campers will move in June 6 around 9 am.

2023 4-H Calendar – Tentative

As always, this is a tentative schedule and is subject to change. We will do our best to update this as soon as we know to keep everyone on the same page. Please contact the extension office with questions!

 

 

2023 Ohio 4-H Sea Camp

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Ohio 4-H Sea Camp pre-registration has launched! Our staff is excited to invite teens to Kelley’s Island during July 14-18 to learn aquatic science, water recreation and safety, and so much more!

About Sea Camp 2023:

  • Sea Camp is open to any teen ages 15-17; enrollment in 4-H is not a requirement for registering.
  • Campers must be age 15-17 as of July 14 (day one of camp). If an individual is 18+ at the time of camp, please encourage them to complete a camp counselor application by April 15.
  • Cost is $400 to members of 4-H. Cost is $450 to teens not enrolled. Thanks to the Ohio 4-H Foundation for grant support for enrolled members!

In addition to camper pre-registration survey found online, we are continuing to accept applications for camp counselors through April 15! Counselors must be 18+ at the time of camp. These applications are found on the Sea Camp website.

Website: Go.osu.edu/SeaCamp

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ohio4HSeaCamp/

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out the Sea Camp Directors!

  • Co-Director: Ashley Hughey, Portage County 4-H Youth Development Educator, Hughey.28@osu.edu
  • Co-Director: Jenny Strickler, Coshocton County 4-H Youth Development Educator, strickler.60@osu.edu

2023 4-H Forestry Wildlife Conservation Camp

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The Ohio 4-H Forestry Wildlife Conservation Camp is a fun-filled weekend learning experiences for campers in grades 7-11.  The camp is held at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp located just outside of Jackson Ohio.  This camp offers opportunities for campers to meet and learn from ODNR, Hocking College and OSU Extension professionals.  Campers participate in hands on educational sessions on invasive species, wildlife and tree I.D., tree climbing, operating a portable wood mill, outdoor survival, hunting & trapping and much more!

Campers will also have time for fun traditional camping activities such as crafts, boating, fishing, hiking and campfire. All activities are conducted under the direct supervision of our trained counselors and 4-H staff. To register please visit https://ohio4h.org/camp/forestry-and-wildlife-conservation-camp.

4-H Forestry Wildlife Conservation Camp

  • Open to all children in grades 7-11
  • April 28-30
  • Cost is $1110
  • Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp, 1362 Cave’s Road, Jackson, OH 45640

We are currently seeking 4-H Counselors to assist with this camp. Counselors attend for free but must be part of their local county 4-H counselor training program. Counselor application are on the same website above.

Flyer: 2023 Forestry flyer camp flyer

4-H Shooting Sports Education Camp

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The Ohio 4-H Shooting Education Camps are fun-filled learning experiences for campers in grades 3-12.  Offering two age-appropriate camps both held at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp.  The junior level 3-day camp, is specifically for campers in grades 3-6, who would like to experience basic shooting sports disciplines including: Archery, Shotgun, Pistol, Rifle, Hunting & Wildlife, and Living History. The Senior level 6-day camp, is for teens in grades 7-12.  It offers basic and advanced disciplines including: Beginner Archery, Action Archery, Beginner Rifle, Rifle Sport, Rifle Marksmanship, Beginner Shotgun, Shotgun Sports, Basic Pistol, Steel Rifle/Pistol, Living History and Hunting & Wildlife.  Both camps focus on the safe, responsible, ethical use of firearms and archery equipment. Shooting instruction is led by trained, experienced 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors.  Campers will select one shooting discipline to focus on while at camp.  They will also have opportunities to sample other disciplines along with fun traditional camping activities such as crafts, boating, fishing, hiking and more.  All activities are conducted under the direct supervision of our trained instructors and 4-H staff.

Junior Shooting Sports Camp

  • Open to all children in grades 3-6
  • June 23-25, 2023
  • Cost $250.00

Senior Shooting Sports Camp

  • Open to all teens in grades 7-12
  • July 9-14, 2023
  • Cost $375.00

LOCATION for both camps: Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp 1362 Cave’s Road. Jackson Ohio 45640

Flyer: 2023 shooting sports flyer camp flyer

Website: https://ohio4h.org/families/members/events-opportunties/shooting-sports/4-h-shooting-ed-camp

2023 Shooting Sports Education Camp

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The Ohio 4-H Shooting Education Camps are fun-filled learning experiences for campers in grades 3-12. Offering two age-appropriate camps both held at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp. The junior level 3-day camp, is specifically for campers in grades 3-6, who would like to experience basic shooting sports disciplines including: Archery, Shotgun, Pistol, Rifle, Hunting & Wildlife, and Living History. The Senior level 6-day camp, is for teens in grades 7-12. It offers basic and advanced disciplines including Beginner Archery, Action Archery, Beginner Rifle, Rifle Sport, Rifle Marksmanship, Beginner Shotgun, Shotgun Sports, Basic Pistol, Steel Rifle/Pistol, Living History and Hunting & Wildlife. Both camps focus on the safe, responsible, ethical use of firearms and archery equipment. Shooting instruction is led by trained, experienced 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors. Campers will select one shooting discipline to focus on while at camp. They will also have opportunities to sample other disciplines along with fun traditional camping activities such as crafts, boating, fishing, hiking and more. All activities are conducted under the direct supervision of our trained instructors and 4-H staff.

Junior Shooting Sports Camp: Open to all children in grades 3-6

  • June 23-25, 2023
  • Cost $250.00

Senior Shooting Sports Camp: Open to all teens in grades 7-12

  • July 9-14, 2023
  • Cost $375.00

LOCATION for both camps: Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp, 1362 Cave’s Road, Jackson Ohio 45640

For more information and camp registration, please visit our website and follow us on Facebook.

Flyer: shooting sports flyer camp flyer

Making eXtreme Counselors – February 25-26, 2023

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MXC is a statewide camp counselor training that supplements county training. It is interactive, covers specific core competencies each year, and brings together teens from multiple camps to share ideas. It is a great way for counselors to learn from someone different and to share ideas from songs and skits, to evening programs and facilitation skills! We will also have a keynote speaker with expertise in 4-H Camp Counseling!

Dates: February 25-26, 2023

Location: Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center

Cost: $65/youth

Flyer: MXC Flyer 2023 (002)

For more information please visit: : http://go.osu.edu/mxc

Please reach out to Lindsey for more information and to discuss becoming a camp counselor for Knox County.

2022 Knolmes Camp – June 6-9

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We are so excited for Knolmes 4-H camp!  This years theme will be Knolmes Circus Camp.  We will be offering an overnight camp for Knox and Holmes County 4-H members.  We will be having campers arrive to Camp Ohio same as last year on Monday, June 6th with set arrival time and campers will depart on Thursday, June 9th with a set pick up time. The drop off and pick up details will be explained more in upcoming info but plan on the same as last year.

If you plan to apply for an Early Bird Registration they are due by May 6th to the Knox County OSU Extension Office.  If you plan to apply for a camp scholarship they are due with a $20 commitment fee May 6th to the Knox County OSU Extension Office.  No camp registration will be accepted after May 19, 2022. No refunds will be given after May 19th, and partial refunds on a case by case basis will be evaluated prior to May 19th if needed.

This year after camp registration has been collected you will be sent VIA EMAIL your camp packets and link to pick the campers Pick and Choose sessions. Please watch your emails and let Janessa (hill.1357@osu.edu) know if you have any questions!

 

Registration Packet:2022 Camp Registration Packet