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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
We are excited that Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports Education Camps are well underway in being planned for July 2022. To make these camps happen, we need qualified camp counselors and need YOUR help to make that happen. The application is now available at 
The 2022 State 4-H Leadership Camp (June 1-5) Staff Applications are now available!! Interested individuals can view a letter with more information at: 