Cloverbud Fun Day is May 30!

Registration is now open for Cloverbud Fun Day!

Cloverbud Fun Day will be held on Thursday, May 30, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Cloverbuds will participate in fun activities, games, and crafts. Registrations cost is $15 and includes lunch, a snack, all materials/supplies, and a t-shirt for our ‘buds.

Cloverbud Fun Day is open to all enrolled Cloverbuds! Register by May 24 at go.osu.edu/CloverbudFun to reserve your spot.

Camp-o-saurus is going to be DINO-mite!

Adams County 4-H is going prehistoric for camp this year with our Camp-O-Saurus! Youth completing grades 3-8 are invited to camp with us June 3 – 6 at Canter’s Cave 4-H Cam

p. Registration is now open at go.osu.edu/ALP4HCamp.

The cost of camp for 4-Her’s is $145 thanks to a $20 camp scholarship provided for all members from the Adams County 4-H Advisory Committee. Non-4-H members are also welcome to attend at a cost of $175.

Members wanting to attend camp but needing a little assistance should apply for a 4-H Camp Scholarship by May 1. Applications are available on our website  or at the Extension Office.

 

Teen Winter Retreat Registrations Due Jan 31

Teen Winter Retreat at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp will be held on Saturday, February 3 – Sunday, February 4. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to attend this fun-filled overnight adventure where they can relax and spend time wiht 4-H friends from across southeastern Ohio.

More information can be found at go.osu.edu/TWRInfo or register before January 31 at go.osu.edu/TeenWinterRetreat.

4-H Camp Counselor Applications Available

Applications for 4-H Camp Counselors are available now!  Must be at least 14 years old as of January 1st to apply.  Counselors will be responsible for completing counselor training including some onsite hours. Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp Counselor College will be held on March 23 and 24, 2024 and is mandatory for first year counselors and strongly encouraged for all counselors.

Interested teens should apply online at https://go.osu.edu/ALPCounselorApp.  Applications are due February 1st.  First time counselors must include two personal references that are not family members. Applicants should include and email address and phone number where they may be contacted.

Registration is now open for Making eXtreme Counselors, a state-wide training held at the Ohio 4-H Center February 24-25 that will apply towards the required hours.  Find out more at http://go.osu.edu/mxc. Must contact Kristy or Barbie to register no later January 29.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Kristy at watters.92@osu.edu.

Spring Fling April 22-23, 2023

Spring Fling registration is open! Youth in grades 3rd – 6th are invited to experience many of the best parts of camp at an overnighter at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp on April 22 & 23. Campers will hike, craft, dance, and attend campfire (weather permitting). Register before April 14th at go.osu.edu/CantersSpringFling.

Spring Fling is great for first time campers and returning campers that love camp!

Teen Winter Retreat

Join us February 4th and 5th for the 2023 Teen Winter Retreat.
TEEN WINTER RETREAT REGISTRATION IS LIVE and open until February 1st.
Open to youth ages 13-18 as of January 1st. Complete Your Online Registration at go.osu.edu/TeenWinterRetreat
The cost is $40 and can be paid via check (brought to camp) and payable to: Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp or by Credit Card at: go.osu.edu/GalliaExtensionPayment
A current health form must be completed online at go.osu.edu/CantersHealthForm

4-H Camp Counselor Applications Due February 1

Applications for 4-H Camp Counselors are available now!  Must be at least 14 years old as of January 1st to apply.  Counselors will be responsible for completing 12 hours of counselor training including some onsite hours. Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp Counselor College will be held on March 4 and 5, 2023 and is mandatory for first year counselors and strongly encouraged for all counselors.

Interested teens should apply online at https://go.osu.edu/ALPCounselorApp.  Applications are due February 1st.  First time counselors must include two personal references that are not family members. Applicants should include and email address and phone number where they may be contacted.

Registration is now open for Making eXtreme Counselors, a state-wide training held at the Ohio 4-H Center that will apply towards the required hours.  Find out more at http://go.osu.edu/mxc. Must contact the Kristy to register no later January 27.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Kristy at watters.92@osu.edu.

4-H Camp Deadlines Are Near!

Camp registration deadlines are almost here. Don’t miss out on the best summer ever at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp!

Youth finishing grades 3-5 are invited to join us May 31 – June 3 for Adams, Brown, Lawrence, Meigs, Pike Beginner Camp. Campers should register at http://go.osu.edu/ABLMPBeginner. Registration deadline is May 16. Adams County 4-Her cost $145, non-4-H cost $175.

Youth finishing grades 6-8 are invited to Canter’s Cave from June 12-15 for ABLMP Junior High Camp! Registration is at http://go.osu.edu/ABLMPJrHigh. Register before June 1 to secure your bunk! Adams County 4-Her cost $145, non-4-H cost $175.

Cloverbud Overnight – June 11-12. Register at https://go.osu.edu/Cloverbud22 before June 1. An adult must accompany the Cloverbud for the duration of camp. Adams County 4-Her cost is $40 for the Cloverbud and their adult.

Special Needs Camp – June 17-19. Details at https://4hcanterscave.osu.edu/home/experience-it/special-needs-camp.

Teen Camp – June 24-27. Register for Teen Camp at https://go.osu.edu/TeenCamp. Adams County 4-Her cost is $150, non 4-H cost is $180.

Jr. Shooting Sports – July 15-17. Details at https://ohio4h.org/families/members/events-opportunties/shooting-sports/4-h-shooting-ed-camp.

Senior Shooting Sports – July 24-29. Details at https://ohio4h.org/families/members/events-opportunties/shooting-sports/4-h-shooting-ed-camp.

Adams County 4-H members automatically receive a $20 camp scholarship courtesy of the Adams County Advisory Committee and funded by our annual candy sales. This year every camper that registers will receive a 2022 Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp t-shirt!

If you would like to bunk with another camper, please reach out to them ahead of registering to coordinate. You will be choosing cabins using the online registration. Payment is due to the Extension office by the registration deadline to secure your camper’s place at camp. Cloverbud Camp payments will be collected through the Jackson County Extension Office.

Be sure to check the email provided during registration for additional information about your specific camp.

4-H Camp Registration Open!

Summer is coming and bringing with it 4-H camp at Canter’s Cave! Registration for Beginner Camp (grades 3-5) and Junior High Camp (grades 6-8) are now open.

The cost of Beginner and Junior High camp is $165 for 4-Hers and $175 for non 4-Hers. Adams County 4-H members will automatically receive a $20 discount courtesy of the Adams County Advisory Committee and funded by our annual candy sales, making their cost $145. This year every camper that registers will receive a 2022 Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp t-shirt!

If you would like to bunk with another camper, please reach out to them ahead of registering to coordinate. You will be choosing cabins using the online registration.

There are camp scholarships available to help offset the cost of 4-H camp! Applications are due May 13 and can be found here. We want every 4-Her that wants to attend camp to be able to go.

Youth finishing grades 3-5 are invited to join us May 31 – June 3 for Adams, Brown, Lawrence, Meigs, Pike Beginner Camp. Campers should register at http://go.osu.edu/ABLMPBeginner. Registration deadline is May 16.

Youth finishing grades 6-8 are invited to Canter’s Cave from June 12-15 for ABLMP Junior High Camp! Registration is at http://go.osu.edu/ABLMPJrHigh. Register before June 1 to secure your bunk!

Other dates at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp:

Spring Fling – April 29-30 – Register at http://go.osu.edu/CantersSpringFling due April 15

Open House – May 1 – Everyone welcome! Join us for hiking, crafts, archery, fishing, camp tours, and food! Silent and live auction fundraisers will be held.

Cloverbud Overnight – June 11-12 – Details coming soon!

Special Needs Camp – June 17-19 – Details coming soon!

Teen Camp – June 24-27 – Details coming soon!

STEM Camp – June 29- July 1 – Details coming soon!

Jr. Shooting Sports – July 15-17 – Details coming soon!

Senior Shooting Sports – July 24-29 – Details coming soon!