Cloverbud Overnight Camp

2025 Canter’s Cave 4-H Cloverbud Overnight Camp will be held 6:00 p.m., Friday June 20 – 12:30 p.m., Saturday June 21 at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson, OH. This camp is open to youth completing kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade in the 2024-2025 school year. An adult must attend Cloverbud Overnight Camp with their Cloverbud for the duration of camp.
Cloverbuds and their adult will spend time exploring Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp including hiking, fishing, camp songs, games, crafts and more! A t-shirt for your Cloverbud is included in the registration fee of $60 for a Cloverbud and their adult. Siblings and other parents are also encouraged to attend camp with their Cloverbud camper. Each additional camper (Cloverbud or adult) will be an extra $40.
Registration due Friday, June 6, 2025. Click the links to register and learn more!
Required Online Health Forms: go.osu.edu/CloverbudHF
Online Health Form needed for all adults and children attending camp.

Spring Fling 2025

Experience the fun of Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp during this exciting one-night only stay! Campers from grades 3-6 will enjoy a variety of activities, including a pizza party, dancing, hiking, a campfire, and much more. Cost is $40 per camper. Don’t miss out—register by April 1st! Registration for Spring Fling is now open at go.osu.edu/SpringFling.

Forestry and Wildlife Camp Registration Open!

The Forestry Wildlife Camp is open to campers in grades 7-11. Registration for camp is due April 1. Campers can enjoy wildlife education, fishing, hiking, tree climbing, outdoor survival, ODNR careers & college opportunities, learning about forestry and more! Registration can be found online at http://go.osu.edu/ForestryWLCamp25
They will also need experienced camp counselors to assist at this camp. Counselor fees will be covered with our Ohio 4-H Foundation grant funds. The link for camp counselors to apply is http://go.osu.edu/25forestrycampcounselorapplication . Those are due March 21.

Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp 75th Anniversary

We cordially invite you to celebrate with us at the Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp 75th Anniversary Banquet on Saturday, January 25th. We hope that you will join us for a meal in celebrating this incredible milestone for Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp.
What: Enjoy a fully catered meal with dessert, live and silent auctions, camp activities, and more during an enjoyable evening at the happiest place in Southern Ohio.
Cost: Individual Tickets ($40.00 per person) or 10 Person Table ($350.00)
Interested individuals and organizations can RSVP by returning the attached form to Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp at 1362 Caves Rd. Jackson, OH 45640 or via email. Payment can be submitted via check to Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp or via PayPal at @CantersCaveAlumni
RSVP Online at go.osu.edu/75thBanquet by Friday, January 17.

4-H Camp Counselor Applications Available

It may be cold outside, but we’re dreaming of summer days at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp! Teens ages 14 and up as of January 1, 2025 are encouraged to apply for this terrific career development opportunity. Camp counselors receive training, help plan and facilitate camp, work with other teens from across southern Ohio, and help make sure our campers have the best summer ever.

We are looking for teens to be 4-H Camp Counselors, May 30th – June 2nd at our ALP 4-H Camp. Other counseling opportunities available for Forestry, STEM, Shooting Sports, Cloverbud, and Spring Fling overnight camps.
Applications are due February 1st and can be found at https://go.osu.edu/alpcounselorapp

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.