Who Can Come? This camp is for all youth ages 12 – 18
How to Apply by March 21
4-H members can write a short paragraph (200 words or less) about “Why You Would Like to Attend Forestry-Wildlife Camp”. Mail or email the paragraph to zimmer.2@osu.edu or mail it to the OSU Extension Office, 1115 Gilman Ave, Marietta, OH 45750 by March 21.
Fees and Expenses
The Washington County 4-H Advisory Committee has budgeted funds for a minimum of 3 youth to attend. Participants will pay 20% ($11 or $21) of the registration fee depending upon when the member registers.
Camp Information
Gallia County is excited to offer the 2022 Forestry – Wildlife Camp at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp again this year. This is the fourth year for this unique camp, which specializes in environmental education! Camp participants will get to try new and exciting challenges, learn about and appreciate the natural world around them, while meeting experts in the field of Forestry and Wildlife Conservation.
So what will my camper get to do? Here is just a short list from our agenda!
• Tree I.D. Hike
• Fishing
• Radio Telemetry
• Wilderness Survival Techniques
• Sawmill & Tree Felling Demos
• Tree Climbing
• Wildlife Identification
• Hunting and Trapping Techniques
• Shooting Sports Activities
• Boating
• Campfire
• Evening activities
• Outdoor cooking
• Nature Crafts
Dates & Times Camp
Friday, April 22, check-in is from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM please do not arrive before 7 PM and please plan to eat dinner before your arrival. We will be cooking our evening snack around the campfire so please be sure to list any food allergies on the health forms.
Camp will dismiss on Sunday, April 24 at 11:30am.
Health & Safety
A medical professional is on duty 24 hours a day in case of illness or injury. Each participant must bring completed health forms with them to camp. These must be completed, signed by a parent or guardian. All medications must be checked in with the camp nurse in the original container, regardless of whether it is a prescription or over-the-counter medication. Accident insurance is included in the camp fee. Temperatures will be taken at check-in and anyone running a high fever will be referred to the camp nurse.
Camp Location & Information Canters Cave is located about 6 miles northwest of Jackson on Rt. 35. Turn at the Canter’s Cave sign and continue about 1 mile. The camp entrance will be on your left.