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Henrico 4-H Junior Camp

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Join us at 4-H Camp! 

July 28-Aug 1, 2025

Jamestown 4-H Education Center

3751 4-H Club Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185

 

What is 4-H Camp? 

4-H Junior camp provides youth countless opportunities to learn more about themselves, their peers, and the natural world around them. Days are filled with camp classes (archery, kayaking, athletic sports, marine science, challenge course, photography, arts and crafts, and much more!), unstructured recreation and swim time, flag ceremonies, evening programs, and campfires. Our main focus during camp is to help youth develop independence, self-esteem, confidence, interpersonal skills, and other life skills.

7:00 Rise and shine!
7:15 Jamestown Staff will pick up campers at their cabins/lodges to go meet with RN.
7:50 - 8:00 Flag Raising Ceremony
8:00 - 9:15 Breakfast/Cabin clean-up/Prepare for Camp Day!
9:15 - 9:30 Class transition
9:30 - 10:30 Class One
10:30 - 10:45 Class transition
10:45 - 11:45 Class Two
12:00 - 2:00 Lunch/Siesta/Camp Store
2:15- 2:30 Class transition
2:15 - 3:15 Class Three
3:15- 3:30 Class transition
3:30 - 4:30 Class Four
4:30 - 5:45 Open Rec Time
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Flag Lowering Ceremony
7:15 - 9:15 Evening Programs
9:15 Cabin Chats
9:30 - 10:00 Lights Out

*based on staff availability & camper interest

  • Various water/aquatic sports: swimming, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding
  • Shooting Sports: archery, riflery
  • Nature & Outdoor Living Skills: Wildlife Ecology, Marine Ecology, Wilderness Survival, Outdoor Living Skills, Fishing
  • Adventure: Challenge and low ropes course,
  • Expressive Arts: Arts & Crafts, photography
  • Athletics: Volleyball, soccer, basketball, pickleball, general sports, biking

Our 2025 Camp Theme is “Christmas in July”! Encourage your child to join in the fun of 4-H camp theme days, which are a fantastic way for campers to express themselves, build friendships, and make unforgettable memories.

  • Cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed at camp & will be confiscated if found.
  • Campers can receive letters/packages (mailing information will be shared closer to date)
  • Outside food is not allowed
  • Pictures of the camp experience will be shared on social media

Jamestown 4-H Educational Center is inspected annually by the Virginia Health Department. Additionally, we are accredited by the American Camp Association. This exceeds the nationally recognized standards of quality for youth camping.

Registration Information

  • Registration opens March 27th
  • An in-person informational session and registration event will be held at Belmont Recreation Center from 5:30-7 p.m. on March 27, 2025.
  • Cost is $390 for each camper. Includes lodging, food, camp t-shirt and activity and class supplies. Refunds will be given through July 7.
  • Online payments are accepted: https://bit.ly/henrico4hcamp2025
  • Checks sent to the Henrico Extension Office must be received by June 27.
  • Youth must turn 9 by 9/30/25 and no older than 14 by 1/1/25.

Age Requirements:

  • Campers -A camper is any youth that is 9-13 years old. To qualify, the youth must turn at least age 9 and may not be older than age 13 as of Sept. 30, 2025.
  • Counselors-in-Training- Counselor-in-Training (CIT) age is 13 (specifically, must turn 13 on or before Jan. 1, 2025) and only for youth interested in applying for future teen counselor positions. Youth of CIT age who register for camp will automatically be enrolled in the CIT program and will receive leadership training while at 4-H camp.
  • Teen Camp Counselors- Teen Camp Counselor age is 14-18 (specifically, age 14 on or before Jan. 1, 2024, and no older than age 18 prior to Sept. 30, 2025). For the 2025 camp, if a teen turned age 14 on or before Jan. 1, 2025, they are not eligible for enrollment, neither as a camper or CIT. These teens must apply in advance for a teen camp counselor position. Applications are available each fall around the start of the school year. These positions follow a competitive, selective process. The teen application process is currently closed for 2025.

Out of Unit Registration Date

Do you live outside of Henrico County or Richmond City? Outside residents can register for 4-H camp beginning on April 28, 2025.

Payment Options

Pay Online

  1. Go to this link: bit.ly/henrico4hcamp2025 Log in or create a Destiny One account.
  2. Choose the correct boy or girl option for your camper, answer all questions and required information, and pay with credit card.

Pay by Check

  1. Fill out this paperwork and send with payment.
  2. Make checks or money orders payable to “Treasurer of Virginia Tech”.
  3. Send payment to the following address:

    Henrico Cooperative Extension Office
    Attn: Henrico 4-H Camp
    P.O. Box 90775
    Henrico, VA 23273-0775

Paperwork received prior to March 27 will be opened on March 28 based on when it was received. Checks and money orders must be received by May 19.

Once payment is received, you’ll receive an email with directions for how to register in 4-H Online 2.0 if your camper is not already a member. Do not attempt to register without following directions. Payment plans are not available this year.

Scholarships

  • Scholarship requests are due March 7.
  • The camper and parent/guardian should complete this form.
  • Notification of a scholarship will be sent by March 19, 2025.
  • Scholarship requests received after this date will be considered on a case by case basis.

Parent Volunteer

If you are a parent/guardian of a 4-H Camper and are interested in volunteering to be an Adult Volunteer for the full week of 4-H Camp, a discount of $50 would be refunded to you at the conclusion of camp. There is no cost for adults to attend 4-H Camp. All lodging and meals are provided. Training & Background Check is required. If you are interested please email Carter Humpries at cc296@vt.edu. We are specifically in need of male volunteers.

Drop Off and Pick Up

Families are responsible for transporting their youth to and from the Jamestown 4-H Education Center. Specific times will be sent after registration closes to ensure a smooth check-in process. Drop off is on Monday, July 28th and pick-up is on Friday, August 1st. Medication and camp store money is collected at drop-off.

Code of Conduct

We will make every effort to provide positive, realistic expectations for your child. Youth and parents will sign-off in 4-H Online 2.0 acknowledging that they have read and understand the Code of Conduct. All members of the 4-H community, including staff and campers, are expected to behave responsibly and appropriately at camp. After reasonable efforts to modify behavior, campers that cannot follow the rules of camp, or those that are adversely affecting the experience of others will be dismissed. In this case, it is the parent’s responsibility to come to camp to pick up their camper.

Zero Tolerance Policy

For the safety of your child and everyone at camp, Jamestown 4-H Educational Center will not tolerate any of the following:

  • Offensive or threatening language
  • Bullying (physical or emotional)
  • Physical violence/abuse

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions resource