2025 4-H Camp Dates: July 14th-18th

4-H Camp is an overnight camping experience held at Camp Hervida for members who are 9 to 13 years old as of January 1, 2025 and have completed 3rd grade. Camp will be held at Camp Hervida in Washington County.   Camp Hervida is located 4 miles south of Waterford at the intersection of Watertown Twp. Rds. 107 & 108.  Access to the camp from St. Rt. 339 is best at Co. Rd. 6 then Twp. Rd. 108.  Signs are posted for your convenience.  Additional details to be posted on the 4-H Blog, https://u.osu.edu/4hmorgancounty/, at a later date.  

2025 Cloverbud Day Camp will be held June 16th  

Cloverbud Day Camp is a one day camp experience for Cloverbud members that will be held at Camp Hervida in Waterford. Older Youth In-Training members are once again planning this Cloverbud Day Camp.  The plan is to utilize the wonderful outdoor environment at Camp Hervida to develop activities.  It is also an opportunity to expose Cloverbuds to the campground and get them excited about attending 4-H Camp in the future.  Additional details to come on the 4-H Blog, https://u.osu.edu/4hmorgancounty/ at a later date.  

 

OBJECTIVES OF 4-H CAMPING

Parents show their belief in the value of 4-H camping by sending thousands of young people to Ohio 4-H camps each year. The supportive environment at Ohio 4-H camps provides kids with opportunities to learn how to live, work and play through hands-on activities in the natural world.

By participating in Ohio 4-H Camps, campers will:

  • build self-esteem and self-efficacy;
  • connect with meaningful role models in a safe and inclusive environment;
  • demonstrate problem-solving ability and establish standards and values that guide decision-making;
  • enhance independent living skills;
  • develop positive relationships with other young people from different backgrounds;
  • cultivate teamwork and leadership capacity;
  • explore activities for wise use of leisure time;
  • gain a better understanding and appreciation of the world around them through programs focused on outdoor learning; creative expression; science, technology, engineering and math; and leadership and citizenship

 

Click to Watch 2021 4-H Camp Video

State Camp Opportunities 

Ohio 4-H Junior Shooting Sports Camp 2025 

  •    Morgan County Junior Shooting Sports Scholarship application

  •    Open to any youth completing grades 3 - 6 in the current school year

  •     No previous shooting or archery experience needed
  •     Basic shooting & archery disciplines only which include: Archery, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Living History and Hunting & Wildlife.
    • All Classes offered are based on a minimum and maximum class size.
    • Participants will be asked to select a second and third choice class, in the event their first choice is full or is not offered. Early paid registrations will assist in getting first choices.  
  •     Location: Canter's Cave 4-H Camp Inc. 1362 Caves Rd. Jackson, Ohio 45640
  •     Camp dates: June 13-15, 2025
    • Registration deadline May 16, 2025
    • The camp begins on the morning of June 13, 2025 around 9:30 AM
    • Recognition Assembly, slideshow and dismissal will be on Sunday afternoon around 3:00 PM
  •     Cost for Ohio 4-H Junior Shooting Education Camp: $275.00

  •     Registration is OPEN

  •     Map Link to Canter's Cave 4-H Camp
  • Please complete the online registration.
  • Payment will be required upon registration.
  • Payment options include Credit or Debit payment and check.
  • CLASS SPACE IS NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED.
  • For further information about Shooting Sports, contact Lindsey Van Gundy, vangundy.44@osu.edu or Sara Smith, smith.17130@osu.edu