Join youth from across the state as they learn about citizenship, our government and meet our legislators. This overnight program for youth to have hands-on experience around civic education and meet youth from across the state. The program is a great opportunity for young teens to learn about leadership!

More information will be available soon on this state-wide event! Sign-up below if you are interested in staying informed on new information for your youth to participate. Check out this article from last years program: https://nc4h.ces.ncsu.edu/2018/06/4-h-citizenship-nc-focus/

Ages: 13-18
Cost: TBD
Location: Raleigh - a travel waiver is required to be signed in the office

Join Camden County 4-H as we spend two days outdoor at the Dismal Swamp State Park! We will spend two full days in nature. We will hike, kayak, fish, doing outdoor relay races, crafts and more with the help of Dismal Swamp State Park Rangers. Youth will need to bring a water bottle, snack, lunch, sunscreen and bug spray.

Youth will learn about the different plants and animals in our community as well as basic camping skills while having fun and making new friends!

Ages: 8-12
Cost: $10
Time: 9 AM- 4 PM
Location: Dismal Swamp State Park
Youth can be dropped off and picked up at the state park, alternatively, they can be dropped off and picked up at the Camden Community Park at 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM - a travel waiver is required to be signed in the office

Dismal Swamp Outdoor Adventures and the waitlist is currently FULL.

This will be the day for youth to strut their stuff and practice their presentations! All participants will be able to go on to participate in District Activity Day. All youth will have an opportunity to present and receive feedback. We'll go over what to expect at District Activity Day and enjoy snacks together! For this public speaking contest, youth ages 8-18, research, write, practice, and deliver a 5-12 minute presentation on a topic of their choice. Youth ages 5-7 can also participate by presenting a 2-4 minute presentation on a subject of their choice. Ali Huber, the 4-H Agent, will work with all youth beforehand and selecting their topic and designing their presentation.

Read more at https://camden.ces.ncsu.edu/2019/02/project-records-presentations-and-getting-the-most-out-of-2019/

Ages: 5-18
Cost: Free
Time: 9 AM-noon
Location: TBD

Join us for three days of culinary fun! Each day youth will learn new culinary skills and prepare their own lunch! Camden County 4-H is partnering with Dare County 4-H and Currituck County 4-H for this exciting 3-day program! Each morning, Camden County 4-Hers will travel with Ali Huber from the Camden County Community Park.

Youth will need to bring a water bottle, suncreen and bug spray.

Ages: 10-14
Cost: $35
Time: 9:30 AM-4 PM
Location: Depart from Camden County Community Park - a travel waiver is required to be signed in the office
Cooking classes will be at Currituck County Cooperative Extension, Barco, NC

DISTRICT ACTIVITY DAY INCLUDES LUNCH. Please bring money for breakfast and dinner.

-By participating in District Activity Day, 4-Hers will receive a trip to NC State University!
-Confident public speaking is a crucial but often overlooked and underdeveloped skill. Developing effective communication skills and techniques provide youth with a positive sense of self and higher levels of self-confidence. This will empower them to achieve and succeed in any situation they encounter.
-Additionally, presentations are fun! Presentations allow 4-Hers to explore an area that interests them. There are also cash prize opportunities for those who win!

Read more at: https://camden.ces.ncsu.edu/2019/02/project-records-presentations-and-getting-the-most-out-of-2019/

This is a very fun day for youth! Teen youth who wish to attend 4-H Congress should participate in District Activity Day

Ages: 5-18
Cost: Free
Time: TBD
Location:
Depart from Camden County Extension Office
NC State University - a travel waiver is required to be signed in the office

The 4-H Summer Camp experience enables a child to learn and grow while kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, learning about nature, performing in skits, and even perfecting archery skills. The Eastern 4-H Center does all of this and more…the Team Challenge Course is a great way for campers to improve communication and teamwork skills. Along with well-trained counselors and program instructors, every camper will have memories and friendships that last a lifetime. State camp is the perfect place for children to become more independent and confident in themselves.

For more information, check out this article: https://camden.ces.ncsu.edu/2018/10/2019-state-4-h-camp/

Ages: 8-14
Cost: Varies around $370
Time: Overnight Camp
Location:
Depart from Camden County Cooperative Extension
Eastern 4-H Center - a travel waiver is required to be signed in the office

Please contact Ali Huber at 252.473.4290 for more information on 4-H State Camp at the Eastern 4-H Center. There are limited spaces available.

Join us for four days as youth learn about developing crucial life-skills in this fun and hands-on program! Teen youth will learn skills in caring for youth, cooking, CPR/ First Aid, and more with interactive activities. Youth will gain the skills needed to help them be successful adults

Ages: 13-18
Cost: Free
Time: 9 AM-3:00 PM
Location: Camden MS

Our Life Skills: Babysitting Camp is full

Join us as we visit Dare County and work with the NC Coastal Federation to provide a hands-on, service-oriented, and ecology-focused workshop! The day will begin with planting marsh grass at a Coastal Federation site along the beach. Marsh grass is important for shoreline stabilization provides habitat for our Dare County critters, and prevents erosion. This will give Camden County 4-Hers the opportunity to give back to the community whilst learning about the environmental aspects of shoreline restoration. After spending the morning in the sun, we will retreat to the Coastal Federation office in Wanchese to discover some of the amazing characteristics of marshes!

Youth will need to bring a water bottle, snacks, sunscreen, bug spray and, a lunch.

Ages: 8-18
Cost: $8
Time: 8 AM-3:30 PM
Pick up and drop off that the Camden Community Park - a travel waiver is required to be signed in the office

Dunes to Marshes Discovery is currently FULL and the waitlist is full.

Join us for the afternoon as we explore Lego Robotics! We will build, design and create with our Lego WeDo 2.0 kits! Youth will then work to program their lego robotic creations! This will be a very hands-on program.

Youth will need water bottle, lunch and snack.

Ages: 8-14 years old
Cost: $4
Time: 12:30 PM- 4:00 PM
Location: Camden County Library

Interested in building, designing and creating? Join us for our summer edition of 4-H Youth Explore! We will work in groups to complete a design challenge in this fun and interactive workshop.

Youth will need to bring a water bottle.

Ages: 5-15 years old
Cost: $5
Time: 9 AM- 12:00 PM
Location: Camden County Library

This year, the Science Camp theme is Crime Scene Investigation! For those interested in forensic science and want to spend 3 days uncovering a murder mystery, look no further! Join us as we spend three days with youth from across northeastern NC as you learn lots of crime scene investigating skills while working to solve a crime. In the evenings there will be exciting, camp-wide activities! Youth will stay in dorms at Wesleyan and meals will be included in the program. Ali Huber, 4-H Agent, will provide transportation to and from the camp and will be attending the whole program.

For more information or to register, contact Ali Huber at 252-331-7630 or ali_huber@ncsu.edu

Ages: 12-15
Cost: $120
Time: Overnight Camp
Location: Depart from Camden County Cooperative Extension and travel to
NC Wesleyan University - a travel waiver is required to be signed in the office

The deadline to register has passed. Thank you for your interest!

If you have a young cloverbud (ages 5-7) that is interested in a trip to the Eastern 4-H Center, this is the perfect opportunity! Camden County 4-H Cloverbuds will take a day trip to the Eastern 4-H Center in Columbia, NC and spend the day getting the camp experience!

Youth will need to bring their car seat, water bottle, snack, bug spray, suncreen and lunch.

Ages: 6-8
Cost: $15
Time: 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Location:
Depart from Camden County Community Park and travel to the Eastern 4-H Center
517 Budleigh Street, Manteo, NC 27954

Let's get crafty! We will work on starting art projects for the NC State Fair! Variety of art projects will be available to work on!

Ages: 6-15
Cost: $5
Time: 9:30 AM- 12 PM
Location: Treasure Point 4-H Camp

North Carolina 4-H Congress is the premier achievement for 4-Hers! This is a 4-night trip to NC State University for 4-Hers that participate at District Activity Day on June 22nd.
The event includes the State Presentation Competition, an awards banquet, a variety of educational workshop, a dance, and a lot of fun!


Read more here: https://nc4h.ces.ncsu.edu/youth-3/4-h-teen-programs/youth-congress/

Ages: 13-18
Cost: TBD
Time: Overnight Leadership Development Event
Location:
Depart from Camden County Cooperative Extension and travel to NC State University - a travel waiver is required to be signed in the office

North Carolina 4-H partners with the NC Association of County Commissioners to produce a high quality leadership development event. Only 1 delegate can be selected per county. This is a great program that develops leadership skills and allows youth to make friends from across the state.


Ages: 13-18
Cost: Free
Time: Overnight Leadership Development Event
Location: Grandover Resort, Greensboro, NC
 

Are you interested in assisting with 4-H Summer Adventure programs as an adult volunteer? Some programs will require additional supervision to assure a safe and successful event! Thank you in advance!!!

Is your youth interested in assisting younger youth with 4-H Summer Adventure programs and gaining valuable leadership skills! Teens ages 13-18 can volunteer to help in our younger summer programs

4HOnline is the official North Carolina 4-H Youth Development Program database for enrolled 4-H members. This system works as a partnership between the 4-H family and the Camden County Cooperative Extension office to manage the 4-H enrollment process.

Read more at: https://camden.ces.ncsu.edu/enrolling-in-4-h/

For those who enrolled in 2018 and need to RE-ENROLL for 2019, read more here: https://camden.ces.ncsu.edu/2019/01/welcome-in-2019-it-is-time-to-re-enroll-in-4honline/

Payment can be made by either cash or check.  Payments can be either dropped off at the Camden County Cooperative Extension office or mailed to 120 NC Highway 343 N, Camden 27921. Checks should be made payable to Camden County.