Group of children at camp, in front of a river

Get ready! Summer Camp 2024 is on the way.

Updated June 5, 2024

Please watch your postal mail for a packet of information sent to all campers on June 5th. Included in this packet are two forms that need to be turned in to the camp nurse when boarding the bus for camp. A copy of the documents can be found here: June Packet Mailed to Families

WHERE TO MEET THE BUS: Washington County Fair Park, South parking lot

Arrive at 12:30 pm on Thursday, June 13, 2024. The bus departs at 1:00pm

Updated June 1, 2024

If you were unable to attend the May 30 summer camp orientation, you can find copies of the handouts below.

Base Camp: for youth currently in grades 3-6

Washington County 4-H Summer Camp takes place at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center near Wisconsin Dells on June 13-16, 2024. Campers will participate in a wide range of activities including archery, canoeing, hiking, campfires, crafts, games, and more! NOTE: family/camper orientation takes place Thursday, May 30, 6:30 – 8:30pm at Fair Park

Outpost Camp: for youth currently in grades 7 & 8

Outpost camp is an independent experience for 7th and 8th graders and takes place on the grounds of Upham Woods on June 13-16, 2024. During the day, Outpost campers will enjoy hikes, meals over a fire, canoeing/kayaking, swimming, education with an Upham Woods Naturalist, along with the Peanut Butter Mountain challenge course. Outpost campers will use the regular cabins and bathrooms used by all campers. Some activities, including evening recreation/campfire and some meals, will be shared with the Washington County youth campers. NOTE: family/camper orientation takes place Thursday, May 30, 6:30 – 8:30pm at Fair Park

REGISTRATION

Camp registration has closed. Be sure to complete your 2024 Summer Camp Health Form and submit it with your camp fee!! Camp registration will not be accepted without a completed 2024 Summer Camp Health Form.

Click to download 2024 Summer Camp Health Form

NOTE TO 4-H FAMILIES: The Leaders Board has generously donated funds to cover the costs of camp including room & and meals for camp volunteers, supplies, and bussing. NEW THIS YEAR: This donation also includes the traditional ‘Camperships’ which have been applied prior to camp to lower the registration fee for 4-H members. The camp registration includes two questions for campers that we ask you and your child to reflect on: What do you hope to learn by going to camp? and, After returning from camp, what are two ways you can share what you learned from camp? Your child’s answers to these two questions will be shared with the Leaders Board and 4-H Educator. We hope this streamlines the registration process while reaching the goal of having youth set educational and experiential goals for camp!

Questions can be directed to Ron Jakubisin, 4-H Educator at ron.jakubisin@wisc.edu or 262-335-4478

Youth & Adult Volunteers Information

Adult Volunteers must be enrolled and approved in 4-H Online as an Overnight Chaperone, with all required volunteer trainings completed by April 11, 2024.

Adult Health Form: Adult Health Paper Form

Please note that attendance is required at the following Summer Camp training/orientation events:

April 11, 2024 New Camp Counselor Training (youth & adult)
- 6:30pm, Public Agency Center, Room 3005
April 27, 2024 Camp Counselor Training Part 1
- 8am-1pm, Public Agency Center, Room 1113 A/B
May 11, 2024 Camp Counselor Training Part 2
- 8am-1pm, Public Agency Center, Room 1113 A/B
May 30, 2024 Family Orientation for Campers/Families
- 6:30-8pm, Fair Park Pavilion, room 112