Summer Camp Dates & Registration Links
June 19–23: 4 Rivers 4-H Camp (Grades 4–8)
Director: Andrea Leao, Linn County
Sponsored by Benton & Linn Counties
The Four Rivers 4-H Camp invites youth who have just completed the 4th – 8th grade to participate in our fun filled summer camp! This year’s camp theme is "Shipwreck Lagoon" so come prepared to have a splashing good time at camp! Every day is filled with new adventures, new experiences and a whole lot of fun! Campers will participate in swimming, archery, adventure swing, hiking, canoeing, crafts and theme -based activities and games! The evenings will be filled with skits, campfire and songs. Campers are placed in small camp teams (4-6 campers) which are overseen by trained high school aged 4-H counselors, who are supervised by highly experienced and trained 4-H volunteers and 4-H faculty. All of the activity is located on the beautiful 4-H Center with over 320 acres of lush forest, open pasture land and peaceful ponds. Campers will sleep in rustic and comfortable cabins.
July 1–3: Kids Camp (Grades 3-5)
Director: Allen Taggart, Washington County
Price: $300
Activities: Canoeing, archery, swimming, crafts, giant swings, ropes course, etc.
All-Camp Activity: Quest for Clovarium
In this quest, teams of campers complete quests for green gems they can trade in for prizes; based on the wonderful Questing Clovers Retreat quests!
Staff/counselors arrive June 30/July 1
Register for Kids Camp
July 16–20: Wild West July Camp (Grades 4-7)
Directors: Melanie McCabe, Marion County and Dakota Lager, Tillamook County
This camp gives youth hands-on out-door experiences and adventures in hiking, canoeing, fishing, archery, swimming, natural science, digital photography, crafts and more. Campers are placed in learning groups with trained high school age 4-H counselors who are supervised by 4-H Extension. Youth participate in traditional campfire activities with songs, skits, s’mores and more.
July 23–27: Wildlife Stewards 4-H Camp (Grades 3–6)
Directors: Kristen Moore, 4-H Program Coordinator; Chuck Packard, Volunteer Director
Designed for the next generation of leaders, explorers, designers and innovators, our 4-H Wildlife Stewards camp helps build skills for life.
Camper activities include: wildlife classes, swimming, arts & crafts, canoeing, archery, adventure swings, theater, sports/games, hiking, campfire programs and much more.
Wildlife Stewards Camp staff includes both teen and adult volunteers who are selected for their interest and ability to encourage positive youth development, as well as their wildlife and outdoor skills. Campers receive lots of opportunities for small group interactions, social skill building, and one-on-one relationship building with mentors from 4-H staff and volunteer leaders.
July 23–27: 4-H International Summer Camp (Grades 3-5) and Multicultural Summer Camp (Grades 6-8)
These two camps will be held simultaneously on OSU's Corvallis campus. Contact Martha Palacios at 541-760-7567 or [email protected]. Hablamos español.
August 6–10: 4-H Multicultural Middle School Summer Camp (Grades 6-8)
Director: Mario Magaña Alvarez
The camp is designed to develop leadership skills and improve academic possibilities for Latino children and students from minoritized cultures and backgrounds in Oregon. Students learn about science, engineering, technology and art, all while having fun outdoors! The students will develop leadership skills, learn about culture, and participate in sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, rowing, and swimming.
Contact Mario Magaña for registration information: [email protected]
August 13–17: Wild West August Camp (Grades 4-7)
Directors: Melanie McCabe, Marion County; Dakota Lager, Tillamook County
This overnight camp is designed to give youth hands-on out-door experiences and adventures in hiking, canoeing, fishing, archery, swimming, natural science, digital photography, crafts and more. Campers are placed in learning groups with trained high school age 4-H counselors who are supervised by 4-H Extension. Youth participate in traditional campfire activities with songs, skits, s’mores, and more.
Register for Wild West Camp (August) by July 30, 2024
July 31–Aug 2: 4-H Outdoor Adventure Camp (Grades 6-8)
Director: Allen Taggart
Price: $400
Activities: Rifle, Shotgun, Archery, STEM Makerspace, Crafts, biking, slingshot, axe throwing
Adventure Activity: Half-day white water rafting on the Clackamas River! This excursion is covered in the camp price, but optional for those who do not wish to go rafting.
Register for Outdoor Adventure Camp