Summer Camp

Real voices, Real impact

“Camp is the best part of my summer! I get to try new things, make awesome friends, and be outside all day. I wish it lasted longer!”— 4-H Camper, 2025

Camp. Connect. Grow. Your 4-H summer adventure starts here!

One-night camp

  • Open to youth 8-11 years old as of October 2025
  • One night camp experience
  • Camp Includes: meals, t-shirt, camp activities
  • Cost: $20.00 4-H member, $22.00 non-4-H member

Day camp

  • Open to youth in grades Kindergarten-3rd as of October 2025
  • Day camp experience
  • Camp Includes: meals, t-shirt, camp activities
  • Cost: $10.00 4-H member, $12.00 non-4-H member

Base camp

  • Open to youth in grades 3rd-8th as of October 2025
  • Three-night camp experience
  • Camp Includes: meals, t-shirt, camp activities
  • Cost: $70.00 4-H member, $72.00 non-4-H member

Youth leadership opportunities

Being a camp counselor is a great way for 4-H youth to grow as leaders. Counselors learn important skills like teamwork and problem-solving, and they build strong friendships along the way. They help younger campers (Kindergarten through 8th grade) have fun, stay safe, and learn new things—making camp a great experience for everyone!

Camp counselor application

Staff & adult leader opportunities

Lifeguard

Lifeguards are required when youth are participating in swimming-related 4-H activities.

  • Lifeguards must be certified.
  • A lifeguard must be at least 16-years-old and have the appropriate current certification (Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR/AED).
  • Beach lifeguards need to have water safety instructor certification from the American Red Cross or equivalent instruction.
  • One lifeguard is needed for every 25 people in the water.
  • One adult (not necessarily lifeguard certified) for every 10 youth is needed for overall supervision.
  • Best practice is to swim where lifeguards are provided by the facility or site.

Camp Nurse

If you are interested in serving as the camp nurse in the future and have your certifications please reach out to Jordan Blue at jordan.blue@wisc.edu

Camp Cook

The camp cook plays a key role in the planning of the 4-H Summer Camp. They are responsible for designing the menu, food preparation, and working on site during the summer camp program.

Camp Kitchen Support

Kitchen support helps with the preparation of the meals, kitchen cleaning (dishes, cleaning surfaces), and helping with the serving of the food to campers and camp staff.

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