RENO — Registration is open for Nevada State 4-H’s annual overnight summer camp programs which take place at the state 4-H camp at Lake Tahoe. Four camps are offered this year in July and August, each for youth from different areas of the state.
The 4-H camp program – which has an 80-year tradition in Nevada – offers hands-on experiential learning, cooperative living and social, spiritual, mental and physical development activities.
It all takes place at a 32-acr camp on the south shore of Lake Tahoe.
“The setting provides an unparalleled opportunity for outdoor environmental education and STEM-related, hands-on learning activities,” said Kenny Haack-Damon, Extension State 4-H Camp Education Program coordinator. “There’s also plenty of time for 4-H campers to participate in and learn about healthy, physical activities, such as shooting sports, kayaking, swimming and more.”
Three of the camp sessions are offered for youth from a specific areas of the state, with a fourth focused on substance use prevention. Camps are:
Health 4 Happiness 4-H Camp
This special program applies 4-H’s successful positive youth development model to the challenge of reducing tobacco, alcohol, e-cigarette/vaping and drug use. Health Rocks! instills in youth participants invaluable confidence and communication skills necessary to make responsible decisions and develop the internal strength to resist risky behaviors.
- July 6 – 9
- For youth ages 11 – 13
- Cost is $175
- For more information, call 775-784-4779 or email damonk@unr.edu
Northern/Western Nevada 4-H Camp
- July 10 – 16
- For youth ages 9 – 12, from Washoe, Douglas and Storey Counties; and Carson City
- Cost is $325
- For more information, call 775-336-0259 or email samm@unr.edu
Central Nevada 4-H Camp
- July 17 – 21
- For youth ages 9 – 13, from Churchill, Pershing, Lyon, Eureka, Elko and Humboldt Counties
- Cost is $250
- For more information, call 775-423-5121 or email bogdanowiczk@unce.unr.edu
Mineral County / Native American Reservations 4-H Camp
- Aug. 2 – 6
- For youth ages 9 – 13, with first priority given to youth from Mineral County and Nevada’s Native American reservations
- Cost is yet to be determined
- For more information, call 775-945-3444, ext. 1039, or email emms@unr.edu.
Camp organizers are also taking applications for volunteer chaperones. More information is available here.
