4-H Military Partnership Summer Camps for Teens and Youth
What is 4-H Camp?When kids are empowered to use their voices and pursue their passions, their skills grow. 4-H camps are a great way for military-connected youth to strengthen their resilience, leadership, and teamwork skills in a supportive, safe environment away from home.
4-H offers camping in a variety of formats. Some camps are designed for local youth, others are open to youth statewide or even nationwide. Who is eligible for 4-H camp? |
Youth learn about computers at a 2018 Air Force 4-H camp in New York. (Photo courtesy of 4-H).
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At certain camps, your military child or teen will camp alongside non-military youth. Other camps are offered specifically for military-connected youth. To learn more about these opportunities, visit their websites below. In some cases, camps fill up quickly so be sure to check registration details.
Military Teen Adventure Camps
Hike, rock climb, and explore the great outdoors in a whole new way through the Military Teen Adventure Camps! As a part of the 4-H Military Partnership, these camps are open to teenagers (ages 13 to 18) of active duty, guard, reserve, and retired military personnel at little to no cost.
Camps are located in nine different states and each offers a unique outdoor experience. Teens can participate in high-energy, high-adventure experiences such as whitewater rafting, backpacking, practicing wilderness skills, and ropes courses while building leadership skills, gaining self-confidence, and exploring teamwork with other military teens.
Camps are located in nine different states and each offers a unique outdoor experience. Teens can participate in high-energy, high-adventure experiences such as whitewater rafting, backpacking, practicing wilderness skills, and ropes courses while building leadership skills, gaining self-confidence, and exploring teamwork with other military teens.
Local 4-H Camping Opportunities
4-H programs offering camping in the community and statewide. Each state has requirements for participation and offerings. Some offer day camps as well as overnight camping experiences. Camps may include field trips, outdoor activities, or even theme to a specific interest. To learn more about your state's 4-H camping programs, contact your state 4-H military liaison and ask for more detail about possible camping opportunities open to military connected youth.
