Penn State Extension Lehigh County 4-H – Let’s Dig it at Camp | The Valley Ledger

Let’s Dig it @ 4-H Camp

Lehigh Valley, Pa – Join the FUN! Boys and girls ages 8-15 (as of 1/1/22) are invited to attend 4-H Camp. 4-H Camp is part of the beautiful Seven Mountains Scout Camp in Spring Mills, PA. The $400 covers lodging, meals, medical insurance, workshop materials, and transportation to and from the camp. An additional $20 covers 4-H membership and can be used for other great 4-H opportunities.

4-H Camp, June 27– July 1, 2022, will be a week of fun! What do we do at camp? Meet new people, learn about nature, make a craft, get challenged at paddle boarding, kayaking, or playing human foosball, participate in campfires, swim at the pool, and lots more fun! Our theme for the week is “Let’s Dig It” where we will learn about plants, soil, and where our food comes from.

The facility consists of two cabin areas, each with multiple bunk beds, indoor toilets, and common sitting area. Campers of similar age and gender will be housed together. Trained counselors will be housed in cabin areas and will supervise all activities. A camp director, 4-H Youth Development Extension staff, nurse, and adult volunteer chaperones will be always present.

Why do campers return to 4-H Camp? “To connect with old friends and meet new people.” “For the Campfires,” “for the crafts,” “for the sports!”

Why do parents send their child to 4-H camp? “I send my kids to camp to meet new people and enjoy face to face interactions (as opposed to engaging each other through social media/text messages). The camp experience empowers kids to make their own decisions. As parents, we often take care of many daily responsibilities for our children without even thinking about it. Camp allows each youth to step up and realize their potential in a safe, supervised environment. Camp gives kids the chance to enjoy nature without the distractions of our digital world.”

If you are interested in this camping experience for your child or for more information on 4-H, please contact the Lehigh County 4-H office at (610) 391-9840.

Let’s Dig it @ 4-H Camp!

Administered in Pennsylvania by Penn State Extension, 4-H is a community of more than 6 million young people across America learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Penn State Extension 4-H youth development educators in all 67 counties throughout the commonwealth administer local 4-H programs through non-formal education and outreach. To find your local program, visit the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/programs/4-h.