{"id":149497,"date":"2026-05-19T20:03:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T00:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149497"},"modified":"2026-05-19T20:03:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T00:03:56","slug":"lehigh-county-4-h-offers-two-exciting-summer-day-camps-for-youth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149497","title":{"rendered":"Lehigh County 4-H Offers Two Exciting Summer Day Camps for Youth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Featured Image: 4-H Jr Vet Camp explores Grasses, Goats, and Uninvited Guests.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Lehigh County 4-H is inviting youth to sign up for two hands-on summer day camps taking place at the Lehigh County Ag Center, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Allentown. Whether your child is passionate about animals, curious about science, or ready to try something new, there is a camp designed just for them.<\/p>\n<p>No prior 4-H experience is required to attend. These camps are open to all eligible youth in the area and are a great way for families new to 4-H to discover what the program has to offer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cloverbud 4-H Discovery Camp \u2013 June 22\u201324, 2026 | 9 a.m.\u20133:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Designed for youth ages 5\u201310 (as of 1\/1\/26), this three-day adventure is perfect for younger children who want to explore a wide range of activities. Campers will investigate bugs and nature, experiment with electricity, launch simple rockets, learn about animal science, cook treats, and create crafts. It is an ideal introduction for families new to 4-H.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Registration deadline: June 12, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Cost: $100<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Junior Vet Camp \u2013 July 21\u201323, 2026 | 9 a.m.\u20133:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Calling all future veterinarians! Youth ages 10\u201314 (as of 1\/1\/26) will spend three days learning real animal care skills. Activities include performing basic animal health checks, exploring parasites under microscopes, building their own pet first aid kit to take home, practicing diagnostic techniques used by livestock vets, and meeting live animals.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Registration deadline: July 10, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Cost: $100<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Register<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All camps are held at the Lehigh County Ag Center, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, PA 18104. To register, visit 4h.zsuite.org, select Lehigh County, and click on Events. Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged.<\/p>\n<p><em>Administered in Pennsylvania by Penn State Extension, 4-H is a community of more than six 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 <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/programs\/4-h\"><em>https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/programs\/4-h<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nIngrid Garcia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Featured Image: 4-H Jr Vet Camp explores Grasses, Goats, and Uninvited Guests. 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