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Each summer,听 Delaware 4-H offers opportunities for youth to participate in coeducational day and overnight camping experiences.听 Camps may be offered through state-wide enrollment or by specific county.
4-H STATE OVERNIGHT CAMPS
Contact 302-831-2509 or听de4h@udel.edu听for more information about State Camps.
4-H Environmental Camp 鈥 June 5-7, 2026
This residential overnight experience allows campers to explore basic soil and environmental science curriculum through hands-on discovery. Campers will attend classes that allow them to get their hands dirty, explore the creek, or look for critters around camp. Who knew it was so much fun! Previous camp classes included topics such as, 鈥淚s River Water Safe to Drink? and 鈥淒igging Up the Dirt on Soil Microbes.鈥 New classes are developed every year. Recreation time, such as swimming, playing basketball and volleyball, and kayaking, are included.听
Friday, June 5, 3:00pm thru Sunday, June 7, 10:00am
Ages: 8-12 years (as of June 1, 2026) Limited to 50 campers.
Location: Camp Barnes, Frankford, DE
Cost: $145
Registration opens March 2nd for enrolled 4-H鈥檈rs. Public registration opens April 1st as space allows. Call 302-831-2509 for registration assistance.
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4-H State Camp 鈥 June 8-13 or June 15-20, 2026
The Delaware 4-H State Camp experience provides lasting memories and the chance to make lifelong friends. Surrounded by nature, campers disconnect from technology and focus on developing life skills. Campers are assigned to a people group for afternoon and campfire activities. Classes are created by counselors, in the past have consisted of kayaking, arts & crafts, home economics, sports and fitness and archery just to name a few! Recreation time, such as swimming, playing basketball and volleyball, and kayaking, are included, Campers may only attend one session.
Week 1:听 June 8, 10:30am thru June 13, 10:00am
Week 2:听 June 15, 10:30am thru June 20, 10:00am听
Ages: 10-19 years (as of June 1, 2026) Limited to 100 campers in each session.
Location: Camp Barnes, Frankford, DE
Cost: $375
Registration opens March 2nd for enrolled 4-H鈥檈rs. Public registration opens April 1st as space allows. Call 302-831-2509 for registration assistance.
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New Castle County
Contact 302-831-8965 or Serena Conner at serenac@udel.edu for more information about New Castle County Camps.
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Newark 4-H Day Camp 鈥 June 22-26, 2026
Kitchen Chemistry, Animal Science, Health and Wellness, Photography, STEM, and more.听 These are some of the classes that campers may be able to select at our traditional 4-H Camp. 听Guest speakers will visit, and there will be opportunities for Outdoor Recreation. Campers will have an educational, hands-on experience in a safe, fun-filled environment. The week concludes with an exciting council circle where groups show off their talents. Register your youngster to experience fun and active days on the beautiful grounds of the 91原创 campus! Campers will provide their own lunch.听 This camp will be limited to 50 campers.
June 22-26, 2026, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Ages: Rising 4th graders through rising 8th graders听 (8-12 years old as of 1/1/2026). Limited to 50 campers.
Location: 91原创, Townsend Hall, Newark, DE.
Cost: $225
REGISTRATION opens March 2, 2026
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Cloverbud Day Camp- June 22-26, 2026
During this exciting camp, campers rotate through 4-H mini-classes. Each day, our campers will participate in hands-on activities related to topics including Healthy Living, Science, Technology, and Engineering (STEM), and citizenship! Guest speakers will visit, and there will be opportunities for Outdoor Recreation. Campers will have an educational, hands-on experience in a safe, fun-filled environment on the beautiful grounds of the 91原创. Campers will provide their own lunch.听 This camp will be limited to 21 campers.听听
June 22-26, 2026, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Ages: Rising 1st graders - rising 3rd graders听 (ages 5-7 as of 1/1/2026). Limited to 21 campers.
Location: 91原创, Townsend Hall, Newark, DE.
Cost: $225
REGISTRATION opens March 2, 2026
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Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Camp 鈥 June 22-26, 2026
CIT Camp runs in conjunction with Newark Day Camp. Teens 13 and older are encouraged to tackle hands-on leadership experiences. The counselor training program is designed to equip teens with the leadership skills to prepare them to serve as camp counselors in the future. This camp is for teens who are 13 years old by May 30. Training will involve camp counselor protocol, risk management, team building, camper safety, and problem-solving. Completion of this program is strongly encouraged for teens who wish to become 4-H camp counselors for the 2027 summer camps. Campers will provide their own lunch.听 This camp will be limited to 15 campers.
June 22-26, 2026, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Ages: 13-16 years old (as of 5/30/2026). Limited to 15 campers.
Location: 91原创, Townsend Hall, Newark, DE.
Cost: $200.00听
REGISTRATION opens March 2, 2026
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Kent County
Contact (302) 730-4000 or Caroline Del Vecchio at cadv@udel.edu for more information about Kent County Camps.
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Kent County Day Camp 鈥 June 22-26, 2026
Includes a Traditional Camp and Cloverbud Camp
Learning by Doing, Making New Friends, Playing Fun Games
Campers will participate in classes related to the three mission mandate areas of 4-H: Civic Engagement, Healthy Living, and Science. Activities include guest presenters, traditional people groups, singing camp songs, yells, and skits. The camp will provide drinks and T-shirts. Campers will need to bring their lunch daily. Space is limited, register early.
June 22-26, 2026, 9:00-4:00 PM Daily - no before or after care available
Ages: 5-11 years old (as of 1/1/2026).
Limited to 30 Traditional (age 8-11) and 24 Cloverbud (age 5-7)听 campers.
Location: Harrington Moose Lodge, Harrington, DE
Cost: $165.00 - Sibling discount available; please contact the 4-H Office at 302-730-4000
REGISTRATION opens March 2, 2026 for active 4-H members,听April 1, 2026 for non-members
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Sussex County
Contact Kaleb Scott at 302-831-3350 or kjscott@udel.edu for more information about Sussex County Camps.
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Georgetown Day Camp 鈥 August 3-7, 2026
Youth ages 5-10 will have the opportunity to experience hands-on learning activities through classes and activities led by 4-H teen leaders. Activities in the past have included: Food preparation and Nutrition, Arts and Crafts, Science activities, outdoor recreation, daily educational workshops.
August 4-8, 2025, 9:00am 鈥 4:00pm
Ages: 5-10 years old (as of 1/1/2026). Limited to 60 campers.
Location: Old Paths Church, Georgetown, DE
Cost: $100 ($25 off per additional family member; 2 kids - $175, 3 kids - $250)
REGISTRATION opens April 1, 2026
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