2012 Summer Camp Schedule
To find out more about a camp, click on the camp name below. To register for a camp, click the registration link at the right.
Camp | Dates | Camp Chair(s) |
May 29-June 2 | Jackie Buckley | |
May 29-June 2 | Jim Sailer | |
June 3-7 | Carrie Knutson | |
June 3-7 | Crystal Martodam | |
June 3-7 | Carrie Hammer | |
June 10-14 | Cathy Palczewski | |
June 17-21 | Karla Meikle | |
June 22-23 | Vanessa Hoines | |
June 24-28 | Cathy Palczewski | |
June 24-28 | Cathy Palczewski | |
July 8-12 | Donna Anderson | |
July 8-12 | Rick Schmidt | |
July 15-19 | Adrian Biewer | |
July 29-August 2 | Monique Snelgrove | |
August 2-4 | Emily Kline |
Livestock Camp
Dates: May 29 - June 2
Ages: 8 and Up
Fee: $190
- Learn to groom, clip, wash and show livestock.
- Make a rope halter to take home.
- Test your knowledge with quiz bowl activities.
- Activities during free time such as kickball, campfires and nature walks.
- Please indicate on your registration what species of animal you plan to bring to camp (youth are encouraged to bring their own livestock).
- No swine or rabbits.
- Enjoy mud pit, tug of war and other fun activities
*Registration for Livestock Camp begins at 4 p.m. Tuesday with dismissal at 11 a.m. Saturday*
Wish I Had a Horse Camp
Dates: May 29 - June 2
Ages: 8 - 10
Fee: $190
- 15 camper limit. Bring your parent or leader to help. One chaperone per three campers is required.
- 5 horses will be provided. Bring a riding helmet.
- Activities include learning to saddle, bridle, ride, lead and drive a horse.
- Other activities include grooming demonstrations, contests, and a halter show.
*Registration for Wish I Had a Horse Camp begins at 4 p.m. Tuesday with dismissal at 11 a.m. Saturday*
Outdoor Adventures for Military Connected Youth
Dates: June 3-7
Ages: 8 - 12
Fee: $190 ($75 paid by youth, remainder funded through the Department of Defense/Operation:Military Kids camp grant)
- This camp is specifically designed for youth from military-connected families (dependents, siblings, nieces and nephews, etc.) from all military branches.
- Enjoy a variety of fun traditional camp activities, together with sessions that focus on the life events youth face as a military family member.
- Learn outdoor activities such as archery, fishing, and a climbing rock.
- Make friends at camp activities such as the social and educational sessions.
- Enjoy the campfires: sing camp songs, roast marshmallows, participate in skits.
Barrel and Pole Horse Camp
Dates: June 3-7
Ages: 8 and Up
Fee: $190
- This is a basic camp for you and your horse.
- The camp deals strictly with barrels and poles.
- Horses must be well broken. Riding helmet required.
- Learn about horse nutrition, selection, and general care.
- Learn barrel and pole patterns.
- Take trail rides along the Missouri River among the cottonwoods.
- A qualifying horse show will follow the camp on Thursday.
Horsemanship Camp
Dates: June 3-7
Ages: 8 and Up
Fee: $190
- This is a basic camp for you and your horse. (Horses must be well trained and the camper able to saddle, bridle and care for their horse.)
- Learn how to become a better rider and practice common 4-H horse show classes. (showmanship, horsemanship, pleasure and trail)
- Horses must be well broken.
- Learn about horse nutrition, selection, and general care.
- Enjoy swimming, campfires, and games.
- Show off your skills in a fun horse show on the last day of camp.
Survivor Outdoor Recreation Camp I
Dates: June 10-14
Ages: 9 and Up
Fee: $190
- Enjoy Western 4-H Camp's 6th annual rendition of the Survivor Game.
- Campers will compete to win "challenges" for the coveted immunity idol.
- Challenges will include a water obstacle course, after-dark challenges, team competitions and many more action-packed events.
- Competition against other teams will build friendships of a lifetime.
- Nightly tribal council ceremonies will result in rewards and loss of privileges.
- Team building, leadership and self confidence will be the ultimate outcome for campers.
Outdoor Skills Camp
Dates: June 17 - 21
Ages: 10 - 15
Fee: $190
- Experience live-fire exercises in all the shooting disciplines.
- Certified instructors will teach classes in shotgun, air rifle, rifle, archery, hunting skills, tree stand safety, ATV certification, fishing and operating personal watercraft.
- Cook Dutch oven grub and make jerky.
- Go on a raccoon hunt.
- Pitch a tent and sleep under the stars.
- Youth age 12 and older can achieve personal watercraft and ATV certification.
Clover Camp
Dates: June 22-23
Ages: 6 - 8 (accompanied by a parent, grandparent or guardian)
Fee: $115 (for 1 adult and 1 child) (each additional child is $40)
- This is a great first-time overnight camp experience.
- Explore the outdoors, learn about birds and other wildlife.
- Campers will participate in craft projects and lots of other fun activities
- Come see why kids have so much fun at camp!
*Registration for Clover Camp begins at 1 p.m. Friday with dismissal at 1 p.m. Saturday*
Military Youth Camp I
Dates: June 24-28
Ages: 8 - 11
Fee: $190 ($75 paid by youth, remainder funded through the Department of Defense/Operation: Military Kids camp grant)
- This camp is intended for youth who are members of military families.
- Youth will grow in areas such as self-confidence and independence through adult-led activities.
- Through team leadership activities, youth will form life long bonds with other military youth.
- Campers will develop resiliency skills through team building activities such as friendly competitions, meals with a twist, water fun, mud pit action and much more.
- This camp is sponsored by Operation:Military Kids.
Military Youth Camp II
Dates: Jun 24-28
Ages: 12 - 15
Fee: $190 ($75 paid by youth, remainder funded through the Department of Defense/Operation: Military Kids camp grant)
- This camp is intended for youth who are members of military families.
- Youth will strengthen their leadership skills while completing action-packed activities.
- Military & 4-H based curriculum will be intertwined with traditional camp activities.
- Campers will form life long bonds with other military youth.
- Youth will gain an understanding of the different branches of the military.
- Campers will develop self-confidence through team building games, skill building activities and social interaction.
- This camp is sponsored by Operation: Military Kids.
4-H Adventure Camp
Dates: July 8-12
Ages: 8-12
Fee: $190
- Create with Arts and Crafts: Explore your creative abilities and express yourself.
- Have fun with Recreation: Large group games and sports will keep you involved with the other campers and have fun!
- Refresh on the Waterfront: Refresh yourself by swimming, boating, and canoeing in a lake setting.
- Explore Nature: Explore the many natural wonders in and around camp such as nature trails, animal tracks, birds, and trees. Nature may include hiking on uneven terrain or opportunities to go on a night hike with adult supervision.
Trail Riding Horse Camp
Dates: July 8-12
Ages: 8 and Up
Fee: $190
- This camp will build your confidence and basic horsemanship skills.
- Campers will work safely with their horse by learning techniques such as moving your horse out of your space, properly leading your horse, doing a one-rein stop, and crossing a bridge and other obstacles.
- Campers must be able to care for the horse and ride at a trot/lope.
- Take a trail ride around the 4-H camp along the Missouri River among the cottonwoods applying skills learned at camp.
Survivor Outdoor Recreation Camp II
Dates: July 15-19
Ages: 9 and Up
Fee: $190
- This is another chance to experience "Survivor" challenges.
- Tribes will compete to win "immunity" and camp privileges.
- Challenges will include mud pit action, Tug of War, and "Rugged" outdoor challenge.
- Team competitions in archery, canoeing, and other exciting events.
- Teamwork, fun challenges, and new friendships will make lasting memories of camp.
Tech Wizards Camp
Dates: July 29-August 2
Ages: 11-18
Fee: $190
- The future is now at 4-H Tech Wizards Camp! Build and program a robot with raw construction materials in the 14-hour Robot Challenge.
- Film and edit a short movie for the Camp Film Fest.
- Engage in a round of High Tech Hide-n-Seek with handheld GPS's.
- Closed toe shoes required.
Discover Camp
Dates: August 2-4
Ages: 8 - 11
Fee: $190
- Come explore what 4-H camp is all about!
- Enjoy camp games, archery, swimming, and dances.
- Meet new friends while participating in team tasks.
- Be ready for hands-on activities that will help you discover 4-H.
- This camp is for youth who are new or have limited camping experience.
*Registration for Discover Camp begins at 4 p.m. Thursday with dismissal at 3 p.m. Saturday"
Camp Information & Forms
