Santa Rosa County 4-H Announces Summer Camp Schedule

Milton, FL, June 20th-24th:  Discovering 4-H Day Camp

This Day Camp is for 4-H youth ages 8 to 12 and will be held all week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The youth will participate in varying 4-H projects all week long in order to introduce them to what 4-H is all about and all the opportunities there is available to them. Our week will consist of marine exploration at the beach, entomology and gardening studies in our gardens, forestry and wildlife exploration at lakes and trails around the community, consumer education and health education in the office, and the list goes on. Come enjoy a week fun of fun and learning with 4-H. $100 for the week.

Tallahassee, FL, June 27h-July 1st:  4-H Legislature

4-H Legislature is a state 4-H event open to all senior 4-Her’s 13 to 18. This is a week long overnight camp in Tallahassee, FL, where 4-Her’s will take over the Capital building and have a mock legislature. The youth will sit in the House and the Senate and act us our congressmen for a whole week lobbying bills, debating bills, and passing bills. This is a great learning opportunity as well as a fun experience for our youth. Cost is $235 for the week and includes travel. An additional $50 will be needed for lunches during the week.

Milton, FL, July 5th-8th:  Life Lessons Day Camp

A day camp  at the Santa Rosa Extension office and is for 4-H youth ages 12 to 18 and will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The youth will learn everyday life lessons will enhance their knowledge for everyday events they will be handling on a daily basis. This includes:  balancing a check book, checking oil, changing a tire, smart shopping habits, and so on.  Our youth will come out of this camp with more improved and new life skills as well as AED, First Aid and CPR certification. The camp will cost $80 for the week.

Niceville, FL, July 11th-15th:  4-H Summer Camp Timpoochee

A week long over night camp at 4-H Summer Camp Timpoochee in Niceville. The campgrounds are on Choctawhatchee Bay and the facilities include cabins for their stay, a cafeteria, auditorium, and multiple classrooms for camp activities.  Activities consist of things such as fishing, archery, outdoor skills, air rifles, marine explorations, science, and plenty of fun games. This is the full summer camp experience. Cost for the week is $230 and includes travel to and from Niceville.

Milton, FL, July 18th-22nd:  Fit-4-Life/Make a Difference Day Camp

 This week long day camp will be held at the Santa Rosa County Extension Office from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is offered to 4-H youth ages 8 to 12. This camp will encompass a wide variety of healthy activities and choices. During the morning hours we will be sponsored with Safer Santa Rosa and going out around the community to serve. As we hike up trails, take walks, and even swim we will be also putting our hands to work and cleaning up our community while learning to be more healthy and active. After lunch the kids will also learn how to keep a healthy diet and plan for the nutrition they needed for their activities. Overall this camp encompasses a model of a healthier lifestyle and shows the youth how to obtain and maintain health.

Registration

Please register for any or all camps on Eventbrite.com at http://www.eventbrite.com/o/santa-rosa-county-4-h-4543717931

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