Youth ages 8-18 (as of January 1, 2020) are invited to attend one or more Penn State Extension 4-H Summer Day Camps scheduled for July and August. Opportunities for learning about PA Dutch Foods, where your food comes from, computer science, babysitting, fishing, pets, science fun in the kitchen, plant science, garden pollinators, and more are available through 4-H virtual day camp opportunities.
Each camp will run for 4 days in one week (Monday-Thursday), either morning (9-10:30 a.m.) or afternoon (1-2:30 p.m.). The day camps are FREE to currently enrolled 4-H members, and only $25 for new 4-H members.
Registration information can be found on the State 4-H website under All Upcoming 4-H Events.
Virtual 4-H Day Camp Topics & Schedule:
PA Heritage Foods and Folk Art 4-H Day Camp; JULY 6-9 (1-2:30 p.m.) Register at https://extension.psu.edu/4-h/folk-art. Registration Deadline: July 1.
From Farm to Fork 4-H Day Camp; JULY 13-16 (9-10:30 a.m.) Register at https://extension.psu.edu/4-h/farm-to-fork. Registration Deadline: July 8.
Computer Science: Think… Plan… Play! 4-H Day Camp; July 13-16, afternoon. Register at https://extension.psu.edu/4-h/computer-science.
Babysitting Basics 4-H Day Camp; July 13-16, afternoon. Register at https://extension.psu.edu/4-h/babysitting-basics.
Take the Bait and Go Outdoors! 4-H Day Camp; July 20-23, morning
Pet Parade 4-H Day Camp; July 20-23, afternoon
Science Fun in Your Kitchen 4-H Day Camp; July 27-30, morning
Plant Science: Growing with 4-H! 4-H Day Camp; July 27-30, afternoon
What’s All the BUZZ About? 4-H Day Camp; August 3-6, morning
In addition, several 4-H Self-Guided virtual projects are available for youth ages 8-18.
July 6-10: 4-H Summer Sewing (for beginner & intermediate sewers)
July 13-17: Cultured Curiosity 4-H Project
July 20-24: Simple Machines- Engineering Design 4-H Project
July 27-31: Cloverbud STEM 4-H Project (ages 5-7 to work with an adult or teen)
Many educational and fun activities are offered by 4-H in Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania, 4-H is coordinated by Penn State Extension through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 4-H programs are open to all youths regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. For more information about the above events or other 4-H activities, call the Extension office in your county: Lebanon 717-270-4391 or LebanonExt@psu.edu.
