The Arkansas 4-H program is offering three-day camps meant to introduce children as young as 5 to the joys of camping — along with their parent or guardian, according to the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
These camps are open to both Arkansas 4-H members and non-members: State Camp, with two sessions from July 7-9 and July 10-12.
Cloverbud Artisan Camp, scheduled from July 17-19.
Youth-only Artisan Camp, scheduled from July 20-22.
“Cloverbud camps are a great way to introduce children to overnight camp, because they will have a parent or guardian with them all the way,” said 4-H Camping Coordinator Creenna Bocksnick. “All of these camps include those activities that campers have enjoyed for decades such as fishing, canoeing and campfires.” The Cloverbud Artisan Camp is for youth 5-8 years of age only. The artisan camp includes activities such as woodworking, candle and soap making, and photography.
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The registration deadline for both camps is June 1. The fees for the State Camp are $125 for youth 4-H members, $225 for 4-H adults for $300 for non-member youth and adults.
The fees for the Cloverbud Artisan Camp are $150 for 4-H youth, $250 for 4-H parents or $400 for non-member youth and adults.
4-H is also hosting is a third camp that doesn’t include parents or guardians, the July 20-22 Artisan Camp for ages 9-19. The registration deadline is June 1. The fee for 4-H members is $150, non-members, $400.
To learn more about 4-H camps, visit www.4h.uada.edu/camp.
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