Henry/Martinsville
4-H Camp
june 3-7, 2024
ATTENTION: If you are having issues with 4HOnline - Skip it. Register First. We can help you with 4-HOnline in the office Mon-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Please review the Parent Resources Page for details on registation on 4-H Online, packing list, medications, and the dress code.
We are located on the 1st floor at Henry County Administration Bldg.
3300 Kings Mountain Rd. Room 102
Martinsville, VA (276) 634.4650
Who can attend?
4-H Camp is co-ed and campers must turn 9 and completed 4th grade this school year by 9/30/2024 and must be no older than 13 on 12/31/2023. Anyone 13 years of age must register for our CIT (Counselor In Training Class 2 periods). Registration will open to the general public on April 6, 2024 at 7:00 AM. Campers can request one roommate and we will do our best to accommodate requests.
Transportation to 4-H Camp will be provided this year via buses. You will be required to bring your child to The Village of Martinsville "Liberty Fair Mall" (Belk Parking Lot Near Kroger Gas Pumps) on Monday morning June 3, 2024 no later than 8:15am, and pick them up on Friday, June 7, 2024 at approximately 12 noon. (240 W Commonwealth Blvd, Martinsville, Virginia - VA 24112)
If you need to mail anything to your child during the week of camp you may, however your child may get home before the mail arrives.
The address is:
W. E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center at Smith Mountain Lake
775 Hermitage Road
Wirtz, VA 24184
How much does 4-H Camp cost?
This year the camp fee is $370 and includes meals and lodging for five days and four nights, a camp t-shirt, class supplies, etc. Total amount of $370 is due with your paperwork within 7 days of registering. The camp fee can be paid by check, Money Order or credit card and more information about those options can be found on the Payment Page.
What do campers do at 4-H Camp?
Every morning at camp, campers will rotate through 3 camp classes and 2 classes after lunch. We will offer more than 30 classes to choose from as your child will pick their top 8 classes. More information about class descriptions is offered on the Classes Page. Your child may pick one friend to room with and that person must pick your child. We try to accommodate everyone's request.
There is free swim and recreation time each day, as well as evening programs and campfire.
The Spirit Stick is awarded for spirit, participation, and demonstrations of good character!
Who supervises 4-H campers?
Each year we recruit teen volunteers 14 and up to serve as counselors for our camp. These teens, as well as our adult volunteers, 4-H Extension Staff, and 4-H Center Staff, complete a training series and are tested on core concepts before attending camp. Our staff is trained according to the American Camp Association requirements and you can rest assured that your child will have a safe, enjoyable experience at 4-H Camp!
National Accreditation
Virginia’s 4-H camping program is recognized throughout the nation as a leader in 4-H camping programs. Each of the six Virginia 4-H Educational Centers has achieved and maintains American Camp Association (ACA) accreditation.
Parents and guardians should always look for the ACA seal when selecting a camp for their child to attend. Only about 25 percent of all camps in the nation are accredited by the ACA, the recognized camp accreditation organization in the United States. Having ACA accreditation means that the camp meets the highest standards for safety, food service and staffing, health care, and program quality.
Each 4-H Educational Center maintains these standards annually. Additionally, all 300 standards are reviewed every three years for re-accreditation. Each 4-H center program staff person, as well as the adult and teen 4-H volunteers who participate in camp, are carefully selected and trained prior to the camping event.
Steps to Sign a Child up for 4-H Camp
Fill out the 4-H Camp Registration Form. This form will go LIVE at 7:00am on Saturday, April 6, 2024. NO Refund After May 1, 2024.
Pay for camp. Full payment of $370.00 is due with your Paper work to the VCE office no later than 7 Days of registering. Registration will be open until full or Saturday, April 27, 2024. The camp fee may be paid by check, money order or cash. Payments/paperwork may be made via mail or in person at the VCE office located on the first floor of the Henry County Administration Building. Credit card and more information about those options can be found on the Payment Page.
Please see the Parent Resource Page as you MUST also complete the 4-H Online Registration 4-H Camp if your child did not go to 4-H Camp in 2023. This may be completed prior to April 6, 2024. THIS LINK DOES NOT SIGN YOUR CHILD UP FOR CAMP!
If your child went to 4-H Camp in 2023, you will only have to update in 4-H Online adding 4-H Camp for the current year. If you have forgotten your password you can easily reset it. PLEASE do not make a NEW account as you will encounter errors! Should you have questions or concerns, please contact Lisa Laliberty (276) 634-4650 or email laliberty@vt.edu