Summer Camps & Programs
Scrappin Retreat
This is open to youth and adults who have an interest in scrapbooking, card making or other paper craft projects. Bring your own scrapbooking equipment, cartridges, embellishments and anything else you may need. Most meals are provided. Bring snacks if you wish and a wrapped gift valued at $15 to exchange in the “Scrappy Gift Exchange.”
When: March 15 – 18, 2012
Where: Texas 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood
Cost: $100 plus the cost of lodging. Lodging fees for Thursday arrival range from $190.04 to to $339.50. Lodging fees for Friday arrival range from $152.26 to $252.20.
Registration Details: Register by February 15th. Contact Charla Bading at c-bading@tamu.edu for more information.
Howard County Goat Camp
When: June 3,4,5
Where: Howard College in Big Spring
Cost: $85 per person. Add $20 for a goat to be provided for you if you can’t bring your own.
Registration Details: Entries are due by May 1st. First come, first serve. Housing not provided. For more details call Cash Berry at 432-264-5110.
Howard County Lamb Camp
When: June 10, 11, 12
Where: Howard College in Big Spring
Cost: $85 per person. Add $20 for a lamb to be provided for you if you can’t bring your own.
Registration Details: Entries are due by May 1st. First come, first serve. Housing not provided. For more details, call Cash Berry at 432-264-5110.
Poultry Institute for Youth
The Institute is a 3 day enrichment camp for students with an interest in the poultry industry. Students will attend mini-lectures taught by Texas A&M University staff on topics such as anatomy, embryology, immunology, nutrition and processing. Students will also take field trips to a commercial layer facility and a local processing facility.
The Institute is open to students who will be enrolled in the Fall 2012 semester as a high school junior or senior or college freshman.
When: June 17 – June 19, 2012
Where: Texas A&M University
Cost: The registration fee is $50, which includes a t-shirt and evening activities. Lodging, meals and any other expenses except transportation to and from College Station will be covered by the sponsorship of the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association.
Registration Details: Apply at http://posc.tamu.edu/extensionprograms/youth_programs/index.htm. Notification will be mailed to selected students by Friday, May 18, 2012. For more information, contact Jennifer Allen or Jason Lee at 979-845-1654.
District 9 4-H Leadership Lab
Leadership Lab is for Senior 4-H’ers, (14-19 years old at the time of Lab.) Leadership Lab prepares teen leaders from the 18 counties in District 9 for leadership roles in their club and community. Participants take the knowledge and skills acquired from Leadership Lab and put it to use by sharing it with their club and county.
The lab is set up to be enjoyable and fun, but a certain amount of work is involved. Many workshops are set up that will require concentration and serious participation. Speeches are delivered for officer elections. Recreational time is set up with activities that build team work skills and camaraderie in the district.
No bus transportation will be provided. Each participant will be responsible for their own transportation to and from Sam Houston State University and all costs involved en route. The registration fee covers 2 nights of lodging, all meals, program activities, insurance, curriculum, and T-shirts. The attire is school appropriate (casual). Each evening there is a dance and many kids want to dress up. However, there are kids who wear summer clothes and each night is a theme dance so costumes are permitted. On the last night there is a banquet for the outgoing officers. The dress for this event is “Dressy.”
When: June 26-28, 2012
Where: Sam Houston State University, Huntsville
Cost: TBD
Registration Details: TBD
District 9 4-H Leadership Lab Website
4-H M.A.S.H. Camp
The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program and the Texas A&M Health Science Center have partnered to offer M.A.S.H. Camp. The Medical, Activity, Safety and Health Camp provides an opportunity for youth to learn about nutrition, physical activity, health and safety, as well as explore a variety of careers available in the health education field.
The camp is open to youth ages 13-17. Membership in the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program is NOT a requirement for participation in the camp.
Camp highlights include:
· Learn about MyPlate
· Daily exercise experiences
· Food Challenge experience
· Interaction with hospital and emergency medical personnel
· Full emergency triage experience
Camp activities for youth will include:
· Learn how to take vital signs
· Wound and injury care
· Surgical and emergency room procedures
· Dental care
· Medication compounding
When: June 27-29, 2012
Where: Texas A&M University, College Station
Cost: TBD
Registration Details: TBD
This camp takes place at Texas A&M University and is for youth ages 12 to 18. Campers will receive placing instruction on halter and performance, as well as reasons instruction on a personal and group basis.
When: Beginner/Intermediates: June 27-29 Advanced: July 11-13, 2012
Where: Texas A&M University
Cost: Fees are $290 per participant (includes meals, housing, judging manual, notebook and t-shirt.) Adults, coaches or parents may attend for the same fee. However additional chaperones may or may not be needed. Commuting participants register for $260.
Registration Details: Registration is due by May 30th.
Mission Possible
Mission Possible promotes the involvement of all youth. Youth with and without disabilities or special needs, or who require special accommodations are invited to participate in this unique summer residential camping program. 4-H membership is NOT a requirement.
This camp focuses on each campers’ abilities and not their disabilities. Participants are encouraged to recognize their individual strengths and their own limitations while participating in a safe and fun camp environment.
A well-trained staff of college students, under the direction of Youth Development Professionals, coordinates camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, archery, crafts, sportfishing, climbing and more. 4-H members serve as mentors and are buddied up with special needs campers in all camp activities.
When: July 23-25, 2012
Where: Texas 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood
Cost: Camp registration is $175. Full payment is required by June 1, after receiving notification of placement.
Registration Details: If this is your first time to apply to Mission Possible, you must complete an online application. Call 325-784-5482 or email dlocke@ag.tamu.edu to request an application. Applications must be received by April 15.
Prime Time
Prime time includes two sessions of camp, one for youth who have completed grades 5-8 and one for youth who have completed grades 2-5. This camp provides participants with opportunities to meet new friends, develop new skills and learn how to work with others.
When: Two sessions of Prime Time 2012 are scheduled.
Session 1 — July 22-25 2012 — youth who have completed grades 5-8
Session 2 — July 25-28 2012 — youth who have completed grades 2-5
Where: Texas 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood
Cost: Early registration fee is $225, which covers meals, lodging, refreshments, health care services, facility and programming fees. 5% is added to all late registrations.
Registration Details: To Register, go to texas4hcenter.tamu.edu and click on REGISTER. Once online, you may pay the full amount or a non-refundable $25 deposit. After June 14, the full amount is required, plus a 5% late fee. All fees must be received by June 23.
AggieLand Lamb and Goat Camps
Aggieland™ Lamb & Goat Camps – a 3-day program dedicated to teaching parents and students the fundamentals of feeding, nutrition, health, facilities, selection, and showmanship.
Aggieland Lamb Camp
When: July 20-July 22, 2012
Where: College Station – Pearce Pavilion
Cost: Campers: $150 Adult/Sponsor: $60
Registration Details: Registration opens March 21st at http://animalscience.tamu.edu/academics/sheep-goats/sheep-center/youth-camps/index.htm
Aggieland Goat Camp
When: July 27 – July 29, 2012
Where: College Station – Pearce Pavilion
Cost: Campers: $150 Adult/Sponsor: $60
Registration Details: Registration opens March 21st at http://animalscience.tamu.edu/academics/sheep-goats/sheep-center/youth-camps/index.htm
District 9 4-H Junior Leadership Lab
The objective of Junior Leadership Lab is to prepare intermediate age 4-Hers from the 18 counties in District 9 for leadership roles. These roles might be at the county level or their clubs. The hope is that participants will take information back from lab and share it with members back in their counties. The lab is set up to be enjoyable and fun, but there is work too. The sessions require participant involvement and concentration. Ages 11 to 13 are encouraged to attend. Play time is set up with activities that build team work skills and camaraderie in the district.
When: TBD Fall 2012
Where: TBD
Cost: TBD
Registration Details: TBD
