2025 4-H RESIDENT SUMMER CAMP
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!
Youth Camper Registration COMING SOON
Youth Counselor Application COMING SOON
Adult Chaperone Application COMING SOON
Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 11, 2025
Location: Donner Mine Camp
CAMPER REGISTRATION FEE: $329
4-H ENROLLMENT FEE (If you are not a current 4-H Member): $67.00
PLEASE NOTE: All youth attending 4-H Summer Camp MUST BE ENROLLED in the 4-H program. If a camper is not currently enrolled in 4-H, there will be an additional program enrollment fee.
Youth age 9-18 years (by 12/31/24) are eligible to attend camp
About Camp- Placer County 4-H Summer Camp has many fun activities to do at 4-H camp! There are arts and crafts, sports, meadow games, team competitions and many other activities throughout the week. Campers are divided into teams for day-time activity and paired with youth camp counselors as leaders. Meals are prepared by experienced cooks and there is a licensed nurse on staff at all times.
What does my child need to bring to camp? Campers need to bring a sleeping bag, pillow and blanket, as well as a change per day of camp appropriate clothing, a can of bug spray, sunscreen, a flashlight, toiletries and towel for shower time. Most Important! Don't forget a re-usable water bottle! While there are restroom facilities with showers, there is no available electrical source available to campers. Please leave all food, candy, scented lotions and electronics at home. A detailed camping list will be available.
Who is responsible for my child at 4-H Camp? Trained youth counselors, adult volunteers chaperone's and 4-H staff all have the camper's safety as a primary concern. Both emotional and physical safety are taken into consideration with regard to the camp activities and events. We have a licensed nurse that will monitor medications and first aid.
Emergency plans set by the University of California have been put in place by the camp director and 4-H staff. Our youth and adult staff have been involved in training to prepare them for the week long camp experience.
All youth at least 9 years old as of the first day of camp are welcome at 4-H camp. If they are not currently a 4-H member, they will need to enroll at 4h.zsuite.org and pay the $67 enrollment fee, in addition to the camp registration fee.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
We want you... to join the 4-H youth camp staff.
Youth counselors are 4-H youth leaders who have been selected to participate in the camp program. Their responsibilities include planning camp, teaching activities, organizing and hosting events during camp, serving as camp program staff and as a counselor for a group of campers. Youth counselors are mentors, teachers and role models. They work in teams to help with logistics, activity planning, evening programs, traditions, enrichment activities, and group challenges.
Youth Directors must be at least 17 years old. Youth directors are responsible for leading the team of youth counselors, planning and conducting the training retreat, and serve as support for their junior counselors. They provide a second line of discipline for campers. Two may be selected for the camp year.
To apply, please complete the following survey before 11:59PM on Sunday, January 12: Application Coming Soon
ADULT CHAPERONE
We are looking for some amazing adults that want to experience the wonders of the outdoors alongside our youth camp staff, campers and other adult volunteers. 4-H Summer Camp takes place from July 15 - July 19, 2024, at Donner Mine Camp in Nevada City. Our 4-H adult camp Chaperones are required to be 25 years of age and be enrolled 4-H adult volunteer leaders. In addition, California law requires that ALL adults participating at Camp must be trained in First Aid and CPR. If you are in need of becoming First Aid/CPR certified, let us know and we will provide you a list of options, either online or in-person classes.
Chaperones are an important part of the Summer Camp Staff team. If you are age 25 or over, we ask that you consider joining us this year.
If you are interested in joining our adult staff team, please fill out the following survey: Application Coming Soon
