Jackson County 4-H is offering Summer Day Camps opportunities for youth, both 4-H members and non-members alike.

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ADULT FOR A DAY CAMP  

June 18, 2024
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM CT
Jackson County Ag Complex
2741 Penn Ave Marianna 32448

Kids get to experience living on their own, a hands-on, real-life simulation that gives young people the opportunity to experience their futures in a fun and exciting way. They will be encouraged to make healthy and wise lifestyle choices similar to those adult’s face on a daily basis.

Camp is for youth ages 12 to 18.  The registration fee is $25 per participant.

                          Registration link: Adult for a Day Registration 

4-H 9-DAY PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP  

July 10-12

July 23-25

July 30-August 1

7:45 AM – 12:30 PM CT
Jackson County Ag Complex
2741 Penn Ave Marianna 32448

The purpose of this camp is to learn creativity through photography.  They will learn composition of an image, types of photography, build a portfolio, prepare their work for a show and to attend the Jr. Photo Show on Aug 10th, 2024.

Overall, the kids will receive 36 hours of instruction and practice, create a best photo portfolio, a 16” x 20 Gallery wrap print to be included in a gallery exhibition and participate in a Jr. Photo Show that will be judged and awarded.  A great first step into learning photography.

Camp is for youth ages 11 to 18.  The registration fee is $125 per participant.   Deadline for registration Jun 24,202.

Registration link:  Photography Camp Registration to register.

2024 SOUTHEASTERN CROP SCOUT SCHOOL 

July 29-31

Jackson County Ag Complex
2741 Penn Ave Marianna 32448

The kids get to visit farms in three states.  Day 1 will be agribusinesses near Cairo, Georgia – Farmer’s Peanut Company, Gainous Shade trees (ornamental nursery) and Southern Gin.  Day 2 – Headland,  Alabama area to tour the Alabama Research Station to learn insect identification and scouting, and Red Fox Fertilizer Plant. Day 3 –  will be in Florida where youth will visit a vegetable farm near Malone, Jackson Farms in Grand Ridge,  and swim at Jackson County Blue Springs Park.

Camp is for youth going into the 7th-12th grades.  Lunch and snacks will be included each day.  The registration fee is $20 per participant.   Deadline for registration is July 19, 2024

To register, contact Liz @ the Extension Office – 850-482-9620 or jacksonf1@ufl.edu.  Advanced registration required with cash or check.

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