Eight Exciting Weeks of Summer Day Camp
Wakulla County 4-H will offer 8 weeks of Summer Day Camp from June 6 to August 4, 2022. 4-H Camps are staffed by qualified, caring adults trained in positive youth development strategies. Activities are designed to provide enriching experiences that will spark youth interest in further discovery and exploration. It is our hope that youth who attend summer day camp with 4-H will become year-round 4-H members who participate in the wide array of programs we offer throughout the year.
Would you or your business like to sponsor a camp scholarship? Contact Wakulla 4-H Agent Dr. Rachel Pienta at 850-926-3931 or r.pienta@ufl.edu.
Each week will run Monday through Thursday. Program hours will be from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Early drop off available starting at 7:00 AM. Early drop off registration required. Late pick up available daily from 4:30 PM. Supervised play is available from 7:00 Am to 8:30 AM and from 4:30 PM to 6:00 Pm daily. Summer camp will be closed July 4th through 7th.
Each camp week will feature a different theme. Some activities offered will be limited due to age restrictions. Age appropriate alternatives are provided. Lunch and snacks will be provided daily. Each camper is required to bring a clean refillable water bottle to use every day. Water bottle must be labeled with the camper’s name.
While each camp week has a theme, campers can expect to experience a variety of fun activities throughout the day in addition to theme specific activities. Daily and weekly activities include games, outdoor play, crafts, and more.
Youth ages: 5 to 13 years of age (Youth must have completed Kindergarten as of June 6th, 2022 and be rising 1st to 8th grade).
Camp payments may be submitted in person at 84 Cedar Avenue in Crawfordville between 8 am and 5 pm. Cash, check, and credit card payments accepted (a service fee is assessed for credit card payments). If payment arrangements are needed outside regular business hours, please contact Christy Pearson to make an appointment at 850-901-7092 or christinepearson@ufl.edu. We cannot accept payment by dropbox, mail, or online at this time.
Youth that are rising 9th grade students can apply to volunteer for Bright Future hours. The Bright Futures Volunteer application can be found on the Wakulla County Extension website. Volunteers receive shirts, meals, training, and valuable experience in a fun environment.
Scholarship availability will be announced by May 1, 2022. If scholarship funds become available, scholarships will be awarded by need-based assessment and income verification will be required.
Note: Camp is a four day week with a Monday to Thursday schedule.
Week 1: STEM WEEK
Dates: Monday, June 6 – Thursday, June 9
Location: Wakulla County Community Center, 318 Shadeville Road, Crawfordville, FL 32327
Cost: $200.00 per child
Description: STEM WEEK – Activities will be focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Topics will include simple machines, structures, architectural design, and chemistry. There will also be activities related to the Rube Goldberg Machines that will be the theme for the STEM Challenge at the North Florida Fair in November. Great learning experience for all ages.
Week 2: COOKING WEEK
Dates: Monday, June 13 – Thursday, June 16
Location: Wakulla County Community Center, 318 Shadeville Road, Crawfordville, FL 32327
Cost: $200.00 per child
- FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: will use meats, spices, fruits, nuts, soy, and milk.
- Age requirement for grilling: age 10 and older
Description: COOKING WEEK – “Grillin & Chillin”. Ages 10 and over will learn about outdoor grilling while ages 5-9 will learn how to make cool summertime treats. Grilling activities will focus on safety, equipment, meat selection and cooking techniques. The cool treats activities will focus on healthy food choices in making shakes, ice cream and other snacks. Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Samantha Kennedy will help guide the week of cooking activities. *Please note that meats, spices, nuts, fruits, soy, and milk will be used in these activities. *
WEEK 3: ANIMAL SCIENCE WEEK
Dates: Monday, June 20th – Thursday, June 24th
Location: Wakulla County Community Center, 318 Shadeville Road, Crawfordville, FL 32327
Cost: $200.00 per child
Description: ANIMAL SCIENCE WEEK – Activities will explore all different types of animals. Campers will learn about the classification of animals, animal habitats, migration, and wildlife ecology. Educational for all ages.
Week 4: DISASTER SAFETY WEEK
Dates: Monday, June 27th – Thursday, June 30th
Location: Wakulla County Community Center, 318 Shadeville Road, Crawfordville, FL 32327
Cost: $200.00 per child
Description: DIASTER SAFETY WEEK – Programming will focus on personal safety and being prepared in the event of an emergency. Topics will include fire, weather, boating and water safety. Local EMS and Coast Guard will be on hand for demonstrations throughout the week.
Week 5: ARTS & CRAFTS WEEK
Dates: Monday, July 11th – Thursday, July 14
Location: Wakulla County Community Center, 318 Shadeville Road, Crawfordville, FL 32327
Cost: $200.00 per child
Description: ARTS & CRAFTS WEEK – A full week of arts and crafts. Activities will range from drawing to paper mache. All artists welcome.
Week 6: TARGET SPORTS
DATES: Monday, July 18 – Thursday, July 21
Location: Wakulla County Community Center, 318 Shadeville Road, Crawfordville, FL 32327
Cost: $200.00 per child
- Age requirement for archery and air rifle: age 8 and older
Description: TARGET SPORTS – Ages 8 and over will be trained in the sports of archery and air rifle. Ages 5-7 will participate in target sport games to improve hand-eye coordination.
Week 7: AGRICULTURE SCIENCE WEEK
Dates: Monday, July 25 – Thursday, July 28
Cost: $200.00 per child
- SENSITIVE SUBJECT MATTER: Will include discussions about animals that serve as a source for food.
Description: AGRICULTURE SCIENCE WEEK – Program will center on where food comes from, livestock, farm to table dining and sustainability of our food resources. Campers will learn about different types of livestock as well as different types of farming.
Week 8: PLANTS, BEES, AND TREES
Dates: Monday, August 1 – Thursday, August 4
Girls and Boys
Age: 5 – 13
Programming hours: 8:30AM to 4:30PM (Early drop off available starting at 7:00AM with completed early drop off request form.) Late pick up available from 4:30PM to 6:00PM.
Location: Wakulla County Community Center, 318 Shadeville Road, Crawfordville, FL 32327
Cost: $200.00 per child
- ALLERGY WARNING: will include exposure to some local plants, nuts, herbs, and honey
Description: PLANTS, BEES AND TREES – Activities will focus on learning about plants, trees, and the importance of bees to our ecosystem. Campers will learn about herbs, vegetables, forestry, and some basic plant identification.
Files to Download and Print:
2022 Summer Day Camp Registration
Additional printed forms are available at the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Office at 84 Cedar Avenue, Crawfordville, FL, 32327.
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