This summer, youth across the state once again got the opportunity to engage in positive learning experiences and make new friends and memories that will last a lifetime by attending summer camps provided by the . It’s a Nevada tradition that goes back more than 80 years.
In both urban and rural communities, there were day camps for all ages, providing various hands-on learning opportunities, as well as healthy outdoor adventures. Some were offered in partnership or collaboration with other organizations or helped fill in gaps for children who attend community centers or other programs. Others were open to the general public and were held at 4-H facilities. There were even some field trips to state parks and other sites, where youth got to learn about fossils or geology, for example.
“I really enjoyed the whole thing. The activities were really fun and I got to discover new hobbies (like making salve). I also made a lot of new friends and I learned a lot about myself and overcame a lot of anxiety I had.” – a Nevada 4-H camper
There were also several overnight camps where youth travelled to spend several days at either the or at the , about 100 miles north of Las Vegas. Both settings provide an unparalleled opportunity for outdoor environmental education and STEM-related, hands-on learning activities. There’s also plenty of time for 4-H campers to participate in and learn about healthy, physical activities, whether kayaking at Lake Tahoe or rock climbing in Alamo.
We invite you to take a quick journey look back at this summer, through the eyes of our 4-H campers. For more information on our 4-H camps, contact Nevada 4-H Youth Development State Leader Lindsay Chichester at lchichester@unr.edu.
