SUMMER CAMP

Georgia’s 4-H summer camping program offers a 4-H camping experience unparalleled in the nation. We are thrilled your child is interested in attending 4-H Camp this Summer!

This page will be your hub for all information related to 2026 4-H Camp offerings for the Oconee County 4-H Program.

Bookmark & check back often!

CLOVERLEAF CAMP:

Cloverleaf Camp (4th, 5th, 6th Graders - @ Rock Eagle)

Our registration is closed for the following:

SR Camp @ Wahsega for High Schoolers (9th - 12th graders)
SR Extreme Camp @ Rock Eagle - for High Schoolers (9th - 12th graders)
Wilderness Challenge Camp @ Wahsega for Middle Schoolers
Marine Exploration @ Camp Burton, Tybee Island for Middle Schoolers

Please let us know if you are interested in more details regarding the Natural Resources Exploration Camp.

Natural Resources Exploration Camp @ Rock Eagle for High Schoolers (9th graders thru 12th graders)

NOTES ABOUT WHICH GRADE-ELIGIBLE CAMP YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR:

Grade is current school year from 2025-26 school year
Middle School Camps – open to 6^th-8^th graders (just completed 6^th-8^th grade this summer)
Senior Camps – open to 9^th-12^th graders (just completed 9^th – 12^th grade this summer)

LOCAL SUMMER ACTIVITIES

While you are thinking about summer, by late spring, we will also have available a list of our Oconee County 4-H Summer Classes, Workshops & Actitivies for 5th - 12th graders, led by staff, Teen Leaders & Volunteers. Registration links will be posted. Cost varies. Space limited.

4-H SUMMER CAMP 2026 DETAILS

Registration is first come, first served. Space is limited.
Registration links will be found on this page.
Registration does NOT mean you have a spot for camp. It means you are on the list.
Priority and Open Registration NOW closed.

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REGISTRATION:

WAITLIST ONLY - REGISTRATION LINKS:
- Cloverleaf Camp (4th, 5th and 6th Graders @ Rock Eagle)
  - NOTE: If you sign up for WAITLIST ONLY - we will reach out to you on a first come, first serve basis if space become available. Submitting your sign up does not mean you have a spot. But, it puts you in line.
  - You will be notified by email if and when a space becomes available.

Just in case this is a question: If you were qualified for priority registration and did not make it in time for the priority link, can you still sign of for camp?

A: Of course! If you missed the designated time for priority registration - you can register during Open Registration.

Important: If you 'accidentally' register as a priority registration link and do not qualify,
that will not count. You MUST sign up with the correct link.

Don't know if your child is on the priority list? See below for more details.

What is PRIORITY REGISTRATION?

Priority Registration will be live and open on Friday, Feb 20 5p - 7p.
Priority Registration is available to you, if you complete at least one of the following:
- Attend DPA
  (District Project Achievement) Feb 21 (Cloverleaf) or attended last year DPA (for JR or SRs).
- Participated in an afterschool program or event (i.e. judging team).
- Participated in Fall Festival, October 2025.
- Serve as a class officer or county council officer.
- Be considered an active Cloverbuds member and attend at least 3 programs in the current 4-H program year (4th graders).

Anticipated Questions:

Q: What if you register on Friday and decide to not go to DPA at the last minute on Saturday?
A: if applicable (5th grader) and you qualify, you MUST attend the Feb 21 DPA to be considered priority registration.

If you register on Friday evening Feb 20 and then do not attend DPA on the following day, Saturday, Feb 21, you will be required to complete a second entry and register through the open registration link.

Any medical emergencies and/or death in your immediate family will be an excused absence from DPA, but you would still have to register in the Priority Registration time period on Feb 20 from 5p - 7p and your excuse must be communicated to our office email at uge1209@uga.edu and/or information be communicated to lisa.gipson@uga.edu prior to our departure for DPA on Sat, Feb 21.

What is OPEN REGISTRATION?

Open Registration Link will be live and open: Friday, Feb 20 7:15p - Feb 22 at 2p.
If you did not participate in any of the above, you can register using the Open Registration Link.
- To clarify: if you only participate in SPA (School Project Achievement), that is not considered priority - as every 5th grader is involved in SPA.
If you are registering in Open Registration, DO NOT complete the Priority Registration, as you will not be registered.

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AFTER WE REGISTER, THEN WHAT?

Once you sign up and we confirm your spot, we will communicate the following via email.

Ensure code of conduct is signed via email link
Payment schedule
What to pack
Ask for roommate preferences
Provide medical and medicine forms
Provide more FAQs by camp
Ensure you know the drop off and pick up plan and location for each camp

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Camp Scholarships:

A limited number of partial camp scholarships are available thanks to the generosity of our donors.

A link to the camp scholarship application will be included in your registration confirmation.

Interested in being a Camp Scholarship Donor?

On your payment schedule, you can opt to add more so that you can help support our camp scholarship program. An additional $25, $50, $100 could make a meaningful difference to a young child in our community.

If you or your business would like to go ahead and make a gift to sponsor an entire Cloverleaf Camp Scholarship, please send or drop off your check to the Oconee County Extension Office.

Checks made payable to Oconee 4-H. You will need to discuss any tax deduction benefits with your tax accountant. You will receive a receipt for your gift beyond the camp registration or a stand alone gift.

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CLOVERLEAF CAMP @ ROCK EAGLE

LOOKING FOR AN OVERVIEW OF CAMP?

WATCH THE 2026 PROMOTIONAL VIDEO >> ROCK EAGLE 4-H CAMP

June 29 - July 3

$475

WAITLIST AVAILABLE ONLY at THIS TIME as of 3/26/26.

DEPOSIT: $225 DUE March 20 or at time of confirmation you are off of Waitlist
(Deposits are non-refundable - as indicated on the registration form.)

FINAL PAYMENT $250 DUE: June 1

PARENT and CAMPER MEETING - June 1, Oconee Civic Center

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Open to 4th, 5th, and 6th graders

225 Available spots (Total 250 including adult leaders and teen leaders)

Activities at Rock Eagle Cloverleaf Camp include:

Archery – Learn archery basics, safety, and target shooting with lightweight compound bows.

Canoeing – Practice paddling skills and water safety while canoeing on Rock Eagle Lake.

Herpetology – Discover snakes and reptiles, including identification, myths, and hands-on learning.

HOP! (Health Is Our Pledge) – Explore healthy habits through nutrition, exercise, and smoothie making.

Lake Ecology – Investigate the plants and animals that live in and around a lake ecosystem.

Also, recreation, time at the canteen to cool off with a snack, grab a Rock Eagle souvenir, counselor variety show (a true Rock Eagle tradition), Rock Eagle pageant complete with the story of the Rock Eagle mound & so much more!

photo of groups of campers at sunset just on the pageant grounds of Rock Eagle 4-H Center

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WILDERNESS CHALLENGE CAMP

June 8 - 12 Wahsega
Dahlonega, GA
Open to Middle School, 6th - 8th graders

Cost: $475

DEPOSIT: $225 DUE: March 6
(Deposits are non-refundable - as indicated on the registration form.)FINAL PAYMENT $250

DUE: May 20

Watch the quick overview video here: Wilderness Challenge Camp

Wilderness Challenge Camp is the ultimate outdoor adventure! A little roughing it grows character & with it, a whole of lot of fun, 4-H camp memories!

Whitewater Rafting – Raft the famous Ocoee River with rapids and adventure.

High Ropes Challenges – Zipline, flying squirrel, and climbing wall.

Wilderness Skills Classes – Learn fire building, shelter and knot skills, campfire cooking, and first aid.

Waterfall Hike – Hike to a scenic waterfall and enjoy swimming and playing there.

Night Recreation – Evening activities like sports, board games, crafts, and line dancing.

Wahsega Bear Hunt – A camp-wide hide-and-seek game with counselors.

Pond & Falls Time – Swimming and free play at Pollywog Pond and Ward Creek Falls.

Friend-Making Fun – Daily group games and activities with peers.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Campers must be age 12 by camp time to go whitewater rafting!

Ready for Wilderness Challenge Camp 2026?

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SR CAMP @ WAHSEGA

Oconee County Senior4-H'ers will go to Wahseha this summer.

Dahlonega, GA

Wahsega – July 6 – 10

Cost: $475

DEPOSIT: $225 - DUE: 5 days after your spot is confirmed
(Deposits are non-refundable - as indicated on the registration form.)

FINAL PAYMENT $250 DUE: May 1, 2026

Open to 9th graders thru 12 graders.

Watch the SR Camp Overview Video

Promotional flyer for SR Camp at Camp Wahsega

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SR EXTREME CAMP @ ROCK EAGLE

June 1 - 5 OR

June 8 - 12

Held at Pioneer Camp at Rock Eagle.

Open to 9th graders thru 12 graders.

Cost: $475

DEPOSIT: $225 DUE - 5 Days after a spot is confirmed
(Deposits are non-refundable - as indicated on the registration form.)FINAL PAYMENT $250

DUE: May 1

Watch the SR EXTREME CAMP video

Campsite at SR Extreme Camp - Georgia 4-H

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MARINE EXPLORATION

June 15 - 19 @ Camp Burton, Tybee Island

Open to Middle Schoolers (6th - 8th graders)

Cost: $475

DEPOSIT: $225 DUE March 6
(Deposits are non-refundable - as indicated on the registration form.)

FINAL PAYMENT $250 DUE: May 20

Watch the quick overview video here: Marine Exploration Camp

Activities for the Week of Camp include:

Beach Ecology – Guided beach walk exploring shells and shark teeth (no swimming).

Marsh Cruise & Trawl – Pontoon boat ride through tidal marshes with wildlife viewing and net trawl.

Tybee Time – Shopping, ice cream, pier walk, and Marine Science Center visit.

Crabs & Critters – Hands-on learning with coastal animals.

Shark Dissection – Small-group shark anatomy exploration.

Variety Show – Camp-wide night of skits, music, and fun.

Ocean Swimming – Supervised swimming in the Atlantic with safety protocols. If potentially dangerous water conditions exist, swim time will be adjusted accordingly. All swimming is done in the ocean.

Image of Tybee Island Beach and activities of camp

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NATURAL RESOURCES EXPLORATION CAMP

July 6 - 10 @ Rock Eagle

Open to 9th graders thru 12 graders.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Natural Resources Exploration Camp has a separate application process (not the typical camp registration process with live links Feb 20).

More information can be found on the www.georgia4h.org web page. Visit this direct link for Natural Resources Exploration Camp.

In preparation for the applications, those age-eligible youth who are interested in applying can start on the following short-answer questions in a Word document to support the application process.

Why are you interested in attending this camp? (Limit: 2,000 characters)
What do you hope to learn by attending this camp? (Limit: 2,000 characters)
What do you plan to do with the new knowledge and skills you gain during camp once you return home? (Limit: 2,000 characters)
Is there anything else you want the selection committee to know about you? (Limit: 2,000 characters)