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 is your one-stop place for all things Oconee County 4-H Summer Camp!  Bookmark & check back often!

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

• Sign Up (Registration)
• Cloverleaf Camp (5th Grade Camp @ Rock Eagle)
• Wilderness Challenge Camp @ Wahsega for Middle Schoolers
• Marine Exploration @ Camp Burton, Tybee Island for Middle Schoolers
• SR Camp @ Wahsega for High Schoolers & rising 9th graders
• SR Extreme Camp @ Rock Eagle - for High Schoolers & rising 9th graders
• Natural Resources Exploration Camp @ Rock Eagle for rising 9th graders thru 12th Graders

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 grades, 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.
• You will be notified via email by end of day Feb 25 if your child has a spot and is registered or on the waitlist.

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REGISTRATION:

• The links will be posted on this page.  BOOKMARK IT TODAY!
• There will be TWO separate links for signing up.
• Priority Registration:  Friday, Feb 20 5p - 7p.
• 👉LINK POSTED (AT DESIGNATED TIME) FOR PRIORITY REGISTRATION.
• Open Registration will go live:  Friday, Feb 20 7:15p - Feb 22 at 2p.
• 👉LINK POSTED (AT DESIGNATED TIME) FOR 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 aftershool program or event (i.e. judging team).
  • Participated 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 absense 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

Sign Up (Registration)

LOOKING FOR AN OVERVIEW OF CAMP?

WATCH THIS 2026 PROMOTIONAL VIDEO HERE >> ROCK EAGLE 4-H CAMP

June 29 - July 3

$425

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!

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WILDERNESS CHALLENGE CAMP

Sign Up (Registration)

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

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!

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SR CAMP @ WAHSEGA

Sign Up (Registration)

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

Dahlonega, GA

Wahsega – July 6 – 10             

Open to rising 9th Graders thru 12 Graders.  

Watch the quick overview video here:  SR CAMP

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SR EXTREME CAMP @ ROCK EAGLE

Sign Up (Registration)

June 1 - 5 OR

June 8 - 12

Held at Pioneer Camp at Rock Eagle.

Open to rising 9th Graders thru 12 Graders.  

Watch the quick overview video here:  SR EXTREME CAMP

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MARINE EXPLORATION 

Sign Up (Registration)

June 15 - 19 @ Camp Burton, Tybee Island

Open to Middle Schoolers

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.

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NATURAL RESOURCES EXPLORATION CAMP 

July 6 - 10 @ Rock Eagle

Open to rising 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.