Middle School Camps
WILDERNESS CHALLENGE CAMP @ WAHSEGA
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!
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LOCATION: Wahsega 4-H Center, Dahlonega, GA
DATES: July 5-9
COST: TBD
DEPOSIT: Amount TBD
FINAL PAYMENT: TBD
PARENT and CAMPER MEETING: TBD
Open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
Activities
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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MARINE EXPLORATION CAMP @ BURTON ON TYBEE ISLAND
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Details
LOCATION: Burton 4-H Center, Tybee Island, GA
DATES: June 14-18
COST: TBD
DEPOSIT: Amount TBD
FINAL PAYMENT: TBD
PARENT and CAMPER MEETING: TBD
Open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
Activities
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 ocean swimming in the Atlantic with safety protocols. Note: If potentially dangerous water conditions exist, swim time will be adjusted accordingly.
