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Wake County 4-H Summer Camps 2025: Explore, Learn, and Have Fun!

Looking for exciting and educational summer experiences? Wake County 4-H is offering FREE summer camps filled with hands-on learning, outdoor adventures, and skill-building activities. From cooking and forestry to STEAM and fiber arts, there’s something for everyone!

Space is limited, but we encourage you to join the waitlist as spots often open due to cancellations. To attend a camp, you must register on Eventbrite and be enrolled in 4-H Online for 2025.


Farm to Fork Camp

  • Dates: June 16-20 (No camp on June 19 for Juneteenth)
  • Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Ages: 10-12

Discover where food comes from and how it gets to your plate! Campers will visit local farms, explore sustainable agriculture, and participate in hands-on cooking sessions. The week ends with a Cooking Challenge using fresh ingredients from a local farmers market.

Highlights:

  • Farm Visits & Gardening
  • Hands-on Cooking & Food Science
  • Cooking Challenge with Local Ingredients

REGISTER NOW ON EVENTBRITE


STEAM Camp

  • Dates: July 7-11
  • Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Ages: 7-9

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math come to life in this interactive camp! Campers will conduct experiments, learn from experts, and build essential life skills.

Highlights:

  • Food Science
  • Robotics
  • Environmental Education
  • Arts
  • Astronomy
  • …and more!

REGISTER NOW ON EVENTBRITE


Cloverbud Camp

  • Dates: July 14-16
  • Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Ages: 5-7

A perfect introduction to 4-H for our youngest campers! Through hands-on activities, kids will build confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while exploring a variety of fun topics.

Highlights:

  • Personal Development & Leadership
  • Teamwork & Critical Thinking
  • Creativity & Exploration

REGISTER NOW ON EVENTBRITE


Drone Day Workshop

  • Date: July 28
  • Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Ages: 13-18

Dive into the exciting world of drone technology! This one-day workshop will introduce campers to the basics of drone operation and explore real-world applications in industries like agriculture, engineering, and environmental science. No prior experience required—just curiosity and a passion for innovation.

Highlights

  • Drone Operation Basics
  • Real-world Applications in Agriculture, Engineering, and Environmental Science
  • Hands-on Flight & Exploration

REGISTER NOW ON EVENTBRITE


Cooking Day Workshop

  • Date: July 30
  • Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Ages: 11-14

Calling all young chefs! This one-day workshop teaches meal planning, budgeting, knife skills, and nutrition—all while making delicious and healthy dishes.

Highlights:

  • Cooking Skills & Techniques
  • Meal Planning & Budgeting
  • Hands-on Cooking Experience

REGISTER NOW ON EVENTBRITE


Fiber Arts Day Workshop

  • Date: August 1
  • Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Ages: 8-11

Unleash your creativity! Learn weaving, knitting, felting, and embroidery in this one-day fiber arts camp. No experience needed—just bring your imagination!

Highlights:

  • Beginner Fiber Art Projects
  • Take what you make home!

REGISTER NOW ON EVENTBRITE


Foresters Camp

  • Dates: August 4-6
  • Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • Ages: 13-18

Step into the world of forestry and environmental science! Whether you want to compete in the NC 4-H Forestry Contest or just love the outdoors, this camp is for you.

Highlights:

  • Tree Identification & Measurement
  • Compass & Pacing Skills
  • Forest Health & Conservation

REGISTER NOW ON EVENTBRITE


How to Register

All Wake County 4-H camps are FREE, but space is limited! You must register on Eventbrite for the specific camp, and if it is full, a waitlist will be available.

To attend, youth must be enrolled in Wake County 4-H through 4-H Online. Need help? Call our main office at 919-250-1100.

WAKE 4-H SUMMER CAMPS 2025


Looking for a sleepaway camp adventure? Join us for an unforgettable week at Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Camp!

Betsy-Jeff Penn (BJP) 4-H Overnight Camp

Dates: June 22-27
Location: Reidsville, NC
Cost: $605/camper

Activities include canoeing, horseback riding, climbing, and campfire fun. This camp is run separately from our Wake County 4-H programs, but we take a group of youth every year to BJP! This year we are going June 22-27! It’s always a highlight of the summer, and we will provide transportation to and from the location from our office in Wake County.

Camp Options:

  • Traditional Camp (Ages 8-12)
  • Adventure Camp (Ages 12-14)
  • Trekker Camp (Ages 12-14)
  • Leader in Training (Ages 15-17)

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