4-H Camp is a five-day, four-night residential camping experience that is conducted cooperatively by University of Illinois Extension staff in Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago Counties and the professional staff at RRCC. Camp is open to all youth ages 8-14 by June 8. You do not have to be in 4-H to attend.
Rock River Christian Camp is a 94-acre, year round retreat and camping center, with youth facilities that include nine cabins. 4-H Camp offers a variety of safely-led activities such as archery, crate stacking, arts and crafts, hiking, pool, nature study, team building and large group games.
Historically, parents have sent their children to 4-H Camp for a variety of reasons: to have fun, to make new friends, to develop new skills, to be physically active, and to appreciate nature. 4-H Camp is about way more than one week of fun. Sending your child to 4-H Camp will allow them to create memories they will carry with them through adulthood. 4-H camp teaches youth to make good decisions, build their self-confidence, become independent, and gain the ability to work well with others. These skills will help youth develop into strong adult leaders. In addition, 4-H camp counselors devote much of their personal time to ensure today’s campers have the same great experience they did as children.
Camp Fee Schedule:
Register by March 1 – $325 (4-H members) or $375 (non-4-H members). Must be paid in full by March 1, or the price goes up.
Register after March 1 – $350 (4-H members) or $400 (non-4-H members). Must be paid in full by May 15, or spot not held.
Camp Fee Includes:
- Lodging (4 nights)
- Meals (11 meals)
- Canteen (4 afternoons)
- Snacks (4 evenings)
- Camp T-shirt
- Camptivities and supplies
PLEASE NOTE that registration is not complete until the office has received your Camper Packet (which can be completed below) and payment in full. All final payments must be post-marked by May 15 or a bunk will not be held for the camper.
Downloads:
REGISTRATION:
You may register online by completing the online application, and mailing the Camper Packet. Payments can be made via this site.
PAYMENT BY CHECK:
If you wish to pay by check, please contact the Ogle County Extension office at 815-732-2191 for instructions. All final payments must be post-marked by May 15 or a spot will not be held for the camper. Please make all checks payable to University of Illinois Extension.
U of I Extension – Ogle County
421 W. Pines Road, Suite 10
Oregon, IL 61061
QUESTIONS?
Contact any of the following Extension 4-H Youth Development Staff:
Jodi Baumgartner, Ogle County
4-H Program Coordinator
815-732-2191 or jbmgrtnr@illinois.edu
Allie Johnston, Whiteside County
4-H Program Coordinator
815-632-3611 or lancast@illinois.edu
Johnna Jennings, Boone/DeKalb/Ogle Counties
Youth Development Educator
815-758-8194 or jbjennin@illinois.edu
Kelly Lafferty, JoDavies/Stephenson/Winnebago Counties
Youth Development Educator
815-235-4125 or klaffert@illinois.edu
Angela Miller, Jo Daviess County
4-H Program Coordinator
815-858-2273 or amillr11@illinois.edu
Katie Williamson, DeKalb County
4-H Program Coordinator
815-544-3710 or krw7@illinois.edu
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