Campership Application
Camperships (scholarships to assist youth in paying camp fees) are available to Muskingum County 4-H members through donations from local sponsors.
The deadline is April 15 at 11:59 p.m.
Camperships and multiple child discounts are provided by FruhQuip and other local donors.
Camper Information
Each summer, Muskingum County 4-H Junior Camp is held at the 4-H Camp Ohio Youth Education Center in St. Louisville, Ohio.
Our camp is conducted by a 4-H professional employed by Ohio State University Extension in Muskingum County, adult volunteers with backgrounds in education, and trained 4-H teen counselors. A registered nurse is on-site during camp to tend to all healthcare needs. Our team works with the 4-H Camp Ohio staff to conduct a variety of learning experiences for campers, including: citizenship, swimming, hiking, campfires, canoe/kayak, team challenge, shooting sports, zipline/climbing wall, high ropes and much more!
Who? Campers are youth ages 8 and in the 3rd grade, or 9 and in any grade, to age 13 as of January 1 of the current calendar year. Youth must be enrolled in 4-H in 2023 to attend camp.
When? June 10-13, 2023
- June 10: Staggered morning check-in at times selected on registration (between 10 and 11:00 a.m.)
- June 13: Staggered morning check-out at times selected on registration (between 10 and 11:00 a.m.)
How much?
- Single Child Rate - $225, only one camper in the family
- Multiple Child Rate - $175, more than one camper in the family
- Campership Rate - $125, any camper awarded a scholarship
Acceptable methods of payment: check or credit card to OSU Extension.
- 2023 Junior Camp is limited to 4-H members only.
- SPOTS ARE LIMITED. A first-come, first-serve pre-registration will take place April 24-26 online. Pre-register here: go.osu.edu/campprereg. If you visit the link before April 24 at 8 a.m., you will see this message “Sorry, this has not started.”
- Pre-registration opens April 24 at 8 a.m.
- Deadline to pre-register is April 26 at 11:59 p.m.
- Once spots are filled, a wait list will be implemented. The deadline to be added to the wait list is April 26 at 11:59 p.m.
- Pre-registered campers will receive full registration details via e-mail on April 28. The deadline for registration/payment completion is May 11. Accepted payment methods will be via credit card or check payable to OSU Extension. If not received by May 11, we will move on to any wait listed campers.
- If a youth pre-registers for camp and decides not to attend, please notify Jamie (mcconnell.210@osu.edu) ASAP so wait-listed campers have the opportunity to attend camp.
Camperships and multiple child discounts are provided by FruhQuip and other local donors.
Restricted Release Form (use only if you need to restrict who picks up your child from camp)
Counselor Information
Camp counselors work with an Extension professional, adult 4-H volunteers, and the 4-H Camp Ohio staff to conduct a variety of outdoor learning experiences for campers ages 8-13. Counselors work with a partner to supervise a small group of campers in a cabin living environment. Camp counselors meetings and activities from February through June to plan camp activities and learn skills needed to be an effective camp counselor. Camp counselor applicants must be ages 14 to 18. To be eligible to be a counselor, candidates must be a 4-H member in good standing. Complete Camp Counselor Application by November 15, 11:59 p.m. and participate in Counselor Selection Night on December 1 if applicant has not served as a counselor.
You will need the following information to complete the Junior Fair Board application:
- Personal Information
- Information to help you with essay questions.
- Name and E-mail address of two non-family members to serve as a reference (new members only). References Due November 15.
- Headshot photo to attach to application.
Apply now!
Parents show their belief in the value of 4-H camping by sending thousands of young people to Ohio 4-H camps each year. The supportive environment at Ohio 4-H camps provides kids with opportunities to learn how to live, work and play through hands-on activities in the natural world.
Objectives of 4-H Camping
By participating in Ohio 4-H Camps, campers will:
- build self-esteem and self-efficacy;
- connect with meaningful role models in a safe and inclusive environment;
- demonstrate problem-solving ability and establish standards and values that guide decision-making;
- enhance independent living skills;
- develop positive relationships with other young people from different backgrounds;
- cultivate teamwork and leadership capacity;
- explore activities for wise use of leisure time;
- gain a better understanding and appreciation of the world around them through programs focused on outdoor learning; creative expression; science, technology, engineering and math; and leadership and citizenship
Muskingum County 4-H Junior Camp
Each summer, Muskingum County 4-H Junior Camp is held at the 4-H Camp Ohio Youth Education Center in St. Louisville, Ohio. Our camp is conducted by 4-H professionals employed by Ohio State University Extension in Muskingum County, adult volunteers with backgrounds in education and healthcare, and trained 4-H teen counselors. Our staff works with the 4-H Camp Ohio staff to conduct a variety of learning experiences for campers, including: citizenship, swimming, hiking, campfires, canoe/kayak, team challenge, shooting sports, zipline/climbing wall, high ropes and much more!
Camp Director Contact Information:
| Jamie McConnell |
| Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development |
| Phone: 740-454-0144 |
| Email: mcconnell.210@osu.edu |