Augusta - Bath - Highland - Rockingham - Alleghany
2026 Junior 4-H Camp
July 6 - 10, 2026
at W. E. Skelton 4-H Educational and Conference Center
Who can attend?
4-H Camp is co-ed. Campers must turn 9 and be no older than 14 on 09/30/2026. Campers must be Augusta County, Staunton, or Waynesboro residents. Youth who turn 13 by 01/01/2026 may be eligible to attend as a Counselor-in-Training (CIT). Youth who are 14 by 01/01/2026 may be eligible to attend as Teen Counselors. Please contact the Extension Office for more information.
How much does it cost?
The camp fee for our 2026 Camp is $375 and includes, transportation, meals and lodging for five days and four nights, a camp t-shirt, and class supplies. A deposit of $150 is due with your registration and the remainder of the camp fee must be paid by May 29, 2026. The camp fee must be paid by check made out to VCE-Augusta or by cash. We also offer scholarships for those with a financial need. Please contact the Extension Office if a scholarship form is desired.
Check out last year's camp video!
How to Register:
Registration is fully online through Event Brite.
Registration will open on Monday, April 6th, 2026, at 8 pm.
We will need the following information for registration:
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Camper First Name
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Camper Last Name
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Gender
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Camper's Birthdate
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Age (as of September 30th, 2026)
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Camper's T-Shirt Size
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Parent/Guardian Full Name
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Parent/Guardian Email
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Parent/Guardian Phone
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Teen Counselor Request (optional)
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Roommate Request (optional)
Please make sure to read the directions on the registration page before registering for further details. ​
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What to expect....
Campers will spend 1 week completely unplugged from phones, tablets, and televisions. What does this mean for them? It means they'll learn social skills, the true value of a face-to-face conversation, and have so much laughter. But don't worry, 4-H staff will keep parents up to date throughout the week with daily camp photos and messages. Parents are also welcome to send messages and goodie packages to their campers throughout the week (more details on this system will be shared once registered).
A week unplugged!
Where do campers stay?
Campers and counselors are lodged by county. Than means Augusta kids will be lodged with Augusta kids. We stay in motel-style lodging. Each room usually houses 4-5 campers and 1 counselor. Adults stay in separate rooms just down the hall so we can always keep our eyes and ears open. Each room also has its own full bathroom. In 2026, girls do have the opportunity to spill into another lodge if additional space is needed that has larger shared bathrooms. We are big on maintaining modesty and privacy no matter what.
Who will be supervising campers?
This is a shared effort by 4-H staff, adult volunteers, teen counselors, and camp center staff. All who are over the age of 18 are background checked and EVERYONE with supervision responsibilities undergo at least 24 hours of training on specific and required modules each year.
What does an average day look like?
Campers head to camp early Monday morning of camp week and return around noon on Friday (transportation is provided by charter buses from Augusta). Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are "full" camp days.
7 AM - Wake Up
8 AM - Breakfast
9 AM - Classes 1-3
12 PM - Lunch
1 PM - Class 4
2 PM - Free Recreation and Swim
5:30 PM - Dinner
6:30 PM - Evening Program (Carnival, Pool Party, Talent Show, etc.) & Campfire
10:30 PM - Lights Out
Campers will rank the top 10 classes they want to take and we try to get all campers in their top 4 classes. They will go to those same 4 classes each day at camp. You can view our 2026 Camp Class List here.
Why choose us?
We LOVE camp! It's not uncommon to find us dressed up for theme nights just like the campers and counselors. But more than that, safety and care of your camper is our tip top priority and we're more than happy to discuss any concerns or questions you might have. Our camp is American Camp Association (ACA) Accredited, which means we meet and maintain certain standards on health, safety, and risk management.
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Emmalee (4-H Extension Agent) and Morgan (4-H Educator) are with your campers and counselors every step of the way. We run camp registration, oversee 4-H Online enrollment, train teen counselors, plan camp classes, and are there every single second of camp week. We can be reached by email (Emmalee - eaedwards@vt.edu; Morgan - mcole432@vt.edu) or by phone (540-245-5750).
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To learn more about our camp center, W. E. Skelton 4-H Educational Center, you can visit their website here.
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We can't wait to hear from you!