Virginia 4-H Camping

Virginia 4-H Camping includes residential and day camps for youth ages 5 to 18. Residential 4-H camps are overnight events that are generally two to five days long, and most last five days with campers staying overnight for four nights.

Programs

• 4-H Camping — Youth 5-18; Cloverbud 4-H camps are for youth 5-8 years of age, and residential Junior 4-H camps are for youth who turn 9 between October 1 and September 30 of the following year and have not reached 14 years of age. Teens 14-18 years of age may be trained as camp counselors. · Virginia 4-H camping includes residential and day camps. Residential 4-H camps are overnight events, generally two to five days, and most last five days with campers staying overnight for four nights.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Each year more than 17,000 youth participate in 4-H camping programs at Virginia’s six 4-H educational centers. Most 4-H camping programs in Virginia are conducted at the six 4-H educational centers located throughout the state.

About the provider

Virginia 4-H camping has been used for more than 80 years to teach youth life skills. The program teaches youth to make their own decisions, solve problems, and manage their resources without the help of family. It is open to any youth in Virginia, and youth do not have to be 4-H members to attend 4-H camps. Each of the six Virginia 4-H Educational Centers has American Camp Association (ACA) accreditation.

4-H camp is open to any youth in Virginia. Youth do not have to be 4-H members to attend 4-H camps. Parents and guardians should always look for the ACA seal when selecting a camp for their child to attend.

Last updated October 28, 2026.