Young adventurers invited to Explore 4-H Camp on June 3

Southeast Missouri youth looking to get out of the house should consider attending the Explore 4-H Day Camp from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at Camp Allen.

“Do you need a day of fun in the sun that would include swimming, a huge water slide and games with other 4-H youth?” asked 4-H Youth Specialist and Camp Coordinator Brad Coleman. “The Southeast 4-H region will be hosting a one-day camp at Camp Allen, located between Poplar Bluff and Greenville.”

Coleman described the camp as a way for youth to have some fun and learn about different projects and activities that could be utilized in 4-H clubs throughout the region.

“Our vision is to create a camp where our youth can engage in different games and activities to have fun but also be able to showcase some of our projects our youth can take back to their local clubs and implement,” Coleman said.

Additionally, the University of Missouri Extension Nutrition Program Associates have created lessons and activities designed around leading a healthy lifestyle. Youth will learn new ways to create healthy snacks and how to promote them with other youth and families.

There will also be special activities and events for Clover Kids, ages 5-7, ranging from arts and crafts to fishing and nutrition.

“Our Explore 4-H Camp is an exciting day of fun and educational activities that all 4-H youth can enjoy,” he said.

Highlights will include blender bikes, Missouri Department of Conservation programs, cooking lessons, sessions with horses or other animals and nutrition programs. There will also be demonstrations in archery, cooking, sport fishing, arts and crafts and video production.

Attendance is $30 for all approved 4-H members. Other youth ages 5-18 can attend for $50, which is the cost of camp and a 4-H membership. The cost for club volunteers and/or parents is $10.

Lunch and snacks will be provided to all youth and club volunteers/parents as part of the registration fee. Parents can drop their kids off for the day. All youth will receive a water bottle, a camp T-shirt, lanyard, drawstring backpack, lunch and snacks.

Paper applications must be submitted to the county Extension office by Friday. The online registration deadline is Sunday.

To register online go to http://v2.4honline.com or pick up a paper application at any MU Extension office in Southeast Missouri.

Camp Allen is located at 3104 Wayne Route F, south of Greenville.

Anyone with questions about the day camp or 4-H, or seeking a paper application, can email Coleman at colemanlb@missouri.edu or call his office at 573-546-7515. MU Extension Office Manager Michelle Ladd can also answer questions via mladd@missouri.edu.

More information about 4-H programs, projects, activities and events is available on any of the University of Missouri Extension Facebook pages.