2026 Summer Fun Program Line-Up – New Hanover County Center

A Summer Packed With Opportunity!

Summer Fun Programming is a staple in North Carolina 4-H! Through all kinds of applications, we offer youth alternatives to serve, be taught, and develop throughout single and multi-day camps that broaden expertise within the core values of 4-H: Head, Hands, Heart, and Health!

Review the listing of obtainable summer time camps and broaden your curiosity with management growth, environmental stewardship, meals security and cooking schooling, and extra! Then, fill out a camp registration type, and guarantee you might be enrolled in 4-H on-line.

Full registration and cost are required by June fifteenth for all camps. Payment might be made by money, test, or card on the New Hanover County Arboretum: 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403.

Mastering the Arts | June 23

Let your little one’s creativity shine at Mastering the Arts Summer Camp, specifically designed for younger artists ages 5–7! This enjoyable and nurturing camp introduces kids to the fundamentals of artwork by way of playful, hands-on actions that spark creativeness and construct confidence. Campers will discover colours, shapes, textures, and easy portray methods. We need every youth to really feel pleased with their creations whereas creating tremendous motor expertise and creativity.

Registration Information

• Age Range: 5-7
• Participant Limit: 8 Youth
• Cost: $10/participant
• Date & Time: June 23, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Jr. Master Gardener Camp | June 24 & 25

Campers will discover hands-on gardening methods whereas studying how crops develop and reproduce. Activities embrace:

1. Propagation Workshop: Learn the best way to develop new crops from cuttings, seeds, and divisions at our Ability Garden classroom.
2. Tour of the New Hanover County Arboretum: Our 7-acre public backyard is designed as a residing classroom, showcasing crops that thrive within the Cape Fear area.
3. Field Trip to Trask Family Farm: Join us for a go to to Trask Family Farms, the place you’ll be able to decide contemporary flowers and create your personal bouquet.

Registration Information

• Age Range: 8-13
• Participant Limit: 10 Youth
• Cost: $40/participant
• Date & Time: June 24 – 25, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Leadership Boot Camp | June 29, July 27, Aug 31

Get able to degree up your confidence, management expertise, and future targets! This dynamic 3-session bootcamp is designed only for teenagers who need to stand out in class, golf equipment, and past. Participants will learn to construct a robust resume, discover management alternatives by way of 4-H, and develop highly effective talking expertise that go away an enduring impression. This program is ideal for center & highschool college students trying to polish their resume, create a management motion plan, and construct a assured elevator pitch.

Registration Information

• Age Range: 13-18
• Participant Limit: 10 Youth Participants
• Cost: Free
• Date & Time: June 29, July 27, Aug 31, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Little Leaders 4-H Camp | July 2, 16, & Aug 13

Little Leaders is an interesting collection the place youth find out about themselves, their neighborhood, and the best way to work collectively, all by way of enjoyable video games, crafts, and interactive actions. Each day builds vital life expertise like confidence, communication, and teamwork. Sign up for 1, 2, or all 3 classes!

Registration Information

• Age Range: 5-7
• Participant Limit: 12 Youth Participants
• Cost: $20/day or $50 for all 3 days.
• Date & Time: July 2, 16, & August 13, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Betsy-Jeff Penn (BJP) Camp | July 5-10

Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center, situated within the Piedmont area of North Carolina, is devoted to serving to youth develop vital life expertise by way of experiential studying. By emphasizing “learning by doing,” the camp gives hands-on alternatives that foster independence, usually for a lot of youth, their first time away from residence, whereas constructing a way of belonging, accountability, and a deeper appreciation for nature.

Registration Information

• Age Range: 8-12
• Participant Limit: 10 Youth Participants
• Cost: $555/participant *Contact 4-H Agent for scholarship data
• Date: July 5 – 10

NC 4-H Congress | July 20-24

This 12 months’s theme displays the complete 4-H expertise by way of three easy concepts. “Lights” represents moving into the highlight with confidence and embracing private progress. “Camera” symbolizes capturing and sharing the tales, experiences, and influence gained by way of 4-H. “Action” connects to the Beyond Ready message, emphasizing placing these expertise into observe by way of management, service, and real-world experiences that make a distinction.

Registration Information

• Age Range: 13-18
• Cost: To Be Announced
• Dates: July 20 – 24 in Raleigh, NC

Kids within the Kitchen | July 29-31

Kids within the Kitchen Summer Camp is a hands-on culinary expertise the place younger cooks be taught important life expertise in a enjoyable and supportive atmosphere! Campers will discover meals security, sensible budgeting, and artistic cooking, all whereas working with restricted elements to spark creativity and problem-solving. From easy snacks to tasty meals, youngsters will construct confidence within the kitchen and uncover that cooking might be each enjoyable and sensible!

Registration Information

• Age Range: 10 and up
• Participant Limit: 10 Youth Participants
• Cost: $60/participant
• Date & Time: July 29-31, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Future Engineers, Big Ideas Camp | August 3 & 4

Future Engineers, Big Ideas Camp is an thrilling two-day journey the place younger innovators aged 6–11 come collectively to deal with challenges utilizing the identical design pondering that skilled engineers use every single day! Through hands-on group initiatives, youngsters will be taught to hearken to their neighborhood, dream up artistic options, and construct prototype crafts, all whereas making new associates and discovering that their concepts have the ability to make an influence.

Registration Information

• Age Range: 6-11
• Participant Limit: 10-12 Youth Participants
• Cost: $10/participant
• Date & Time: August 3 & 4, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Rooted in Nature Camp | August 10-12

From the forest ground to backyard soil, campers will discover the wonders of the pure world by way of hands-on discovery and out of doors journey. With a deal with plant identification, native ecosystems, and water high quality, this immersive camp expertise encourages curiosity, remark, and environmental stewardship.

Registration Information

• Age Range: 8-13
• Participant Limit: 17 Youth Participants
• Cost: $60/participant
• Date & Time: August 10-12, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

End of Summer Fun | August 15

Wrap up the summer time with our Family Fun Event! We invite all campers and their households to affix us for an thrilling celebration stuffed with actions, laughter, and nice recollections. This occasion can also be open to neighborhood members taken with studying extra about New Hanover County 4-H. Come out, join, and uncover all that 4-H has to supply!

Registration Information:

• Open to all neighborhood members
• Cost: Free
• Date & Time: August 15, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Rain Date: August 22, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.