Regional 4-H Camp a Success

WASHINGTON — 4-H junior members filled two days and one night with outdoor adventures, fun in the sun and team building activities on June 4 and 5 at Crooked Creek Christian Camp in Washington. ISU Extension and Outreach team Region 19 (Iowa, Johnson, Keokuk and Washington Counties) worked together to offer this camping experience annually to their fourth through sixth grade members.

A total of 60 campers and 16 high school counselors had a variety of activities, including canoeing, fishing, swimming, waterslide, yoga, minute to win it, hydro-dipping craft, making paracord bracelets, archery, painting kindness rocks, dancing and more. Special guest presenters from Bows & Bullets 4-H Club, Tony Whitacre and extension staff from Washington, Johnson, Keokuk and Iowa counties delivered the other programs.

4-H junior members enjoyed meeting other 4-H’ers from neighboring counties and spending time together. The “magic” of camp was in full effect. One camper even said they couldn’t pick a favorite moment, “Every minute was my favorite.”

“The learning, bonding, growing and fun that happens at 4-H Jr Camp is special,” said Washington County 4-H/Youth Coordinator Amy Green. “As staff, I love getting to spend time with these 4-Hers to see them in action and making new friends. They are brave to try new things and conquer fears. And then watching them grow for the next seven to nine years in our program is so rewarding.”

For more information about joining 4-H, summer camp opportunities or how to volunteer for Washington County 4-H, please contact the Washington County Extension Office at 319/653-4811. Follow “Washington County 4-H — Iowa” on Facebook.