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Youth Programs
Experience - Ages 14-18
2008

Ages 5-8
Ages 8-11
Ages 11-15
Ages 14-19

Designed for our oldest campers, Experience (high school age) Camps provide an opportunity for campers to travel. Whether it’s hiking, biking, canoeing or kayaking, these are awesome opportunities for teens to explore the natural and inspiring sites in our area. This year the Nebraska 4-H camps are offering the same Experience sessions. Each camp will provide staff and vans to transport campers from their location (departure site) to the host site. Sign up for the location you will be departing from.
NOTE: A detailed instructions letter from the "departure" camp staff will be sent to each camper with arrival and departure times, travel routes, emergency contacts, and specific equipment/clothing to bring for each "Experience" camp session.

Camp Counselor Training

Location: State 4-H Camp, Halsey
Camp 400: May 27-30
Ages: 15-18
Fee: $100

Location: South Eastern NE 4-H Center, Gretna
Camp 500: May 29-31
Ages: 15-18
Fee: $100

Camp Counselors

University faculty and staff will share research-based information on learning styles, youth development and leadership. Learn information that will prepare you for camp counseling, 4-H club leadership and working with youth in any setting. This training teaches you how to be a responsible counselor, respond to emergencies and help conduct camp programs. This camp is a must for any teen who works with kids! You also will experience each camp activity so that you can explain them to your campers during the summer.
 
Biking Bound
Location: State 4-H Camp, Halsey
Camp 415: June 30-July 3
Ages: 14-18
Early Bird (registration postmarked before April 1, 2008): $325
Fee: $358

Location: Eastern NE 4-H Center, Gretna
Camp 516: June 30-July 3
Ages: 14-18
Early Bird (registration postmarked before April 1, 2008): $325
Fee: $358

 
This camp will be based out of the Eastern Nebraska 4-H Center and Louisville State Park. Set off on a biking adventure exploring the trails of area state parks. You’ll be led by an experienced mountain bike instructor team. The event will start with some topnotch training on bike maintenance, safety and maneuvers. We will spend the nights under the stars (in tents) at Louisville State Park. During the day, we will bike Schramm Park, Swanson Park, Platte River State Park and Lake Manawa State Park. Your own mountain bike, helmet and gloves are required. This trip is limited to 28 campers, so please sign up right away.

 
Tube & Kayak the Niobrara
Location: State 4-H Camp, Halsey
Camp 416: July 14-18
Ages: 14-18
Early Bird (registration postmarked before April 1, 2008): $350
Fee: $385
Location: Eastern NE 4-H Center, Gretna
Camp 517: July 14-18
Ages: 14-18
Early Bird (registration postmarked before April 1, 2008): $350
Fee: $385
Tube and kayak the beautiful Niobrara River. Before getting in the water, we'll spend the first night at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp where we will explore the Nebraska National Forest and zip down the awesome 400-foot zip line. Then we’ll drive to Valentine to begin exploring the Niobrara’s canyons and discover the Nebraska Sandhills region. We'll spend an afternoon at Smith Falls, Nebraska's tallest waterfall, sleep under the amazing starlit skies, and cook over a campfire. This trip is limited to 28 campers so please sign up right away.

 
Aquatics Skills

Location: State 4-H Camp, Halsey
Camp 414: June 23-26
Ages: 14-18
Early Bird (registration postmarked before April 1, 2008): $325
Fee: $358

Location: Eastern Nebraska 4-H Center, Gretna
Camp 515: June 23-26
Ages: 14-18
Early Bird (registration postmarked before April 1, 2008): $325
Fee: $358

Location: South Central 4-H Center, Alma
Camp 609: June 23-26
Ages: 14-18
Early Bird (registration postmarked before April 1, 2008): $325
Fee: $358

  

Do you want to learn to water ski, operate jet skis, surf on sailboards and
cruise in kayaks? In partnership with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, we are hosting an enounter on Calamus Reservoir. This camp is designed for high school youth who want to explore popular summer water sports. We will spend the first day at the State 4-H Camp learning water safety and earning the Basic Boating Safety Certification. Then away we go to camp out at the reservoir. Evenings will include some of Nebraska’s best fishing, campfires and other camp favorites. Bring a sleeping bag, personal camping gear and your own personal life jacket (PFD). Personal fishing equipment is recommended. This session is limited to 28 campers so register early!

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