NYS 4-H
CAMPS
About Our Camps
Camping is kids learning about leadership, caring, and community through activities like swimming, boating, creative arts, leadership, backpacking, fishing, and archery. Although the activities change from camp to camp, the results are the same- learning by doing, and having non-stop FUN!
There are day and overnight 4-H Camps throughout New York State, serving campers from every county in the state. 4-H Camps are open to all young people, whether or not they are enrolled as 4-H members. Camps offer traditional Resident Camp programs, Day Camps and shortened overnight programs for younger campers. In addition, several camps are offering Specialty Camps such as 4-H Science Camps, or programs for unique audiences (Autism, At-Risk Youth, and more).
NYS 4-H Camp Specialist
Shawn Tiede
Phone: 585-343-3040 x127
New York State 4-H camps are members of the American Camp Association (ACA). Membership in ACA provides us with many outstanding resources for our staff and campers. For more information on ACA please visit www.acacamps.org.
New York State 4-H Camps provide a positive learning environment where individuals experience belonging, build
community and deepen their appreciation for the natural world. We empower young people to grow in character
through shared experiences and connection to one another, themselves, community and nature.
New York State 4-H Camps are a vibrant community where campers and mentors grow and learn together in a
supportive, collaborative environment. Programs cultivate belonging, strengthen community and inspire lifelong
learning, leadership and friendships.
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Learning and Growing: We value campers learning by doing, and growing in positive ways.
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Positive Relationships: We value campers building positive relationships with fellow campers and caring adults.
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Lifelong Skills: We value campers building skills they need to be successful in school, at home, in work and in life, both now and in the future.
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Community: We value safe and welcoming spaces for all campers, families, staff, and volunteers.
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Camper Voice: We value campers sharing their ideas to help make camp better for everyone.
Mission
Vision
Camps in NY
4-H Camp Bristol Hills
Overnight Camp | Day Camp (ACA Accredited)
4437 Kear Road, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County
480 North Main Street
Canandaiugua, NY 14424
Tel: (585) 394-3977
Email: campbristolhills@cornell.edu
Located 11 miles south of Canandaigua on 126 acres of woods and open fields, 4-H Camp Bristol Hills has a pool, 3 ponds, ropes course, basketball courts and archery range. Activities include swimming, environmental education, outdoor living, crafts, sports, fishing, and counselor-in-training program. Day campers are accepted, and off-season rentals and programs are available. ACA Accredited.
Dorothy P. Flint Nassau County 4-H Camp
Overnight Camp | Day Camp (ACA Accredited)
3186 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
Eisenhower Park, Special Activities Center, Parking Field 8
Tel: (516) 832-2591 Ext 108
Email: DPF4hCamp@cornell.edu
First established in 1924 and located on 140 acres adjacent to the Long Island Sound, Dorothy P Flint (DPF) 4-H Camp offers 8, one-week sessions from Monday - Saturday weekly. The camp features a working farm, an equine program, aquatics on the Long Island Sound Beach waterfront and a ropes course with high and low elements. Additional activities include Environmental Sciences & Ecology, Outdoor Living Skills, Archery, Sports, Farm-to-Table, Plant Sciences & Animal Sciences, Performing Arts, Visual Arts & Crafts, Marine Biology, STEAM & STEM skills, Our Leadership-In-Training (LIT) Program for teen Development. ACA Accredited.
Hidden Valley 4-H Camp
Overnight Camp | Day Camp (ACA Accredited)
Hidden Valley Camp Rd, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County
323 Owego St., Unit 5
Montour Falls, NY 14865
Tel: (607) 535-7161
Hiddenvalley4hcamp@cornell.edu
A co-ed day and overnight camp for all 5-16 year old youth situation in magnificent Watkins Glen State Park since 1945, our goal is to help campers gain independence, learn new skills, and create lasting friendships. Campers get excited about learning because we promote positive youth development and connect youth to Cornell University.
4-H Camp Overlook
Overnight Camp (ACA Accredited)
70 Beach Rd, Mountain View, NY 12969
4-H Camp Overlook
355 West Main Street, Suite 150
Malone NY, 12953
Tel: (518) 483-4769
Email: campoverlook@cornell.edu
Located south of Malone in the Adirondacks, 4-H Camp Overlook is operated by the CCE of Franklin and St. Lawrence counties. Camp Overlook has high and low ropes courses and comprises 30 acres on Indian Lake. Programs include counselor-in-training, outdoor education, archery, sailing, canoeing, boating, swimming and aquatics. The camp is open to all children 6 to 19 years old, both 4-H members and non-members alike.
4-H Camp Owahta
Overnight Camp | Day Camp
4826 Knecht Rd, McGraw, NY 13101
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County
Cortland County Office Building
60 Central Avenue, Room 105
Cortland NY, 13045
Tel: (607) 391-2660
Email: cortland@cornell.edu
4-H Camp Owahta is located 10 miles east of Cortland and operates six, week long sessions. Each session emphasizes a special weekly theme that culminates in a special theme day. Camp Owahta has nature trails, outpost lean-to sites, deck hockey court, basketball courts, swimming pond and low elements ropes course. Several 2 and 3-day trips are offered that include canoeing, biking and backpacking. Day Camp is also available.
Peconic Dunes 4-H Camp
Overnight Camp | Day Camp (ACA Accredited)
6375 Soundview Avenue, Southold, NY 11971
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County
423 Griffing Avenue, Suite 100
Riverhead NY 11901
Tel: (631) 852-8629
Email: info@peconicdunes.com
Located on the North Fork of Long Island, between the shores of the Long Island Sound and Great Pond, Peconic Dunes offers one-week overnight and day camp sessions. Activities include canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, snorkeling, fishing, archery, outdoor cooking, team sports, environmental sciences, crafts, photography, video, music, theatre, and more.
4-H Camp Shankitunk
Overnight Camp | Day Camp (ACA Accredited)
2420 Arbor Hill Rd., Delhi NY, 13753
Cornell Cooperative Extension Delaware County
34570 State Highway 10, Suite 2
Hamden, NY 13782
Tel: (607) 865-6531
Email: delaware@cornell.edu
Owned by Delaware County and Operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County. In operation since 1927, 4-H Camp Shankitunk is located 2 miles south of Delhi in the Catskills. The camp sits on 140 acres, including the John A. Lennox Memorial Forest, and borders the West Branch of the Delaware River. There are five one-week sessions of both day and overnight camp. Activities include swimming, photography, science, rocketry, fishing, backpacking, woodworking, outdoor cookery, crafts, low ropes, counselor-in-training, and more. Facilities are available for off-season rental. Join us for a safe, fun, and educational camping experience.
4-H Camp Wabasso
Overnight Camp | Day Camp (ACA Accredited)
43101 County Route 21 Redwood, NY 13679
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County
203 N. Hamilton Street
Watertown, NY 13601
Tel: (315) 788-8450
Email: jefferson@cornell.edu
4-H Camp Wabasso is located in the Indian Lakes region of Jefferson County and features 177 wooded acres, a nature pond, and a half mile of sandy beach on Millsite Lake. There are six weeks of camp each summer. A variety of camping options are available for youth ages 6-16. The waterfront includes paddle boards, kayaking, canoeing, swimming and fishing. The camp also features a high and low ropes course, archery range, extensive hiking trails, leadership opportunities and much more! Youth stay in cabins, eat healthy food following a Registered Dietician’s menu and spend their time making new friends, learning new skills and having fun.
4-H Camp Beechwood
Day Camp (ACA Accredited)
Lake Road, Sodus, NY 14551
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wayne County
1581 Route 88 North
Newark, NY 14513
Tel: (315) 331-8415
wayne@cornell.edu
Each summer, the Wayne County 4-H Program offers a 1-week day camp for youth aged 5 (completed kindergarten) to 12 years of age, at Beechwood State Park, on the shores of Lake Ontario in Sodus, New York. 4-H Camp Beechwood provides a safe, fun experience in an outdoor setting that allows youth the opportunity for physical and emotional growth. Campers learn leadership, teambuilding, problem solving and creative thinking skills while engaging in outdoor adventure. A few of our guest presenters are from Sea Grant, Trail Works, Wayne County Soil and Water, and DEC, among others.
Niagara 4-H Summer Day Camp
Day Camp
4487 Lake Avenue, Lockport, New York 14094
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County
4487 Lake Avenue
Lockport, New York 14094
Tel: (716) 433-8839
niagara@cornell.edu
Our young campers enjoy educational hands-on classes in science, nutrition/cooking, woodworking, archery and garden-based learning, as well as structured physical activities and arts and crafts.
North Wind Farm Day Camp
Day Camp
2043B State Highway 68, Canton, NY 13617
Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County
2043B State Highway 68
Canton, NY 13617
Tel: (315) 379-9192
stlawrence@cornell.edu
North Wind Farm Day camps are offered to youth of 4-H age and range in topics and specialties.
Suffolk County Farm & Education Center
Day Camp (ACA Accredited)
350 Yaphank Ave, Yaphank, NY 11980
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County
423 Griffing Avenue, Suite 100
Riverhead, New York 11901-3071
Tel: (631) 727-7850
ccefarmgroups@cornell.edu
Summer Camp at the Farm inspires K-9 youth to engage in activities related to agriculture, animal science, nutrition, healthy living, and life skills on a 150-year-old working farm. Rooted in the 4-H Positive Youth Development framework, our programs are designed to foster self-esteem, cooperation and respect. Our diverse staff of Cornell Cooperative Extension educators and counselors lead campers in using their Hands to groom farm animals, their Heads to solve science problems, and their Hearts to make lasting friendships. Together, campers develop essential Health and self-care skills through gardening, cooking and physical recreation. Our campers enjoy fresh-air wagon rides, cooling off in sprinklers, learning how food grows, and caring for and handling animals. We use all the Farm has to offer including the Butterfly House, Backyard Farm,Nature Explore Classroom, Historic Almshouse Haybarn, and livestock pastures.
Outdoor Adventure at Dyken Pond
Day Camp
475 Dyken Pond Rd, Cropseyville, NY 12052
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center
475 Dyken Pond Rd, Cropseyville, NY 12052
Exploring nature is the best way to enjoy summer. Catching salamanders, fishing, roasting s’mores and building new skills engages the mind and fosters a love of nature and continued learning in the summer. Each one-week session will offer age-appropriate activities. Kids learn to build their own campfire, discover what animals live here, how plants were used as medicine and best tips for fishing. Each day will be an exciting blend of fun and learning taught through games, crafts, hikes, and hands-on discoveries.
Primitive Pursuits
Day Camp
4-H Acres 418 Lower Creek Road Ithaca, NY 14850 and Arnot Forest 611 County Road 13 Van Etten NY, 14889
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County
615 Willow Ave., Ithaca, New York 14850
(607) 272- 2292 ext. 195
primitivepursuits@cornell.edu
Primitive Pursuits has offered Summer Camps to kids and teens in the Finger Lakes since 2003. Our talented leaders craft each week to bring growth, fun, and discovery through wilderness survival skills, nature mentoring, and community resilience-based activities.
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Peconic Dunes Sea Adventures Marine Camp
Day Camp (ACA Accredited)
3690 Cedar Beach Rd, Southold, NY 11971
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County
423 Griffing Avenue, Suite 100
Riverhead NY 11901
Tel: (631) 852-8629
Email: info@peconicdunes.com
At Peconic Dunes Sea Adventures camp, campers participate in a variety of marine science activities from coastal and wetlands explorations to marine life touch tanks to experiments and shark dissections. Campers also have the opportunity to kayak, paddle-board, beachcomb and enjoy water-based recreational activities and marine-themed arts and crafts.
Sea Stars Marine Camp
Day Camp (ACA Accredited)
21 Norwood Rd, Northport, NY 11768
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County
423 Griffing Avenue, Suite 100
Riverhead NY 11901
Tel: (631) 852-8629
Email: srg262@cornell.edu
Each day of Sea Stars Marine Camp is packed with hands-on activities, outdoor games, exciting arts & crafts and fun educational lessons about the environment! Week-long sessions are designed to immerse campers into the world of marine science through hands-on learning experiences! At the Camp Center, campers will observe and handle live marine animals and freshwater pond-life while learning about marine biology and environmental ecology. Every session is unique and will provide your camper with different marine science topics.
Sea Explorers Marine Camp
Day Camp (ACA Accredited)
Cedar Beach Marina, Ocean Parkway, Babylon, NY 11702
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County
423 Griffing Avenue, Suite 100
Riverhead NY 11901
Tel: (631) 223-4422
Email: tm353@cornell.edu
Our marine themed summer day camp is located in Babylon, NY on the barrier beaches of Long Island and provides fun, marine science based programming to children 6-14 years old. These unique week-long summer experiences use hands-on activities with daily access to the bay and ocean beaches, our aquarium room and touch tanks with over 40 species of local sea creatures, (many caught with our campers!) and field trips to help children learn about the remarkable marine life of Long Island as well as sea life across the globe! Your child is guaranteed to come home with a new level of appreciation and interest in marine habitats.
Onondaga 4-H Summer Camp
Day Camp
7757 Pratts Falls Rd, Manlius, NY 13104
1254 Highland Park Rd, Fabius, NY 13063
9400 Bartell Rd, Brewerton, NY 13029
3813 Long Branch Rd, Liverpool, NY 13090
3112 Onondaga Park Dr, Syracuse, NY 13207
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County
6505 Collamer Rd
East Syracuse, NY 13057
Tel: 315-424-9485 x241
Email: soh27@cornell.edu
4-H Camps at the Parks are packed with hands-on experiences that will spark your child’s curiosity and energy! Kids ages 7-12 will jump into epic outdoor adventures, uncovering the secret lives of cool critters and creepy crawlies, learning how to stay safe while exploring nature, and discovering how clean water and mighty trees keep our world thriving. They'll discover the amazing science behind the land they love to play on! Plus, they’ll stay active with thrilling activities like hiking, archery, orienteering, and sports that keep them moving and having a blast. 6 different weeks of camp will be held at 4 different Onondaga County Parks and 1 Syracuse City Park, each with their own unique setting.
Madison County 4-H Day Camp
Day Camp
100 Eaton St. Morrisville, NY 13408
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County
100 Eaton St
Morrisville, NY 13408
Tel: (315) 684-3001
Email: madison@cornell.edu
Madison County 4-H Day Camp gives youth the opportunity to learn and explore nature, agriculture, nutrition, healthy living, and life skills right in the heart of Madison County. This 1-week day camp is in Morrisville, NY at the Cornell Cooperative Extension office and is open to all 4-H aged youth. Though much of our hands on learning happens on our own property, youth explore wonders across the county on a 1- day excursion. Each year the theme of camp changes to incorporate a different aspect of 4-H!
4-H Camp Explore
Day Camp
170 Fairview Rd, Horseheads, NY 14845
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County
425 Pennsylvania Avenue
Elmira, New York 14904
Tel: (607) 734-4453
Email: chemung@cornell.edu
4-H Camp Explore is a fun interaction day camp for youth ages 6 to 12.
We consider our camp, "gap" week enrichment as youth finish school for the year and are likely not headed off to other camps just yet! There are opportunities for older youth to participate as Junior and Senior Counselors. At 4-H Camp Explore, youth explore what 4-H is all about through hands-on activities and games.
Bayside Adventures Marine Camp
Day Camp
89 Dune Rd, Hampton Bays, NY 11946
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County
423 Griffing Avenue, Suite 100
Riverhead NY 11901
Tel: (631) 223-4422
Email: eg649@cornell.edu
Bayside Adventures is a 5-day immersive science program where students delve into the multidisciplinary realm of Marine Science. They learn to formulate and test scientific questions, conduct experiments, measure environmental parameters, and record data. The unique proximity of Tiana Bayside to both the ocean and bay provides a unique opportunity for students to explore various marine habitats such as salt marshes, eelgrass meadows, mud flats, and dunes. Activities include seining for local fish, hiking through coastal environments, bird watching, identifying local species, microscopic specimen viewing, restoring marine plant environments, and incorporating art and creativity into observational learning. Each student actively cares for their own fish tank throughout the week. To participate, students must be capable swimmers, comfortable wading in water, and physically able to engage in seining.
Groton Summer Camp
Day Camp
516 Elm St. Groton, NY 13073
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County
CCE-Tompkins Education Center
615 Willow Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850
Tel: (607) 272-2292
Email: kd528@cornell.edu
Rural Youth Services (RYS) Groton provides positive youth development afterschool programing to elementary and middle school youth, as well as a summer camp for youth aged 5-12. RYS Groton also provides job skill placements and training for middle and high school youth. These programs are supported by the Town and Village of Groton and Tompkins County.
4-H Experience Day Camp
Day Camp
5056 E Main Street Rd, Batavia, NY 14020
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County
420 E. Main St
Batavia, NY 14020
Tel: 585-343-3040
Email: genesee@cornell.edu
We’re excited to launch a brand-new half-day summer camp for youth ages 8–11 (born between 12/1/2014 and 12/1/2017). Join us for the first-ever 4-H Experience Summer Day Camp, where each day brings hands-on fun, learning, and discovery across different areas of 4-H!
Lewis County 4-H Day Camp
Day Camp
7955 Brantingham Rd, Greig, NY 13345
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County
7395 E Rd
Lowville, NY 13367
Tel: 315-376-5270
Email: lewis@cornell.edu
Summer is just around the corner, and it's time to secure an unforgettable experience for your child! The 4-H Day Camp at Aldersgate Camp & Retreat Center offers a fantastic week packed with fun, learning, and adventure. Each day, campers will dive into a world of exciting camp activities and benefit from engaging presentations by expert 4-H Presenters. It's the perfect blend of outdoor fun and educational enrichment!
4-H Camp Curiosity Day Camp
Day Camp
525 Falconer St, PO Box 20, Jamestown, NY 14701
Located on the Jamestown Community College campus in the Carnahan Building, camp Curiosity provides opportunities for campers ages 5 – 10 to engage with the natural world, explore the realms of conservation, STEM, life skills, creativity, and learn through the most effective occupation of childhood — play! With some adult-structured interactions, campers will use tools, curiosity, and ingenuity to structure their own experiences and learn by rambling through the woods, across campus, building machines, tearing things apart, and following their interests.
Enfield Summer Camp
Day Camp
162 Enfield Main Road, Ithaca NY 14850
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County
Director: Spencer Van Epps
615 Willow Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850
Tel: 607-272-2292
Email: sve4@cornell.edu
Enfield Summer Camp is available to all children ages 5-13. Our camp is open to Enfield residents and non-residents. We strive to be an inclusive environment; promote positive, respectful, interactions and friendships. We lovingly refer to our camp as 'the 6-week family reunion'. Each day the campers have structured activities: Arts, Outdoor Education, STEM, Sports; Free play with board games, playground, outdoor spaces, library, field trips and presenters.
Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center928 State Route 183, Williamstown, NY 13493
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County
3288 Main St., Mexico, NY 13114
Tel: 315-963-7286
Email: lcr23@cornell.edu
Discover the Amboy 4‑H Environmental Education Center, where inspiring hands‑on adventures ignite a deep appreciation for nature and responsible environmental stewardship. With scenic, year‑round trails and exciting public programs, guests of all ages can explore, learn, and connect with the natural world like never before. As a dynamic outdoor learning laboratory, the Center offers unforgettable opportunities to experience ecology up close, whether on your own or guided by expert 4‑H Natural Resource Educators. For an immersive getaway, groups, including all youth organizations can book day or overnight rentals year round in the accessible Dunn and Evergreen Lodges, complete with electricity, potable water, and cozy woodstove heating.
Camp Map
OVERNIGHT CAMPS
4-H Camp Bristol Hills | 4-H Camp Overlook | 4-H Camp Owahta | 4-H Camp Shankitunk |
4-H Camp Wabasso | Dorothy P. Flint Nassau County 4-H Camp |
Hidden Valley 4-H Camp | Peconic Dunes 4-H Camp
DAY CAMPS
4-H Camp Beechwood | North Wind Farm Day Camp | Suffolk County Farm & Education Center |
Outdoor Adventure @ Dyken Pond | Primitive Pursuits | Sea Adventures | Niagara Summer Day Camp
Sea Stars | Sea Explorers | Onondaga County Parks 4-H Camps | Madison County 4-H Day Camp |
4-H Camp Explore | Bayside Adventures Marine Camp | Groton Summer Camp | 4-H Experience Day Camp | Lewis County 4-H Day Camp | 4-H Camp Curiosity | Enfield Summer Camp | Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center