Click on the following links to learn more information about camp opportunities:
Camp Dates Registration Forms Camp Scholarships Camp Counselor
4-H Camp at Canter's Cave
GET READY FOR SOME SUMMERTIME FUN!!!
Adams County 4-H members can experience the fun of 4-H Camp at Canter's Cave 4-H Camp located in Jackson, Ohio. Learn more about Canter's Cave.
4-H CAMP WELCOMES BOTH 4-H AND NON-4-H MEMBERS! (except Cloverbud Camp)
2026 Camp Dates
NEW for 2025 - CAMP LIFE - November 15 & 16, 2025
Join us for a fun, hands-on overnight focused on real-world skills every teen should know! Teens will learn life skills, network with friends from across the state, and enjoy traditional camp activities. Highlights include "How To Be a Person", Tailgating and Ohio State Football on the Big Screen, Campfire, and more!
Open to teens, 7th - 12th grade Cost $40.00. Click HERE to register!
How to Be A Person Sessions: - You’re In the Driver Seat - Your Two Cents - Dirty Things - Prepping for an Interview - Edible Food - Take Care of Yourself - You’re Wearing That! - Time Management - Useful Skills
Questions? Adams - Kristy Watters, watters.92@osu.edu, 937-544-2339; Lawrence - Rachael Fraley, fraley.171@osu.edu, 740-533-4322
| Feb. 7-8 | Teen Winter Retreat | Registration link below, Camp Flier, Health Forms below |
| May 29-June 1 | Camp for Grades 3-8 | Registration link below (register by May 15th), Camp Information, Health Forms below |
| June 5-7 | Adaptive Adventures Camp | Click HERE for more info. |
| June 12-14 | Jr. Shooting Sports Camp (Grades 3-6) | Camp Information, Register HERE (by May 16) |
| June 27-28 | Cloverbud Overnighter | Registration link below, Camp Information/Schedule, Health Forms below |
| June 28-July 1 | Teen Camp (for grades 9-12) | Registration link below, Camp Information, Teen Camp Health Forms |
| June 21-23 | STEM Camp (for grades 5-7) | Registration link below, Camp Flier, Camp Information, Health Forms |
| July 12-17 | Sr. Shooting Sports Camp | Camp Information, Register HERE (by June 16) |
| Nov. 15 & 16, 2025 | Camp Life | Open to Teens, 7th - 12th grade |
Camp Registration Forms
- CLICK HERE for all camp forms, including Health Form, Releases, and COVID-19 Camp Acknowledgement. To pay online click HERE.
Teen Winter Retreat Registration
Camp Grades 3rd-8th Registration (by May 15)
Cloverbud Overnighter Camp Registration (by June 6)
Required Cloverbud Health Forms: go.osu.edu/CloverbudHF (form needed for all adults and children attending camp)
Teen Camp Registration (by June 12)
STEM Camp Registration (by June 15)
Camp Life Registration (by November 1)
Camp Scholarships
- Camper of the Month (Adams County) - (Applications due May 1)
- Click here for pdf copy of the scholarship application form.
Become a Camp Counselor
Experience camp life as a counselor. You'll work closely with campers, take on a leadership role, develop the camp program and have fun! All interested youth ages 14 and older may apply to counsel at one of this summer's 4-H camps. Applicants must complete and return an application; participate in an interview; and if selected, complete a minimum of 24 hours of training and preparation.
Registration is now open for Making eXtreme Counselors, a state-wide training that will apply towards the required hours. Find out more at Making eXtreme Counselors.
Counselors should apply online at I Want To Be A Camp Counselor.
Applications are due February 1st.
Counselor Interviews will be held on February 16th. (Specific times to be scheduled).