4-H Camps
Ages are determined by child's age as of September 30, 2023. For example, if a child is 4 at the time of the event, but turning 5 in August, then that child is considered to be 5 in "4-H years" and can attend the program.
- Ages 9 to 13
- Cost $375: covers food, overnight lodging, all activities, and a t-shirt (Cash, Check, or Money Order ONLY -- No card payments can be accepted)
- Registration Opens March 4 for club members and March 7 at 8PM for general public. Preference to Dinwiddie residents and club members.
- Medication Form for camp
- Equine Waiver for Basic Horsemanship class
- Forms Required for 4-H Camp to be completed on 4-H Online
Wakefield, VA at the Airfield 4-H Conference Center. It is located a little ways off 460 just past the Virginia Diner. The address is 15189 Airfield Road, Wakefield, VA 23888.
Cabins are equipped with AC/heat and private bathrooms with showers. Bunks are set up in each room for 8, but we occasionally add cots. Rooms are supervised by trained teen counselors.
9-13 for campers, and 14-19 for counselors. Each room is grouped by age but we do allow room requests for first timers. Some activities like shotgun require campers to be 12, but most everything is open to all ages
No phones or electronics are allowed of any kind.
Campers pick 3 classes to take throughout the week. There is also free time to do different recreational activities. Classes are picked on the first day at camp and include things like archery, robotics, swimming, canoeing, leathercraft, performing arts, outdoor living skills, challenge course, and more.
Yes, there is a pool with a shallow and deep end and a climbing wall. We do a swim test on the first day for campers interested in swimming in the deep end and/or taking canoeing.
Yes! The camp facility has security cameras located in various areas that are always being monitored. No one can enter the facility without checking in at the main building first. During the Dinwiddie 4-H Junior Camp week, we are privileged to also have a few members of the Dinwiddie County Sheriff’s department attend camp as volunteers. These members have experience working with youth as they are generally Student Resource Officers, but they have also been attending camp for many years. We are very lucky to have them!
