Betsy-Jeff Penn 4H Educational Center
804 Cedar Lane  s      Reidsville, NC  27320  s  336.349.9445  

 

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Countdown to Summer Camp!

    

 The sounds of laughter, fun and newly-    created memories during your week of    summer camp are just around the corner!

     

For final details and your own preparations,

click on the following subjects:

     

What To Pack

    

How to Prevent Homesickness

     

Pick Up & Drop Off Details

 


   

Minimal Spaces Remain for Summer Camp 2008!

 

We had hoped to have online registration available for the Summer 2008 season.  Even though this process has been delayed for a year, the spaces have filled quickly the old-fashioned way! If you would like to register your child for Day Camp, Resident Camp or a Specialty Camp, please download the official 2008

Camp Registration Form, and mail it in soon.  You might want to call ahead to confirm availability.

 


   

2008 Summer Camp

Availability

 

Resident Camp:          

                  Week 1 - June 15-20 

                                       *All Spaces FULL

                  Week 2 - June 22-27 

                                       *All Spaces FULL

                  Week 3 - June 29 -July 4

                                       *Male Spaces only

                  Week 4 - July 6-11 

                                       *All Spaces FULL

                  Week 5 - July 13-18 

                                       *All Spaces FULL

                  Week 7 - July 27 - Aug 1

                                       *Male Spaces only

                  Week 8 - Aug. 3-8

                                       *Male Spaces only

   

*A county near you may be planning on attending during a week of summer camp marked "FULL".    To see if these counties have a space for your child,  consult the list of 2008 County Reservations,  then contact the appropriate county office.

(County 4H Office Contact Info )

 

Day Camp: (M-F)       

                   Session 1 - June 16-27

                   Session 2 - FULL

                   Session 3 - FULL

                   Session 4 - July 28 - August 8

      

Cloverbud Camp:

                                August 10-13

   

Whitewater Adventures:

                                August 10-15  

 

   


  

Seeking Summer Camp Staff

 for 2008 Season

  

The Betsy-Jeff Penn 4H Education Center

seeks intrepid, mature individuals who love working with children.   Summer staff positions include day camp counselors, cabin counselors, activity specialists, lifeguards, adventure leaders & directorial positions.

For more info, check out

Becoming a Summer Camp Counselor


 

The O.R.I.E.N.T. Project

  

A generous gift from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund has allowed the Center to go forward in implementing a new, GPS-based, middle school science program.   Several schools have already participated, with great success.  More information on this new opportunity for middle school classrooms...

  

   

  

 

  

As one of five 4H Camps & Centers in North Carolina,

the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4H Educational Center serves over 5000 North Carolina youth each year, through both summer camps and school programs. 

Youth gain valuable knowledge and understanding through experiential education, or "hands-on learning".

 

 

Resident Camp, Day Camp

 & Summer Adventures

 

 

Summer Programs for all ages:

Week-long Summer Sessions for

         8-14 Year-olds.

Off-site Trips for more

         Experienced Campers

Day Camp Sessions for Local

         Families

 

 

 

 

  

 

Retreats,

Conferences

& Adult Groups

Extended Field Trips & Educational Programs

One-day and overnight field trips focusing on:

Outdoor Environmental Science

Life Skills, Teambuilding &

        Character Development

GPS Navigation, Map Skills and

        Environmental Exploration

 

 

 

 

 

                     

The Center has the experience and capacity to provide quality

conference and retreat space to youth, corporate or religious retreats. 

 

Food Service

Meeting Space

Overnight Accommodations 

Optional Programming