Camps & State Events
Kansas Youth Leadership Forum: Virtual 2020
Come and build your leadership skills and potential through workshops, consulting groups, inspirational speakers and more. In addition, the 2021 State 4-H Youth Leadership Council will be elected at KYLF.
When: November 21-22, 2020
Where: Your Device (computer, tablet or phone) connected to the internet
Who: Youth 14-18 years of age before January 1, 2021
Registration: Click Here to Register!
Registration Fee: TBD
Early Registration Deadline: October 15, 2020
Citizenship in Action: February 14-15, 2021
Would you like to have more influence in laws and rules that affect your life? Then you’ll want to go to Kansas 4-H Citizenship in Action! This two day event is sponsored by the State 4-H Youth Leadership Council. The purpose of the event is for Kansas youth to learn how the state legislative process works and how their voice and participation in decision-making can make a difference in their local communities. The legislative visit will not only familiarize youth with the capitol building, but will also show them how they can affect the legislative process.
Shutterbug Events:
Shutterbug events are photography workshops put on across the state by the Kansas State 4-H Photography Action Team. Workshops are typically scheduled as a morning session and concentrate on a variety aspects of composition. Examples of sessions include: Portfolio, I have a camera-now what?, Panning, Close-ups, Aperture Settings & Kaleidoscopes/Reflections.
2021 Shutterbug Events:
- Botanica Please note: $9 entry fee per person for all-day pass to Botanica
- Where: Botanica Gardens, Wichita, KS
- When: May 1, 2021 9:15 AM
- Shutterbugs at the Zoo Please note: $5 registration fee for each of the first five members of a family. Children 5 and under are free.
- Where: Lee Richardson Zoo, Garden City, KS
- When: May 8, 2021
- Shutterbugs at Big Creek
- Where: Agricultural Research Center, Hays, KS
- When: Oct. 9, 2021
- Shutterbugs at Old Jefferson Town
- Where: Oskaloosa, KS
- When: November 6. 2021
*Events are subject to change based on current COVID restrictions.
Discovery Days: June 1-4, 2021
Kansas 4-H Discovery Days will be delivered virtually in 2021. The event will be held on June 1-4th, 2021. The decision to again use the virtual format was not taken lightly as the preferred format for the event would definitely be in-person. The decision is in congruence with the current K-State Reopening Phase 3 guidelines and the most recent vaccine availability projections from Riley County.
Click here for registration
Lakeside Camp: June 9-10, 2021
Camp Lakeside takes place at Lake Scott State Park as a single overnight camp for youth ages 7-9 and counselors ages 14-18. Lakeside offers a variety of activities including archery, rafting, swimming, crafts, hiking, fishing, campfire, and more. Cost to attend: $80 (4-H Members) OR $81 (Non 4-H Members).
- Registration Deadline May 1st
- Click here for registration flyer
- Click here for registration link
Heart of Kansas Camp: June 21-24, 2021
The Heart of Kansas camp takes place at the Rock Springs 4-H Center near Junction City. It provides youth the opportunity to take part in a great camping experience full of different activities such as swimming, fishing, crafts, horseback riding, dance, canoeing, and much more to come for this coming year. HOK is for youth ages 9-14 and counselors ages 15-18. Cost to attend: $195 for all campers.
- Registration Deadline April 30, 2021
- Click here for registration form
Camp Counselor Application
We are in need for responsible 15-18 year old 4-Hers to serve as camp counselors for Camp Lakeside and Heart of Kansas Camps for 2021.
Camp Lakeside
Camp Lakeside will be held June 9-10, 2021. Camp Counselors will be responsible for youth ages 7-9 years old. This is a two day, one night camp. The cost to attend this camp is $80. Please fill out the following application and return it to the Finney County Extension Office no later than April 30, 2021.
- 2021 Lakeside Camp Counselor Application
Heart of Kansas Camp (Rock Springs)
The Heart of Kansas Camp will be held June 21-24, 2021. Camp Counselors will be responsible for youth in grades 3-8. Counselors will be able to give a preference of what age/grade youth they wish to be responsible for. Counselors will be in pairs. Counselors will leave on June 20th for counselor training. The cost to attend this camp is $240. Please fill out the following application and return it to the Finney County Extension Office no later than April 1, 2021.
Youth Volunteer
If you completed a camp counselor application, please fill out the following forms and return them to the Finney Co. Extension Office with your application.
4-H Campference: June 22-25, 2020
4-H Campference is for youth ages 12-14 (before January 1, 2020), and will be held at Rock Springs 4-H Center. Participants will experience the feel of a conference, while enjoying the 'camp' activities Rock Springs 4-H Center has to offer. This is a great transitional opportunity, as these tweens go from being a camper to attending educational conferences. 4-H Campference will feature workshops about opportunities in the 4-H program and how to better interact with others. Participants will meet other youth from around the state of Kansas.
Registration due by May 15, 2020
Registration Fee: TBD
