Youth Camps
Summer Camps
Sending youth to summer camp, whether overnight or a day camp, offers extensive benefits, including having fun, making new friends, developing new skills, being physically active, and appreciating nature. Camp allows youth to create memories they will carry with them through adulthood. Camps teach youth to make good decisions, build their self-confidence, become independent, and gain the ability to work well with others. These skills will help youth develop into strong adult leaders.
Camp Opportunities
4-H Summer Camp | 2026 Registration is OPEN!
Sign your child up TODAY! Limited number of spots still available. 4-H Camp is from June 14-18 at Rock River Christian Camp in Polo. Camp is open to ALL youth ages 8-14 as of June 14, 2026. 4-H membership is NOT REQUIRED. Camp fees: $350 (4-H members) or $400 (non-4-H members). Must be paid in full by May 1, or the spot will not be held. Includes lodging (4 nights), meals (11 meals), Canteen (4 afternoons), snacks (4 evenings), Camp t-shirt, and 'camptivities' and supplies.
Nature Explorers Camp (formerly Camp Russell) | Youth Summer Nature Day Camp
This is a day camp experience for youth ages 7 to 11 in June and July. Offered through Extension's partnership with DeKalb County Forest Preserve, this camp is led by 4-H Youth Development professionals and is open to any youth seeking outdoor adventure! Camp takes place at the Natural Resource Education Center in Genoa. More information to come!