NE-HENRICO-4HCAMP - 2026 Henrico & Richmond City 4-H Junior Camp

Description

2026 Henrico & Richmond City 4-H Jr Summer Camp

4-H summer overnight camp provides youth countless opportunities to learn more about themselves, their peers and the natural world around them. Days are filled with camp classes (archery, kayaking, sailing, robotics, videography, marine science, challenge course, woodworking, arts and crafts, and much more!), unstructured recreation and swim time, flag ceremonies, evening programs, and campfires. Our main focus during camp is to help youth develop independence, self-esteem, confidence, interpersonal skills and other life skills.

The camp fee includes meals and lodging for five days and four nights, a daily snack, all activities, camp t-shirt, and class supplies. Transportation is not provided to and from camp.

Visit our 2026 Camp Website for more information!

Important Information: 

Payment Methods:

Payments will be accepted through May 15. Please note that registration may close earlier if all camper spots are filled.

Credit/Debit Card (Online Only)

Check or Money Order payments can be sent via mail to VCE- Henrico, P.O. Box 9075, Henrico, VA 23273 or dropped off at the Henrico Extension Office (6800 Staples Mill Rd, Henrico, VA 23228) during our business hours of Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4:30 PM. Please make checks payable to "Treasurer of Virginia Tech". These payments will be accepted through May 15.

Age Requirements:

Campers- A camper is any youth that is 9-13 years old. To qualify, the youth must turn at least age 9 and may not be older than age 13 as of Sept. 30, 2026.

Counselors-In-Training- Counselors-In-Training (CIT) age is 13 (specifically, must turn 13 on or before January 1, 2026) and only for youth interested in applying for future teen counselor positions. Youth of CIT age who register for camp will automatically be enrolled in the CIT program and will receive leadership training while at 4-H camp. 

Teen Camp Counselors- Teen Camp Counselor age is 14-18 (specifically, age 14 on or before January 1, 2025, and no older than age 18 prior to Sept. 30, 2026). For the 2026 camp, if a teen turned age 14 on or before January 1, 2026, they are not eligible for enrollment, neither as a camper or CIT. These teens must apply each fall around the start of the school year. These positions follow a competitive, selective process. The teen application process is currently closed for 2026

Camp Scholarship:

• 2026 Scholarship Application (can be found here): Limited scholarships are available.

• Scholarship requests are due by 4:30 p.m. on February 24, 2026.

• Scholarship requests received after this date will be considered on a case by case basis.

• IMPORTANT: If you applied for a scholarship and complete checkout without using the discount code provided, we will be unable to issue a refund for the scholarship amount. Please make sure to enter the code before finalizing payment. 

4-H Online Enrollment:

Youth will be required to register in 4-H Online after paying through Extended Education. Families will be sent specific details with how to register in 4-H Online. Do not attempt to register in 4-H Online prior to receiving directions. 

Refund Policy: 

To receive a refund, a request must be sent in writing to Carter Humphries: ccd296@vt.edu by June 30, 2026. A $50 processing fee will apply. Refunds will not be processed after June 30th. Refunds take approximately 6 weeks to be received.

IMPORTANT: If you applied for a scholarship and complete checkout without using the discount code provided, we will be unable to issue a refund for the scholarship amount. Please make sure to enter the code before finalizing payment. 

ADA Accommodations:

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Henrico Extension Office at 804.501.5160* during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.