Week 6 Just Camp!
Description
Celebrate the best of summer with a week filled with your favorite camp traditions, from campfires and crafts to games, nature exploration, and more. Themed days include Marauding Monday, Twin Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday and Throwback Thursday!
Dates:
8/9/2026 - 8/14/2026 4:00 PM
Ages:
Ages 8 - 16
Cost:
$525.00
Availability:
Registration will begin on 1/1/2026.
Activities
4H Theatre
Join our camp staff in fun improv games guaranteed to make you laugh and get you out of your comfort zone. Your group will also create skits that will be performed later that week.
4-H Woodworking Basics
Unleash your inner builder in this hands-on woodworking class! Campers will work together on an exciting project throughout the week, learning essential woodworking skills like measuring, cutting, and assembling. By the end of the session, each camper will have their very own handcrafted creation to proudly take home and cherish!
$20.00
4-H Woodworking: Beyond the Basics *NEW for 2026*
Take your woodworking skills to the next level! Campers build on hand-tool basics while learning to safely use new tools like drills and hand saws. Each camper will design and build a take-home project by the end of the week.
$20.00
American Sign Language Basics
Dive into the world of communication without words! In this interactive ASL class, kids will learn basic signs through fun games, activities, and storytelling. Perfect for beginners, this hands-on experience will teach children how to express themselves and connect with others in a new and meaningful way.
American Sign Language: Beyond the Basics
Take your signing skills to the next level! In this engaging, advanced ASL class, campers will build on the fundamentals as they learn more complex signs, phrases, and conversational skills through games, role-playing, and real-life scenarios. This hands-on experience helps campers grow confidence in expressive communication and connect more deeply through the language of signs.
Archery Basics
No previous archery experience necessary! This beginner archery class will teach campers the parts of a recurve bow and arrow, archery safety, and campers will practice to develop their archery skills.
Archery: Beyond the Basics
Campers will improve upon their aim and archery skills, while working on advance targets and competition games. Campers will also learn the parts of a compound bow. (Must have 1 year of archery experience)
Arts and Crafts
Be creative in this traditional camp class! Make friendship bracelets, try your hand at beading, try leather crafting, and more! Every camper will have the opportunity to take several projects home.
Canoeing and Kayaking
Al aboard! Campers in this class will learn the difference between types of canoe strokes and by the end of the week they will be able to glide effortlessly through the water!
Fishing
Campers will learn how to prepare for and go fishing. From the basics of baiting a hook and casting a rod, to learning different kinds of fish and their habitats, this class offers a fun fishing experience for all ages! Camp will provide all equipment - no need to bring your own.
Jewelry Making *NEW for 2026 & available weeks 2, 4, 6*
Get creative as you design your own wearable art! Campers will explore beading, wire wrapping, and nature-inspired designs—plus experience the excitement of opening a real oyster to discover a pearl and turn it into a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry to take home.
Junior-Counselor-In-Training
Campers in this program will spend time developing the skills necessary to become a counselor. Campers will shadow counselors, help lead activities, and develop their critical thinking and communication skills.
Leader-In-Training
*This class is a pre-requisite for Junior CIT* In this leadership class campers will start learning what it takes to become a counselor. Through fun, hands-on activities campers will develop necessary life skills such as communication, cooperation, teamwork and problem solving skills.
Low Ropes **Returning to the Low Ropes Course for 2026!**
Campers will work together to navigate slightly elevated ropes course elements that build trust, communication, and problem-solving skills. Through fun challenges and guided support, they’ll grow confidence, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
Nature and Hiking
Campers in this class will learn the Leave No Trace principles through fun, hands-on activities and explore the nature trails at camp.
Paddleboarding
Campers will learn the different parts of a paddleboard and learn how to paddle in the sitting, kneeling and standing positions! By the end of the week campers will be able to paddle like a pro!
Role Playing Games
Step into an adventure like never before! This class introduces storytelling, strategy, and teamwork in an exciting game similar to Dungeons & Dragons - where your imagination is the only limit!
Sports and Recreation
Come out and play! Campers will participate in sports such as lacrosse, kickball, soccer and volleyball! Campers will learn rules, sportsmanship and strategies for these sports. And just maybe we will have our new basketball court in place to try out!
Swimming and Water Games
Come out and play in the water! Campers will play games such as Marco Polo, sharks and minnows, water volleyball and frisbee. Campers will have fun in Millsite Lake!
Wilderness Survival
If you want to have fun and learn skills as you explore the outdoors, then this class is for you! Campers will learn how to build a fire, work together to build shelters, learn how to tie knots, and more!
Wildlife Exploration
Through hands-on activities, campers in this class will learn about common plants and animals found at camp. Campers will also participate in fun games that teach them about habitats, adaptations, carrying capacity, and how animals interact with each other.
Yoga and Mindfulness
Get your Zen on! Campers in this class will learn different yoga poses, play yoga games, participate in partner poses, practice breathing exercises, learn strategies for stress management, and make glitter jars.
Discounts
Available discounts are listed below. Not all discounts can be combined. You will be given the highest discount based on your selections.
4-H Membership
Choose this if you are in a 4-H program (including 4-H Afterschool).
$25.00
Early Bird Discount
This is a discount for families registering and paying the deposit by April 12th.
$25.00
Military
For campers who have a parent that is in any branch of the Military. Including Active Duty, Retired, National Guard and Reserves.
$25.00
Staff
If you are a Jefferson County CCE staff member check this box.
20%
Multi-Week Discount
Register your camper for more than one session and receive a 10% discount per session.
10%