Ross County 4-H Camp Information
Camp Dates & Forms l Camp Scholarships
Camp Lost & Found l Camp Q & A
Camp Counselors l Out-of-County 4-H Camp Opportunities
CAMP DATES AND FORMS
Ross County 4-H Camp takes place in the hills of Tar Hollow State Park.
Registration is open from May 1 to May 15. On May 1 and 2, we offer a reduced registration fee.
Cost for all 2026 camps TBD
ROSS COUNTY CLOVERBUD DAY CAMP
When: June 27, 2026
Who*: 5yrs & in Kindergarten thru 8yrs & 2nd grade
Where: 4-H Resident Camp in Tar Hollow State Park
* You don't need to be a 4-Her to attend Cloverbud Camp, all youth are welcome!
Cloverbud Camp Gazette
When: June 18-22, 2026
Who: Grades 3, 4, 5 (current grade)
Where: 4-H Resident Camp in Tar Hollow State Park
4-H Camp Gazette Newsletter
Camp Gazette #2 (directions, what to pack, etc.)
ROSS COUNTY SENIOR CAMP
When: June 10-13, 2026
Who: Grades 6, 7, 8, 9 (current grade)
Where: 4-H Resident Camp in Tar Hollow State Park
4-H Camp Gazette Newsletter
Camp Gazette #2 (directions, what to pack, etc.)
OTHER 4-H CAMPING OPPORTUNITIES
Forestry Wildlife Conservation Camp
When: 2026 Dates TBA
Who: Youth members grades 7-11
Where: Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp
Adaptive Adventure Camp
*Each camper must be accompanied by a caregiver.
When: 2026 Dates TBA
Who: Individuals with unique needs that cannot be accommodated
for at a typical 4-H Camp
Where: Canter's Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson, Ohio
Camp Director: Michelle Stumbo (Meigs County) 740-992-6696
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Ohio 4-H Shooting Education Camps
Junior Shooting Education Camp
When: June 12-14, 2026
Who: Youth completing grades 3 - 6 in the current school year
Where: Canter's Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson, OH
Senior Shooting Education Camp
When: July 12-17, 2026
Who: Youth completing grades 7-12 in the current school year.
Where: Canter's Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson, OH
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When: 2026 Dates TBA
Who: Youth completing 5th, 6th, or 7th grade in the spring of 2025
Where: Canter's Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson, Ohio
Registration Deadline: TBA
Ross Co. 4-H Camp Scholarship
If your family qualifies for and/or receives Public Assistance, your child may apply for Campership Funds to help reduce the camp fee.
Camp Scholarship Application is part of the online registration form and is due May 15.
Donate to the Camp Scholarship Fund
If YOU would like to help send kids to 4-H Camp, please contact the Extension office at 702-3200. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated.
THANK YOU for your GENEROUS DONATIONS ... because of your generosity, many Ross County 4-H'ers were able to make new friends and great memories at camp!
Camp 'Lost and Found'
If you have kids who attended 4-H camp and did not return home with some items, please contact the Extension office to see if the missing items were turned in. We do bring all unclaimed item back to the office after each camp for their owners to claim. All Lost & Found items not picked up by July 31 will be donated or discarded.