Botetourt County 4-H Summer Camp

June 15 - 19, 2026 - W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Center, Smith Mountain Lake, Wirtz VA

Registration for 4-H Camp opens Wednesday, March 18, 2026! 

(No registrations accepted any earlier) First come, first serve basis, space is limited.

Camp is open to Botetourt County youth ages 9 -13 as of September 30, 2026 or turn 14 in 2026. 

Cost:

The cost of camp is $400 per camper, which includes round-trip camp transportation, meals, lodging for five days and four nights, evening programs, and a camp t-shirt.

A $200 non-refundable deposit is due within two weeks of completing this registration form. If payment is not received within two weeks, your spot will be vacated from the camping list.

Campers Must Supply:

 Sheets or Sleeping Bag, Pillow, Pillowcase, Blanket, Towels, Toiletries

Bus Transportation:

  •  Sign-in & Departure: Monday, June 15, 2026, 8:30 am, Lord Botetourt High School cafeteria
  • Return & Sign-out: Friday, June 19, 2026, 12:00 pm, Lord Botetourt High School

Financial Aid

 A limited number of Camp Scholarships are available based on need.

The application can be found using the online registration form or by calling our office at 540-928-3210 to request one.

Register for 4-H Camp

 

Anyone that registers for 4-H Camp will receive a packet of information in the mail in April, that will have forms, class requests, and other information included.

Those forms will need to be returned to the office ASAP, as classes are assigned on a firstcome, first-serve basis with all necessary paperwork and enrollment information completed.

 Activities at camp include swimming, archery, canoeing, basketball, climbing, outdoor living skills, shooting education, campfires, crafts, challenge course, and much more! At camp, youth learn to appreciate the outdoors, develop friendships, and learn skills that enhance self-reliance, cooperation, confidence, and interdependence.