Olmsted County 4-H

Are you looking for fun-filled activities this summer? Join us for 4-H Day Camp experiences!

Youth in grades K-5 are invited to participate! Campers will enjoy a variety of theme-related activities including science, art, recreation, snacks, and more!

The registration fee of $25 per youth, per day can be sent to the Olmsted County Extension Office in advance. Please contact us for scholarship opportunities if cost will be a barrier.

We have a proud history of offering affordable summer camps that are filled with hands-on learning, social-emotional skill development, service projects, and a low camper-to-counselor/staff ratio! We hope to see you in 2026!

Adventure Explorers - June 9

Mission: Space - June 23

Colorful Creations - July 8

Ag Day - August 12 - Full

Chef For a Day - August 18 - Full

Calling all youth in grades 3-8! Join us for an incredible 3-day, 2-night adventure at the stunning Whitewater State Park in SE Minnesota! With its breathtaking bluffs, trout streams, and hiking trails, it's the perfect backdrop for making memories that will last a lifetime.

What to Expect:

• Swimming & Hiking

• Nature Activities & Games

• Arts, Music & Crafts

• Educational Programs & Campfires

• Delicious Food & Cabin Life

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Camp Dates:

• Grades 6-8: June 15-17, 2026

• Grades 3-5: June 17-19, 2026 (5th graders have the option to join 6-8th camp)

Where: Whitewater State Park, near St. Charles, MN

Cost: Just $130/camper! This includes all meals, lodging, supplies, a water bottle, AND a camp t-shirt! (Olmsted County 4-H will reimburse the registration fee for all Olmsted County youth)

Register TODAY at mn.4honline.com (look for "events" under your child's profile). Registration closes May 25th! Not a 4-H member? Contact your local 4-H office to get started!

Mike Frisch from ZEBCO School of Fish will lead a 2 1/2 hour class for beginners. This is open for youth grades 1-13. Register at mn.4honline.com (look for "events" under your child's profile). Registration closes June 15!

Families can register for day camps through the 4-H Online enrollment website:

• If you are or have previously been enrolled in 4-H, log in with your family login.
• If you have attended a 4-H event before, but don't have your login information, click Reset Password and we will follow-up with your next steps.
• If you are new to our 4-H day camps, you will need to make an account. (Further participation in 4-H isn't required.) Select Olmsted County and when it asks for a Club, choose In-Person 4-H Camp/Event - Olmsted County.
• Already participated in a 4-H program in an after-school setting? Contact Megan Wilson, mnext-olmsted@umn.edu, to work on getting a profile set up on 4-H Online.

Once the enrollment has been approved - This may take a day or two. Click "events" under your child's profile and you can view and register for events.

Email: mnext-olmsted@umn.edu
Website: extension.umn.edu/olmsted
Location: 1421 3rd Avenue Southeast, Rochester, MN, USA
Phone: 507-328-6214
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Olmsted4H