4-H Camps and Events

 

Camps and Events

 

Upcoming Events

 

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Let's Learn About Backyard Bugs

May 9th, 11am - 12pm

at Almont Library

 

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Small Animal Showmanship Clinic

Hosted by: Lapeer County 4-H Livestock Committee
Saturday, June 13, 2026 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
 
Pre-Register by June 8, 2026 at: https://pears.io/events/msuext/5863/

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2026 Summer Day Camp Program

Camp is held at Camp Lael on Ferns Road in Lapeer, MI

Wednesday - Friday, July 8 - 10th, 2026

Drop off at 8:30am - Pick up at 5:00pm

Camp Activities are designed for youth ages 5-12 (as of Jan. 1, 2026). 

It is highly recommended that 5-year-olds have completed kindergarten. 

Join Lapeer County 4-H for 3 days of "Dino Discovery" camp this summer, as we learn about the pre-historic creatures through songs, games, crafts, explorations, nature hikes, and more. Lapeer County 4-H Day Camp offers youth the opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, connect with the outdoors, and ultimately have a great time with other kids! 

Camp is $120 per camper for the full 3 days of camp (includes lunch and snack each day). Camp Scholarships are available, please see the scholarship application below.  Camp registration closes June 9th or when camp is full.  

 

2026 Camp Registration is OPEN! 

 

To Register for Lapeer County 4-H Day Camp:

  1. Enroll your child in Lapeer County 4-H as a member. 

    • If your child is not a current 4-H member, you will need to enroll them as a member before completing the camp registration. 4-H enrollment is online and free. If they have attended camp or 4-H activities previously, you can re-enroll them using the email and password, you set up in the past.   When enrolling please Choose "Counselors & Campers 4-H Club" as your club and "Leisure Education" as the project area.  Detailed directions for enrollment are below

  2. Once your child's enrollment is approved (please allow 1-3 business days) or if your child is already a current member, complete the camp registration online at the link below:

  3. Mail or drop off your payment and/or scholarship application to the Lapeer County MSU Extension/4-H Office at 1800 Imlay City Road, Lapeer, MI 48446. Cash or Check payments are accepted. Make checks payable to "Lapeer County 4-H Camp."  Registration is not considered complete until payment is received. Space is limited and your child may lose their spot if payment is not received. You may also pay by credit/debit card during registration but there is a card processing fee. 

Registration, payment and scholarship applications are due by June 9th.

You will receive a confirmation of your child's registration after June 19th with additional details such as what to bring to camp, and camp expectations.

The office is typically open Monday-Friday 8am-12 and 1-4:30. It may sometimes close at other times if all staff are in the community programming, you are encouraged to call first to ensure that staff are available when you plan to come to the office.

If you have any questions or need assistance enrolling in 4-H or registering for camp, please call the office at (810)667-0341.   Paper enrollment and registration forms are available upon request. 

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Youth ages 12-19 may become a day camp counselor.  4-H Teen Counselors assist camp staff and adult volunteers in leading activities and guiding campers through their day.  Counselors are trained in CPR/First Aid and Waterfront Safety.  If interested in becoming a counselor, please contact MSU Extension at 810-667-0341. 


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Over-Night Camp Program

Camp is held at Camp Stapleton in Lexington, MI

Monday - Wednesday, June 15 - 17th, 2026

Camp Activities are designed for youth ages 9-14 (as of Jan. 1, 2026). 

 

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Camp is (2026 Cost TBD) per camper and registration ends (Date TBD).   Scholarships are available. 

For more information and registration for the overnight camp click
(Link to be updated when 2026 Registration is available).

 

Youth ages 15-19 may become an overnight camp counselor.  4-H Teen Counselors assist camp staff and adult volunteers in leading activities and guiding campers through their day.  Counselors are trained in CPR/First Aid and Waterfront Safety.  If interested in becoming a counselor, please contact MSU Extension at 810-667-0341. 

We could also use some adult volunteers to help with either camp!

 

For more information about camp call Lapeer County 4-H at (810)667-0341.