Camping is one of the most valuable experiences a child can have. It’s a learning experience that helps boys and girls appreciate the outdoors, live together as a group, gain independence, get along with others, and appreciate people with different interests and backgrounds. One of the most important things children learn from camp is self-sufficiency. That is, they learn they can survive for four days on their own. To help our campers learn self-sufficiency, parents are asked not to call or visit campers unless there is an emergency. Campers may not bring cell phones or electronic devices to camp. The camp week consists of four days, beginning on Monday afternoon when the campers arrive at camp and ending on Thursday morning after breakfast. 4-H Agents, volunteer leaders, and junior counselors from each parish attend camp and stay in the cabins with the campers.

FOOD & FITNESS

Do you know what it takes to be healthy? Through hands-on cooking activities, group fitness sessions, and team challenges, you can learn about preparing healthy snacks, getting up and moving, and setting healthy goals.

GET READY, GET SET! - SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, & TECHNOLOGY

Get ready, get SET….to have some fun with science, engineering, and technology. The SET track will explore the exciting worlds of chemistry, computers, construction, rockets, and much more! Have fun concocting crazy chemistry experiments that go pop, fizz, and maybe even BOOM! Get ready to get SET at 4-H Camp!

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Get ready to explore the great outdoors this summer with the Outdoor Adventures track. Participate in a large variety of hands-on activities like learning the proper techniques to shoot a bow, outdoor cooking, woodsmen skills, and compass navigation. If you are adventurous and like being outdoors, this track is for you!

THE ARTIST WITHIN

The arts are for everyone! No matter your grade or interest, there is something for you to try and learn in The Artist Within. Arts provide the creative outlet your soul needs to sing! Our fun, hands-on activities encourage your artistic expression, creativity, and imagination to run wild. It’s amazing to see what you can do when you have the freedom to explore and express yourself creatively. Imagination required!

GARDENING

Participants in the new Gardening Track will be able to learn about the fantastic world of plants! From basic horticulture to watering and composting, these campers will spend ample time outdoors engaging in fun and engaging gardening activities in Camp Grant Walker’s new raised bed garden area! From vegetables to ornamental plants, this track has it all!

EXPLORE LOUISIANA: WETLANDS, WILDLIFE, AND YOU!

In the wetlands track, we will explore all things wetlands. We will introduce campers to what wetlands are, what they do, and why Louisiana needs them so badly. This track will be action-packed with loads of games and activities about wetlands and the plants and animals that live there.

WATER SAFETY - THAT’S WHAT’S SUP!

Beat the summer heat by learning the coolest new way of exploring Louisiana’s waterways – stand-up paddle boarding (SUP). This track will teach you how to stay safe in the water while having fun and learning the basics of a stand-up paddleboard. If the water is your favorite place to be, then grab a paddle and meet us at the pond!

WHAT A CAMP WEEK LOOKS LIKE!

Monday:

Registration, cabin assignment, swim test, counselor meeting, track selection, and night-time recreation.

Tuesday and Wednesday

After breakfast, campers will participate in one of (7) educational tracks: Science, Engineering, and Technology; Outdoor Adventures; Gardening; Louisiana Wetlands; Food and Fitness; General Arts; and Water Safety.

Campers will also have recreational time to play various sports, archery, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle-boarding, and line dancing. Other choices include team-building activities, performing arts, visiting with friends, and shopping for souvenirs in the Camp Store. Evening programs include skits, a talent show, and Vespers.

Campers do not need to bring cash to camp. Camp Store and Camp Canteen funds are available at registration at the Parish Office through 4-H Online.

Thursday AM

After breakfast, campers will say their goodbyes to new friends before packing up and departing.

Camp Grant Walker

Phone Numbers:

DAY: 318.765.7209

NIGHT: 225.921.7800

*Please do not call except for emergencies.

The mailing address at camp is:

Grant Walker 4-H

Educational Center

Attn: Name of camper

(Include Parish)

3000 Hwy. 8

Pollock, LA 71467

As a person registers for camp, they can select the dollar amount they want to establish in the Camp Store. Dollar amounts will range from $5 to $40. This amount will be transferred over to the camp point of sale system before camp so it can be accessed by the youth/adult. The best way to ensure campers have money in their account is by indicating the amount in the 4-H Online registration system.

If a young person runs out of funds before the conclusion of camp, a family member can go to https://la4hstore.com/ and purchase a digital gift card for the camper. Parents may purchase specific items and select “In-Person Pick-Up” so that the camper may pick-up the items before the conclusion of camp. If selecting either of these options, please have the parents indicate the camper’s name as the billing name during check-out. Gift cards should only be used as “extra” money needed. All campers are highly advised to have money amounts in the 4-H Online system BEFORE arriving at camp.