St. John Parish will attend 4-H Summer Camp July 14-17, 2025. The price and scholarship applications will be released by the end of January 2025. The information below on this page is from 2024 to give families an idea of what to expect regarding 4-H Summer Camp.

The time has come to begin registering for 4-H Summer Camp! The camp is held at Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center in Pollock, LA, approximately 20 miles north of Alexandria, LA. St. John the Baptist Parish 4-H will be attending camp from Monday, June 3, 2024, to Thursday, June 6, 2024.

4-H Camp is a ton of fun! Recreational activities include swimming, canoeing, volleyball, arts & crafts, and dancing. Also, campers will participate in one out of seven educational tracks that allow them to learn in a non-traditional environment.

The cost for camp this summer is $150.00 per camper. This fee includes lodging, meals, transportation, a parish group picture, and a camp t-shirt. 4-H Camp has a camp store where campers may purchase souvenirs and snacks while at camp. 4-H Camp has a no-money policy; therefore, parents/guardians, you must add money to your child's registration cost for the camp store. A camper can have a maximum of $30 for the camp store. If additional funds are needed, parents can order using the online camp store.

A payment schedule has been established to assist in paying for camp. The schedule is as follows:

• March 1, 2024: $75.00
• April 5, 2023: $40.00
• May 2, 2023: $35.00 + Camp Store Funds

NEW THIS YEAR! If multiple youth within a household attend camp, the registration cost is $75/per additional child. The child must be within the same family account in 4-H Online and complete a registration form.

To assist families financially, a number of scholarships are available, which include the Chancellors Scholarship ($60), the Saints/Pelicans Scholarship (Full Camp Registration), the Margaret A. Cargill Scholarship (Full Camp Registration), and the Dept. of Air Force Outreach & Support Scholarship (Full Camp Registration). The Scholarship Form is due to be considered on March 1, 2024. Recipients will be announced at 4-H Achievement Day.

St. John the Baptist 4-H has limited spots available, which will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. To secure your spot, you must submit the registration form and $75.00 by March 1, 2024. Checks, money orders, and debit/credit cards are acceptable payment methods. Should you use a check or money order, have them payable to the St. John the Baptist 4-H Foundation. Please put the camper’s name in the memo line of your payment. If you would like to utilize a credit/debit card, an electronic invoice will be sent to the email provided and incur a 3.3% + 30 cents transaction fee.

The mandatory parent and camper meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at River Parishes Community College – Reserve Campus Media Room

4-H Camp Counselor or Adult Volunteer

Camp Counselors are those who are in grades 9^th-12^th, and serve a role models and assist with camp activities while at 4-H Camp. Adult Volunteers are those 18 years of age and older (NOT currently enrolled as a 4‑H member) and serve as chaperones and assist with camp activities while at camp. Please complete the interest form if you are interested in serving as a camp counselor or adult volunteer.

A Camp Counselor training is scheduled for April 29, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Frazee-Harris Memorial Library in Garyville, LA

Camp Counselor & Adult Volunteer Sign Up

Important Dates to Remember

• March 1, 2024 - Initial deposit of $75 along with registration form is due
• March 1, 2024 - Camp Scholarship Application due
• April 5, 2024 - Second payment of $40 and health forms are due
• May 2, 2024 - Final payment of $35 + Camp Store Funds due
• May 2, 2024 - 4-H Camp Parent/Guardian Meeting (5:00 p.m. - River Parish Community College - Reserve Campus Media Room)