Duval County 4-H Summer Camps

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WONDER EMPORIUM AT 4-H CAMP TIMPOOCHEE 
Camp date: June 12-16, 2023 (overnight camp) 
Camper ages: 8-12 years old 
Price: $425.00 per camper 
Camp Timpoochee is ecstatic for our third summer of this imagination packed week! As campers' journey through Wonder Emporium week, they will connect the magic of the world with the real-life science that’s behind it all. From chemistry and physics to wildlife ecology and robotics, we will be sure to dabble into your favorite topics. Expect to perform experiments, create beautiful art, and collect specimens from the amazing world around us!

EXPRESS YOURSELF SEWING AND ARTS DAY CAMP 
Camp dates: June 20-23, 2023 (4 day camp)
Camper ages: 8-13 years old
Price: $125.00 per camper
During this camp, we will spend half of our time working on a sewing projects and half of our time creating other forms of art. Beginner campers will learn about sewing tools, materials, and techniques, to craft projects. All materials needed and a sewing kit to take home will be provided. During the art portion of the camp week, we will paint, craft, and create projects that allow campers to express themselves as they explore new art forms.

FLORIDA 4-H LEGISLATURE 
Camp date: June 26-30, 2023 (overnight event) 
Camper ages: 14-18 years old (as of September 1, 2022) 
Florida 4-H Legislators provides an opportunity for teen 4-H members to have a “learn by doing” experience in state government each summer. During this event, 4-H’ers will serve as Florida 4-H senators, representatives, lobbyists, media correspondents, Lt. Governor or Governor in a “mock” style experience. 4-H participants will get to experience what it takes for laws to be considered and passed or vetoed in a model legislative session at the Florida State Capital. The purpose of Florida 4-H Legislature is to provide an experience that prepares 4-H members for leadership in the American democratic process. Each participant learns, practices and defends the theory and process of representing citizens and making public policy.

BUG CAMP
Camp date: July 10-12, 2023 (3 day camp)
Camper ages: 9-13 years old
Price: $120
This camp is for kids who love creepy crawlies. Campers will learn the science of studying bugs as they collect, pin, play games, and explore. We will take field trips off site as we collect insects in various habitats. Youth will receive their own collecting gear to take home. Interested in a full week of camp? Sign up for STEAM Camp July 13th-14th as well!

FULL STEAM AHEAD DAY CAMP
Camp date: July 13-14, 2022 (2 day camp)
Camper ages: 9-13 years old
Price: $60.00 per camper
Do you have a child fascinated by all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM)? Sign them up for this two-day STEAM Extravaganza! Youth will create chemical reactions, art robots, planispheres, and more. Additionally, youth will join us inside the portable Starlab planetarium for a tour of our galaxy and utilize the melting point of wax to create crayon art. Interested in a full week of camp? Sign up for Bug Camp July 10th-12th, as well!

ALL ABOUT ANIMALS DAY CAMP
Camp date: July 17-July 20, 2023 (4 day camp)
Camper ages: 5-8 years old
Price: $125.00 per camper
During this camp, campers will learn about all different kinds of animals such as farm animals, pets, marine animals, wildlife, entomology, and exotic animals with hands on science activities.

4-H UNIVERSITY 
Camp date: July 31-August 3, 2023 (overnight camp) 
Camper age: 14-18 years old (as of September 1, 2022)
Florida 4-H University is a week-long overnight event for senior 4-H youth (4-H age 14-18) held at the University of Florida. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in educational workshops lead by University of Florida faculty, explore career opportunities, lead community service activities, interact with youth from all over the state, and have fun while developing critical life skills that will help them become productive and engaged citizens of the communities, their country, and their world.