4-H Camp
Shelby County 4-H Camp
June 2nd-6th, 2025
Shelby County will attend camp at the beautiful Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp in Jabez June 2-6. A $50 deposit will hold your slot when your initial paperwork is submitted. The cost of camp for 2025 will be $225. This is reduced from the original of $325 due to the generous support of the Shelby County Extension District Board. We have space to accept 140 campers. After the slots are filled we will begin a waiting list and campers will be taken off the waiting list (in order) only if others drop out.
4-H Camp is open to all Shelby County youth ages 9-13. Campers must attend camp with the county in which they live or attend school. Campers stay in cabins that hold approximately 20 youth, with teens, counselors in training, and adult leaders. Class sign-ups will be on a first-to-register basis. Campers can choose from traditional camp activities as well as several new classes. Some of the traditional classes include canoeing, fishing, swimming, arts and crafts, archery, riflery, and high ropes. Each night will end with everyone’s favorite “Sally Down the Alley”. This year’s camp theme is “4-H Camp-Find Your Spark”.
To Register for Camp:
The registration form will be available on February 3rd. The form will be posted on this web page, and available in print at the Extension Office. Please return the completed camp form and $50 deposit to the Shelby County Extension Office. Camp registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Deposits will not be taken for camp until Wednesday, February 3rd, 2025.
Camp Forms
If you are interested in applying to be a camp counselor, please complete an application and return it to the Shelby County Extension Office by March 14th.
Camper Registration 2025
Camp Registration will be available on February 3rd, 2025.
Camper RegistrationCIT Application
Counselor In Training or CIT's must be 14-15 years old and be a freshman or sophomore in High School. Two letters of recommendation required.
CIT ApplicationTeen Leader Application
Teen Leaders must be 16-18 years old and be a junior or senior in high school.
Teen Leader ApplicationAdult Application
Adults are required to submit a 4-H Volunteer form to attend camp
4-H Volunteer FormFrequently Asked Questions
Students must be 9 years old at Camp. It is okay if your student isn't 9 years old at the time of registration.
Students who are 14-15 years old and in High School are eligible to become a Counselor in Training (CIT). See details in the section below to apply
Students who are 16-18 years old are eligible to become a Teen Leader. See details in the section below to apply
Adult applicants must be at least 18 years old and have completed their first year of college (or have been out of high school for one year). Adults who wish to attend camp must also complete the 4-H Volunteer Application and submit it with their Adult Application. Two References are Required; please use the 4-H Volunteer Application Reference Forms. See details in the section below to apply
Camp Registration with a $50 deposit will be accepted until all spots are filled and then a waiting list will form.
We can only bring 140 students to camp and spots fill very quickly. We recommend submitting your camp registration as soon as possible to ensure your camper gets a spot.
Shelby County 4-H attends camp at the Lake Cumberland Facility.
17500 KY-196, Nancy, KY 42544
They have an active Facebook, where you can view pictures of previous camp years and the facilities.
For any questions, contact Candice Hollingsworth at the Shelby County Extension Office
Phone: (502)633-4593 Email: candice.hollingsworth@uky.edu
