Shelby County 4-H Day Camp

Will Resume July 2025

Shelby County Extension Office

What to expect at Day Camp

The goal of day camp is to encourage and inspire creativity in each camper. We do this through a wide range of activities, crafts, interactive games, the arts and much more!

Campers also have the opportunity to participate in a workshop of their choice. Workshop descriptions and  signups are included with registration. Activities will be built around unique and fun daily themes.

**Campers will be expected to bring lunch each day **

Who May Attend?

Youth from Shelby County who have completed 2nd grade and not yet entered 7th grade. You do not have to belong to Shelby County 4-H to attend day camp. 

Payment and Registration

Camper Registration will be available in June

Registration Fee: $50 per camper

Cash or Check only - Limited Space Available - Payment due at Registration

DAY CAMP COUNSELORS NEEDED

Shelby County 4-H is looking for teens, ages 14-18 who would be interested in planning workshops, teaching youth and working with fellow teens to develop a day camp schedule and group activities. This is a 3-day camp hosted at the Shelby County Extension Office. 

Campers will range from ages 8-12 and will register for workshops based on their interest. Workshops will be designed and lead by teen counselors and should reflect your interests as well. Workshop ideas include but are not limited to:

· Jewelry Making, STEM, Scrapbooking, Theater, Culinary, Natural Resources, Crafts, Upcycle, Photography

If you would like to apply to serve as a teen counselor for Shelby County 4-H Summer Day Camp please complete the Day Camp Counselor Application below. Applications can also be picked up at the Shelby County Extension Office.

APPLICATION 

Deadline to Submit Application with completed Code of Conduct and 2 Reference Forms: March 29, 2024 to Shelby County Extension Office 1117 Frankfort Road; Shelbyville, KY 40065. 

For any questions contact Candice Hollingsworth at the Shelby County Extension Office

Phone: (502)633-4593         Email: candice.hollingsworth@uky.edu