4-H Camp

Join us for Dane County 4-H Camp!  Youth who completed grades 3-8 are invited to attend Dane County 4-H Summer Camp. Invite your friends to join you. Not in 4-H? No problem, we welcome all youth!

Youth will experience fun camp activities, crafts, field games, campfire, swimming, nature walks, games and more. They will connect with the outdoors, try new activities, and make new friends.

First time at camp? Check out the fun we have at Upham Woods!

Session 1:July 23-26, 2025 for youth who completed Grades 3-5
>Drop off 3:00pm on 7/23, Pick up 10:00am on 7/26

Session 2:July 26-29, 2025 for youth who completed Grades 6-8
>Drop off 2:30pm on 7/26, Pick up 10:00am on 7/29

Registration is closed for 2024. 2025 Camp Registration will open in April.

Camp fee includes all supplies, meals and snacks.
$240.00 – Dane County 4-H Member
$290.00 – General Camp Rate

Financial Assistance Available – request through online registration process

Camper Expectation Agreement

4-H Camp Registration – 2025 will open in April

  • Registration open until early June or when camp fills
  • Two payment options: Pay full amount OR pay half when registering and half in June.
  • Payments made online with credit*, debit, or bank account. (*small fee for credit card payment)
  • Send A Kid to Camp Donations can be made during online registration. We have youth who need financial assistance to attend camp. You can help!

Registered campers will receive a camp confirmation packet prior to camp that includes the camp schedule, what to bring and what not to bring, camp rules, and directions to camp. Camp confirmation packets will be sent out via email in June.

Parents are responsible for transportation to and from camp.

Upham Woods Learning Center

We are excited to camp at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center! It is a residential facility operated by the University of Wisconsin Extension and located on the magnificent Wisconsin River and amidst the bluffs of Upper Wisconsin Dells. Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, N194 County Rd N, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

Learn more about Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center

Send A Kid To Camp Donations

Send A Kid to Camp Donations can be made by sending a donation to Dane County 4-H Camp, 5201 Fen Oak Drive, Suite 138, Madison, WI 53718 or calling 608-224-3702 for more information. We have youth who need financial assistance to attend camp. You can help!

4-H Camp Counselor Application Information

Applications for 2024 are closed. Interested in becoming a counselor for 2025? Applications open in January! Check out the counselor requirements and descriptions here:

New Counselor Requirements:

Returning Counselor/Junior Director Requirements:

Reach out with questions – 4Hinfo@danecounty.gov

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