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Summer Programs
Exploring outdoor education and
challenge experiences


4-H offers a variety of summer experiences. See the 4-H section below, as well as programs offered by other youth serving organizations. Questions? Call Pamela Roberts, 4-H coordinator, at 379-5610 ext. 207 to join a 4-H summer opportunity today!


4-H Summer Programs

4-H Forestry Camp is held at the beginning of July for 2 weeks each summer. Learn forest stewardship, leave no trace hiking, habitat management, and outdoor survival skills. This camp is FREE for youths in grades K-8 and is held at the Quilcene Community Center from 9 am-3 pm. Learn More



The WSU 4-H Gibbs Lake Park Challenge Course is an experiential education program aimed at fostering team development and personal growth. Using outdoor learning activities, participants are provided with the opportunity to strengthen relationships, improve communication, resolve conflicts and develop leadership. Learn More

Cougar Quest is a summer academic camp on the campus of Washington State University designed especially for young people entering grades 7 through 12 in the fall of 2006. Your days will be filled with hands-on activities led by world class Washington State University faculty. Learn More

Olympic Mountain Expeditions is a summer hiking program led by Scott Brinton, 4-H leader. Scott teaches skills related to leave no trace hiking, outdoor survival, and habitat conservation. Reach Scott at ospreyscott@hotmail.com.


Quilcene Ranger Corps is a trail building program for youths ages 13-16. Ranger Corps crews work two-days-a-week shifts throughout the summer and are paid a volunteer stipend that is doubled if the youth finishes the season. Ranger Corps is offered in collaboration with the Pacific NW Trail Association.


Sky Program is a trail building program for youths ages 16-20. Sky crews work shifts throughout the summer, including some overnight mountain hiking trips, and are paid a volunteer stipend. Sky Program is offered in collaboration with the Pacific NW Trail Association.





Sunfield Farm is a sustainable agriculture program located in Chimacum Valley. Sunfield employs teen interns in the summer to work on the farm and to learn about sustainable agricultural practices.
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Kale Forest Farm Camp is an opportunity to immerse your child in an organic farming and gardening environment that allows for creative play and active observation within nature.

 

Contact Natalie Robinson at 360-643-1926 or nmrobinson84@hotmail.com.

SeedSpring Summer Camp
Summer is approaching fast and I just wanted to fill you in on SeedSpring's plans for this summer!

Camp Sessions are:

 

  • June 18-20.
  • July 28 - Aug. 1.
  • Aug. 31 - Sept. 3.

All the programs are day camps.

To register contact Stacey Larsen Stafki at 360-510-2424 or stacey@SeedSpring.org.


Do you see something in 4-H
that you would like to participate in?
Join 4-H Today!

Call Pamela Roberts, 4-H Coordinator
360-379-5610, ext 207

201 W. Patison, Port Hadlock, WA 98339
proberts@jefferson.wsu.edu


More Youth Summer Activities in Jefferson County

Jefferson County Parks & Rec Camps 385-9160

Big Brothers/Big Sisters 732-4090 x 368 or 1-888-840-4794
P.O. Box 398, Chimacum, WA 98325

Boy Scouts   379-8045
Mt. Olympus District of the Boy Scouts
P.O. Box 339, Port Angeles
(360) 379-8045

Local Troops
 Boy Scouts #1477 - 538 Taylor Street, PT. Call Bob Wheeler 379-6986
 Boy Scouts #1479 - 2201 Sims Way, PT. Call Jerry Wells 379-5267
 Boy Scouts #1861 - Quilcene. Call Dave Doracunas 765-3073
 Boy Scouts #4480 - 190 Eaglemount Road. Call Mark Lang 379-8592


Camp Fire USA   206-461-8550
Contact Judy Shields
1259 29th Street. Port Townsend
or Central Puget Sound Council
8511 15th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Centrum 385-3102 or 1-800-733-3608

Girl Scouts 385-3800
H.J. Carroll Park Girl Scout Camp—fees apply
Dorothy Westlund, 379-3578     

Jefferson County Library  385-6544

Marine Science Center Camps 385-5582

Port Townsend Library 385-3181

Port Townsend Swimming Pool
385-7665
Pool Schedule (60 KB pdf)

Search & Rescue 385-3831

Sound Experience (Adventuress) 379-0438

Arts Thaddeus! 385-2285
Arts and science enrichment. All hands-on interactive fun!

Wooden Boat Foundation 385-3628

YMCA 385-5811


VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS

Brinnon Area
Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Brinnon 796-2071

Quilcene Area
Quilcene First Presbyterian Church 765-3930

Port Townsend Area
Calvary Chapel
Community United Methodist Church 385-1579
First Presbyterian 385-2525
Grace Lutheran 385-1595
San Juan Baptist Church 385-2545
Unity Center of Port Townsend 385-6519

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Jefferson County 4-H
provides free activities, events, and clubs for youth ages K-12 throughout the county. Areas of focus include animals, technology, home arts, alternative sports, challenge activities, and leadership.

4-H NETWORK NEWS blog


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Voice: (360) 379-5610, Office Hours: 9am to 5pm M - F
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