Illinois Extension

2024 Mixed Feelings 4-H Camp

Please join the University of Illinois Extension Cook County Youth Development team for a 4 week-long summer day camp focusing on health and wellness for youth entering 5, 6, 7, and 8 grade. We aim to help youth learn how to lead lives that balance physical, mental, and emotional health. Youth will have the chance to connect with new friends and discover the benefits of mindfulness through nature, the arts, movement, and other mindful practices. They will engage in healthy cooking and gardening while enjoying camp activities such as archery, hiking, canoeing, fishing, water-play in the lazy river, weekly field trips, a family overnight camp experience and more.

Cost: $50 (Due at time of registration)
Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Camp Dates: Monday - Friday, July 8-Aug 2, 2024
Where: Sandridge Community Center 600 Oglesby Ave, Calumet City 60409
 Tuesdays - Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL 60473


What is 4-H
4‑H is America’s largest youth development organization—empowering nearly six million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime. Youth “learn by doing” with fun, hands-on activities that teach skills youth can use now and in the future!

4‑H is delivered by Cooperative Extension—a community of more than 100 public universities nationwide that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. For over 100 years, 4‑H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they improve their lives and communities.

In 4‑H programs, kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids experience 4‑H in every county and parish in the country through in-school and after-school programs, school and community clubs, and 4‑H camps.

Learn more about your local University of Illinois Extension office at: Extension.illinois.edu/cook. 

Contact Information

In 4-H, members learn about topics that interest them. These are referred to as members “projects.” That could be anything from learning how to cook, build a robot, or care for the environment.
The meeting will be held at Sandridge Community Center 600 Oglesby Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409
Participants missing more than 3 days without prior notification and approval may be dropped from the program.
Tent and sleeping bags will be provided at no additonal cost. One tent per familiy will provdided which holds up to a family of six.
Only parents/guardians of youth participating in the 4-H Summer Camp should complete this form which serves as an agreement between a participant and the University of Illinois to allow Illinois Extension to use photographs taken by the program facilitator(s)
Only credit or debit card payment is accepted
Refund Policy
Cancellations request must be submitted via email to Lreggans@illinois.edu for full refund by 6/1/24 or refund is forfeited.
Total Registration Cost