2025 4-H Summer Camp

We are beyond thrilled to announce the 2025 4-H Camp and, again, attending Rock River Christian Camp this year, in Polo, Illinois. Rock River Christian Camp is a 94 acre, year round retreat and camping center. Youth facilities include nine cabins. 4-H Camp will offer a variety of safely-led activities such as: archery, crate stacking, arts and crafts, hiking, pool, nature study, team building and large group games.

The dates have been set for Sunday, June 8 - Thursday, June 12, 2025. Camp is open to all youth ages 8-14 by June 18. You do not have to be in 4-H to attend.

Downloads:

* Camp Promotional Flyer

* Camper Application Packet

Camp Fee Schedule:
Register by March 1……………………………..$325 (4-H members) or $375 (non-4-H members)
(Must be paid in full by March 1, or the price goes up)

Register after March 1…………………………..$350 (4-H members) or $400 (non-4-H members)
(Must be paid in full by May 15, or spot not held)

Camp Fee Includes:

Lodging (4 nights)
Meals (11 meals)
Canteen (4 afternoons)
Snacks (4 evenings)
Camp T-shirt
Camptivities and supplies

PLEASE NOTE that registration is not complete until our office has received your Camper Packet (which can be completed below) and payment in full. All final payments must be post-marked by May 15 or a bunk will not be held for the camper.

REGISTRATION:
You may register online by completing the online application, and mailing the Camper Packet (see below). Payments can be made via this site.

PAYMENT BY CHECK:
If you wish to pay by check, please contact the Ogle County Extension office at 815-732-2191 for instructions. All final payments must be post-marked by May 15 or a spot will not be held for the camper. Please make all checks payable to University of Illinois Extension.

U of I Extension - Ogle County
421 W. Pines Road, Suite 10
Oregon, IL 61061

QUESTIONS?
Contact any of the following Extension 4-H Youth Development Staff:

Jodi Baumgartner, Ogle County
4-H Program Coordinator
815-732-2191 or jbmgrtnr@illinois.edu
Brenda Heimann, Stephenson County
4-H Program Coordinator
815-235-4125 or bheimann@illinois.edu
Allie Johnston, Whiteside County
4-H Program Coordinator
815-632-3611 or lancast@illinois.edu
Johnna Jennings, Boone/DeKalb/Ogle Counties
Youth Development Educator
815-758-8194 or jbjennin@illinois.edu
Kelly Lafferty, JoDavies/Stephenson/Winnebago Counties
Youth Development Educator
815-235-4125 or klaffert@illinois.edu

Angela Miller, Jo Daviess County
4-H Program Coordinator
815-858-2273 or amillr11@illinois.edu

Katie Williamson, DeKalb County
4-H Program Coordinator
815-544-3710 or krw7@illinois.edu

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Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Street Address

Street Address 2

City

State

ZIP

Daytime Phone

Evening Phone

E-mail Address

Yes! I am paying for a child to attend 2025 4-H Camp. This registration form is for one individual youth at a time. Additional youth can be registered by filling out the form again.

Registering BEFORE March 1 (4-H Member) ($325.00)

Registering BEFORE March 1 (Non-4-H Member) ($375.00)

CAMPER INFORMATION

Camper's Full Name First, Last

Camper's Name Tag Name

Camper's Date of Birth Month, Date, Year

Are you currently a 4-H member?

If currently enrolled in 4-H, which county and club?

Camper's Gender

Male

[0 of 68 filled]

Female

[12 of 85 filled]

Camper's County of Residence

Camper's Grade (in Fall of 2025)

Ethnicity

Race

Residence

If you would like to bunk with another camper, please enter his/her name here. Note: Must be the same gender and within 1 year/grade. This is NOT A GUARANTEE that you will be bunking in the same cabin.

T-Shirt Size Each camper will receive a free camp t-shirt!

Camper Contact Information Address, City, Zip, Home Phone, Email Address

Counselor in Training Please mark here if you would like to apply to take part in CIT Training (Counselor in Training), during camp week. YOU MUST be 14 by June 8, 2025, to participate as a CIT in 2025. All youth interested in taking part in CIT Training will be sent an application that they must fill out and return prior to the pre-camp deadline in order to be considered for a CIT position.

Yes, I'd like to apply to be a CIT

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Parent/Guardian Name

Parent/Guardian Address (if different from above)

Parent/Guardian Cell Phone

Family e-mail to receive camp communication

2nd Parent/Guardian Name

2nd Parent/Guardian Name Address (if different from above)

2nd Parent/Guardian Cell Phone

Financial Assistance

Contact your local Extension Office prior to registration to see if additional financial assistance opportunities are available.

Refund Policy

If paying by credit card, please note that the charge will appear on your statement as "University of Illinois".

Upon receipt of a written request for cancellation, a refund will be made as stated below:

*Cancellations made before May 15, 2025, will be entitled to a full refund.

* Unless there is a written doctor's order stating that the child is unfit for camp, cancellations made on or after May 15, 2025 will result in the loss of the entire camp fee.

Total Registration Cost $