The Middle School years can be challenging for youth as they grapple with their emotions, undergo physical changes, and navigate the complexities of friendships. To support youth ages 10 - 14, we introduce the Mixed Feelings 4-H summer camp, a four-week-long day camp dedicated to promoting health and wellness.
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 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th 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, kayaking, fishing, aquatic-play in the lazy river, weekly field trips, a family overnight camp experience, and more.
Cost: $100 (Due at time of registration)
Breakfast, lunch and snack included Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Camp Dates: Monday-Friday, July 7- July 31, 2025
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-H4‑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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Chanita Anderson,
chickma@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs.