2026 4-H Summer Camp
Registration is closed. Please contact the Ogle County Extension Office at 815-732-2191 for questions.
We are beyond thrilled to announce the 2026 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 14 - Thursday, June 18, 2026. Camp is open to all youth ages 8-14 by June 14. You do not have to be in 4-H to attend.
Downloads:
Camp Fee Schedule:
$350 (4-H members) or $400 (non-4-H members)
(Must be paid in full by May 1, or spot not held)
$350 (4-H members) or $400 (non-4-H members)
(Must be paid in full by May 1, 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 1 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.
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 1 or a spot will not be held for the camper. Please make all checks payable to University of Illinois Extension.
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 1 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
421 W. Pines Road, Suite 10
Oregon, IL 61061
QUESTIONS?
Contact any of the following Extension 4-H Youth Development Staff:
Contact any of the following Extension 4-H Youth Development Staff:
Katie Baker, Lee County
4-H Program Coordinator
815-857-3525 or kmcbr2@illinois.edu
Jodi Baumgartner, Ogle County
4-H Program Coordinator
815-732-2191 or jbmgrtnr@illinois.edu
Allie Johnston, Whiteside County
4-H Program Coordinator
815-632-3611 or lancast@illinois.edu
Kelly Lafferty, JoDavies/Stephenson/Winnebago Counties
Youth Development Educator
815-235-4125 or klaffert@illinois.edu
4-H Program Coordinator
815-857-3525 or kmcbr2@illinois.edu
Jodi Baumgartner, Ogle County
4-H Program Coordinator
815-732-2191 or jbmgrtnr@illinois.edu
Allie Johnston, Whiteside County
4-H Program Coordinator
815-632-3611 or lancast@illinois.edu
Kelly Lafferty, JoDavies/Stephenson/Winnebago Counties
Youth Development Educator
815-235-4125 or klaffert@illinois.edu