Olmsted County 4-H
2024 Summer Programming
*Almost* Summer Programming
April isn't exactly summer, but it feels like it outside already! Join us for Paint & Punch on April 27 from 12:30-2:30 pm at Aune Hall. Olmsted County youth in grades kindergarten+ are invited to a painting class put on by a local artist! Completed paintings may be entered in the 2024 Olmsted County Fair. Parents are welcome, but not required, to stay. Registration is open in 4-H Online through April 23.
Olmsted County 4-H Day Camps
Are you looking for fun-filled activities this summer? Join us for 4-H Day Camp experiences!
Youth in grades K-5 are invited to participate and grade 3-5 campers will get to experience being junior camp counselors! While participating in many of the same activities, the junior camp counselors will be introduced to leadership skills as they support younger youth. Campers will enjoy a variety of theme-related activities including science, art, recreation, snacks, and more!
The registration fee of $25 per youth, per day can be sent to the Olmsted County Extension Office in advance. Please contact us for scholarship opportunities if cost will be a barrier.
If you're over 5th grade and interested in helping with day camp as a counselor, please let us know.
We have a proud history of offering affordable summer camps that are filled with hands-on learning, social-emotional skill development, service projects, and a low camper-to-counselor/staff ratio! We hope to see you in 2024!
Regional 4-H Camp at Whitewater State Park
- Monday, June 17-Wednesday, June 19 for 6-8th graders
- Wednesday, June 19-Friday, June 21 for 3rd-5th graders
- Whitewater State Park: 19041 MN-74, Altura, MN 55910
- Cost: $110 per camper, scholarships are available for Olmsted County 4-H youth
- Register through the 4-H Online website by May 31
- You can find more information on our website
Have fun, meet new friends and explore new things at 4-H Regional Camp at Whitewater State Park! Campers from SE Minnesota will spend 2 nights and 3 days at camp enjoying swimming, hiking, educational sessions, games, arts & crafts, great food, cabin life, and campfires!. Campers will arrive at 3 pm on the first day and depart at 2:30 pm on the last day.
4-H Explore Camp
- Sunday, June 23-Monday, June 24
- Camp Edith Mayo: 4228 8th St. SW, Rochester, MN 55902
- Youth in grades 3+ who are new to camp experiences; older youth are welcome as counselors
- Register here
Youth will spend two days and one night at Camp Edith enjoying hiking, nature activities, games, crafts, & more! Camp is open to youth who have completed 3rd grade and above. There are also options to participate in day activities without staying overnight. Cost is $30 per youth with options to request county scholarship funds.
Dodge County 4-H Farm Camp
- Tuesday, July 30, 9 am-2 pm
- Youth in grades K-4
- Red Barn Learning Farm: 27251 State Hwy 30, Hayfield, MN 55940
- Cost: $25 per camper
- Register through 4-H Online by July 1
- You can find more information on our website
Olmsted youth are invited to this event, hosted by Dodge County 4-H! Join us for a 4-H experience at the Red Barn Learning Farm. Youth will be able to explore the farm, learn about agriculture, and even help with farm chores!
How to register for our events
Families can register for day camps through the 4-H Online enrollment website:
- If you are or have previously been enrolled in 4-H, log in with your family login.
- If you have attended a 4-H event before, but don't have your login information, click Reset Password and we will follow-up with your next steps.
- If you are new to our 4-H day camps, you will need to make an account. (Further participation in 4-H isn't required.) Select Olmsted County and when it asks for a Club, choose In-Person 4-H Camp/Event - Olmsted County.
Once the enrollment has been approved - This may take a day or two. Click "events" under your child's profile and you can view and register for events.
Contact Information
Email: mnext-olmsted@umn.edu
Website: extension.umn.edu/olmsted
Location: 1421 3rd Avenue Southeast, Rochester, MN, USA
Phone: 507-328-6214
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Olmsted4H