4-H Outdoor, Science and Adventure Camp -
Merced County 4-H has had over 80 years of camping. *
Last minute location change back to Camp Sylvester!! 6/25/2008 - see map - map to Camp Sylvester
When:
Session 1: June 27- July 1, 2008
Campers: Grade 4th through 8th Staff: High School Students - Interviews set for March 8, 2008 location Le Grand Elementary School in Le Grand Cabin Leaders/Camp Directors: Volunteer 4-H Adult Leaders - Cabin leader position info
Summer Camp Forms
- Camp Assistant Cook Position Description
- Camp cabin leader
- Camp Chaperon Position Description
- Camp Committee Position Description
- Camp cook position
- Camp Registration Form 2008
- Camp Staff application 08
- Head Cook Position Description
- Nurse Position Description
- Staff Reference Form
- Teen Staff Position Description
Activities enjoyed at camp
| Outdoor Activities |
| Meeting New Friends |
| Recreation and Games |
| Arts and Crafts |
| Experiencing ROPES course |
| Sunrise and/or other hikes |
| Canoeing |
How:
Campers: Applications for campers will be accepted beginning April 7, 2008 - these will be due May 19, 2008
High School Staff: Camp Staff application 08 - are due March 3, 2008 to schedule interviews - Two references also required for staff applications - Staff Reference Form
Adult Volunteers: Contact the Local 4-H Club Leader or the 4-H Office at 385-7418.
Costs - TBA
| Campers: - $115.00 - includes 5 days and 4 nights, meals and lodging, activities and fun. |
| Transportation to and from camp NOT included. |
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Where: Camp Pacifica
| owners/operators: California Lions Camp of Lions Clubs International |
| location: Nipinnawasee, Ca (near Awanhee in Madera County) 52 acres in the lower edges of the mountain forest of oak and pine woods. Mountains surround the camp with a scenic overview of the valley below. |
| elevation: Camp Pacifica is set on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains at an elevation of 3,400 ft. |
| buildings: Enclosed and screened cabins, playing field, campfire area, swiming pool, and more. |
A few photos of Camp Pacifica
---------------------------------------------------------------------- History --------------------
*History of Merced County Camping Program
1926 - Two ag Club encampments were held at Wawona, one for boys, and one for girls. (It appears this was the first annual camp). The State (4-H) Leader, County School Nurse and Home Demonstration Agent were present at camp. Ray Hume of Dos Palos was camp director.
1927 - 1928 Annual Club Camp in Yosemite Valley. The Home Department ladies were cooks and meals were served “army style”. Excellent cooperation was received from Yosemite Park Service and one feature was that of campfire talks by rangers and nature study hikes by guides. Fee for camp was $3.50 per member.
1929 - Summer Camp was held at Pinecrest (Camp Sylvester was started about this time) The camp session was somewhat disturbed by the weather (rain) and they had to seek shelter in a nearby barn.
1930 - 1955 4-H camp was held at Camp No. 9 in Yosemite Valley (except in 1934 and 1948 due to concerns over Polio)
1956 - 1962 Camp Sylvester was selected as the new camp site as Yosemite no longer allowed group camping. Camp fee was $7.50. Jerry Lundell was hired as camp director for $150.00.
1963 - 1967 A five-year contract was signed to move 4-H Camp to Camp Green Meadows at Fish Camp. Cooking equipment from 4-H used as part of camp start up.
1968 - 2007 Use of Camp Green Meadows became too expensive and 4-H camp was moved back to Camp Sylvester.
2008 - Due to damaged building and uncertain availability of Camp Sylverster a new site, Camp Pacifica, is selected for the 2008 4-H Camp.