Georgia 4-H - Camping and Counselor Program

Camping and Counselor Program

Summer camp has been a favorite experience of many 4-H’ers and adults, who were once 4-H’ers. At cloverleaf camp, 5th and 6th graders have the chance to swim, rock climb, canoe, take part in several workshops, and the infamous wet games. The wet games is basically a water war between the counselors and the campers; it involves games, buckets of water, and a large slip & slide.

Junior 4-H’ers (7th & 8th graders) also have the chance to go to camp. Their camp is more for the older child. They have the chance to go to the laser show at Stone Mountain, Six Flags White Water, Thursday Night Thunder at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, swim, and more. Senior 4-H’ers are 9th through 12th graders. They also have the chance to go to camp.

Senior Camp is designed around teenagers. They get to go whitewater rafting, dances, workshops, and much more. Seniors also have the chance to go to cloverleaf camp as a teen leader, where they get to help counselors and leaders. There are also some special interest camps like Wilderness Challenge and Marine Resource.

Rock Eagle 4-H Center is the largest 4-H center. It is centered on the Rock Eagle, which is an eagle made out of rock, which was made by the Native Americans. It has 54 cabins, an auditorium, a chapel, and dining hall. During the summer, Rock Eagle holds 1,000 campers every week for seven weeks. The camp can hold a maximum of 1200 people at any one time. Not only is the camp home to many 4-H’ers, but it also houses many other organizations, when 4-H’ers are not there. Rock Eagle holds many events other camp, like State 4-H Council, Fall Forum, Jr. Conference, Jr. Rally, District Project Achievement (DPA), and more.

Cabin number 37 is the G. C. Adams cabin and was funded by many donations from Newton County citizens. In 1952 the Covington Women’s Club led a project to raise $10,000 to fund the cabin.

Over 9,000 children ages 9–19 annually attend one of Georgia 4-H's Camps' for a week, each summer.

Georgia 4-H has 5 separate 4-H Centers each with its own camping program. Every camp is a world unto its own, with a theme full of high adventure, friendship and fun.

The 5 Georgia 4-H Centers are

• Wahsega 4-H Center located in Dahlonega, Georgia
• Burton 4-H Center located on Tybee Island
• Jekyll 4-H Center located on Jekyll Island
• Fortson 4-H Center located in Hampton, Georgia
• Rock Eagle 4-H Center located in Eatonton, Georgia and known as the largest youth center in the world

Note: In 2004 Camp Fortson was officially opened to replace camp Truett-Fulton.

The camping program and counselor program are considered highly effective. The Georgia 4-H Counselor Alumni Association represents 4-H counselor alumni who continue to support Georgia 4-H.