Northern Virginia 4-H Educational & Conference Center

Our mission is to facilitate proven experiential learning programs for youth, families, and adults that educate, inspire, and connect. Under the guidance of professional staff, children and youth ages 5-19 learn through a variety of hands-on activities in a socially positive environment. Special interest camps, including Camp Fantastic, Camp Coral, Camp SMILE, and Sheriff Camps offer unique programs that appeal to parents and their children’s spirit of learning and adventure. The specific goals and objectives of the Center are to: (1) provide an exciting experience in a safe, educational, and fun environment; (2) provide youth with an opportunity for personal growth through group-bonding; (3) help youth develop self-esteem, self-worth, and communication and leadership skills; (4) provide opportunities for youth to take responsibility for their own decisions and actions; (5) provide opportunities and activities that may not be readily accessible in a child’s community; and, (6) inspire youth to actively participate in ongoing 4-H related clubs and programs in their local communities to build upon their camping experiences. From 1981 through today, the annual camping program has grown from serving 217 youth to more than 2,500.

Wishlist

• $17 funds a child for 6 hours at camp

• $34 funds a child for 12 hours at camp

• $68 funds a child for 24 hours at camp

• $340 funds a child for 1 week at camp