Each July, Ashland & Bayfield County’s Youth Development offices work together to plan a fun, 3 day youth summer camp experience for 4-H Members and area youth!
Who, When, and Where:
- Dates: Friday July 7- Sunday July 9, 2023
- Location: Camp Crosswoods, Bayfield County, WI
- Ages: Grades 3-8 (current grade)
- Cost: $105 ($80 for enrolled 4-H members)*
Camp Information:
- Organized by UW-Extension Ashland and Bayfield Counties 4-H Programs
- Supported by UW-Extension Ashland and Bayfield Counties 4-H Leaders Associations
- Aided by 4-H Adult Volunteers, Crosswoods staff, etc.
- Youth Counselors are 4-H Members in 9th-12th grade
- Youth Leaders lead programs, with a “Counselor in Training” program for 8th graders
- Cabins have comfortable bunks and limited shower facilities are available
- Some activities include: canoeing, swimming, trails, campfires, etc.
- There are multi-purpose buildings for dining and recreation
- Registration will open early May and will run to June 15th or until cabins are full
- Camp begins at 1pm on Friday, July 7th and ends at 11am on Sunday, July 9th
- Campers will be split into cabins of 6-8 youth of similar age and gender with 1-2 counselors per cabin
Member Registration Process:
- Registration is found here through the Bayfield County website (open now until cabins are full since space is limited).
- **Need based scholarships are available, please contact Kate.Wallner@wisc.edu if you need help paying for camp.
Safety Information
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Camp programs include swimming, arts and crafts, canoeing and kayaking, campfires and singing, nature education, skits, and games for large or small groups.
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Campers are supervised by 4-H Youth Development staff from Ashland and Bayfield Counties, 4-H certified Adult Volunteers, and trained teenaged counselors.
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Please complete the Health, Policy, & Liability Forms and submit them to Ashland County Extension (call 715-682-7017 with questions).