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Placer County 4-H Summer Camp

Camp Experience

Welcome to a week of fun, friendship, and adventure at Summer Camp! Here's everything families need to know to prepare for an unforgettable experience.

Arrival & Orientation

Camp kicks off on Monday between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Families will drop off their campers during this time. Upon arrival, campers will be escorted to their sleeping areas to get settled. Then, our trained Teen Camp Counselors will lead campers on a tour of the camp, helping them feel comfortable and familiar with their new surroundings.

Campers are grouped into teams—called “Packs”—which they stay with for the week during most daily activities and our exciting Meadow Game competitions.

Daily Activities

Each day is packed with creative, hands-on sessions and outdoor adventures. Activities include:

  • 🎯 Archery
  • 🕺 Line Dancing
  • 🧩 Escape Room
  • 🔥 Dutch Oven Baking
  • 🎭 Skit Design & Practice
  • 🚀 Rocket Building
  • 🎨 Lanyards, Bracelets & Game Boards
  • 🛖 S.O.S. Shelter Building
  • 📸 Photography Scavenger Hunt

Pack Meadow Games

Every day features a unique Pack Meadow Game, promoting teamwork, creativity, and camp spirit. These include:

  • 🍦 Hand-Crank Ice Cream Making
  • 🥔 Mashed Potato Sculpting
  • 💦 Relay Races & Water Games
  • 🥏 Ultimate Frisbee

Camp Life & Schedule

Our days are thoughtfully structured to balance high-energy fun with rest and reflection:

  • Morning sessions kick off the day with active, skill-building fun.
  • Lunch is followed by Quiet Cabin Time—a chance to recharge.
  • Afternoons include optional free time for arts & crafts, board games, sports, showers, or rest.
  • Evenings feature group activities, campfire time, and a nightly wind-down with scheduled shower time before bed.

Camp Theme & Dress-Up Nights

This year’s overall camp theme is: Hollywood Entertainment!

Each evening, campers are invited to dress up to match a fun nightly theme:

  • Monday: Sci-Fi Night – Think aliens, astronauts, robots, and futuristic fashion.
  • Tuesday: Action Night – Dress as your favorite action hero or stunt-ready star.
  • Wednesday: Fantasy Night – Wizards, dragons, fairies, and mythical creatures welcome!
  • Thursday: Hollywood Red Carpet – Our final night includes a dance, so dress to impress! Come as a movie star or in your fanciest outfit for the red carpet event.

Participation is encouraged, but costumes are always optional. It’s all about fun and creativity!

Meals & Snacks

Campers enjoy delicious, camp-cooked meals each day, with two snacks (late morning and afternoon) and a small dessert at night. Every meal includes fresh fruit options, and lunch and dinner offer a full salad bar. We accommodate special dietary needs—no camper will go hungry!

Sample Menu:

Breakfasts:

  • Pancakes & Eggs
  • Breakfast Burritos
  • French Toast

Lunches:

  • Meat & Cheese Sandwiches
  • Burgers
  • Pulled Pork Sandwiches
  • Nachos

Dinners:

  • Tri-Tip
  • Spaghetti
  • Taco Bar
  • Lasagna

Wrapping Up the Week

We end our week with a Thursday night dance and movie night, a highlight full of celebration and memories. Campers also receive a camp photo in a keepsake folder with space for sharing notes and contact info—just like a yearbook!

Families return for pickup on Friday between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.