Kentucky 4-H Camping

Kentucky 4-H Camping

Meet New Friends | Try New Things | Find Your Spark at 4-H Camp

4-H Camp provides a place for youth to explore their interests and passions (sparks), surrounded by Kentucky’s beautiful natural resources.  Campers will engage with caring adults and teens who are committed to their success, who will ensure each youth feels safe, and that they belong.  At 4-H Camp, our class leaders emphasize effort in learning rather than ability, and our campers can expect progressive, exciting lessons that are different every day. The county 4-H agents, adult and teen cabin leaders, and camp staff are committed to helping your camper engage in new adventures while making new friends.

Kentucky 4-H operates four camping locations serving 25,000 guests annually in various programs: summer camp, environmental education camp, extension-sponsored events, camp-sponsored events, and non-extension user rentals. The Kentucky 4-H Camp facilities are accredited by the American Camp Association.

The mission of Kentucky 4-H Camping is to improve people through intentional life-skill development. This will happen through collaboration with local, state, and national partners, research-based methods and educational programming, service-oriented practices, long-term strategic planning, and engagement in the participant’s sparks. 

4-H Camp Regions

4-H Summer Camp

Summer Camp is organized by local county extension offices. The cost of the camp session, registration materials, and application deadlines are set by each county extension office. To register your young person for summer camp, click the button below.

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4-H Camp Special Events

4-H Camp Events are fun-filled activities designed to foster engagement, access, community, teamwork, leadership, and personal growth in a supportive outdoor environment. Click the button below to see upcoming 4-H Camp Events.

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Employment Opportunities

Kentucky 4-H is actively seeking highly motivated camp staff who can provide exceptional customer service for the tens of thousands of youths and volunteers attending four residential 4-H camp facilities!

4-H Camp Jobs

J.M. Feltner 4-H Camp Schedule

Graphic titled ‘Kentucky 4‑H 2026 Summer Camp Schedule – J.M. Feltner Memorial 4‑H Camp.’ An illustrated outdoor background with mountains, trees, and sun. A table lists counties and camp dates: Bell, Knox, Rockcastle, Whitley (June 2–5); Franklin, Laurel, Letcher (June 8–12); Cloverbud Camp (June 13–15); Magoffin, Menifee, Morgan, Rowan (June 16–19); Madison (June 22–25); Fayette (June 29–July 3); Boyle, Lincoln, Powell (July 6–10); Elliott, Floyd, Lawrence, Martin (July 14–17); Johnson, Pike (July 20–24); Breathitt, Jackson, Knott, Lee, Owsley, Wolfe (July 24–27); Clay, Estill, Harlan, Leslie, Perry (July 28–31). Kentucky 4‑H Camping and University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service logos appear at the top.

North Central 4-H Camp Schedule

Graphic titled ‘Kentucky 4‑H 2026 Summer Camp Schedule – North Central 4‑H Camp.’ Illustrated outdoor scene with trees and mountains. A table lists counties and dates: Bath, Boyd, Carter, Greenup (May 25–29); Grant, Kenton, Owen, Pendleton (June 1–5); Clark, Montgomery (June 8–12); Jessamine, Mercer (June 15–19); Fleming, Harrison (June 22–26); Bracken, Lewis, Mason, Robertson (June 29–July 3); Anderson, Bourbon, Nicholas (July 6–9); Garrard, Scott, Woodford (July 13–17); Campbell (July 20–24); Boone, Carroll, Gallatin (July 27–31). Kentucky 4‑H Camping and UK Cooperative Extension Service logos appear at the top.

Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp Schedule

Graphic titled ‘Kentucky 4‑H 2026 Summer Camp Schedule – Lake Cumberland 4‑H Camp.’ Illustrated outdoor background with mountains and trees. A table lists counties and camp weeks: Adair, Green, Taylor, Wayne (June 2–5); Cumberland, Jefferson (June 8–12); Larue, Marion, McCreary, Russell (June 16–19); Oldham (June 22–26); Clinton, Spencer, Washington (June 29–July 3); Henry, Shelby (July 6–10); Bullitt, Trimble (July 13–17); Nelson (July 20–24); Casey, Pulaski (July 27–31). Kentucky 4‑H Camping and University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service logos appear at the top.

West Kentucky 4-H Camp Schedule

Graphic titled ‘Kentucky 4‑H 2026 Summer Camp Schedule – West Kentucky 4‑H Camp.’ An illustrated outdoor scene with trees and mountains. A table lists counties and dates: Ballard, Barren, Fulton, Hart, Marshall, Monroe (May 26–29); Breckinridge, Grayson, Logan, Metcalfe (June 1–4); Daviess, Edmonson, Hardin, Union (June 9–12); Calloway, Christian, Graves, Hickman (June 15–18); Henderson, Ohio, Webster (June 23–26); Caldwell, Carlisle, Crittenden, Hancock, Livingston, Lyon (June 29–July 2); Butler, Todd, Trigg (July 6–10); Allen, McLean, Meade, Simpson, Warren (July 13–17); Hopkins, Muhlenberg (July 20–24); McCracken (July 27–31). Kentucky 4‑H Camping and University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service logos appear at the top.

Contact Information

Rachel Noble Guidugli, Ed.D.
Assistant Extension Director for Kentucky 4-H Youth Development

450 Cooper Drive Moloney Bldg. Suite 114 Lexington, KY 40546-0274

(859) 257-5961

rachel.guidugli@uky.edu