Cass County Camps

Cass County Mini 4-H Day Camp 

Cass County 4-H is hosting Mini 4-H Day Camp on June 15th at the Cass County Fairgrounds. All 1st and 2nd graders are invited to attend the camp and learn and Grow with 4-H! Current 4-Hers will be leading activities and serving as Camp Counselors, to help encourage kids to learn and grow! 

We will be learning about science, Indiana wildlife, health, art & crafts and more! You can meet live animals, ride in an electrician's bucket truck, explore the fairgrounds and see what 4-H projects are your favorite!

Lunch is included and a T-shirt will be provided for the day! 

You do not have to be enrolled in Mini 4-H to join us at Camp, directions for enrolling are available below! Space is limited, Register before June 1st or while there are spaces available.

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To register, complete the registration form below and return to the Cass County Extension office, along with payment of $15 cash or check, made out ot the Cass County 4-H Association. Then, finalize enrollment by completing the health form and choosing a t-shirt size through 4-H Online, available at https://CassCoMini4HCamp.4honline.com. We must have a completed registration form, health form and payment before being able to attend camp. Once enrolled, reminders and a schedule will be sent at the end of May.

2024 Mini 4-H Day Camp Registration Form

 *Don't forget to complete you enrollment by visiting https://CassCoMini4HCamp.4honline.com to complete your heath forms and order a t-shirt!*

 Not a 4-H member but still want to participate? No Problem! Here's how to sign up as a participant.

 ENROLLING AS A PARTICIPANT IN 4-H ONLINE

 

 

2024 4-H Camp for Area 8 & 9

CAMP DATES: JUNE 5-7

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Location: Camp Tecumseh
12635 W Tecumseh Bend Road
Brookston, IN 47923

This camp is available to 4-H members in grades 3-6 who are enrolled in 4-H in one of the following counties: Pulaski , Howard, White, Cass, Clinton, Carroll, Miami, Tippecanoe, or Newton. This 3 day, 2 night camp brings together nearly 250 youth to learn and make new friends. Some of the activities kids will participate in at camp include hiking, archery, crafts, nature, foods, sports, rock climbing, swimming, and so much more! Each cabin is led by 2 high school 4-H members who have been trained by camp staff and Purdue Extension Educators. Campers love returning to camp year after year to learn new things, make new friends, and build important life skills. 

Space is limited. Applications to attend camp will be available on April 1st, 2024. The registration form and health form are due to the extension office along with payment in order to reserve your spot. The first 30 to turn in all required items will be automatically  accepted, the rest will be added to the wait list and notified after April 19th. 

Fill in the Cass County 4-H Camper Application and Health Form and send to the Cass County Extension office.

Complete your camper application for 4-H Camp at 4-H Online Events tab, available on 4-H Online. 

4-H Camp Counselors

Camp cannot happen without the help of our awesome camp counselors. Any high school 4-H member is eligible to apply. No previous camp experience is required. 

2024 Camp Counselor Meetings & Required Trainings: 

February 15th- Camp Tecumseh 

April 17th- Camp Tecumseh, dinner at 6:00pm, meeting to start at 6:30pm!

May 20th- Cass County 4-H Community Center, 6:00pm

OR (you only need to attend the training on the 20th or the 21st, not both)

May 21st- Tipppecanoe County Fairgrounds, 6:00pm

New Camp Counselor Application

Returning Camp Counselor Application

 

How to Register for State 4-H Events in 4-H Online

4-H Online Event Registration Instructions

State 4-H Events

4-H Academy 

June 12th-14th at Purdue University 

4-H Academy is an opportunity for youth in grades 9-12 to live on a BigTen Campus and get hands-on educational workshops designed to teach technical and workforce preparation skills. Available workshops include Animal Health, Exploring Health Careers, Intro to EMS, Science of Flight, Engineering, Show Me the Money and more!

Registration opens in April and is due May 1st. 

In Cass County, 4-Hers attending Academy for the first time are eligible to receive financial support to attend 4-H Academy if selected by the 4-H Awards Committee.Youth must be in good standing in their 4-H Club to receive support, and must register before May 1st. There are also potential funds available from the State Office. Please contact your 4-H Educator, Claire Crum, to learn more about State Funds.

Registration is to be initiated by a County Manager in 4-H Online, then completed by the 4-H member. If you are interested in registering for 4-H Academy, please contact the Cass County Extension office at cassces@purdue.edu or 574-753-7750. 

4-H Round-Up

June 24th-26th at Purdue University, Registration opens March 15th

4-H Round-Up is an exciting opportunity offered to youth who have completed grades 7, 8, and 9. Attendees have an opportunity to explore a variety of careers by attending classes created just for Round-Up attendees at Purdue University. Participants will get a taste of college life and will live in a Purdue Residence Hall for two nights. Youth have an opportunity to meet others from across the state and further develop their leadership skills. Recreation events are planned in the evenings and blocks of free time allow attendees the opportunity to build friendships on their own. For more details, including the list of Career Exploration Classes, a packing list, registration instructions and more, view the 2024 4-H Round-Up Booklet Here.

In Cass County, 4-Hers attending Round-Up for the first time are eligible to receive financial support to attend 4-H Round-Up if selected by the 4-H Awards Committee.Youth must be in good standing in their 4-H Club to receive support, and must register before May 15th. There are also potential funds available from the State Office. Please contact your 4-H Educator, Claire Crum, to learn more about State Funds.

Round-Up registration fee is $250.00 for registration before May 15th. 

Round-Up registration fee is $275.00 for registrations made May 16-22 will not receive support from the Cass County 4-H Association. 

Round-Up registration fee is $300.00 for registrations made May 23-29 and will not receive support from the Cass County 4-H Association. 

 Registration and all forms will be completed through 4-H Online. Contact your local Purdue Extension Office to begin the registration process. Registration closes May 29.

4-H Band & Chorus

June 22th-25th at Purdue University 

4-H Band & Chorus trip is an intensive instructional workshop that is open to 4-Hers and non-members alike! Professor Matthew Conway, Band Director, and Ms. Meghan Ferris, Chorus Director, will lead the youth as they practice and perform at 4-H Round-Up. Volunteer chaperones are needed and Registration deadline is May 15th. Registration is to be initiated by a County Manager in 4-H Online, then completed by the member. 

4-H Exhibit Hall Worker at The Indiana State Fair

July 27th-August 20th at This Indiana State Fairgrounds 

Youth are afforded an opportunity to work at the Indiana State Fair as an Exhibit Hall Worker​​. Duties include checking-in non-animal 4-H exhibits, preparing exhibits for display to the public, record keeping, interacting with fair attendees, assisting with a variety of state fair events, and releasing exhibits. Workers will develop team work, customer service, record keeping, and other work related skills through this temporary employment opportunity. 

Exhibit Hall Workers must be a minimum of 14 years of age. This employment opportunity is also available to college-age young adults. Exhibit Hall Worker are expected to reside on-site in the reserved dormitory space. This is a minimum wage earning employment opportunity.​​

 

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