University of Illinois Extension – Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside.
FACTS ABOUT 4-H CAMP
Applications for 4-H Camp ’13 are enclosed. We hope that you will consider joining us at Lutheran Outdoor
Ministry Camp (LOMC) in Oregon, Illinois this year! We are looking forward to a fantastic year!
4-H Camp is welcoming our entire Unit to join us in the fun at 4-H Camp. These three counties include Carroll,
Lee, and Whiteside. While we have always invited these counties to 4-H Camp, we will be more closely
involving them in our well-known, fantastic camp program! Of course we still welcome youth from any county or
state!
4-H Camp is a camp where boys and girls, ages 8-14, come to LOMC to live and play for five days and four
nights! Campers are assigned to cabins where they live with other campers their own age and gender. Each
cabin houses up to 8 campers. Each cabin is supervised by extensively trained and screened high school and
college age 4-H counselors—many of whom are past campers and 4-H members. Additionally, University of
Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development Staff from the sponsoring counties and the LOMC staff oversee
campers the entire time they are present. During camp week, campers are assigned to a camp family
consisting of campers of all ages. At times throughout the week, these families compete against each other in
fun competitions and activities. At 4-H Camp, campers are encouraged to try new things, make decisions,
grow personally, and make new friends!
ACTIVITIES
Each day is divided up into early bird (early morning) activities, two or three open choice
activity periods, and evening camp-wide activities which are planned and conducted by
4-H Youth Development Staff and Counselors. Early bird activities are held for campers
who like to get up early – even before the normal 7 a.m. wake-up bell. Hiking,
swimming, nature hikes, or canoeing may be offered with campers returning in time to
eat breakfast. Typical daily open choice activities include:
Swimming
Rifelry
Archery
Rock Climbing
Mud Volleyball
Nature Hikes & Study
Fishing
Camping Skills
Arts & Crafts
Canoeing
Challenge Hikes
Field Games/ Team Building
In all activities, campers are encouraged to start with the basics and develop higher skill levels throughout the
week.
SPECIAL & EVENING PROGRAMS
There are a variety of evening and special activities. The 4-H counselors, with the help of local Extension
Youth Staff plan and carryout these activities. They include things like:
Opening Campfire
Closing Campfire
Dances
Guest Presenters
Recreational Challenges
Family Games
Primitive Camp-out
Skits
Talent Show
WHAT ABOUT SAFETY?
The LOMC is certified in First Aid, CPR, and Life Guarding. In addition, there is a qualified First Aid person at
camp at all times. Campers choose their activities, but their whereabouts are known and checked at all times.
If there is any illness, accident, or problem, the family is contacted immediately. Except in emergency
situations, campers and counselors are not allowed to make or receive phone calls. 4-H Youth Development
Staff extensively train camp counselors on how to prevent and address risky situations.
HOW DO I COMMUNICATE WITH MY CAMPER?
Correspondence with campers must be accomplished by mail or email. Cell phones are ABSOLUTELY NOT
permitted at camp.
WHO CAN ATTEND 4-H CAMP?
You do not have to be a 4-H member to attend camp. However, all campers and families accept the
responsibility of following the high levels of personal behavior and expectations that are asked of all 4-H’ers.
Those not living up to those standards are counseled and if they do not respond properly may be asked to
leave camp early, with no financial refund.
LOMC is owned and operated by the . They live on-site and offer a wealth of expertise to the program.
Be sure to tell your friends about camp. If you need extra copies of the camper application, you can get them
from any of the sponsoring Extension Offices or on-line at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo/,
http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw/, or http://web.extension.illinois.edu/clw/.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact Extension 4-H Youth Development Staff in one of these counties:
Mimi Hicks, serving Lee, Carroll, and Whiteside County, 815-835-2070
Leanne Rahn, serving Carroll County, 815-244-94444
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you have
questions or need reasonable accommodations to participate in 4-H camp, contact your local office.
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