4-H Summer Day Camps

4-H Summer Day Camps


4-H Summer Day Camps
Join our 4-H Summer Day Camps! You don't have to be a 4-H member to participate.

Day camp activities will be held in June and July at the UI Extension, Ada County at 5880 Glenwood Street, Boise, ID 83714.

Red, White, and Glue - 4th of July Arts & Crafts!
Get ready for a full day of 4th of July arts and crafts! In this day camp, kids will do some fun crafts, such as rock painting, making a Stars and Stripes wreath, go on a fun scavenger hunt, and make a festive gnome! 

Date: Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
Ages: 6-9
Price: $25 (scholarships available)
Location: University of Idaho Ada County Extension Office
5880 N Glenwood St
Boise, ID 83714
*Participants will need to bring their own snacks, and a water bottle.

Red, White, and Crafty Bites - 4th of July Cooking & Crafts!
Get ready for a full day of 4th of July fun! In this day camp, youth will make colorful yogurt parfaits and learn about smart food choices. They'll get creative with festive crafts and even launch their own homemade bottle rockets. The day ends on a sweet note with rolled ice cream made from scratch. It's a perfect mix of 4th of July summer fun and learning!

Date: Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
Ages: 9-14
Price: $30 (scholarships available)
Location: University of Idaho Ada County Extension Office
5880 N Glenwood St
Boise, ID 83714
*Participants will need to bring their own snacks, and a water bottle. Lunch will be provided.

STEM Day
On STEM Day, youth will engage in hands-on activities designed to build key skills in science and engineering. They will explore different STEM concepts by making coffee filter butterflies, marshmallow catapults, and launching straw rockets. The goal is to promote problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork in a fun, educational environment.

Date: Tuesday, July 15th 2025
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
Ages: 9-12
Price: $25 (scholarships available)
Location: University of Idaho Ada County Extension Office
5880 N Glenwood St
Boise, ID 83714
*Participants will need to bring their own lunch, snack, and a water bottle.

Cake Decorating Day
Join us for a cake decorating day camp! Youth learn essential skills like loading frosting bags and mastering basic piping techniques. They'll get hands-on experience creating beautiful designs as they start decorating their own cakes, building confidence in their own baking skills. It's a deliciously fun way to explore baking and learn piping techniques!

Date: Wednesday, July 16th 2025
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
Ages: 8-18
Price: $35 (scholarships available)
Location: University of Idaho Ada County Extension Office
5880 N Glenwood St
Boise, ID 83714
*Participants will need to bring their own lunch, snack, and a water bottle.

Healthy Bodies, Active Minds- A Volleyball Wellness Lesson
Join us for a fun and energizing Volleyball Wellness Day Camp where youth will learn valuable lessons about exercise and healthy living. This experience combines building volleyball skills with discovering important healthy habits that can be practiced at home. Youth will also participate in hands-on smoothie making. Whether you're new to volleyball or have played for years, everyone is welcome!

Date: Thursday, July 17th 2025
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
Ages: 8-14
Price: $25 (scholarships available)
Location: University of Idaho Ada County Extension Office
5880 N Glenwood St
Boise, ID 83714
*Participants will need to bring their own lunch, snack, and a water bottle.

Whimsy Woods - Nature Hunt, Fairy Gardens & Plant Press Books
Welcome to Whimsy Woods Day Camp, a magical day of nature exploration and creativity! Campers will go on a nature hunt collecting leaves, flowers and use their findings to create their own plant press books. They'll also design and build their own magical fairy gardens, using natural materials, miniature decorations, and imagination. It's a fun, hands-on experience that includes art and outdoor adventure - all in one enchanting day!

Date: Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
Ages: 8-12
Price: $25 (scholarships available)
Location: University of Idaho Ada County Extension Office
5880 N Glenwood St
Boise, ID 83714
*Participants will need to bring their own lunch, snack, and a water bottle.

It's Alive!
Join us for the "It's Alive!" Day Camp, where youth will explore the exciting science of food preservation/food safety, fermentation, and bread making. Youth will bake homemade strawberry bread while learning how yeast makes dough rise. They'll also discover the art of pickling, using vinegar, salt, and time to turn ordinary vegetables into pickles - all through hands- on activities, and lots of fun!

Date: Wednesday, July 23rd 2025
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
Ages: 8-12
Price: $35 (scholarships available)
Location: University of Idaho Ada County Extension Office
5880 N Glenwood St
Boise, ID 83714
*Participants will need to bring their own lunch, snack, and a water bottle.


Scholarship questions please email Sendy Martinez at smartinez@uidaho.edu

MEDIA RELEASE:
The parent/guardian signing below agrees that the UI may photograph or video any of the undersigned during, and in connection with, the Activity.  The undersigned and each of them agree the UI shall be the exclusive owner of all images and all copyright and other rights in the images.

Privacy Release
The undersigned parent/guardian authorizes the University of Idaho to use the contact information set out above to inform the undersigned or either of them of upcoming university events and activities.

PLEASE SELECT YES OR NO during checking out. Electronic signature (type in full name) is required both by the participant/youth and guardian regardless if you select YES or NO.

4-H Code of Conduct

Idaho families and youth trust the University of Idaho Extension system to provide educational programs in a safe environment for all participants. The opportunity to participate in and/or work with University of Idaho Extension’s 4-H Youth Development program is a privilege and honor, not a right. Volunteers are to be positive role models. Youth and parents/guardians are expected to demonstrate appropriate behavior at all times. The following Code of Conduct has been established as the foundation for all individuals participating in University of Idaho Extension programs. All University of Idaho 4-H Youth Development program participants are expected to:
• Work with youth, families, volunteers and Extension personnel in a cooperative, courteous, respectful manner demonstrating good sportsmanship and behaviors appropriate for a positive role model.
• Accept supervision from Extension personnel and cooperate with others; in addition, parents and youth will accept supervision from certified organizational and project volunteers.
• Maintain open, honest communication with members, volunteers, parents and Extension personnel.
• Uphold every individual’s right to dignity, appropriate self-expression, and individual development.
• Refrain from verbal, physical or emotional abuse of others (via bullying, texting, social media, etc.) and report such abuse, if observed. Any actions, such as a conviction for child abuse or neglect, violent crimes, unethical behavior, substance abuse, verbal abuse, physical abuse, mismanagement of 4-H funds, or other serious offenses will not be tolerated.
• Respect, adhere to and enforce the rules, policies, and guidelines established at the county and state levels for the 4-H Youth Development Program.
• Promote the spirit of inclusion and welcome participation of other individuals from all backgrounds. Comply with equal opportunity and anti-discrimination laws.
• The consumption of alcoholic beverages, use of tobacco products or an illegal controlled substance at 4-H youth events is prohibited.
• Inform Extension personnel of any incidents that may violate 4-H policies.
• Treat animals humanely and encourage all participants to provide appropriate and ethical animal care.
• Operate machinery, vehicles, and other equipment in a safe and responsible manner when working with youth and adults participating in 4-H Youth Development programs.
• Ensure that 4-H participants are not required to purchase materials, equipment, animals or services from any specific places of business.
• Comply with all applicable laws of the city, county, and state of residence and/or location of 4-H activity.
• Handle all concerns regarding county/area 4-H program management internally within the University of Idaho Extension system.

Violating the Code of Conduct shall be grounds for action up to or including immediate removal from the 4-H activity/program and termination. Decisions regarding immediate removal, suspension or termination will be made by the county 4-H Professional with subsequent notification of and consultation with the District Director and State 4-H Youth Development Director. Volunteers who wish to appeal a decision may do so through the Appeal Process.

I have read, understand and agree to abide by this Code of Conduct.

4-H Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability Parent/Guardian Permission
Both participants and a parent or guardian of participants must read this Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability carefully and in its entirety. It is a binding legal document. Please read both sides of this page. Sign and return this form to Activity Coordinators. If a participant is under the age of 18, this form must be signed by the participant AND by a parent or legal guardian of the participant. The term “undersigned” when used herein shall include the both the participant and the custodial parent/guardian signing at the end of this document unless such term is qualified to mean one or the other. The term “Activity” or “Activities” means the 4-H Program, along with any and all associated activities, events, clinics or classes conducted by the University of Idaho (UI) in conjunction therewith.

The undersigned acknowledge that they are aware that participation in an Activity or in Activities as well as any or all University of Idaho, activities, events, clinics and classes associated therewith, may include activities that are risky and dangerous, which may include, but not be limited to, risks   of injury, illness or death arising out of Activities involving animals, whether wild, domestic or feral; exposure to weather conditions, such as heat, cold, rain, snow, ice, hail, lightning, wind or other weather events; hazards from deserts, forests, mountains, canyons, lakes, rivers, streams, urban, suburban or rural places or other areas where the Activities occur; forces of nature or Acts of God, such as fire, earthquake, avalanche, rockfall, flood, falling trees, poisonous plants or other occurrences; recreational or educational activities, such as archery, orienteering, skiing, swimming, biking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, camping, shooting, horseback riding, operation of, or being a passenger in, or observer of motorized vehicles, crafts, hobbies, courses, events, clinics or other activities; the use of tools, instruments, machinery, equipment or other items associated with the Activities, or food, drink, lodging or travel to, during, from or otherwise related to, the Activities. These risks may arise from negligent acts or omissions of the participant, other participants, leaders, volunteers, or third parties occurring during, or otherwise associated with, the Activities. The undersigned acknowledge and accept the risks and give permission for participation in the Activities.
In consideration of the University of Idaho (“UI”) permitting the participation in Activities, the undersigned hereby voluntarily accept all risks associated with participation. To the extent permitted by law, the undersigned agree to indemnify, defend, save, hold harmless, discharge, and release the State of Idaho, the Regents of the University of Idaho, their agents and employees from any and all liability, claims, causes of action or demands of any kind and nature whatsoever that may arise out of or in connection with such participation in any Activities.
It is the express intent of the undersigned that this Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability shall serve as a release, discharge and acceptance of risk for the heirs, estate, executor, administrator, assigns and all members of the undersigned’s family. The venue of any dispute that may arise out of participation in any Activity, if the University is a party to the dispute, shall be in Latah County, Idaho.
The undersigned acknowledge and agree that if a vehicle not owned and operated by the University is provided by the undersigned or any of them for transportation to, at, or from any Activity site, or if the undersigned or any of them are a passenger in such a vehicle, the University is not responsible for any damage or injury caused by or arising from my use of such transportation. Furthermore, the undersigned acknowledge sole responsibility for any action taken by the undersigned, or any of them, that is outside the scope of the Activity or Activities, and any events, clinics and classes associated with the Activity or Activities, regardless if occurring before, during or after the period of the Activity or Activities. The undersigned acknowledge that the university makes no representation with respect to the safety of any personally owned vehicle in which the undersigned or any of them may travel, or with respect to the qualifications of the driver of any personally owned vehicle. The undersigned acknowledge that if travelling in a personally owned vehicle it is the responsibility of the undersigned to determine the safety of the vehicle and qualifications of the driver.
The Undersigned hereby certify that, with or without accommodation, the participant named above is able to perform the essential functions of the Activities, and does not present a danger to the participant or others and the undersigned know of no medical reason why the participant is not able to participate in the Activity or Activities, Events, Clinics and Classes.  The undersigned hereby consent to first aid, emergency medical care and if necessary, admission to an accredited hospital when necessary for executing such care, for treatment for injuries or illness that I/he/she may sustain while participating in any activity associated with the above named Activities and any events, clinics and classes associated with the Activity or Activities.
The undersigned acknowledge that any insurance provided through Activity Insurance provides only limited protection for injuries that occur while participating and that the undersigned remains responsible for all medical expenses not covered by Activity Insurance. Activity Insurance is provided by an American Income Life camp accident policy.
If the participant named above has a disability, food or drug allergy, dietary requirements, or any condition requiring accommodation, the undersigned will contact Disability Support Services (208) 885-6307 at least three weeks (21 days) prior to the start of the Activity.
Whether or not the participant named above is a student, the participant will abide by: the University of Idaho Student Code of Conduct, Articles II through IX at http://www.webs.uidaho.edu/fsh/2300.html; the behavioral expectations of the Activity; and all applicable local, state and federal laws. Failure to do so may be considered grounds for denying participation in the Activity.
Note: If participant is under 18 years of age, a parent/legal guardian must also sign and accept responsibility for the participant’s actions and terms of the above agreement.

The University of Idaho has a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information, or status as any protected veteran or military status. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodations. Please complete this form: reasonable-accommodation-for-4-h-parent-complete.pdf(uidaho.edu) to assist in evaluating the reasonable accommodation request at least 2 weeks prior to the event. Accommodation applications cannot be approved without supporting documentation. Submit this electronic request form by sending the application and documentation to Center for Disability Access and Resources 875 Perimeter Drive Moscow, ID 83844-4257, cdar@uidaho.edu, Phone 208-885-6307, Fax 208-885-9404

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