Escambia County 4-H is offering summer programs designed to give your child the opportunity to develop character, valuable life skills, make new friends and discover new interests. The day camps are open to youth ages 8 (as of Sept. 1, 2016) to 18, unless otherwise noted. Programs include:
Beginner Sewing Day Camp
June 13 and 15; 9 a.m.- 3.p.m.
Ages: 10+, Limit 15 Youth; $10
This beginners level camp will allow youth to become comfortable using a sewing machine. Youth can choose to make pillows or t-shirt tote bags.
Breakfast Day Camp
June 21-22; 9 a.m.- 3.p.m.
Ages: 10+, Limit 16 Youth; $10
This camp will allow youth the opportunity to learn about the process of how their breakfast food is made. Youth will learn about poultry agricultural production on day one. Day two will be all about the culinary arts, where youth will have the opportunity to cook omelets, pancakes, and much more!
Tailgate Day Camp
July 5-6; 9 a.m.- 3.p.m.
Ages: 11+, Limit 20 Youth; $10
This camp will allow youth the opportunity to learn about all aspects of meat, grilling, and food preparation. Youth will use a 14 inch charcoal grill to cook beef, pork, poultry, and seafood in an outdoor setting.
Intermediate Sewing Day Camp
July 18 and 20; 9 a.m.- 3.p.m.
Ages: 12+, Limit 15 Youth; $10
This intermediate level camp will allow youth to become proficient using a sewing machine. Youth will have the opportunity to make pillowcases, tote bags, and much more!
CSI Day Camp
July 17 9 a.m.- 3.p.m. or July 19; 9 a.m.- 3.p.m.
Ages: 11+, Limit 12 Youth per Day; $10
This camp will focus on crime scene investigation techniques, including using UV light, chromatography, fingerprint and handwriting ID, and much more. The same information will be presented both days.
Registration forms are available online at
escambia.ifas.ufl.edu/4h/day-camps. Please note that space is limited and is offered on a first come, first served basis. Registration should be completed at least one week before the camp begins including payment of any fees. For more information, please contact Belinda Spann at 850-475-5230 or
bspann@ufl.edu.
