4-H Camp
4-H Camp
West Kentucky 4-H Camp at Dawson Springs will be July 28- August 1, 2025
Participants must be 9-14 years old.
Counselors in training must be 15 years old and teen counselors must be 16 or 17.
The cost of camp for McCracken County Residents will be $100 and non-residents will be $325. A pre-registration form and a minimum deposit of $50 is required to hold your spot. The remaining balance will be due by June 1. Participants can pay with cash, a check, or by debit/credit card (in the office only).
Pre-registration is Currently Closed
After submitting the pre-registration form a health packet will be provided for you to complete.
Click Here To Access The 4-H Camp Health Packet
A mandatory Camp Orientation for all NEW campers will be held
This event will be at the McCracken County Cooperative Extension Office at 2025 New Holt Road Paducah, KY 42001.
Limited camp scholarships are available upon request.
Monday
10:00 – 11:45 Arrive and move in
11:50 – 12:15 Welcome by Camp Staff
Agent Announcements
12:15 – 1:00 Lunch A
12:30 – 1:15 Lunch B
1:15 – 2:00 Camp Tour
Adult Orientation
2:05 – 2:25 Cabin Time
2:30 – 4:00 Swim Test A
Class Sign Up/Recreation A
4:15 – 5:45 Swim Test B
Class Sign Up/Recreation B
5:45 – 6:00 Cabin Time
6:00 – 6:40 Dinner A
6:15 – 7:00 Dinner B
7:00 – 7:10 Flag Lowering
7:10 – 8:20 Night Program
8:25 – 9:00 Snack
8:25 – 9:30 Sally & Alternative
9:30 – 9:45 Reflections by Team
9:45 Dismissal for:
Night Meds by Cabin
Cabin Time/Showers
Agent and Staff Meeting
Tuesday
6:30 – 7:00 Morning Rec:
Rise and Shine, Morning Meds
7:15 – 8:00 Breakfast A
7:30 – 8:15 Breakfast B
8:25 – 8:35 Flag Raising
8:40 – 9:30 Class 1
9:35 – 10:25 Class 2
10:30 – 11:20 Class 3
11:25 – 12:15 Class 4
12:15 – 1:00 Lunch A
12:30 – 1:15 Lunch B
1:15 – 1:45 Camper & Volunteer Meetings
1:45 – 2:30 Cabin Time
2:30 - 4:00 Recreation/Free Swim
Country Store Open
4:15 – 5:45 Free Swim/Recreation
Country Store Open
5:45 – 6:00 Cabin Time
6:00 – 6:45 Dinner A
6:15 – 7:00 Dinner B
7:00 – 7:10 Flag Lowering
7:10 – 8:20 Night Prog:
8:25 – 9:00 Snack
8:25 – 9:30 Sally & Alternative
9:30 – 9:45 Reflections by Team
9:45 Dismissal for:
Night Meds by Cabin
Cabin Time/Showers
Wednesday
6:30 – 7:00 Morning Rec:
Rise and Shine, Morning Meds
7:15 – 8:00 Breakfast A
7:30 – 8:15 Breakfast B
8:25 – 8:35 Flag Raising
8:40 – 9:30 Class 1
9:35 – 10:25 Class 2
10:30 – 11:20 Class 3
11:25 – 12:15 Class 4
12:15 – 1:00 Lunch A
12:30 – 1:15 Lunch B
1:15 – 1:45 Camper & Volunteer Meetings
1:45 – 2:30 Cabin Time
2:30 – 4:00 Recreation/Free Swim
Country Store Open
4:15 – 5:45 Free Swim/Recreation
Country Store Open
5:45 – 6:00 Cabin Time
6:00 – 6:45 Dinner A
6:15 – 7:00 Dinner B
7:00 – 7:10 Flag Lowering
7:10 – 8:20 Night Prog:
8:25 – 9:00 Snack
8:25 – 9:30 Sally & Alternative
9:30 – 9:45 Reflections by Team
9:45 Dismissal for:
Night Meds by Cabin
Cabin Time/Showers
Thursday
6:30 – 7:00 Morning Rec
Rise and Shine, Morning Meds
7:15 – 8:00 Breakfast A
7:30 – 8:15 Breakfast B
8:25 – 8:35 Flag Raising
8:40 – 9:30 Class 1
9:35 – 10:25 Class 2
10:30 – 11:20 Class 3
11:25 – 12:15 Class 4
12:15 – 1:00 Lunch A
12:30 – 1:15 Lunch B
1:15 – 1:45 Camper & Volunteer Meetings
1:45 – 2:30 Cabin Time
2:30 – 4:00 Recreation/Free Swim
Country Store Open
4:15 – 5:45 Free Swim/Recreation
Country Store Open
5:45 – 6:00 Cabin Time
6:00 – 6:45 Dinner A
6:15 – 7:00 Dinner B
7:00 – 7:10 Flag Lowering
7:10 – 8:20 Night Prog:
8:25 – 9:00 Snack
8:25 – 9:30 Sally & Alternative
9:30 – 10:00 Campfire Program
10:00 Dismissal for:
Night Meds by Cabin
Cabin Time/Showers
Departure Day
(Sleep In, Brunch Option)
7:30 – 8:00 Rise and Shine, Morning Meds,
Move out of cabins
8:00 – 8:45 Brunch A
8:15 – 9:00 Brunch B
9:00 – 9:20 Clean Assigned Area
9:20 – 9:30 Flag Raising
9:35 – 10:05 All Camp Celebration
Buses Depart
