Sandusky County 4-H Camp
June 26-29, 2026
Kelleys Island 4-H Camp

4-H Camp Registration 

CAMP REGISTRATION FLYER and information - Click HERe

Don't miss out on 4-H Camp!

Sandusky County Camp is the highlight of the summer for many of our campers. We are looking forward to sharing all of the exciting sessions, games and other activities being planned by our counselors and camp team! Registration often fills before the deadline, especially for boys.  

  - Registration opens for 4-H members Monday, May 4 at 8:00am
  - Registration opens for everyone, including non-members on May 11 at 8:00am.
  - Registration is first come, first served.
  - Early Bird Deadline is May 18.
Final Deadline is May 28 (unless spots fill before then)

 Updated 2026 camper Newsletter - CLICK HERE
  • Check-in and Pick-up Details
    • NOTE important changes to check-in location and procedure
  • Which Boat Dock? We take the Kelleys Island Ferry Boat in Marblehead, Ohio
  • Medication Information
  • Emergency Contact Information for Camp
  • Packing List
  • Canteen Options
  • Typical Schedule
  • Preparing for Camp
  • Dress Code
  • Camper Mail/Email
  • Cell Phone Policy (cell phones are not permitted at camp)

Ohio 4-H Code of Conduct - CLICK HERE

Participants of all 4-H programs, including 4-H Camp, are subject to the Ohio 4-H Code of Conduct. Please review this document and share it with your child before camp. Campers who are unable to conduct themselves in a manner that is kind and respectful to others will not be permitted to stay at camp. If campers need to come home, a parent or designated adult will be required to pick the child up at camp and camp fees are not able to be refunded. 

HEALTH Form update - CLICK HERE

Please complete and bring ot the boat dock if your child has had any changes in medications or medical conditions.

 

About our Camping Experience

This four day, three night camp is open to youth who are at least 8 years old and have completed 3rd grade through 7th grade (no older than 13 years old). Camp is held on Kelleys Island in June and is open to both 4-H Club Members and Non-Members (although members may register a week earlier and have a discounted price).

Members will stay in cabins with other campers of similar age and 1-2 trained teen counselors. Our total capacity is twelve people per cabin, which typically includes one to two counselors and up to ten campers.  Campers spend most of their time being active outdoors, weather permitting. Our camp goals are to provide a fun, safe environment for youth to experience new things, learn and grow. Teen counselors complete a screening and selection process, as well as a six month training and planning program. The teen counselors plan and implement most programming, with guidance from the 4-H Extension Educator, Gwen Soule, our 4-H program assistant, and 9-11 local adult volunteers, including one nurse.

Our county camps on beautiful Kelleys Island in Lake Erie at Kelleys Island 4-H Camp (owned and operated by Erie County 4-H Camp, Inc.). A volunteer board of directors operates the camp facility, along with one paid summer program director. They also hire summer staff members (typically college interns) to assist with logistics and programing. Staff are all screened and trained according to the board and Ohio State University's policies.

If you'd like to see the camp facility, you may visit their website HERE.

Camp fees are kept low through many grants and donations. Campers pay at least $100 less than the true cost of camp thanks to: 4-H Advisory Committee, Sandusky County Dairy Service Unit (Milkshke Stand), the Denny and Sherry Lenhart Family, The United Way of Sandusky County, Lakota Young Farmers and other private donors.