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Camp Overview

The Urban 4-Program is committed to providing youth with a fun, safe and educational summer camp experience that embraces diversity and cultural richness. The Urban 4-H Summer Camp exposes youth to a variety of opportunities that foster self-discovery and community awareness. Through exploration of new people, places and things, campers walk away with a greater sense of themselves and their valuable place in the local and greater community.

Who? Underserved youth from Tompkins County, ages 5-13, who would otherwise not have the access or resources to participate in a quality summer camp experience.
What? Programs/activities are a balance between fun and education and include: gardening, fishing, cultural-cooking, field-trips, environmental appreciation, swimming, animal husbandry, arts, literature, etc.
When? The Urban 4-H Summer Day Camp runs daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm, beginning in late June and ending in August.
Where? The Camp is held at 4-H Acres on Lower Creek Rd. just outside of Ithaca. With 13 acres of woods, creeks, trails and open space, campers are able to explore the natural environment while still being close enough to town to take advantage of all the cultural and recreational resources Ithaca provides.
Why? Because every child deserves the unique opportunity for personal growth that camp provides.
The opportunity to experience new things and to form new friendship with peers and caring adults is one we believe no child should be without.
How can I help?  

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Cornell University : Cornell Cooperative Extension : Tompkins County : 4-H : Urban Outreach Program
Address: 615 Willow Ave; Phone: 607-272-2292; FAX: 607-272-7088; Email: tompkins@cornell.edu

Last Updated: May 14, 2004
Contact: tompkins@cornell.edu