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OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICE, WASCO COUNTY
4-H Summer Camps & Activities
Special points of interest:
�� Page 1: Overnight Camps
�� Page 2-4: Day Camps
�� Page 5: Typical Schedule and Forms
�� Page 6: Registration Forms
4-H Camp Morrow
Wildlife and birds and
bats. Oh my! Water and
land and trees. Oh my!
Physics and Chemistry
and Biology. Oh my!
The ever popular 4-H
Summer Camp will be
held Wednesday
through Saturday, June
15-18th at Camp
Morrow on the Pine
Hollow Reservoir near
Wamic.
Spend four days and
three nights discovering
“The Awesome World
of Science”.
Classes revolve around
the sciences and are
designed for optimum
fun and learning! All
classes are hands-on
science inquiry based.
The schedule includes
cabin activities,
all-camp activities,
classes, skits,
swimming, boating,
fishing, game playing,
and campfire.
OSU Summer Conference
Camp on the OSU
campus in student
dorms. Eat at the
dorm’s cafeteria.
Explore campus life.
Make new friends.
Participate in fun
classes. Listen to
incredible speakers.
Create memories for a
lifetime.
Campers arrive on
campus early
Wednesday afternoon.
The conference begins
with an engaging
speaker and then fun
activities in the
evening.
Thursday and Friday
are full of classes, a
community service
project, and more fun
evening activities
including a pool party
and dance.
June 15-18, 2011
Grades 4-6
$125.00
June 22-25
Grades 7-12
$200.00

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Geo Camp
Why are there so many
different types of rocks?
How are rocks formed?
Are fossils rocks? What
are they anyway?
This camp is all about our
wonderful earth and it’s
amazing formation.
We will make our own
fossils and geodes,
explore the forces at work
in rock formation and
Lego Robotics
Use a handheld GPS unit
to find hidden treasures.
Learn how they work and
pinpoint your exact
location in this world on a
map. Participate in a
variety of adventures as
we learn the inner
workings of this
technology. We will also
discover how our
community and the
mid-Columbia region was
formed.
We will also take a field
trip to the Fossil School to
dig and collect our own
fossils!
Build a robot and
program it! Using Lego
Robot kits you will build
robots and program them
to move and act as you
want. This camp will meet
the learning needs of both
beginner and advanced
level robot builders.
Geospatial Technology (GPS)
explore
GIS
mapping
technology
as we
learn how
to create
our own
maps!
June 22-24
9:oo am-3:00 pm
Grades 4-8
$30.00
Limit of 12 campers.
June 27 & 28 (The Dalles)
July 18 & 19 (Maupin)
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Grades 4-8
$10.00
June 29 & 30
(The Dalles)
July 20 & 21
(Maupin)
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Grades 4-8
$10.00

CSI: Who Done It?
Oh my goodness! Someone
has upset the Fruit
Basket and Mrs. Watermelon
is missing. Who
could have done such a
dastardly deed?
During this camp you will
learn CSI skills needed to:
a. decide if a crime has
occurred, b. determine
what happened, and c.
solve the mystery of “who
-done-it”.
We will learn DNA testing,
fingerprint analysis,
print casting, and
problem solving.
Physics of Amusement Parks
Amusement Parks… what
fun! As you are zooming
round and round and up
and down on super fun
rides, have you ever
thought, “How do these
things work? Why am I
staying in place?” It’s all
about physics. The laws of
physics allow amusement
park rides to get your
Renewable Energy
Three days of exploration
of wind, hydro and solar
energy. How does water,
wind and the sun create
energy? What is energy
anyway? And furthermore,
how do we harness
that energy and transform
it into electricity?
heart in your throat and
your stomach somewhere
near your shoes, while
keeping you quite safe.
This camp explores
potential and kinetic
energy and centrifugal
force as you design and
test your own creation.
Includes field trip to the
Pendleton Water Park.
Field trips to the dam and
wind farm are included in
this camp.
Join the fun as
we explore the
wonderful
world of
renewable
energy.
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July 6
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Grades 4-8
$10.00
July 7 & 8
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Grades 4-8
$20.00
Limit of 12 campers
August 1-3
9:00 am—3:00 pm
Grades 4-8
$30.00
Limit of 12
campers.

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Photography
A picture is worth a
thousand words. And
every picture tells a story!
In the morning you will
learn the basics of digital
photography including
how to use your camera to
its fullest potential. You
will also learn good
photography techniques
and tips for getting that
perfect picture.
Art in the Garden
Close your eyes. Imagine
you are in a garden. It is a
beautiful summer
morning. You hear the
buzzing of bees and the
gentle rustle of leaves.
The aromatic scent of
flowers, herbs and
vegetables tickle your
nose.
Kitchen Science
Now this is fun science!
Did you know that the
process of cooking and
preserving foods uses
fundamentals of science?
We will cook up basic
science process skills as
we investigate food
science.
Then you will apply your
knowledge and skills in an
exciting photo scavenger
hunt. Bring your own
camera!
In the afternoon you will
explore photo
manipulation software as
you turn your
basic photo
into a work of
art.
Your eyes are entertained
by the pallet of color
bursting from all around
you.
In one hand is a paint
brush and the other grips
paper. Your heart and
brain are working in
tandem as you begin to
Example: milk. This
seemingly benign liquid is
actually an
amazing quick
change artist,
able to quickly
reform itself into
butter, yogurt,
ice cream, and
cheese through
simple science.
Edible science!
July 25
9:00 am—3:00 pm
Grades 4-8
$10.00
express your feelings.
Join us in the garden as
we learn about and create
art.
July 11 & 12
9:00 am—noon
Grades 4-8
July 27
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Grades 4-8
$10.00

4-H Summer Camp and Activity Typical Schedule
9:00 am Get Acquainted activities
9:15 am Begin lessons and activities
10:30 am Snack/Break
10:45 am Continue lessons and activities
Noon Lunch/Break
12:30 pm Continue lessons and activities
1:45 pm Snack/Break
2:00 pm Continue lessons and activities
3:00 pm Class ends
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4-H Summer Camp and Activity Code of Conduct
The well-being of all 4-H program participants is important. Everyone has responsibilities. When I participate in
4-H programs, I agree to . . .
1. Engage fully with a positive attitude and creative energy.
2. Be courteous to others, even if they’re different from me.
3. Be cooperative. Encourage individuals. Help others. Support teamwork.
4. Be willing to ask an adult for guidance to make good decisions and take appropriate actions.
5. Use language that is respectful to others. (Swearing, harassment, and bullying are not allowed.)
6. Take care of the property I use and assume responsibility for purposeful damage I may cause.
7. Wear appropriate clothing for program activity(s). Follow the specific dress code, if provided.
8. Be present and on time for all parts of the program. (I will notify the appropriate supervisor if I have a health or
schedule problem.)
9. Use technology (ipods, mp3 players, game devices, cell phones, etc.) during free time, or in ways that contribute to
the goals of the program.
10. Not engage in Personal Displays of Affection (PDA). (It is distracting and inappropriate.)
11. Know and follow federal, state and local laws that apply to my age. (Not use tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs,
fireworks, or firearms.)
12. Know and follow safety policies of the Oregon State University, Extension Service, and guidelines of the 4-H
Youth Development Program. (Such as: not leave the program area at any time without permission from the program
supervisor)
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Media Release
I give permission to use member’s image, in videotape, audiotape, film, photography, or in any other
medium for educational, fundraising, or promotional purposes related to the Oregon 4-H program. I
understand that such images may be published in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, print and
electronic formats. In addition, I give permission to release member’s name and hometown to news media
for recognition purposes.
_________________________________________________ ____________
Parent/Guardian Signature Date
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2011 4-H Summer Camp Activity Guide
OSU Extension Service, Wasco County
400 E. Scenic Dr., Ste. 2.278
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-296-5494
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/wasco
There is something happening all summer long!
�� 4-H membership not required to attend. However, you
will be asked to complete 4-H forms for insurance and
risk management purposes.
�� Unless otherwise noted, all camps are held at the
Columbia Gorge Community College Cafeteria.
�� For full day camps, please bring snacks and a lunch (or
money to purchase lunch at the Class Act Café).
�� Field trips are made possible through a partnership with
North Wasco County Parks and Recreation.
Contact Wasco County 4-H for additional information.
2011 4-H Summer Camp Registration Form
Name ________________________________________________________________ Grade (2010-2011 Year) ________
Address ____________________________________ City/Zip _________________________
Emergency Phone____________________________ Male _________ Female __________
Special Notes to Camp Staff: ______________________________________________________________________________
*By signing this camp registration, I acknowledge that I am aware that my son/daughter will be participating in all regular camp
activities offered at the 4-H Day Camps.
Parent Signature________________________________________________________________
Camps (please check camps you want to attend)
����� 4-H Camp Morrow June 15-18 $125.00
����� OSU Summer Conference June 22-225 $200.00
����� GeoCamp June 22-24 $30.00
����� � LegoRobotics (The Dalles) June 27-28 $10.00
����� � LegoRobotics (Maupin) July 18-19 $10.00
����� � GIS/GPS (The Dalles) June 29-30 $10.00
����� � GIS/GPS (Maupin) July 20-21 $10.00
����� � CSI Who Dun It July 6 $10.00
����� � Physics of Amusement Parks July 7-8 $20.00
����� � Art in the Garden July 11-12 $15.00
����� � Photography July 25 $10.00
����� � Kitchen Science July 27 $10.00
����� � Renewable Energy August 1-3 $30.00
Please add cost of each camp together to
determine the total amount due.
Total Amount Due:___________
Make checks payable to:
Wasco County 4-H Leaders’ Association
Mail to:
400 E. Scenic Dr., Suite 2.278
The Dalles, OR 97058
Please contact us with any questions:
541-296-5494