2008 Okeechobee County H₂0 Camp

The Okeechobee County 4-H Program offers a unique summer day camp experience for youth aged 8-18. Youth may enroll for this fun 5 day program that will teach our young people about their connection between water and their environment.

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Here's a newsletter story about the 2006 year's camps: 

Water, Water Everywhere! - Two hundred and five youth participated in the Environmental Day Camp in Okeechobee County this summer. The campers’ experiences included a day at “Old Posey’s Dairy,” where Okeechobee Extension Services partnered with South Florida Water Management, Okeechobee Landfill, Inc., and PBS&J, to give an enlightening presentation on the importance of uplands and wetlands and aquifers in Florida . The campers spent a day at Phil Foster Park , where they learned about the science of H₂O.  This was followed by visits to the Orlando Science Museum , ice skating, Cypress Gardens , and on the last day, Disney’s Blizzard Beach . The H₂O Encounter Day Camp is funded by a grant from Children’s Services Council of Okeechobee County, SFWMD, and assistance from Okeechobee County School Board. The program resulted in an average increase in knowledge of how water relates to the environment by 92% on the post-test scores.

Campers need to turn in a 4-H participation Form AND a H₂0 Registration Form.  Please contact Debbie Clements or Lindsay Houpt at 863-763-6469 for more information!

*** All drop off and pickup locations were at the Extension office ***

Monday -  Orientation; Canoeing down Peace River, Arcadia	Drop Off:  8am     Pick Up:  5pm
Tuesday -  Peanut Island, West Palm Beach	Drop Off:  8am     Pick Up:  5pm
Wednesday - Billie Swamp Safari, Clewiston	Drop Off: 8am      Pick Up:  6pm
Thursday - "Wannado City", Sunrise	Drop Off: 8am      Pick-Up:  5:30pm
Friday - Blizzard Beach	Drop Off: 7am      Pick Up:  6pm

Helpful Hints

• Proper attire is required for H₂O Camp at all times. Daily Details TBA

A weekly camp fee coveres counselor supervision, a camp T-Shirt, park admissions, bus transportation and drinking water.  Campers will be responsible for their own bag lunches and beverages.  Lunches must be provided in a zip-lock bag labeled with child's name.  

Okeechobee's  H₂0 Camp is open to all youth aged 8-18 without regard to race, color, sex, handicap or national origin.  Participants with special needs can be reasonably accommodated by contacting the Extension office at 863-763-6469 at least 10 days prior to participating in this activity. 

There is only room for 60 campers per week. First come, first served, only one week per camper, please. Spots will not be held without completed application forms and paid fees.

Requirements for Youth Counselors: Teens must be 14 as of 9/1/07 and have successfully completed the 9th grade.  Complete a camp application and submit two letters of recommendation from a current teacher, guidance counselor, minister, etc.  (One must be from your teacher or guidance counselor). Camp fees are waived for camp counselors.

Photos of Camp - Click here!

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