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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–17

AL 4-H Youth Development Center

Alabama

Offers overnight camp experiences focused on youth development, outdoor education, and leadership skills.

▌ Editor's read The Alabama 4-H Youth Development Center is ACA accredited, with accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating a commitment to health and safety standards. It is listed as part of the Auburn University Extension system, suggesting a connection to a reputable educational institution. The camp offers overnight programs, focusing on youth development. While the specific staff-to-camper ratio and background check language are not explicitly stated on the provided ACA profile, the ACA accreditation process typically includes review of these areas. The camp's profile on the ACA website provides a general overview of its offerings and operational status.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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University programRun by an academic institution
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Who thrives here Ages 7–17

AL 4-H Youth Development Center is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–17
  • Address: 8921 US-280, Columbiana, AL 35051
  • Phone: (205) 669-4241
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Cost varies by county. Contact local 4-H YDC for more information.

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on leadership and outdoor skills
  • State-wide program

↘ Watch for

  • Registration process is complex
  • Cost information not readily available

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about AL 4-H Youth Development Center

What ages does AL 4-H Youth Development Center accept?
AL 4-H Youth Development Center is open to children ages 7–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does AL 4-H Youth Development Center cost?
AL 4-H Youth Development Center doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost varies by county. Contact local 4-H YDC for more information. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Is AL 4-H Youth Development Center accredited?
Yes — AL 4-H Youth Development Center is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs AL 4-H Youth Development Center?
AL 4-H Youth Development Center is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does AL 4-H Youth Development Center provide lunch?
AL 4-H Youth Development Center does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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