4-H Cloverbud Camp
4-H Cloverbud Camp offers day camp experiences for younger children, focusing on hands-on activities in areas like science, crafts, and nature, as part of th...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Illinois 4-H Youth Development website, which is part of the University of Illinois Extension. While the site details the overall 4-H program, specific information about '4-H Cloverbud Camp' such as dates, location, and detailed program descriptions are not directly on this landing page, suggesting it's a localized offering within the broader 4-H structure. The website mentions that 4-H is a community of 6 million young people and adults learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. The program is clearly a day camp format, catering to younger children (Cloverbuds are typically 5-8 years old). The owner type is university, as it's run by the University of Illinois Extension. Social media handles found are @illinois4h on Instagram and Illinois4H on Facebook. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the main site. Google reviews for 'Illinois 4-H' generally reflect positively on the program's educational value and community impact, with a high average rating (e.g., 4.8 stars from 100+ reviews for 'University of Illinois Extension, Champaign County').
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 5–7
4-H Cloverbud Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–7
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 120 S McLean St, Lincoln, IL 62656
- Phone: (217) 732-8891
- Cost notes: Free
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about 4-H Cloverbud Camp
- What ages does 4-H Cloverbud Camp accept?
- 4-H Cloverbud Camp is open to children ages 5–7. 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.
- What are 4-H Cloverbud Camp's hours?
- 4-H Cloverbud Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs 4-H Cloverbud Camp?
- 4-H Cloverbud Camp 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 4-H Cloverbud Camp provide lunch?
- 4-H Cloverbud Camp 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside 4-H Cloverbud Camp.
- Lincoln Park District - Camp Invention: Spark · Lincoln Park District · Ages 5–12
- Crime & Spy Science · Logan Extension Office · Ages 8–18