Eastern 4-H Center
Camp Corral provides free, week-long summer camp experiences for children of military families, focusing on fun, friendship, and support.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–18
Eastern 4-H Center is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty 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
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 6–18
- Address: 1000 Eastern 4-H Center Rd, Columbia, NC 27925
- Phone: (252) 797-4800
- Cost notes: Free for children of wounded, ill, or fallen military heroes
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Eastern 4-H Center
- What ages does Eastern 4-H Center accept?
- Eastern 4-H Center is open to children ages 6–18. 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 Eastern 4-H Center cost?
- Eastern 4-H Center doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free for children of wounded, ill, or fallen military heroes Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Eastern 4-H Center?
- Eastern 4-H Center is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Eastern 4-H Center provide lunch?
- Eastern 4-H 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.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
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