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▌ STEM · Ages 11–14

4-H Investigates

Guilford County Extension Center · $45/week

4-H Investigates offers a variety of day camps for youth in Guilford County, North Carolina, focusing on STEM, outdoor adventures, and creative arts.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, guilford.ces.ncsu.edu/news/summer-fun-2026/, loads but only contains a placeholder for 2026 summer camp information, making it difficult to assess current program details. 4-H Investigates is part of the Guilford County 4-H program, which is an extension of NC State University, indicating a university ownership type. The program offers day camps with a focus on various topics including STEM, outdoor adventures, and creative arts, as evidenced by past camp descriptions found through general searches for 'Guilford County 4-H summer camps'. While specific staff ratios or background check policies are not detailed on the provided page, 4-H programs generally adhere to established youth safety guidelines. Google reviews for 'Guilford County 4-H' show a rating of 4.9 stars from 10 reviews, with parents praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff. The listed cost of $45 per week is exceptionally low, suggesting it might be a subsidized program or a partial-day offering, though this is not explicitly stated on the placeholder page.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

4-H Investigates is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. stem 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
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 11–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3309 Burlington Rd, Greensboro, NC 27405, USA
  • Cost notes: USD for a 3-day camp.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about 4-H Investigates

What ages does 4-H Investigates accept?
4-H Investigates is open to children ages 11–14. 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 4-H Investigates cost?
4-H Investigates publishes $45/week for the standard session. USD for a 3-day camp. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are 4-H Investigates's hours?
4-H Investigates 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 Investigates?
4-H Investigates 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 Investigates provide lunch?
4-H Investigates 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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