4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: AQUATIC
The 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: AQUATIC offers Halifax County youth aged 5-12 a week of water-themed activities, including swimming, fishing, and water s...
▌ Editor's read The 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: AQUATIC is a day camp for youth aged 5-12, offered by the Halifax County Cooperative Extension, part of NC State Extension. The camp costs $55 per week and focuses on aquatic activities such as swimming, fishing, and water safety. The website provides details on various 4-H summer camps, including specific themes and age ranges. While there is no explicit mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background checks on the camp's specific page, the 4-H program generally adheres to established youth development guidelines. The camp is not ACA accredited. Google reviews for 'Halifax County Cooperative Extension' show a 4.8-star rating from 10 reviews, with comments praising the helpfulness and knowledge of the staff. The Facebook page for Halifax County 4-H (@HalifaxCounty4H) is active, showcasing various 4-H activities and community engagement.
Who thrives here Ages 6–14
4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: AQUATIC sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right specialty fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 6–14
- Hours: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Address: 359 Ferrell Ln, Halifax, NC 27839
- Phone: (252) 583-5161
- Cost notes: $55 per week
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: AQUATIC
- What ages does 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: AQUATIC accept?
- 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: AQUATIC is open to children ages 6–14. 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 Rural Life Summer Day Camp: AQUATIC cost?
- 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: AQUATIC publishes $55/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: AQUATIC's hours?
- 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: AQUATIC runs 08:30 AM - 05:00 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 Rural Life Summer Day Camp: AQUATIC?
- 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: AQUATIC 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 Rural Life Summer Day Camp: AQUATIC provide lunch?
- 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: AQUATIC 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.
- How does 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: AQUATIC compare to other specialty camps in Halifax?
- 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: AQUATIC is one of 7 specialty camps in Halifax that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: AQUATIC.
- 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: AROUND THE WORLD · Halifax County Center · Ages 6–14 · $55/week
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- 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: CHEF · Halifax County Center · Ages 6–14 · $55/week
- 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: HERO · Halifax County Center · Ages 6–14 · $55/week
- 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: OLYMPIC · Halifax County Center · Ages 6–14 · $55/week
- 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: SCIENCE · Halifax County Center · Ages 6–14 · $55/week