Camp · Specialty · Ages 6–14 · $55/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 6–14

4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: CHEF

Halifax County Center · $55/week

The 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: CHEF offers Halifax County youth ages 8-12 a week-long culinary experience focusing on healthy eating and cooking skills.

▌ Editor's read The 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: CHEF is a day camp for youth ages 8-12, focusing on culinary skills and healthy eating. It is offered by the Halifax County 4-H program, which is part of the NC State Extension, indicating a university-affiliated ownership. The camp costs $55 per week. The website provides details on various 4-H summer camps, including the CHEF camp, which runs from July 8-12, 2024. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. The Halifax County 4-H Facebook page (@HalifaxCounty4H) is active, showcasing various 4-H activities. Google reviews for 'Halifax County 4-H' show a 5.0-star rating based on 2 reviews, though these are for the overall program, not specifically the camp. The camp emphasizes hands-on learning and practical life skills.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–14

4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: CHEF 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

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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: CHEF

What ages does 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: CHEF accept?
4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: CHEF 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: CHEF cost?
4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: CHEF 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: CHEF's hours?
4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: CHEF 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: CHEF?
4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: CHEF 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: CHEF provide lunch?
4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: CHEF 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: CHEF compare to other specialty camps in Halifax?
4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: CHEF 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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