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

4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: SCIENCE

Halifax County Center · $55/week

The 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: SCIENCE offers hands-on STEM activities for youth in Halifax County, focusing on agricultural and environmental science.

▌ Editor's read The website https://halifax.ces.ncsu.edu/4-h-rural-life-summer-camps/ loads successfully and details the 4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camps, including a specific 'SCIENCE' camp. This camp is a day program, running from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is offered by NC State Extension, indicating a university ownership type. The cost is $55 per week. While there is no mention of ACA accreditation, the program is part of the well-established 4-H organization. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. Google reviews for 'Halifax County 4-H' show a 4.8-star rating from 10 reviews, with positive comments generally praising the engaging activities and positive impact on youth. The Facebook page for Halifax County 4-H (@HalifaxCounty4H) is active, showcasing various youth activities and community involvement. The camp's focus on STEM, particularly agricultural and environmental science, provides a unique educational opportunity for local youth.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–14

4-H Rural Life Summer Day Camp: SCIENCE 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: SCIENCE

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