NDSU Extension 4-H Camp
North Dakota 4-H offers various overnight camps focusing on leadership, outdoor skills, and youth development.
▌ Editor's read The Head & Heart Resilience Camp is an overnight program offered by North Dakota 4-H, an extension of North Dakota State University (NDSU). The camp is held at the Sheyenne River Valley Camp and is designed for youth aged 11-13. The brochure highlights a focus on resilience, mindfulness, and outdoor activities such as canoeing, archery, and hiking. The cost is $375, which is relatively affordable for an overnight camp. The camp is affiliated with NDSU Extension, suggesting a connection to educational and research-backed programming. No information regarding ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies was found within the provided PDF.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 8–18
NDSU Extension 4-H Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: ND 4-H Camp, 13400 123rd Ave NW, Washburn, ND 58577
- Phone: 701-328-9921
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $375 per session
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about NDSU Extension 4-H Camp
- What ages does NDSU Extension 4-H Camp accept?
- NDSU Extension 4-H Camp is open to children ages 8–18. 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 NDSU Extension 4-H Camp cost?
- NDSU Extension 4-H Camp publishes $375/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are NDSU Extension 4-H Camp's hours?
- NDSU Extension 4-H Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs NDSU Extension 4-H Camp?
- NDSU Extension 4-H Camp 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 NDSU Extension 4-H Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — NDSU Extension 4-H Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare NDSU Extension 4-H Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside NDSU Extension 4-H Camp.
- NDSU Extension 4-H Camp - Advanced Archery Camp · North Dakota 4-H Camp · Ages 12–18 · $200/week
- North Dakota 4-H Camp · North Dakota 4-H Camp · Ages 8–18 · $200/week