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Onondaga 4-H Summer Camp - Long Branch

indoor_outdoor: mixed · $175/week

Onondaga 4-H Camp at Long Branch Park offers day camp experiences focused on outdoor activities, nature exploration, and traditional camp crafts for youth ag...

▌ Editor's read The Onondaga 4-H Camp at Long Branch Park is a day camp program operated by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County, a division of Cornell University. The website details a variety of activities including nature exploration, outdoor games, arts and crafts, and traditional camp songs, catering to campers aged 5-16. The camp emphasizes a safe environment, stating that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While not ACA accredited, its affiliation with Cornell Cooperative Extension suggests a commitment to educational programming. Google reviews for 'Onondaga 4-H Camp' show a 4.8-star rating from 13 reviews, with parents praising the engaging activities and caring staff. The camp offers a sliding scale fee structure to make it accessible to more families.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–12

Onondaga 4-H Summer Camp - Long Branch 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 outdoors/nature 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: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 7–12
  • Hours: 8:15 AM - 3:45 PM
  • Address: 3813 Long Branch Rd, Liverpool, NY 13090, USA
  • Cost notes: USD, Scholarships available

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Onondaga 4-H Summer Camp - Long Branch

What ages does Onondaga 4-H Summer Camp - Long Branch accept?
Onondaga 4-H Summer Camp - Long Branch is open to children ages 7–12. 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 Onondaga 4-H Summer Camp - Long Branch cost?
Onondaga 4-H Summer Camp - Long Branch publishes $175/week for the standard session. USD, Scholarships available Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Onondaga 4-H Summer Camp - Long Branch's hours?
Onondaga 4-H Summer Camp - Long Branch runs 8:15 AM - 3:45 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Onondaga 4-H Summer Camp - Long Branch?
Onondaga 4-H Summer Camp - Long Branch 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 Onondaga 4-H Summer Camp - Long Branch provide lunch?
Onondaga 4-H Summer Camp - Long Branch 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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