ACTIVITIES AND CAMPS
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Submit Your CampSummer Camps 2024
Alpha 1
July 7 - 12, 2024 | Ages 12 - 14
Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp
Alpha 1 is a week long camp where campers participate in workshops; build teamwork and leadership skills within small age-specific peer groups; engage with guest speakers during hand-on assemblies; experience array of opportunities to develop and master new skills; as well as learn lifelong habits for a healthier life.
Alpha 2
July 14 - 19, 2024 | Ages 12 - 21
Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp
Alpha 2 is a week long camp where campers participate in workshops; build teamwork and leadership skills within small age-specific peer groups; engage with guest speakers during hand-on assemblies; experience array of opportunities to develop and master new skills; as well as learn lifelong habits for a healthier life.
Brain Camp
July 14-20, 2024 | Rising high school Juniors and Seniors
Erma Byrd Biomedical Research Center
During Brain Camp 2024, students will engage in a dynamic series of presentations and demonstrations led by the esteemed faculty and graduate students of the Department of Neuroscience. This immersive experience offers a unique opportunity for high school students entering the 11th and 12th grades to delve into a diverse range of captivating topics, including basic lab safety, research ethics, and the scientific process, neuroanatomy (yes, there will be brains!), effects of light at night, addiction and drug use, impacts of stroke, cognitive aging, brain plasticity, and traumatic brain injuries, behavior models, human neuro-psych testing, neurophysiological assessment for improving human performance, motion capture and computer simulations of the human body, and more!
Dance Weekend
March 15-17, 2024 | Ages 12-21
Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp
During Brain Camp 2024, students will engage in a dynamic series of presentations and demonstrations led by the esteemed faculty and graduate students of the Department of Neuroscience. This immersive experience offers a unique opportunity for high school students entering the 11th and 12th grades to delve into a diverse range of captivating topics, including basic lab safety, research ethics, and the scientific process, neuroanatomy (yes, there will be brains!), effects of light at night, addiction and drug use, impacts of stroke, cognitive aging, brain plasticity, and traumatic brain injuries, behavior models, human neuro-psych testing, neurophysiological assessment for improving human performance, motion capture and computer simulations of the human body, and more!
Engineering Challenge Camp
June 10 - August 2, 2024 | 1st - 12th Graders
Engineering Sciences Building
Engineering Challenge Camps are designed to help students learn the fun and exciting ways that engineering and computer science impact our lives through hands-on learning. Each camp features a theme that will help students build problem solving skill and to work better in groups. We have camps for Elementary, Middle and High School students.
Forensic Science Summer Camp
Camp 1: June 17th - 21st, Camp 2: July 22nd - 26th | High school students entering 11th or 12th grade in fall 2024
Morgantown, WV
The Next Generation Forensic Science Initiative in collaboration with the Department of Forensic and Investigative Science at West Virginia University will be hosting its annual forensic science summer camp for high school students (11th – 12th grade). Through conceptual and experiential learning, students will acquire the practical knowledge and skills that forensic scientists use in their day-to-day casework. At the conclusion of the week, students will apply what they have learned to mock crime scenes at our Crime Scene Training Complex.
New Horizons
July 4 - 7, 2024 | Ages 10 and 11
Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp
New Horizons Camp is a BRAND-NEW 3-day, 2-night weekend camp! This opportunity prepares 10 and 11 year old (during camp) campers who have attended an overnight camp and who can’t wait for their chance to attend Alpha I or Alpha II. Programming will focus on team building, personal skill building, and friendship.
Older Members Conference
June 16 - 21, 2024 | Ages 14 - 21
Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp
Older Member's Conference is statewide 4-H camp held annually at WVU Jackson's Mill. Campers develop leadership skills through facilitating camp activities, increase civic engagement and education through discussions on current issues, participate in week-long workshops and master new skills that can be used in local 4-H programs and communities activities.
Ultimate Outdoor Weekend
April 19 - 21, 2024 | Ages 12 - 21
Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp
Ultimate Outdoor Weekend is a weekend camp full of 4-H Shooting Sports and Outdoor skills. Campers will learn new skills and gain confidence in multiple outdoor disciplines. The first evening of camp features the ultimate adventure program where campers form small group teams to adventure through the Jackson's Mill facility. Day two features Shooting Sports and additional class discipline training throughout the day. We wrap up with a guest/feature speaker and camp service project.
VASA 2024 Day Camp
July 8-12, 2024 | Ages 5-13
Canaday Creative Arts Center
This art camp is a fun way to meet new friends while making art. Students from grades K-6 will participate in studio art workshops from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Canady Creative Arts Center from July 8 – 12, 2024. Lunch and all art supplies will be provided.
VASA 2024 Residence Camp
June 23-28, 2024 | Ages 13-18
Canaday Creative Arts Center
The Visual Arts Summer Academy provides a community-based program designed for students in grades 8-12. The Academy introduces participants to visual arts programs at the university level and helps them expand their artistic skills through art workshops. This program is designed to encourage students to think about career pathways in art and design and to experience campus life at WVU. Cost includes room and board, all meals, art supplies and bed linens.
WV State Conservation Camp
June 10-14, 2024 | Ages 14-17
Camp Caesar - Cowen, Webster County
Since 1941, the WV State Conservation Camp has welcomed youth from all over the state to kick off their summer with new friends and opportunities to explore the natural world of WV and learn more about WV's natural resources! Activities include Shooting Sports (skeet/shotgun, archery, and .22’s), Rappelling, Fishing and Boating, Outdoor Cooking, Volleyball and Softball, Forest and Wildlife Management, Fire Building, and much more!
WVU Media Camp
June 24-27, 2024 | Ages 14-17
WVU Media Innovation Center
Learn fundamentals of Advertising and Public Relations, Journalism, and Sports and Adventure Media while exploring new and innovative ways to tell stories. Workshops will focus on writing, photography, video, broadcasting, social media strategy, and other methods of storytelling.
WVU Wrestling Camp
July 7 - 13 | Wrestling camps for all ages
Towers Dorms, Recreation Center, Wrestling Pavilion
WVU Wrestling Camps will be held July 7-13 There are several camp options for all levels of wrestling, with commuter and dorm options. Descriptions of each camp are on event website.