4-H Military Partnerships

Navy Specialty Camps

The Navy 4-H Military Partnership is pleased to announce the locations for Navy STEAM Specialty Camps for 2017. These camps provide opportunities for Navy teens to be exposed to professional and industry standards of educational and recreational activities that could lead to possible career paths or future leisure in the varying activities. They also promote healthy, lifelong hobbies and provide teens with opportunities to make friends, reduce stress, and stay active during the summer. Here are the exciting, engaging camps being offered this summer.

The University of Florida will host Adventures on the Emerald Coast at 4-H Camp Timpoochee in July. Youth will gain a technological edge and experience marine biology from the microscopic plankton all the way to the majestic dolphins seen from camp shores. Youth will be exposed to a culture of innovation while learning the scientific process and exploring potential careers in marine science and robotics.

The University of Georgia will host Barrier Islands of Coastal Georgia at the Burton 4-H Center in July. Youth will gain an appreciation for and understanding of the barrier islands’ role in supporting human and wildlife. Youth will explore and compare multiple habitats, explore the economic development of these areas, challenge their own understanding of barrier islands, and challenge themselves.

The University of Maine will host Wind Power at Tanglewood 4-H Camp in June.  Youth will explore concepts of energy and motion with a focus on wind power. The teens will travel to the Composites Lab on campus for a hands-on experience with wind turbine design and to a wind power farm which powers homes in a nearby town. Youth will also have the opportunity to enjoy many of the treasures that make Maine in summer special including a weekend campout and time to explore the iconic coastal town of Camden.

Clemson University in South Carolina will host a camp on the Clemson campus in June focused on DNA analysis and its role in kinship, disease diagnoses, health risk, and use in the criminal justice system. In addition to the professional and educational opportunities, the teens will be participating in recreational and cultural activities such as white water rafting and hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Washington State University will host Kayaking and Marine Science Adventure Camp at the YMCA Camp Seymour in Gig Harbor in June. The teens will experience marine science hands on while paddling and camping in the Puget Sound. The camp fosters stewardship of parks and outdoor spaces by learning about current threats and meeting people who are working to protect these spaces. They will meet with a park ranger and a representative from Taylor Shellfish to learn about careers related to marine science and learn what industry and government are doing to protect the Puget Sound in Washington State.