Ohio 4-H Sea Camp is returning in Summer of 2020 at Kelleys Island 4-H Camp!

Mark your calendars for July 11-15!

Check back for information regarding registration process, which will be launched this winter!

Through partnerships of Ohio State University Extension and organizations that offer aquatic education and water recreation, Ohio 4-H Sea Camp at Kelleys Island has offered hundreds of young people the opportunity to learn about aquatic science and experience a variety of recreational watersports on Lake Erie. Sea Camp is offered to youth ages 15-17.

The mission of Ohio 4-H Sea Camp is to offer teenage youth an introduction to the Great Lakes through hands-on experiences in a variety of aquatic-based programs. Sea Camp will enable participants to experience Lake Erie-based activities and culture such as aquatic science, water recreation, and fishing. The program is a supervised, educational environment fostered by Ohio 4-H and The Ohio State University.

Objectives of Ohio 4-H Sea Camp include:

1. Participants will gain an understanding of safety applied to watercraft, sun, and open water recreation.
2. Participants will explore a variety of potential career opportunities through learning from professionals in aquatic science, natural resources, and watersports.
3. Participants will gain lifelong skills fostered through educational and recreational water-based activities, while developing lasting friendships and comradery with peers.

For more information, contact Kayla Oberstadt at the State 4-H Office by email or phone at 614-292-3758.

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