UGA Cooperative Extension: Georgia 4-H

Jekyll Island 4-H Center:
2008 Summer Camp

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2008 Junior Camp at Jekyll 4-H

June 2-6 - Northeast District
June 9-13 - Northwest District
June 16-20 - Southeast District
June 30-July 4 - Southwest District
July 7-11 - NE/NW/SE Districts

2008 Cloverleaf Camp at Jekyll 4-H

June 23-27 (Ben Hill, Dougherty, Thomas, Worth)

2008 Summer Counselors at Jekyll 4-H

Elizabeth Jasperse - Pickens Co. (Captain)
Christina Kight - Bleckley Co.
Matthew Kohler - Cherokee Co.
Jami Lyn Medley - Colquitt Co.
Phillip Nowicki - Heard Co.
Brent Parker - Putnam Co.
Aimee Rich - Clarke Co.
Hillary Scherer - Hall Co.
Jessica Watson - Wilkes Co.

2008 Summer Camping Program Activities & Classes at Jekyll 4-H

This information is subject to change.

Beach/Touch Tanks – Campers look for shells and invertebrates that live on the beach while learning about the forces that shape the beach.

Canoeing/Herpetology– Campers will take a short drive over to Tidelands Nature Center (part of the Jekyll Island 4-H Center located on the western side of the island) to learn to canoe and to visit the nature center. Special time will be spent discussing some of the reptiles native to Georgia.

Biking/Historic District –Campers pedal along one section of the beautiful bike paths of Jekyll Island that takes them by a freshwater slough, through the historic district, and directly by the ocean.

Beach Buffet/Maritime Forest – This class focuses on healthy lifestyles. Campers get active and hike through the maritime forest and then create and eat healthy snacks with an oceanic theme.

*Marsh Ecology - Campers hike through the amazing wetlands on the west side of Jekyll. Old shoes are a must as everyone observes the native invertebrates and birds who spend their time in the marshes.

*Seining & Nets - Campers pull a seine net through the shallow water to catch the benthic animals who live there. Campers wear a swim suit because they will be getting wet up to their waists.

Jekyll Island Appreciation Day - One day of Junior camp will be spent enjoying the great opportunities on Jekyll Island. Campers will take a ride on the pontoon boats, visit the new Georgia Sea Turtle Center, take a tram tour of the Historic Millionaire's Village, and experience boneyard beach on the north end of the island.

Summer Waves – Summer Waves is a fully equipped water park with water slides, a wave pool, and other ways to cool off in the water. Campers will spend about half a day at Summer Waves.

St. Simons Island – St. Simons is where we go for a half-day of shopping and fun. St. Simons is the next island north of Jekyll Island. Campers will spend time picnicking at a local park and then will walk to the village for shopping. New for Junior Camp only this year - a visit to St. Simons lighthouse.

Cookout and Luau – At the end of one of our days at camp, we will have a cookout and luau. Be sure to bring your appetite and colorful clothing.

Canteen – Jekyll Island 4-H Center has its own souvenir and snack shop. We sell T-shirts, hats, and other souvenir items, as well as snacks and drinks to get you through a day of activities.

Beach Swim – A trip to the Georgia coast is incomplete without a trip to the beach for a swim. Campers will have three beach swims throughout the week (weather permitting).

*These activities are during the week of Cloverleaf Camp only (not Junior Camp)