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Timpoochee Day Camp

Are you ready to jump into a week at camp but are not interested in staying overnight? Would you enjoy exploring coastal Florida, problem-solving, playing games, and creating art? 4-H Camp Timpoochee day camp is the place to be then! Come join our camp Monday – Thursday from 7:30 am until 4:30 pm and Fridays from 7:30 am until 1:00 pm. Come see how much fun learning can be, as campers participate in various hands-on, experiential learning activities all day long. Nutritious and delicious lunches are provided each day, along with a mid-morning and afternoon snack. Trained camp staff provide supervision and lead activities each week for all day campers. There is also an on-site health director that can provide basic medical care and can distribute campers’ medications. In the case of a medical emergency, local emergency responders can access camp and provide care.

Registration is open to any youth aged 6-12 years, as of September 1st of the previous fall. For more information about specific weeks at camp and on how to register, please see below. For any questions regarding day summer camp programs, please email us at timpoochee4h@ifas.ufl.edu or give us a call at (850) 897-2224.

 

Summer 2024 Day Camp Weekly Themes, Rates and Registration Links

Come join Camp Timpoochee for a week full of adventure, challenges, friendships, learning, and time to just enjoy being at camp! Please read below to see which week or weeks you’d like to attend! More information about our camp, packing lists, age requirements, drop off and pick up times, etc. can be found in our summer 2024 Timpoochee Summer Camp Handbook

 

  • Week 1: June 3-7: Wild Outdoors | Cost $250
    • Ages: Youth 4-H program aged 6-12, as of September 1, 2023 
    • No better way to kick off summer 2024 than in the great outdoors! Join us for a week fully immersed in the wild nature at Timpoochee learning all about plants and wildlife! From plant and animal identification to digging in the dirt and discovering the world of bugs, wild outdoors camp will immerse youth in the beauty of Camp Timpoochee. We will go on nature walks and delve into the different ecosystems found on camp, all while making summer memories that will last a lifetime.  
    • Registration Link: Coming Soon!
  • Week 2: June 10-14: Wonder Emporium | Cost $250
    • Ages: Youth 4-H program aged 6-12, as of September 1, 2023
    • Get your imagination ready! Join us for our 4th summer of investigating the magic of the world to real-life science through experiments and art during our Wonder Emporium Week! From chemistry and physics to wildlife ecology and robotics, we will be sure to dabble into your favorite topics. Expect to engage in a wacky tacky day, perform experiments, create beautiful art, and collect specimens from the amazing world around us!
    • Registration Link: Coming Soon!
  • Week 3: June 17-21: Jr. Marine Science I | Cost $250
    • Ages: Youth 4-H program aged 6-12, as of September 1, 2023 
    • Marine Science Camp is back again! This week is for all ocean lovers who love to dive into the wonders of our Florida seas, gulf, and of course, our very own Choctawhatchee Bay. Get ready to explore our bay’s ecosystems, learn to identify fish and plants, and oh so much more! Don’t forget the Timpoochee tradition of marine camp water carnival- now with a new twist!
    • Registration Link: Coming Soon!
  • Week 6: July 8-12: Outdoor Skills | Cost $250
    • Ages: Youth 4-H program aged 6-12, as of September 1, 2023 
    • Do you have what it takes to survive in the great outdoors? Join us for a week where we will explore all the ins and outs of what it takes to survive in the wild like fire/shelter building, compass navigation, and how to find water! You will even be put to the test in an action-packed survival skills program!
    • Registration Link: Coming Soon!
  • Week 7: July 15-19: Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead | Cost $250
    • Ages: Youth 4-H program aged 6-12, as of September 1, 2023 
    • Get ready, young scientists, for some great laughs during our explosive week of S.T.E.A.M. fun! Campers will have an opportunity to conduct hands-on experiments connecting science to the arts and participate in a full on backwards day that is sure to be a blast!
    • Registration Link: Coming Soon!
  • Week 8: July 22-16: Marine Science II | Cost $250
    • Ages: Youth 4-H program aged 6-12, as of September 1, 2023 
    • A Camp Timpoochee classic continues! Expect all your favorite marine camp traditions from netting in the bay, scientific dissections with local experts, to caring for creatures in our marine laboratory. Campers can expect a week full of ocean exploration with focus on why we should learn about the oceans and how they make our world on land go round! May even have a special guest come to visit!
    • Registration Link: Coming Soon!
  • Week 9: July 29-31: Air Force Mini Day Camp | Cost $150
    • Ages: Youth 4-H program aged 6-12, as of September 1, 2023 
    • Must be Air Force Connected Youth to attend
    • Just a few more days! We do not want summer to end either! This 3-day Day Camp, specific to Air Force connected youth, will provide campers with the opportunity to have a taste of what Timpoochee has to offer! Through environmental science, to outdoor skills, campers will get a snippet at it all!

Registration

Registration for all summer camp programs will be open 9:00 am EST on February 1st and will be available on a first-come-first serve basis. Individual camper registrations cannot be made, or positions held, over the phone or via email. Any registrations must be reserved using 4-H Online using the links in the description. Full payment of registration fees must also be received to secure a place at camp. Upon receipt of the camper’s completed forms in 4-H online and payment, a confirmation email will be sent to confirm registration is complete.

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