4-H Summer Camp

At summer camp, you will enjoy a variety of fun camp activities planned by camp youth and adult staff.

Arts and Crafts: Use your creative abilities to make fun things and express yourself.
Recreation: Have fun getting active with other campers in large group games and sports, which may include running and personal contact with other participants.
Waterfront: Refresh yourself by swimming and canoeing in the lovely Wisconsin River. A certified lifeguard is present during all waterfront activities and all participants must wear a PFD while in any watercraft.
Nature: Explore the many natural wonders in and around camp such as the nature trails, streams, animal tracks, birds, and trees. Nature may include hiking on uneven terrain or opportunities to go on a night hike with adult supervision.
Campfires: Enjoy celebrating with music, skits, storytelling, and entertainment.

Camp will offer a variety of other activities including scavenger hunts, eco-exploring, and possibly archery.
In some group activities, it may be necessary for a volunteer to have physical contact with a youth, to properly position a camper or secure a PFD, but only with child’s permission.

Camp Upham Woods (fyi.extension.wisc.edu/uphamwoods/) is a recreational and natural resource complex. It is part of the University of Wisconsin—Madison’s Division of Extension. The Center deals with principles in youth development and leadership. Upham Woods functions year round via both permanent staff and intern staff.

Located on the Wisconsin River just north of Wisconsin Dells, Upham Woods consists of 318 acres of woodlands. The facility is made up of thirteen buildings that supply lodging, meals and activity resources.

The main lodge, nature center, craft barn and waterfront are located at the base of a hill. The cabins are located at the top of a steep hill, along with a bath house, with individual showers and bathroom facilities.

Youth are assigned to cabins by gender and age. Each cabin has bunk beds for 12-14 campers, one or two high school age youth staff, and enrolled 4-H adult volunteer chaperones. Campers will help clean their cabin and bunk.

A large dining hall with a modern kitchen is at the center of the camp. Wholesome meals are served family style. Food and milk are plentiful. Campers help set and clean tables.

A health coordinator who is trained in first aid and CPR is on duty at all times to handle minor health and safety needs. The coordinator can only administer medications sent with the camper and as directed on the Wisconsin 4-H Camp Health Form. The Dells Delton EMS is ready to handle any emergencies. Campers are covered by accident insurance.

The camp staff consists of paid Upham Woods staff, plus adult volunteers who serve as chaperones, role models, and activity directors. All of the adult volunteers are enrolled 4-H volunteers and have completed youth protection training and background checks. We have a maximum ratio of ten youth to every one adult.

Campers will be spending the majority of their time under the direct supervision of youth volunteer staff (counselors and assistant program leaders). All youth staff, ranging from age 14-19, have participated in a minimum of six hours of training. Our ratio of campers to youth staff is approximately six to one.

“In the operation of the summer camp program, no child, as defined by the program regulations, will be discriminated against because of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or disability.”

• Refunds may be requested until noon, Friday, May 22, 2026.
• No refunds will be given for cancellations received after noon, Friday, May 22, 2026, unless a medical doctor’s orders prohibiting camp participation are provided. 
• Please note: processing fees are non-refundable.

Send A Kid to Camp Donations can be made by sending a donation to Rock County 4-H Camp, 51 S. Main Street, Janesville, WI 53545 or calling 608-757-5065 for more information. We have youth who need financial assistance to attend camp. You can help!

As a program of University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, the Rock County 4-H Camp provides a supportive and welcoming environment to all. Camp will provide you with the opportunity to meet and learn with 4-H members and friends from across the county. 

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, age, disability, religious creed, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Wisconsin 4-H members and participants will be assigned to rooms based on their gender indicated on their registration form. For more information regarding UW-Madison’s compliance with Title IX, please visit our Wisconsin 4-H Policy Website at Affirmative Action and Civil Rights – Wisconsin 4-H. Prior to the start of a program, families may request a full refund if the processes designed to comply with the laws, regulations, and policies under which UW-Madison operates does not align with their individual needs. Questions about compliance with federal laws regarding discrimination, including Title IX, should be sent to UW-Madison’s Office of Compliance at uwcomplianceoffice@wisc.edu.