2026 Mixed Feelings 4-H Camp

The Middle School years can be challenging for youth as they grapple with their emotions, undergo physical changes, and navigate the complexities of friendships. To support youth ages 10 - 14, we introduce the Mixed Feelings 4-H summer camp, a four-week-long day camp dedicated to promoting health and wellness.
Please join the University of Illinois Extension Cook County Youth Development team for a 4-week-long summer day camp focusing on health and wellness for youth entering 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. We aim to help youth learn how to lead lives that balance physical, mental, and emotional health. Youth will have the chance to connect with new friends and discover the benefits of mindfulness through nature, the arts, movement, and other mindful practices. They will engage in healthy cooking and gardening while enjoying camp activities such as archery, hiking, kayaking, fishing, aquatic-play in the lazy river, weekly field trips, a family overnight camp experience, and more.
Camp Cost: $250 (Due at time of registration), lunch included, and t-shirt
A small fee for fieldtrips will be collected at the start of camp (tentatively around $30, per trip, per person)

Spot will fill quickly. Grab a friend and register February 23 -May 31, 2026. Register at: go.illinois.edu/MF4-HSummerCamp

Camp Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Camp Dates: Monday-Friday, July 6- July 31, 2026
Camp Locations: Sandridge Community Center, 600 Oglesby Ave, Calumet City, 60409, and Tuesdays - Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL 60473

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Sandridge Community Center, 600 Oglesby Avenue, Calumet City, United States

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