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Youth Thrive at Inaugural Lewis County 4-H Day Camp
at Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center
Published: August 25, 2025
at 08:45 a.m.
By: Press Release
from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County
Youth Thrive at Inaugural Lewis County 4-H Day Camp
at Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center
The Lewis County
4-H Program, in partnership with Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center, is
thrilled to share the success of the first-ever Lewis County 4-H
Day Camp held at Aldersgate. The week-long experience brought
together the strengths, creativity, and shared mission of both
organizations to provide an enriching, skill-building, and fun-filled
environment for local youth.
Highlights
included an interactive dairy education session, where youth explored
different aspects of dairy production and even had the opportunity to make
their own butter and ice cream. They also ventured into the fascinating
world of fossils—including creating their own to
take home—and gained practical knowledge about plant care by planting their
own greenery, which will allow them to bring their new skills to life
beyond camp.
Special guests
from Ag in the Classroom and the ZooMobile only added to the excitement,
offering interactive and educational experiences. Aldersgate’s signature
activities such as swimming, canoeing and kayaking, a low ropes course, Gaga
pits, archery, hiking through a rare bog ecosystem, and even a life-sized
human Foosball game ensured campers not only had fun, but also built
teamwork skills and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
For many of our
campers, this was their first time exploring such a diverse range of
outdoor adventures and hands-on learning experiences. Camp offered more
than just fresh air and physical activity—it
created space for building confidence, forming friendships, and making
lasting memories. It was a tremendous privilege to offer these meaningful
experiences to the youth in our community. We extend our sincere thanks to
the Lewis County Youth Bureau for their generous financial support, which
enabled us to welcome even more children to camp to share in the excitement
and growth it brings.
Plans are already
underway for next year’s camp, and both organizations are eager to build upon
this year’s success. We invite families and community members to stay tuned
for updates on next year’s camp, as well as other exciting 4-H youth
development opportunities throughout the year.
Want more
Aldersgate?
Visit aldersgateny.org or call 315-348-8833 to learn about their summer
camps, retreats, and events. You can also follow them on Facebook at Aldersgate
Camp and Retreat Center.
Interested in 4-H
Youth Development Programs?
Contact the Lewis County 4-H office by phone at 315-376-5270, email lewis@cornell.edu, or
visit ccelewis.org. Stay connected by scanning the QR code below to follow
us on social media.
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Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for providing equal
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