Welcome to the 4-H Camp

The Camp provides a combination of traditional camping activities with innovative outdoor programming. In addition to such mainstay camping activities as hiking, swimming, archery and canoeing, a variety of educational and social development programs are offered as well. These include nature study, art and photography, astronomy, geology and history.

The Kelleys Island 4-H Camp, Inc. has as its primary mission: to  develop youth into caring, competent, and contributing citizens through  camping experiences that expose them to a variety of healthful and  educational activities and experiences.

Since our inception in 1945, the Kelleys Island 4-H Camp has provided thousands of children, teens, and adults a unique camping experience on one of Lake Erie’s most beautiful islands.  Our camping program include outdoor experiences such as: swimming, water sports, fishing, hiking, team-building and archery/shooting sports. 

Bunk1 provides a one-way e-mail communication from a parent or loved one to your camper. The Bunk1  service allows you to send a message to your camper that will typically be delivered within 24 hours. Every day the camp receives 1 PDF document with all of the Bunk1 messages that have been sent. The Camp then prints and distributes the notes to your camper with the regular mail.

The Kelleys Island 4-H Camp receives no state funding; it is completely self-sufficient and all funds are derived from camping fees and donations from friends and alumni of the camp. The camp is supported by a very active volunteer group that maintains the facility and completes most renovation projects.