Cascade County 4-H Camp – A time for friends, food, and fun

Published: 2022
By Allyssa Peak

Cascade County 4-H Camp is held at Camp Rotary in Neihart every June. Cascade County 4-H members have been attending camp here for many years. Many adult chaperones attended this camp when they were members of Cascade County 4-H. Camp Rotary has changed quite a bit since those chaperones were campers. The camp has gotten new cabins, a new lodge, and a new bathhouse, and the swimming pool was demolished. Despite these cosmetic changes, much of the spirit of 4-H camp has remained the same. Cascade County 4-H youth still come together to learn about leadership, friendship, and skill building. In 2022, 59 Cascade County 4-H youth members attended as campers, 10 older youth served as camp counselors, and 13 adults chaperoned. The camp was planned entirely by counselors. They planned during four pre-camp meetings where they chose workshops, activities, and the theme. One counselor indicated they felt more confident in planning events after attending camp planning meetings. Campers participated in team building, outdoor survival, archery, gaga ball, craft, and dancing workshops at camp. Multiple campers indicated they could make at least one new friend at camp, and they looked forward to attending camp next year.