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NAPA COUNTY 4-H CAMP

NAPA COUNTY 4-H DAY CAMPS AT SKYLINE PARK

Session I: July 20,21,22, 2021 (Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday)
Session II: July 27,28,29, 2021 (Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday)

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Las Posadas 4-H Camp is one of the gems of the 4-H system in California.  The camp is situated within Las Posadas State Forest, a beautiful 798-acre tract of forest land in the mountains northeast of Saint Helena, near the community of Angwin, in Napa County.

The property was gifted to the State of California by Anita S. Blake in 1929 who wanted it to be used for study and research work in forestry, botany, and related topics so that the forest’s abundant plant and animal life would be preserved. The State provides a lease to 4-H to operate a summer camp for local kids in Napa and five neighboring Counties so that the wonders of this amazing property may be explored. The 4-H Camp has operated within Las Posadas State Forest since 1929 and honors the wishes of Anita Blake by providing 4-H youth with a unique educational experience. 4-H enables America’s youth to emerge as leaders through hands-on learning, research-based 4-H youth programs and adult mentorship, in order to give back to their local communities, and the summer camp at Las Posadas provides many of these great opportunities.

The human history of this forest goes back thousands of years. It was occupied by the Wappo Tribe and their ancestors in prehistoric times. It was part of the historical Mexican Land Grant known as La Jota given to George Yount who operated a sawmill on the property by about 1839. An Irish family named Moore lived on the land during the 1840s.  It was later sold to the John Morris family in 1878 for $1000 and a cow. The Morris family called the property Moore Creek Ranch. John Morris passed away in 1907 and his family sold the property to the Blake family in 1912.

Anita Blake and her husband constructed a cabin and used the land now the State Forest as their vacation property before donating it to the State in 1929. A Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp was established at Las Posadas in 1934, and following the close of the CCC program in 1941, the old camp was used as a forestry camp, and rebuilt as a California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) fire station in the early 1950's.

Picture yourself having a great summer camp experience in the rugged, shady scenery containing second growth redwood, Douglas-fir, Ponderosa Pine, oak and madrone with a perennial creek that flows past the campfire amphitheatre. Shy wildlife hiding in and around camp includes chipmunk, grey squirrels, raccoons, fox, gophers, field mice, newts, frogs, salamanders, snakes, pond turtles, wild turkeys, warblers, jays, tanager, sparrow quail, jack rabbit and black tailed deer to name a few.

Campers and staff sleep outside under a canopy of madrone on raised wooden platforms. Restrooms and hot shower rooms are located in girls and boys separate sleeping areas of camp. Our campers and staff dine together family style. A commercial kitchen is utilized by cooks who prepare 3 nutritious meals per day, served under a covered, open sided dining patio.

You'll be having fun with other campers your same age, sleeping under the stars and enjoying the great outdoors, eating in the historic covered Dining hall, and enjoying fantastic hiking in the state forest. We have many activities for summer fun and also a great staff. Each of the activity areas has staff that will help you learn or improve your skills in that area. Activities include Hiking, Archery, Swimming, Camp Fires, Arts & Crafts, Star Gazing, Basketball, Ping Pong and much more.

The biggest problem you'll have at camp is deciding which of the activities you'll like the best.

So grab your camera and come. We have a summer full of memories waiting just for you!

 


4-H Camp is a leadership project for teens who are members of 
Napa County 4-H.  Our teens, with adult counselors plan the camp
program from January until camp in July.  At monthly meetings they
work on games, skits and songs, outdoor fun, hikes, swimming events,
arts and crafts projects, etc.  to give our campers a week of fun they
will always remember.


ALL NAPA COUNTY YOUTH, WHETHER THEY ARE A 4-H MEMBER OR NOT ARE WELCOME TO

ATTEND NAPA COUNTY 4-H CAMP.

 


CAMP STAFF:

Camp Advisor:  Adult 4-H leader who oversees the camp program for Napa County.

Chaperones:   adult leaders over the age of 21.  We require one adult over the age of 21 for every 8 campers.  All adults must attend a leader orientation and are fingerprinted and cleared by law enforcement.

Staffers:  teen leaders age 13  to 19.

Camp Nurse:  a licensed professional.  Usually an RN, LVN or EMT.

Lifeguard:    hired by the 6 County Camp Board and is CPR and first aide certified.

Cooks:    required to have a county food safety certificate.  Our 4-H camp kitchen has received an
“A” rating by the Napa County Health Department.

 

You can contact 707-815-4002 to answer any questions regarding
The Napa County 4-H Camp Program.


FLAG RAISING
ICE BREAKER  GAME

MEALTIME SONGS

INSPIRATION POINT

MORNING HIKE

TO SEE THE SUNRISE!!

HIKING ONE OF THE BEAUTIFUL

LAS POSADAS FOREST TRAILS!

TRIBE TIME FUN

Archery
Pool Time

Campers & Fun!