Jasper County

Camp Smokey

Each year, the University of Missouri Extension Southwest Regional Staff host a regional 4-H Camp at Camp Smokey located at Roaring River State Park!

There are four camps offered each year to 4-H'ers. Please review the descriptions below to determine which camp to register for.

Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a multitude of activities at camp each year ranging from arts & crafts to trout fishing to going on a treasure hunt. Youth are encouraged to experience new things, meet new people and ultimately have fun!

4-H Clover Kid Camp

Open to 4-H Clover Kids (Ages 5-7)

Camp information:

• Clover Kid Camp is generally 2 days and 1 night in length.
• An adult chaperone is to accompany the Clover Kid at camp at all times.
• All adult chaperones must complete the volunteer screening process by completing a 4-H volunteer application on 4-H Online.
• There are three cabins available for campers at Camp Smokey.
  • Cabins will be divided by male and female with no exception

If the adult chaperone accompanying the youth is not the same sex as the youth, please prepare to be sleeping in a nearby but separate cabin.

4-H Member Camp 1

Open to 4-H Members ages 8-12

Camp information:

• Member Camp 1 & 2 are the same camp. Due to the quantity of youth attending, two camps are held each year to accommodate.
• Member Camp is generally 4 days and 3 nights in length.
• Member camp programs are conducted by 4-H teen counselors under the supervision of University of Missouri Extension Southwest Region 4-H youth staff.
• There are three cabins available for campers at Camp Smokey.
  • Cabins will be divided by male and female with no exception.

4-H Member Camp 2

Open to 4-H Members ages 8-12

Camp information:

• Member Camp 1 & 2 are the same camp. Due to the quantity of youth attending, two camps are held each year to accommodate.
• Member Camp is generally 4 days and 3 nights in length.
• Member camp programs are conducted by 4-H teen counselors under the supervision of University of Missouri Extension Southwest Region 4-H youth staff.
• There are three cabins available for campers at Camp Smokey.
• Cabins will be divided by male and female with no exception.

4-H Teen Camp

Open to 4-H Members ages 13-18

Camp information:

• Teen Camp is generally 5 days and 4 nights in length.
• Teen Camp programs are conducted by the University of Missouri Extension Southwest Region 4-H youth staff.
• There are three cabins available for campers at Camp Smokey.
• Cabins will be divided by male and female with no exception.

4-H Camp Counselor

Clover Kid Camp Counselor

Requirements:

• Must be 4-H age 12 or older
• Must attend either 4-H Member Camp or 4-H Teen Camp
• Attend camp counselor training(s)
• Complete and turn-in counselor application by deadline

Member Camp Counselor

Requirements:

• Must be 4-H age 13 or older
• Must attend 4-H Teen Camp
• Attend camp counselor training(s)
• Complete and turn-in counselor application by deadline