Camperships at Ohio 4-H Sea Camp

Through partnerships of Ohio State University Extension and organizations that offer aquatic education and water recreation, Ohio 4-H Sea Camp at Kelleys Island offers young people the opportunity to learn about aquatic science and experience a variety of recreational watersports on Lake Erie! Sea Camp is open to youth ages 15-17 (age as of July 11, first day of camp).

The mission of Ohio 4-H Sea Camp is to offer teenage youth an introduction to the Great Lakes through hands-on experiences in a variety of aquatic-based programs. Sea Camp enables participants to experience Lake Erie-based activities and culture such as aquatic science, water recreation and fishing. The program is a supervised, educational environment fostered by Ohio 4-H and The Ohio State University.

Objectives of Ohio 4-H Sea Camp include:

1. Participants gain an understanding of safety applied to watercraft, sun and open water recreation.
2. Participants explore a variety of potential career opportunities through learning from professionals in aquatic science, natural resources and watersports.
3. Participants gain lifelong skills fostered through educational and recreational water-based activities, while developing lasting friendships and comradery with peers.

Because of the many activities and costs affiliated with this one-of-a-kind learning experience, grant funds and donations are relied upon in order to make Sea Camp a reality for youth across the state of Ohio. Donations will directly support camperships (camper scholarships) to lower the cost incurred to any individual registering for camp, as well as reduce the overall cost of Ohio 4-H Sea Camp operations.

Learn more about Ohio 4-H Sea Camp on our website!