2026 Pickaway County 4-H Camp:

Pickaway County 4-H Camp Dates:  Thursday July 9 - Sunday July 12
Camp is for members who have just completed the 3rd grade through age 14

Join the Liberty Leaders, Founding Fathers, Freedom Flyers and Patriotic Pioneers for a great week at Tar Hollow! Come celebrate America's 250th birthday while also enjoying crafts, canoeing, games, volleyball, swimming, line-dancing, and campfire! Full time participation is required.

The camp is located at Tar Hollow Group Camp in Tar Hollow State Park.

To register: Complete the registration form & health statement and return it with your payment to the Extension Office by May 20, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Thanks to the TSC Paper Clover Campaign, all first time 4-H campers will recieve a $20.00 discount!

Thanks to the Gary Family, Pickaway County offers 4-H camp scholarships in memory of Chris Gary for up to ten campers. Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $75 each.  Any 4-H family that qualifies for or receives public assistance is eligible to apply.

Directions:

To Tar Hollow State Park Resident Camp

Directions from Circleville

  • Follow State Route 56 southeast out of Circleville to the intersection of State Route 56 and State Route 180 near Laurelville.
  • Take Route 180 to Adelphi, then Route 327
  • Follow Route 327 apporximatley 8 miles to the Tar Hollow State Park entrance sign on the right.
  • Turn into the park and follow the Resident Camp and/or 4-H Clover signs to the camp.

Drop Off and Check In July 9, 2026:

Camp check in will take place from 3:00-4:00 pm. Do NOT arrive more than 15 minutes early. As you come into camp, follow the instructions at the bottom of the hill. Cars with boys should park behind the lodge, then enter through the Nature Porch for your health assessment and check-in. Cars with girls should park below the flagpole, then come to front of the lodge for their health assessment and check-in. Parents may then assist their child carrying their items to their cabin. Counselors will be ready and waiting at the cabin to greet your child.

Pick Up, Check Out and Going Home July 12, 2026:

Camp check out will take place at 10:30 am. Do NOT arrive more than 15 minutes early. Do not exit your car until instructed to do so. ALL CAMPERS must be signed out by the adult taking them home. If you need to restrict who picks up your child, you must do so in writing.

What to Pack:

The following is a list of items to bring, and items that are prohibited:

  • Theme related items to wear for fun.
  • Sleeping Bag and/or Blankets, Sheets and Pillow
  • Comfortable Clothing for 4 days. (jeans, shorts, t-shirts, socks, underclothes, pajamas, extra outfit for evening as we get hot and dirty during the day)
  • Jacket, Sweatshirt or Raincoat
  • 2 pair of Tennis Shoes – the hills are steep & shoes get wet
  • Swim Suit – one piece preferred and swim towel
  • Bathroom Kit-soap, shampoo, deodorant, towel, toothbrush, flip flops (for shower only)
  • Flashlight
  • Sunscreen, insect repellent
  • Water bottle
  • Plastic Bag-for wet or dirty clothes
  • Approximately $20 for crafts and canteen, please bring in $1 and $5 denominations. 

Do NOT Bring:

  • Roller shoes, open-toed shoes or Flip Flops (Except for showers)
  • Cell Phones, Ipods, game, watch or electronic devices of any kind.

Medication and Illness:

  • ALL medication must be turned in to the nurse. Medication must be in original container with label.  Put the container in a ziplock bag.  Write the child’s name on the bag.
  • If a camper will be bringing an EPI-PEN, they should bring 3 and alert the nurse at check-in.  Camper should bring a cinch bag or pack to carry one EPI-PEN with them at all times. The nurse will keep the other EPI-PEN's with her. The camp will not have any EPI-PENS on hand.
  • If oxymetazoline is part of your camper’s management plan for nosebleeds, please send that with them.
  • If there are special accommodations or food allergies that we need to be aware of, please call at least 2 weeks prior to camp check-in.
  • Staff, campers, counselors with a fever of 100.4 or higher or any other illness symptoms may not attend camp.
  • If someone at camp is suspected of having a contagious illness, they will be isolated and a parent/guardian will be contacted to pick them up immediately ☹

Miscellaneous Items:

  • Campers are asked to practice good hand washing while at camp.
  • NO ELECTRONICS may be brought to camp.  Campers found with cell phones, iPods or similar items will be sent home.