Lake in the Woods YMCA
LG Cook 4-H Camp
- Coed
- Ages 8-16
- Traditional
Overview
LG Cook 4-H Camp has been running summer camps since 1951, and we aim to offer the same simple, social, transformative environment we always have. We offer a tech-free, rustic summer camp experience focused on making new friends, laughing a lot, trying new things, and creating a community dedicated to simply enjoying our week out in the woods together. Campers depart with new friends, increased self-confidence, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Our classic one week sessions feature a whole summer of fun jam-packed into six days of non-stop fun, activities, community building and cabin life. For campers who can’t get enough 4-H Camp, we now end the summer with our BIG session – 18 days of Summer Camp!
Read More Show LessUnique Features
- A 100% tech-free environment for both campers and staff, with our oldest campers citing their time away from social media as one of their favorite aspects of camp.
- Our facility sits on 108 acres lined with hiking trails beside our own beautiful little lake, Lake Shawanni.
- 4-H Camp has archery ranges, recreation fields, campfire rings, and a ton of other areas dedicated to playing outside and enjoying the great outdoors.
- Our staff strive to give individual attention to each and every one of our campers, providing them options and choices to ensure they have the support to succeed.
- Owned, operated and managed by Rutgers Cooperative Extension.
Activities
Dates & Rates
2026 Season:
- Camp Season July 06 - August 22
- Session Lengths 1, 2, 2.5 weeks
- Cost $775 - $1,160 /week
Financial Offers:
- Tiered/sliding scale tutition: No
- Financial assistance: Yes
- Special discounts: Available
Accommodations
Bunks
- Type: Cabins
- Not open air
- No electricity/lights
- No air conditioning
- Separate bathhouse
- Showers not attached
- Toilets not attached
Health
- Staff not certified in First Aid /CPR
- No doctor onsite
- Nurse onsite
- 24/7 medical staff
- Health Center
Dietary Needs
- Food Allergies
- Gluten Free
- No kosher
- Peanut-free
- Tree nut-free
- Vegan friendly
- Vegetarian friendly
International Campers
- Does not enroll non-US campers
Welcome Message
Ben, Camp Director
Ben first came to L.G. Cook 4-H Camp as a camper, in the summer of 1995, and he hasn’t missed a summer since. He’s been a camper, CIT, volunteer, counselor, Senior Staff Member, Summer Camp Director, Program Director, and now Camp Director. They say when looking for a career, think of what your favorite thing was when you were 12, and try to do that. When Ben was 12, his favorite thing was Summer Camp, so it worked out okay.
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