1931 - 2008
For ten days in the
summer of 1931, 53 boys and girls met each morning at
Torrey Beach on the shore of Canandaigua Lake, starting
a tradition that carries on today as 4-H Camp Bristol
Hills. Todays summer camp program has grown over the
years, but still holds true to much of the traditional
summer camping program. Boys and girls, between 5 and
15 years of age, experience overnight- and day- camp
opportunities. Children enjoy crafts, sports, swimming,
adventure programs and more, while building friendships
and memories that will last a lifetime.
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Resident
Camp (Grades 3 - 8)
Each
day at 4-H Camp Bristol Hills is filled with programs
and activities that are fun, exciting and challenging.
Campers participate in a variety of classes including
Arts & Crafts, Animals, Rocketry, Science and Technology, Fishing,
Woodworking, Swimming, Sports, Adventure Ropes Course,
Environmental Education, and Horseback Riding. Our staff
designs special evening programs that involve campers
in a variety of fun events. Campers sleep in rustic cabins with 4-15 of their friends, and 1-4 counselors. Resident Camp runs Sunday
- Friday.  
Progression
Camp (Grades 3 and Up)
- Older
campers who prefer to go home at night will have the opportunity to participate in Resident
Camp’s morning classes and afternoon recreation
activities, going home just before supper. This program operates Monday through Friday
from 9:00-4:00. Transportation is available from the 4-H
Office in Canandaigua to the camp site. Progression Camp
runs Monday through Friday.
Day
Camp (Grades K-2) -
The special program
operates Monday through Friday from 9:00-4:00. Campers
will have an opportunity to swim, play games, make something
special in Crafts, sing songs and make new friends. Transportation
is provided from the 4-H office at 480 N. Main Street, Canandaigua to the camp site. Day Camp
runs Monday - Friday.
Sprout
Camp (Grades 1 - 3) - A
2 night/3 day program for children not quite ready for
a full week of resident camp experience. Campers sample a variety
of programs.
Adventure Camp (Grades 6 and up) -
This program will allow
participants the opportunity to experience the thrill
of all aspects of the challenge ropes/obstacle course.
Open to campers going into 6th grade or higher.
Basic
Counselor-In-Training (14 Years old)-
Campers register for RESIDENT CAMP, and select Basic CIT
as ONE of their class choices. This camp gives children
a chance to learn some of the basic skills of working
at camp, while still enrolled in the Resident Camp program.
Advanced Counselor-In-Training
(15 Years old) - This
advanced program prepares campers for leadership roles.
Campers will be working together on a variety of camp
activities to prepare them for their future leadership
experiences. Campers attend two weeks in succession from
Sunday - Friday. All A-CIT's leave camp for the week-end
and return on Sunday.
Young
Women's Adventure Camp
(Ontario County Girls, Grades 7 & 8) -
This program is for girls entering 7th and 8th grade in
the 2007-2008 school year. This camp experience
will allow girls to participate in our traditional camp
activities that are modified to stimulate discussion around
girl's issues. This program is supported by the
Ontario County Youth Bureau and is offered at no charge
to Ontario County residents.
STEM Camp ( Grades 6- 8) - Back again for a second year, this is a unique camp opportunity for youth interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Spend the week doing hands-on science experiments, taking field trips, and enjoying guest speakers. This program is funded in part by the Finger Lakes WIRED grant, and scholarships are available for girls and minority youth.
The Camp Brochure is available in hard copy.
Contact the camp office to have one mailed to you today!.
585.394.3977
Ext 435.
email emm64@cornell.edu
Or write to:
4-H Camp Bristol Hills
480 N. Main Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
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