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4-H Camp Improvement Days

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Add to Calendar 2025-05-06 00:00:00 2025-05-07 23:59:00 4-H Camp Improvement Days As we prepare for the camping season, there’s a lot of work to be done, and we would appreciate your help during this year’s Camp Improvement Days. You are welcome to attend one or both days, or even just part of a day—any help is greatly appreciated!Please let Karla know if you plan to help: karla.meikle@ndsu.edu📅 Join us May 6 and/or May 7 at North Dakota 4-H Camp in Washburn.🕘 We will begin at 9:00 AM CST each day.What to Bring:To help make the work easier, we encourage volunteers to bring chainsaws (if trained to use them), gloves, rakes, shovels, tools, or anything else that might help complete the tasks listed above.Food & Lodging:Snacks, coffee, water, and pop will be provided.The 4-H Foundation will provide dinner at Captain’s Cabin uptown on both days.Lodging is available at camp for those who wish to stay overnight! Please bring your own bedding and toiletry items (towels, washcloths, etc.).Projects & Tasks to Complete:Move the waterslide into placeMove the dock into placeMove kayaks and canoes from the Butler BuildingOrganize new storage buildingsPick up branches as neededMowingFill the wood supply for campfire locationsClean up the pollinator gardenTighten the tension on the climbing rope wallClear walking trailsCheck supply inventoryInspect the river trail for safety and mark necessary areasClear the culvert rackClean and stock the camp storeIndoor cleaning: wipe down and sweep all areas, clean windows, and sanitize mattressesKitchen cleaning: organize, clean, and wash dust off dishes from the winterRemove deadfall from the woodsPower wash all cabinsRepair picnic tablesTighten the tension on the zip line 2702 8th St SW, Washburn, ND, United States, North Dakota NDSU Agriculture no-reply@ndsu.edu America/Chicago public
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As we prepare for the camping season, there’s a lot of work to be done, and we would appreciate your help during this year’s Camp Improvement Days. You are welcome to attend one or both days, or even just part of a day—any help is greatly appreciated!

Please let Karla know if you plan to help: karla.meikle@ndsu.edu

📅 Join us May 6 and/or May 7 at North Dakota 4-H Camp in Washburn.
🕘 We will begin at 9:00 AM CST each day.

What to Bring:

To help make the work easier, we encourage volunteers to bring chainsaws (if trained to use them), gloves, rakes, shovels, tools, or anything else that might help complete the tasks listed above.

Food & Lodging:

  • Snacks, coffee, water, and pop will be provided.
  • The 4-H Foundation will provide dinner at Captain’s Cabin uptown on both days.
  • Lodging is available at camp for those who wish to stay overnight! Please bring your own bedding and toiletry items (towels, washcloths, etc.).

Projects & Tasks to Complete:

  • Move the waterslide into place
  • Move the dock into place
  • Move kayaks and canoes from the Butler Building
  • Organize new storage buildings
  • Pick up branches as needed
  • Mowing
  • Fill the wood supply for campfire locations
  • Clean up the pollinator garden
  • Tighten the tension on the climbing rope wall
  • Clear walking trails
  • Check supply inventory
  • Inspect the river trail for safety and mark necessary areas
  • Clear the culvert rack
  • Clean and stock the camp store
  • Indoor cleaning: wipe down and sweep all areas, clean windows, and sanitize mattresses
  • Kitchen cleaning: organize, clean, and wash dust off dishes from the winter
  • Remove deadfall from the woods
  • Power wash all cabins
  • Repair picnic tables
  • Tighten the tension on the zip line
Contact Information

Contact Information

Karla Meikle
karla.meikle@ndsu.edu
701-877-2584

Requests for accommodations related to disability should be made to the event contact person at least two weeks in advance of the event.