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CampsMany 4-H members attend camps. They take part in educational and recreational experiences as they learn about nature and living with other people. Most importantly, 4-H’ers have fun at camp!Rock Springs 4-H CampMultiple sessions are available for campers in 3rd through teens entering 12th grade. Camp sessions are three or six days in length and are held at the Rock Springs 4-H Camp Center, south of Junction City, KS. Teens about to enter 11th grade can attend Leaders in Training sessions, teens about to enter 12th grade can attend Counselors in Training, and family sessions are available. Activities include: hiking, fishing, campfires, flag ceremonies, swimming, crafts, recreation, and more! Camp is open to all community youth. Please visit https://www.rockspringsranch4hcamp.org/ to sign up for camp sessions and view pricing options.General CampsThere are many other camping opportunities available to members. Photography camps, horse camps, space camps, outdoor adventures, and day camps, just to name a few. Watch the newsletter, website, and Facebook page for information.Kansas State 4-H OpportunitiesCitizenship in Action (CIA)http://www.kansas4-h.org/events-activities/conferences-events/citizenship-in-action/index.htmlHeld in Topeka in February for youth 13—18 as of December 31 of the New 4-H Year. Would you like to have more influence in laws and rules that affect your life? Then you’ll want to go to Kansas 4-H Citizenship in Action! This two day event is sponsored by the State 4-H Youth Leadership Council. The purpose of the event is for Kansas youth to learn how the state legislative process works and how their voice and participation in decision-making can make a difference in their local communities. The legislative visit will not only familiarize youth with the capitol building, but will also show them how they can affect the legislative process.Discovery Dayshttp://www.kansas4-h.org/events-activities/conferences-events/discovery-days/index.htmlThis event is held at KSU the week after Memorial Day. Members, leaders, and parents may attend. The focus of this event is to help 4-H members "discover" more about project areas, to strengthen what they are learning in the club, and to share with others. 4-H members must be at least 13 years old as of December 31 of the current 4-H year to attend.Campferencehttps://www.kansas4-h.org/4-h-programs/camp/campference/This event is focused on youth ages 12—14 as of December 31 of the New 4-H Year, and is held in June at Rock Spring 4-H Center. Participants experience the feel of a conference, while enjoying the “camp” activities Rock Spring 4-H Center has to offer. Campference features workshops about opportunities in the 4- H program and activities to energize youth that will help them learn leadership skills.22