Is your child looking for a unique experience this summer, where they can have fun, enjoy the water, and learn about the environment all at the same time?  4-H2O is a water based science camp from Clemson Extension held in more than 15 counties across the state.  4-H2O teaches kids about enjoying and protecting our local streams, lakes and rivers while they splash around, learn new skills and make new friends. 

Two 4-H2O programs are being offered in Richland and Lexington Counties this summer.  The first is 4-H2O Exploring Lake Murray, which will be held June 11-15 at the SCE&G recreation area at Lake Murray for youth ages 10-12.  Participants will tour the lake on pontoon boats, visit a water treatment plant, swim every day, and learn about fishing, aquatic critters, wildlife, pollution prevention and more.  The second program is 4-H2O Exploring the Congaree Watershed, which will be held June 25-29 at Harbison State Environmental Forest for youth ages 11-14.  This program is designed for older students and those who have already completed the 4-H2O Exploring Lake Murray program (all though this is not a requirement).  Participants will canoe, hike, swim, visit Congaree National Park, learn to use a compass, and study fish, aquatic insects, forestry, nature protection and more. 

For more information and to register for either camp, visit www.clemson.edu/extension/4H2O. Both camps are limited to 20 participants, and registration is on first-come first-served basis, so sign up early!

Session Name:  4-H2O: Exploring Lake Murray
Location:  SCE&G Recreation Area at Lake Murray
Date: June 11-15, 2012
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm daily
Age of Participants: 10-12 years (Class limited to 20 participants)
Fee: $100 (prior to May 28, $120 after May 28)

Session Name:  4-H2O: Exploring the Congaree Watershed
Location:  Harbison State Forest, Columbia SC
Date: June 25-29, 2012
Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm daily
Age of Participants: 11-14 years (Class limited to 20 participants)
Fee: $100 (prior to June 11, $120 after June 11)