February 28-March 2, 2025
July 18-20, 2025
TBD
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July 13-17 , 2020
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Take a look through the schedule to see all the activities we have planned.
Links to activities will be available coming soon!
Please take pictures and vidoes to send to us for our end of the week slideshow! And don't forget to email us videos of your talents for our Thursday night talent show!
March 30 - April 3, 2025
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Learn to carve your own decoy or sharpen your carving skills!
Beginners Welcome! Carving experience not needed.
Instruction and Kits provided by carver Ed Morrison.
Cost
Only $375.00!!
Covers all programming and instructor fees, decoy kit, meals and lodging. WHAT A DEAL!
Special Information
- Participation is limited to 15 participants for a better instructor participant ratio!
- Rustic but comfortbale bunk style lodging. Linens not provided.
- A health form (no physical required), and other information will be sent upon reciept of regestration form and payment.
To Be Announced
Summer Camp for the Whole Family!
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Family camp, an annual event at Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center in Appomattox, Virginia. Family camp offers the chance for family members to bond with each other while at the same time experiencing their own level of independence in a safe environment. Participants (youth and adults) take three classes a day, one of which is specifically designated as a family activity. Classes offered include swimming, theatre arts, nature, canoeing, forestry, archery, and more. Afternoons and evenings are filled with special activities such as hikes, canoe trips, and campfires.
Family camp offers a variety of activities for all ages. Lodging is separated by family, with one family in each rustic cabin or bunkhouse room. Space is limited to 25 families. Registration is now underway and will continue until all spots are full. To receive registration information, please call your local Extension Office or Levi Callahan of Holiday Lake 4-H Center at (434) 248-5444.
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Pricing Information - Click Here
Prices
- Family of 4: $500
- Each additional member: $75
- Children age 2-4 years old: $35
- Children under 2: Free
Daily Attendance: - Breakfast: $8
- Lunch: $9
- Dinner: $13
- Lodging: $21
Payment- $200 deposit with registration
- Final payment and all signed forms due May 1, 2020
- Final payment may be sent any time.
- An information packet and all relevant forms will be mailed to you upon receipt of registration and deposit.
Refunds- Full by May 1, 2020
- Nonrefundable after May 1, 2020
To Be Announced
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March 30 - April 4, 2025
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If you wish to receive information on our next Flintlock Rifle Workshop CLICK HERE!
Learn how to build your own custom Flintlock Rifle!
Rifle building experience not needed.
Instruction and kits provided by Rifle builder Jimmy Blanks.
Meals and lodging provided as part of this package.
Cost:
Rifle - $2,000.00
This covers all programming fees, instruction and use of tools, the rifle kit, meals, and lodging.
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The Rifle
Rifle kit choices are:
- Lancaster Pennsylvania Germanic style Rifle. This style was used extensively on the early frontier from Pennsylvania down through Virginia and North Carolina. The wood for these rifles is special ordered, upgraded from the standard or fancy grade to extra fancy grade. Component sets have a wooden patchbox kit included. Rifles have a single trigger. The furniture (butt plate, pipes,and trigger guard) is brass. The locks are Chambers deluxe flintlock. The barrels are by Rice barrel company.
- Two sets in .50 caliber with 42" tapered and flared barrels.
- Two sets in .54 caliber with 44" tapered and flared barrels
- One set in a .50 caliber with a 44 inch tapered and flared barrel.
Inquiries for more information can be directed to Jimmy by phone at 434-250-3433 or email, Jimmy
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About the Program
- You will pay less for this workshop than you would pay a craftsman to build this custom rifle. The custom rifle you build is yours to keep.
- Small class size with lots of instructor time - 4 to 1 student/teacher ratio.
- Develop basic, beginner level flintlock rifle building skills.
- Firearms will be assembled and capable of firing at the beginning of the class. The student will be instructed on shaping, rasping, sanding, carving, and staining the stock and filing and buffing of the metal parts.
- Rustic but comfortable bunkstyle lodging. Linens not provided.
- Meals and lodging the entire workshop time.
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Schedule
Sunday
- 5:00-6:00 Welcome, Registration
- 6:00-7:00 Supper
- 7:00-9:00 Introduction, Overview and History
Monday- Thursday
- 7:30-8:30 Breakfast
- 8:30-12:00 Workshop Time
- 12:00-1:00 Lunch
- 1:00-5:30 Workshop Time
- 5:30-6:30 Supper
- 6:30-8:00 Evening Activities
Friday
- 7:30-8:30 Breakfast
- 8:30-12:00 Finishing up
- 12:00 Lunch
- 1:00-4:00 Finishing up
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Special Information
- This is an intensive course, come prepared to work! You take home what you put into it!
- Rustic but comfortable bunk style lodging. Linens not provided.
- A health form (no physical required), a list of items to bring, and other information will be sent to you.
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Refund Policy
Full minus $35 registration fee before February 11, 2024, ($50 returned checks)
Nonrefundable: After February 11, 2024
June 1-5 , 2020
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Celebrate your local heroes, who work and dedicate themselves to make your town a better a better community to live. Take a look through the schedule to see all the activities we have planned.
Links to activities will be available coming soon!
Please take pictures and videos to send to us for our end of the week slideshow! And don't forget to email us videos of your talents for our Thursday night talent show!
May 2-4, 2025
Team Registration | Guest/Parent Registration | Required Forms | HEC Official Rules
The Department of Wildlife Resources is looking forward to this year’s event. The competitors and coaches make this event a success.
We look forward to seeing you at the Hunter Education Challenge, and wish each competitor the bestpossible outdoor experience!
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Registration Checklist
- Each team must register. Five competitors per team. Each team may have two coaches, one must be a certified Hunter Education Instructor or 4-H Shooting Education Instructor.
- A copy of the competitor's Hunter Education card to Hunter Education office or presented at check-in.
- All guests/parents must be registered.You will not be permited to stay if you are not registered.
- On-site lodging will be done in Cabins and Bunkhouses at $30 per night. Tenting and RV spots are very limited and prior arrangments and payments need to be made with the 4-H Center. Do not show up with your camper and tents expecting a spot without making prior arrangements.
- No dogs will be permited on the property unless they are trained service animals.
- Hold Harmless/Code of Conduct forms must be completed for each competitor, coach, and guest on site. Competitors under 18 must have forms signed by parents.
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Meal & Lodging Pricing
Meals
- Breakfast: $10
- Lunch: $10
- Dinner: $15
Lodging
- Day Use (non-lodging) : $5 per day, per person
- Lodging -Cabins & Bunkhouses: $30 per night, per person
- Tent: $12 per night, per person
- Lodging: $35 per night, per spot
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Refund Policy
Full: *minus $35 registration fee
Nonrefundable:
July 27 - 31, 2025
Participant Registration | Teen Application
Overnight camp for campers age 12-16 with an interest in exploring the outdoors.
This camp provides an opportunity to learn and have fun with peers in a natural setting. Hands-on classes such as wildlife ecology, survival skills, archery or edible insects are taught by quality instructors that will provide a memorable experience.
Next Workshop Date To Be Determined
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Want to be a more successful bow hunter? Looking for expert instruction? Then this is the workshop for you!
Cost :$100
Covers meals Friday Dinner-Sunday Lunch, lodging and all instruction. Participants are required to bring their own archery equipment, hunting clothing, treestand with a TMA approved full body harness or ground blind. Proficiency with archery equipment out to 25 yards is required.
TBD
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For ages 15 and up.
Beginners Welcome! Experience not required.
Cost:
$75.00
Prices includes all instructor fees, materials, and lunch.
Registration Deadline: TBD
For more information contact Heather Benninghove at 434-248-5444 or email heathern@vt.edu
Check back with us soon!
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Come and join us
for a fun night of painting and enjoying some of the tasty treats that we have to offer. Feel free to also bring your own or some to share!
Beginners Welcome! Experience not required.
Cost:$40.00
Prices includes all instructor fees, materials, and dessert.
Registration Deadline: TBD
For more information contact Jordyn Loyd at 434-248-5444 or email jordyn@vt.edu
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Class Schedule
- 5:30-6:00 PM Check-In
- 6:00-7:00 PM Painting Session
- 7:00-7:30 PM Break
- 7:30-8:30 PM Painting Session
- 8:30 Departure
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Refund Policy
Full: September 7, 2018
Nonrefundable: After September 7, 2018
May 31 *** 11AM - 4PM
Join us for a fun-filled Swim-Time Saturday on Saturday May 31st from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We will have lifeguards on duty and there will be light concessions available. Admission is $5 for swimmers and FREE for spectators! Bring the whole family and cool off during those hot June days! Contact Ryan Edwards at 434-248-5444 or at ryaned@vt.edu for more information or with any questions.
July 5 *** 11AM - 4PM
Join us for your 4th of July weekend on Saturday July 5th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We will have lifeguards on duty and there will be light concessions available. Admission is $5 for swimmers and FREE for spectators! Bring the whole family and spend a piece of your Holiday weekend with us! Contact Ryan Edwards at 434-248-5444 or at ryaned@vt.edu for more information or with any questions.
August 2 *** 11AM - 4PM
Join us for your Labor Day weekend on Saturday August 2nd from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We will have lifeguards on duty and there will be light concessions available. Admission is $5 for swimmers and FREE for spectators! Bring the whole family and spend a piece of your Holiday weekend with us! Contact Ryan Edwards at 434-248-5444 or at ryaned@vt.edu for more information or with any questions.
Unable to attend one of our public pool parties?
We offer private pool parties! Contact Ryan Edwards at 434-248-5444 or at ryaned@vt.edu for more information and to reserve a date today! $100 per hour for up to 60 people with lifegaurds. Subject to availability, dates and times are limited!
Pool Closing: Please call ahead and/or check facebook page for closing announcements.
July 27 - 31, 2025
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A unique camp open to campers ages 12 to 16 with an interest and/or experience with firearms. Participants will receive 4 days of instruction related to their chosen discipline and consisting of such topics as Shooting Safety Education, Shooting Fundamentals and Theory, and Marksmanship Instruction, and each will have the opportunity to participate in one or more competitive shoots. All instructors are certified through 4-H, VDWR, NRA, NAA and other National Organizations.
This program is sponsored by: Virginia Cooperative Extension, NRA Foundation, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, and Virginia Shooting Sports Association
June 27 - 29, 2025
Summer Staff Alumni Weekend Registration Coming Soon!
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Courses Offered
Beginning Swimming - (8 day course) Open to ages 4 to 12. Designed to teach youth water familiarization and basic swimming strokes. (course enrollment fee covers child and one attending parent.)
Water Babies - (4 day course) Open to ages 1 through 4. Designed to orient children to the water. Parents must participate in the water with their child.
Family Water Aerobics: (1-day) Open to all ages. *Participants must be able to touch the bottom of the the 3 foot section of the pool.
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Swim Class Schedule - Click Here
June 22-25
- Time: 5:30-6:00
- Class: Water Babies
- Price: $35
June 29 - July 2 and & July 6-9
- Time: 12:30-1:30
- Class: Youth Beginning Swim 1
- Price: $55
July 6-9
- Time: 5:30-6:00
- Class: Water Babies
- Price: $35
July 13-16 and July 20-23
- Time: 12:30-1:30
- Class: Youth Beginning Swim 1
- Price: $55
July 13-16 and July 20-23
- Time: 5:30-6:30
- Class: Youth Beginning Swim 2
- Price: $55
- Time: 11:00-12:00
- Class: Family Water Aerobics
- Price: $5
- Time: 11:00-12:00
- Class: Family Water Aerobics
- Price: $5
July 7
July 9
Participants must pre-register to attend classes and full payment will be due at the time of registration. Registrations received without payment will be rejected. Classes are held to a maximum of 10 students per class and registrations are taken on a first come first served basis. Course cost is $55 per child and $35 per water baby and is non-refundable. Refunds will NOT be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather. In the event of known inclement weather the instructional staff will make every attempt to contact parents via phone at least one hour prior to the beginning of classes
All parents are encouraged to share in the fun by “getting in” and participating with their children. You will both benefit from the experience! In-water parental participation is required for all children who are less than three feet and six inches tall.
Please mail payment and registration to:
Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center
1267 4-H Camp Road
Appomattox, VA 24522
TBD
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May 28 - 30, 2025
A team effort to serve the training needs of more volunteers throughout the Holiday Lake 4-H Center Service District.
Cost: $65
June 8-12 , 2020
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November 20, 2021
9:30AM - 4:00PM
June 16 - 20, 2025
Residential camp experience for Military Teens (13-18 years old) of Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, and Retired personnel
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Cost
$35 non-refundable registration fee
Funds available to assist with transportation costs
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Activities
- Archery
- Shotgun
- Rifle
- Kayaking
- Canoeing
- High Ropes & Zipline
- And more..
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Registration Deadline
Registration Deadline: May 31, 2024
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Arrival & Departure
Camper Check-InMonday, June 17 9:00-10:30 AM Camper Check-OutFriday, June 21 11:00 AM
September 12-14, 2025
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March 7-10, 2025
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This is a great beginner's course as well a good refresher for those with previous weaving experience. 
Interested in keeping up with future weaving workshops? CLICK HERE!
Cost
$450
Price includes loom and weaving tool use, yarn, expert instruction, meals and lodging.
July 20-24 , 2020
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Let your creativity soar while learning new ideas for being creative and doing projects at home with your family, using things you can find around you house or in nature.
Take a look through the schedule to see all the activities we have planned.
Links to activities will be available coming soon!
Please take pictures and videos to send to us for our end of the week slideshow! And don't forget to email us videos of your talents for our Thursday night talent show!
October 18-20, 2024
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