The NC State Grange believes in helping our youth to become leaders.  We strive to help them grow, learn and believe in themselves ... and we do this all while having FUN!  Grange Camp is our most popular event for our Grange youth and when anyone attends, they see why.

For young people ages 5-19 (Juniors: 5-13; Youth: 14-19), we have summer camp. Every summer since the 1940's the Grange has held camp and the tradition is still as strong as ever. This is a time for Grange youth, juniors and adult volunteers to come together for fun and fellowship.  It also  serves as a way for all who attend to challenge themselves.  We participate in camp adventures such as canoeing, hiking, swimming, wall climbing and archery. Various activities help build leadership, instill integrity, promote responsibility and nurture team building skills for our youth.  There is also an opportunity to learn about the Grange and its history, learn about our country and express patriotism.  In addition, we adopt a special community service project such as the building of a greenhouse or sending care packages to soldiers overseas.  On top of these character building activities, campers make new friends, visit with old ones and make lifetime memories.

Grange Camp is held at  the Eastern 4-H Center in Columbia, NC on the beautiful Albemarle Sound. Bus transportation is available.

Some of our camp activities include:

• Archery
• Arts and Crafts
• BB's
• Boating / Kayaking
• Community Service Project
• Ecology
• High Ropes
• Leadership
• Low Ropes
• Model Grange
• Swimming
• Wall Climbing
  

We also have special activities such as:

• Great Grange Challenge
• Skit Night
• Talent Night
• Model Grange Night
• Campfire with Smores
• Public Speaking
• Sign Language
• Awards and Coronation
• Youth Superlatives
• Junior Superlatives
• Dances
• Relaxation
  

Don't miss out on the amazing, memorable experience of Grange Camp!  Experience learning while having fun and take home incredible friendships!  For more information, please contact Jennie Gentry, State Youth Director.