Ultimate Outdoor Weekend

What Is Ultimate Outdoor Weekend?

Ultimate Outdoor Weekend is held at Jackson's Mill full of 4-H Shooting Sports and Outdoor skills. Campers will learn new skills and gain confidence in multiple outdoor disciplines. The first evening of camp features the ultimate adventure program where campers form small group teams to adventure through the Jackson's Mill facility.

Day two features Shooting Sports and additional class discipline training throughout the day. We wrap up with a guest/feature speaker and camp service project. We look forward to novice and experienced youth joining us to learn and hone their outdoor skills.

WHO

West Virginia youth ages 12 to 21 as of September 30, 2025

WHEN

Friday, May 2, 2025 - Sunday, May 4, 2025

WHERE

WVU Jackson's Mill

COST

$150

SCHOLARSHIPS

Campers will be eligible for one (1) weekend and one (1) week-long state supported campership within the calendar year (Jan-Dec). Campers who request additional state supported scholarship money will have their request held as pending until all other first-time requests are reviewed.

Additional camperships will be granted on a case by case basis as funding is available. For more information and frequently asked questions about our State Camperships, tap the button below!

State Campership FAQs

Camp Details

• Registration Information
• Activity Information
• Notes and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Camp Directors

Registration Information

Registration will open on January 6, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. and will close on April 15, 2025 at 11:55 p.m. or until classes are filled. A waitlist will be opened if classes are filled before the registration closes.

Spots are limited for Ultimate Outdoor Weekend and follow a first come, first served basis. Payment must be made by April 16, 2025. If payment is not received by April 16, 2025, your registration will be canceled and your spot will be given to the next person on the waitlist.

Registration will be handled through the 4-H ZSuite Online System.

Register Here (4-H ZSuite)

External Registration (No ZSuite Account)

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Adult Volunteers

All adult volunteers must be fully vetted through WVU Extension and register for the event through ZSuite, our online registration system. The complete vetting process must be completed at least 15 days in advance of the event. Learn about the volunteer process.

If you are interested in volunteering for this state camp, please contact the Camp Directors.

Refund Policy

Refunds can be requested 2 weeks prior to the event and will be granted in full. Refund requests made after the 2 week deadline will be granted on a case by case basis and will incur a $55 processing fee

Refunds can take up to 4 weeks to be processed and will be issued directly on your card. Refunds for check payments will required requesters to register as a vendor with West Virginia University to receive a check payment. Refunds can also be issued in credit towards another state event.

To request a refund, please contact Nancy Yates.

Notes & FAQs

• The event registration fee includes two nights of lodging, meals during the event, and event equipment/supplies.
• Youth participants sleep in cabins with bunk-style twin beds. Participants are clustered with other youth of the same age and gender. The cabins are supervised by trained and vetted 4-H volunteers and Extension professionals.
• The cabins will be stocked with bed linens (sheets, pillows, and blankets). You do not need to bring bed linens. You are welcome to bring your own linens, sleeping bag, blankets, etc. You will need to bring your own toiletries and a bath towel.
• Meals that are included are Friday evening snacks, Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, and Sunday breakfast. Participants should eat dinner prior to arriving for check-in.
• Camp clothing must be comfortable and adaptable to varied weather conditions. Camp clothing needs to be functional…not fashionable.

We're Accredited!

West Virginia 4-H State level camps held at WVU Jackson’s Mill are accredited by the American Camp Association! Learn about ACA accreditation.

Camp Directors

Jason Burnside

WVU Extension Specialist – 4-H Camping

304-293-2694
Jason.Burnside@mail.wvu.edu

About Jason Burnside

Donald Dransfield

Extension Agent – 4-H Youth Development

304-772-3003
Don.Dransfield@mail.wvu.edu

About Donald Dransfield

Zona Hutson

Extension Agent – 4-H Youth Development

304-873-1801
Zona.Hutson@mail.wvu.edu

About Zona Hutson

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