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Cloverleaf Camp
The Burton 4-H Center plays host to one of the many UGA Extension 4-H Summer Camps. Other camp locations include: Georgia 4-H at Camp Jekyll, Wahsega 4-H Center, Rock Eagle 4-H Center, and Fortson 4-H Center.
Cloverleaf Camp on Tybee Island is an overnight week-long experience that includes visits to the beach plus many other exciting activities. Cloverleaf Camp is a fun and rewarding experience that encourages cooperation and character building, along with just having a great time.
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Classes & Activities
Classes & Activities
Below are short descriptions of a few of the different “fun time with counselor” activities that your campers will take part in during their week at camp. It is very important that the agents and other adults with your group attend the “fun time with counselor” activities and color crew sessions. This is foremost for the health, safety and welfare of the campers. If a camper should be injured or need to take a “time out”, we need the agents and leaders assigned to help us out. Here are a few things to know about each class:
- Dolphin Cruise
Campers will enjoy a boat ride through the tidal creeks watching for dolphins and other wildlife. The boat crew and counselors will provide a natural history interpretation of animals and other sights seen.
- Marsh
Campers will explore the salt marsh looking for fiddler crabs, periwinkle snails, and other wildlife. Getting muddy is part of the experience! Please wear old clothes that you don’t mind getting wet or muddy. You must have closed toe shoes – No sandals, water socks, Croc’s or Tevas please. Boots are recommended. If you wish, we have the “Wall of Lost Soles” on center where shoes and boots can be borrowed for this class.
- Beach Ecology
Now is the time for sandals and sand between your toes! We go to the beach after a short discussion on Center to explore beach dynamics while searching for shark teeth. But no swimming now, that comes later.
- Crabs and Critters
Campers spend time with our living animal collections learning about native and exotic critters on the Georgia coast. They will have a chance to hold some of these animals or see how we collect them. Please make sure campers wash their hands after class.
- Squid Dissection
Campers will gain hands-on experience with these wonderful creatures as a squid is inspected up close and personal. Carefully cut a squid open to see how it works inside and learn about the critical role these animals play in the local environment.
- Swimming
Campers will experience swimming in the ocean. The Tybee Island lifeguards, and lead counselor make the final decisions on swimming time if potentially dangerous water conditions exist. Eight agents and/or leaders (minimum) are always needed in the water. These leaders/agents, along with summer camp counselors, form a box within which all campers swim. The Burton 4-H Center will provide beach shirts for all adults and children. A beach shirt must be worn to go to the beach with us.
Map of Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island
Example A Day In The Life Schedule of Camp
| DAY 1 | Dolphin Cruise ROY Crews |
| Fun Time with Counselors
Green Crew Marsh Ecology Blue Crew Marsh Ecology Purple Crew Marsh Ecology |
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| Canteen Time | |
| Fun Time with Counselors
Red Crew Marsh Ecology Orange Crew Marsh Ecology Yellow Crew Marsh Ecology |
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| Dolphin Cruise GBP Crews | |
| Open Rec | |
| K.P. report to Galley | |
| Supper Adult meeting Galley porch | |
| Color Crew Meetings/Adults with crew | |
| Class Time
Red Crew Beach Ecology Orange Crew Beach Ecology Yellow Crew Beach Ecology Green Crew Beach Ecology Blue Crew Beach Ecology Purple Crew Beach Ecology |
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| Night recreation – dance and open rec – Flamingo Room
Crafts and Board Games in DH. CANTEEN OPEN Evening Snack- snow cones |
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| Reflections | |
| To Cabins! | |
| Lights out!! | |
| DAY 2 | All color crews report for Pledge and Mail Call
K.P. report to Galley |
| Breakfast | |
| Load buses for Savannah trip | |
| KP Reports | |
| Lunch | |
| Class time with Counselors
Red Crew Creek Critters Orange Crew Creek Critters Yellow Crew Reptiles Green Crew Reptiles Blue Crew Squid Dissection Purple Crew Squid Dissection |
What to Bring
What to Bring
Note: Everything should be marked with the child’s name with a waterproof marker. Do not bring jewelry or other items of value.
- Waterproof sunscreen!
- Linens (mattresses are twin extra-long!), blankets or sleeping bag (linens are NOT provided at camp)
- Pillow
- Daily change of clothes and underwear (shorts, tee shirts, etc. Pack clothes that can get dirty and sandy!
- Shoes and socks (Bring at least two pairs—one that can get wet and muddy)
- Sport sandals (any sandals MUST have a heel backstrap)
- Towels (wash cloth, shower towels and beach/pool towels)
- Soap, toothpaste, toothbrush and other toiletries, shower shoes
- Bathing suits, please make sure these are one piece or tankini suits that are both modest and appropriate. Everyone will wear a Burton swim shirt during beach time.
- Rain jacket
- Sunglasses and/or hat
- Money for canteen (Bring change for soda machine!)
- Plastic garbage bag for wet clothes
- Insect repellent and sunscreen (non-aerosol)
- Money for lunch for bus trip to and from camp as needed. Please contact your county office for this information.
- Shower shoes for wearing in bathroom and showers.
Optional Items
- Day Pack
- Flip flops are allowed only in dorm.
- Water Bottle
- Camera, film (disposable cameras are recommended, mark your full name on camera)
- Pen, paper, stamps
- Old tennis shoes or knee boots (wellies) for walking in marsh or forest.
What Not to Bring
Do Not Bring
- Knives
- Radios, video games, portable speakers
- Cell phones
- Shaving cream
- Fireworks
- Chewing gum
- Excessive amount of cash or items of great value (emotional or monetary)
Georgia 4-H Summer Camp Dress Code
The official Georgia 4-H Summer Camp dress code can be found on the Georgia 4-H Summer Camp webpage or by clicking here.
Clothing guidelines
- No clothing should be worn that violates the Code of Conduct.
- Underwear should always be worn and should not be visible.
- Camp is rough on clothes—bring only clothes that are okay to get wet or muddy.
- Bring extra socks and underwear—you always need them!
4-H Statement
4-H Statement
4-H’ers are to leave portable speakers, computers, televisions, and video games at home unless authorized by and used under direct supervision of the member’s leader. 4-H’ers should be discouraged from bringing cell phones. No programs are to be disturbed or interrupted with personal electronic equipment. 4-H’ers are not allowed to bring skates, roller blades, bicycles, laser lights or other personal items that would make safety an issue. Safety and damage/loss of expensive items are the concern.
9 Lewis Avenue
Tybee Island, GA 31328
Phone: (912) 786-5534 Fax: (912) 786-9814
Email: burton4h@uga.edu
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