Education Programs

Open to 3rd Grade through Adults!
Available May 1 - June 30 and September 1 - October 15.
Download our Education Programs brochure here.

Calling all school groups, church groups, service clubs or corporate groups! Whether your group is looking for outdoor fun, team-building, or a chance to explore the Bristol Hills, our trained and/or certified staff are ready to lead an unforgettable experience! Programs are tailored for the age of your group.

Choose one or more 2-hour programs to create your perfect day at camp! Reservations must be made at least 30 days prior to program.

Per Person: $15/person/2-hour program. Additional fees may apply.
Minimum:8 participants. Groups with less than 8 will be charged for 8 participants.  Larger groups will be divided into smaller groups based on the max capacities of the selected programs.

SCHEDULING

Programs are designed as 2-hour blocks. Select one, or bundle more programs to make it a full day event at Camp! Groups are welcome to bring lunches. 4-H Camp Bristol Hills does not provide food service options for groups.

Programs operate rain or shine, except in cases of severe weather/lightening. Most programs have rainy day lessons that can be offered indoors as needed.

A 50% deposit is required to secure your booking: balance due on the day of your visit. All participants must submit a signed liability waiver before participating. A Certificate of Insurance, naming 4-H Camp Bristol Hills as additional insured is required.

Nature Explorations
Each program in Nature Explorations has a max of 16.

Fishing: Try your luck in our stocked pond — gear provided!

Nature Hike: Explore local ecosystems and discover hidden wildlife.

Geocaching: Use GPS units to find hidden treasures across camp. Geocaching requires additional chaperones, one for every 4 participants.

Map and Compass: Take a deep dive into learning to use a compass and pair it with map reading skills.

Camping Skills: Find a great spot in the woods to set up camp. Learn to pitch a tent, build a campfire, roast marshmallows, purify water and read a map.   

Outdoor Adventures

Archery: Learn proper form, range safety, and target skills. Max 10 (Weather dependent)

Air Rifle: Learn proper form, range safety, and target skills. Grades 6+. Max 10.

Low Ropes Course: Teamwork and communication challenges starting on the ground and building up to elements a few feet off the ground! Includes required safety training in spotting techniques. Max 64

High Ropes Course: Teamwork and communication challenges up to 45 feet up in the trees! Prerequisite: Low Ropes Course. Grades 6+. Max 64. (Weather dependent) Note: High Ropes may be available without Low Ropes, with additional $10 fee per person.

Corporate Team Building: Get the most from your ropes course experience with this fully customized program, tailored to meet the unique needs of your adult group. Facilitated by nationally certified staff with over 20 years experience on the course. Four hours. Fee: $65/person. Max 32

Creative Arts
Each program in Creative Arts has an additional cost of $10 per person for supplies, and a max of 16.

Cooking: Learn basic cooking skills like measuring ingredients, knife safety and basic nutrition as we prep a simple meal to share. (Available in Winter!)

Outdoor Cooking: Prepare and taste delicious campfire creations. Includes a fire-building lesson.

Jewelry Making: Create your own beads, or use some of ours, as you craft a unique bracelet of your very own. (Available in Winter!)

Natural Tie Dye: Explore camp in search of natural materials that can be used to make dyes, and then learn how to extract dyes and create your own natural dyed t-shirts (included).

Sewing: Learn the basics of hand stitching and create a small keepsake pillow to take home. (Available in Winter!)

SCHEDULE YOUR PROGRAMS TODAY!

Contact us to schedule your program or discuss options!  We are also happy to work directly with group leaders to develop new and unique programs that will benefit from the camp atmosphere and meet your specific needs. If you are interested in developing something new, please contact Camp Manager, Jim Hooper by phone at 585.394.3977 ext 407.

Last updated December 10, 2025