Age group

Pool

River

Sleeping cabins

Infirmary

Sports Court/Field

The Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center, located in Reidsville, NC, is North Carolina 4-H's premier camp and education facility. Named in honor of Betsy Penn's late husband, Jefferson Penn, the facility was donated to North Carolina 4-H in 1964 and is owned and operated through North Carolina State University. The Center is situated on nearly 200 acres of forests, lakes, streams, and fields, and serves over 7,000 youth every year.

The Center provides educational experiences that help develop and promote the life skills necessary for youth to become productive members of society. It is managed by a full-time Center Director, supported by Program Directors, facility maintenance staff, food service providers, and seasonal camp and education staff. To ensure the highest standards for safety, operations, and program quality, the center is accredited by the American Camping Association. From educational and recreational activities, to leadership and team building skills, the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center offers something for everyone.

Horse back

Dance

Boating/canoeing

Sportsfield activities

Rock Climbing

Target sports

Rope Course

Art & Crafts

Affordable

Beginning with a ‘welcome to camp’ opening ceremony on Sunday and concluding with an awards ceremony on Friday, our six-day sleepaway summer camp program sends campers home with memories and friendships that will last a lifetime!

Campers are placed into co-ed activity groups according to age and request. Activity groups stay together throughout the day participating in various activities together and sharing meal times. We provide all campers specialized equipment needed to camp out, canoe, climb, explore the beautiful ecosystem, negotiate the ropes course, and ride horseback. We are  ACA accredited so we adhere to the highest standards for safety, operations, and program quality.

OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP

All North Carolina youth between the ages of 6-14 are welcome at BJP’s day camp sessions, but keep in mind that daily commutes are necessary.

Day campers enjoy most of the same activities as their overnight camp counterparts. Rotating from activity to activity, Day Campers swim, ride horses, canoe and explore the natural surroundings of BJP’s beautiful campus. They also participate in Day Camp specialized programming, such as Our Town, a game where campers create their own entrepreneurial community. Older campers participate in team challenges and high ropes elements.

DAY CAMP

This special program for older campers focuses on developing outdoor living skills and includes a two-night on-site camp out on Tuesday and Wednesday night.

In addition to regular residential camping activities, Adventure campers learn fire building, orienteering, outdoor cooking, tent set-up and have the opportunity to go down the zip-line at high ropes.

ADVENTURE PROGRAM

Coed

Tweens

Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Center

At this 4H facility, a never-ending stream of life-changing activities and adventures are taking place. This location will forever alter you for the better and offer you a family that you can cherish for the rest of your life, whether you are a camper or an employee.

Fred G

I adore BJP 4-H Educational Center with my family. The camp counselors and staff are outstanding.

Rachel R

My kids adore coming here to camp. They had a great week and like meeting new people when they travel.

Irish M

Twenty years ago, my daughter visited, and now my grandson. fantastic programs