4-H Memorial Camp
Private
A residential 4-H summer camp within Robert Allerton Park near Monticello, run by University of Illinois Extension on a 250-acre wooded site. It offers about five weeks of overnight camp for youth ages 8 to 16, with activities including swimming, boating, archery, rock climbing, arts and crafts, and STEM challenges. Established in 1947 as a memorial to Illinois 4-H members who served in WWII.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact 4-H Memorial Camp directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Patrick WagnerI have now gone to camp for 7 years and it has been an amazing experience every year. The staff and counselors do their best to keep things running smoothly even when difficulties arise. Next year I plan to be a counselor their myself to hopefully make a great experience for future campers. Thank you to all the staff and counselors for making such a great experience for me and surely many other campers as well!
★★★★★Doug WinderFantastic. In addition to 4-H camps, those family camps, fishing camps, band camps. They also have a Challange Course with facilCourse. For team building activities that can be scheduled for about any group. Several organizations from the University of Illinois sends groups. Businesses, organizations, schools, etc. also send groups through the team building course.
★★lydia zhengThe bathrooms were super dirty, I would not spend a night here, the sinks were dirty and if you want bugs attacking you, go to this camp. Some places were nice. Everything is outdoors and they also have volleyball, ga ga ball, and a nice lake to fish in. Overall, 2 stars.
★★★★★layla's lifeI am 41 and this was the best place to spend my summers! I have so many fond memories of this camp. I just hope they haven't changed it too much since I was a kid. Arts and crafts, taking care of animals on the farm, talent show and the dance at the end of the week. FANTASTIC!
★★★★★Barbara EdwardsMy kids love camp!!! I do wish it would be expanded because we are waitlisted for 2019. The spots filled up so quickly, within 3 days. Not bad for a rustic camp. The experience is talked about all year.