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Jefferson County
Water front at camp

Swimming in Millsite Lake!

paddle boarding at camp

Paddleboarding at camp!

youth at camp

Hanging out at camp!

ropes course at camp wabasso

Getting ready for some low ropes!

getting ready to go boating at camp wabasso

Preparing to go boating!

water front at camp wabasso

Waterfront at camp!

Camp Wabasso - Cabins 1

Camp Cabins

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Camp Cabins

Camp Dining Hall

Lunch time!

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4-H Camp Wabasso

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4-H CAMP WABASSO LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

For ages 12-16

Develop leadership skills while having the experience of a lifetime!

Leader-in-Training (LIT): Campers ages 12+ can sign up for this class during camp registration. Campers will participate in games and hands-on activities to build leadership skills.

Junior-Counselor-in-Training (J-CIT): Campers ages 14+ can sign up for this class during camp registration. Campers will participate in hands-on leadership activities and get to assist counselors in areas of their choice.

Senior-Counselor-in-Training (S-CIT): This program is for campers aged 16. Those interested must apply here by March 15th. Accepted campers attend camp at no cost to assist counselors where needed and develop leadership skills. Limited space available.

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Contact

Sabrina DeRue
4-H Camp Wabasso Director
sld95@cornell.edu
315-788-8450 ext. 229

Last updated June 22, 2025

4-H Camp Wabasso

Directions to 4-H Camp Wabasso

Address: 43101 County Road 21, Redwood, NY 13679

From the South: Take I-81 to Exit 49 (LaFargeville). Turn right onto NYS Route 411. At the stoplight turn left onto NYS Route 37 (see below).

From Fort Drum: From the North Gate, head north on US Route 11 to stoplight at the intersection with NYS Route 26. Turn left. Cross the railroad tracks (Stewart’s on right). Turn right onto Factory St. (County Route 46). At the “T,” turn right onto NYS Route 37 (see below).

From NYS Route 37: Turn right onto Joyner Rd. At end, turn left onto Old English Settlement Rd. (County Route 21). Drive three miles; Wabasso will be on the left.

4-H Camp Wabasso Phone Number: 315-628-5048 

Advisory Committee

Bruce Armstrong 
Donna Bibbins 
Carmelita Britton 
Corey Campbell 
Kate Eves 
Linda Garrett 
Rick Hafemann 
Erich Leonard 
Mike Lumbis 
Carl McLaughlin 
Julia Robbins 
Sherry Wilson 

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Children's Camps in New York State

The Children's Camps in New York State brochure explains the New York State Department of Health requirements to operate a children's camp.

Family Handbook

View the 4-H Camp Wabasso Family Handbook. There is a packing list included in the Family Handbook!