Cornell Cooperative Extension

Jefferson County
Ropes course at 4-H Camp Wabasso
Wild Edible Identification at 4-H Camp Wabasso
Camp fun

Off-Season Programming

Adventure Program: 

The Adventure Program is designed to build trust, teamwork, group dynamics, communication, and self-esteem in youth, teens, and adults. 

Programming consists of teambuilding initiatives and includes low and high ropes elements that challenge individual and group abilities. 

Programming is designed to meet the individual needs of each group. 

Packages: 

  • 4 hours: $25 per participant 
  • 8 hours: $50 per participant 

*8 participant minimum.

*Program length can be modified.

Outdoor Education: 

4-H Camp Wabasso offers unique, specialized field trips and programs to youth groups year round. All programming is developed using 4-H research-based curricula. 

Programming examples include: hiking, wild edible identification, geocaching, environmental education, wilderness survival skills, STEM challenges, archery, and more! 

In the winter we offer snowshoeing, skiing, winter shelter building, tracking, and more! 

**Programming availability is dependent on group size, staffing, and weather. 

Cost: $15 per participant 

Ready to sign up? 

Fil out our online field trip request form and we will be in contact soon! 

View the 4-H Camp Wabasso Calendar to check availability!

Contact

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

Last updated December 1, 2022

4-H Camp Wabasso

Directions to 4-H Camp Wabasso

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.

Camp School Days

Camp School Days provides the opportunity for great educational field trips in a camp environment. School classes are invited to spend a day at 4-H Camp Wabasso. Teachers can choose between an Environmental Adventure for all ages or the Ropes Course Adventure for students in grades 5 and above. 

Please check back soon for the Camp School Days 2023 Brochure.

Brochure

View the Off-Season Programming brochure for 4-H Camp Wabasso!