On August 12-15, 2026, Waukesha County 4-H held its annual Summer Camp at Phantom Ranch Camp in Mukwonago. Thank you to everyone who contributed to another successful year of 4-H Summer Camp!
We had over 125 campers that were led by a fantastic group of 22 youth counselors, 22 adult volunteers, and both 4-H educators! What a wonderful event that was highlighted by all aspects of teamwork to emphasize Belonging, Independence, Generosity & Mastery.
This year’s theme was Conspiracy Theories ~ The Creatures of Camp. Campers moved through camp as crypto- zoologists, the people that study cryptids, uncovering clues to prove their creature exists or reveal clues that other cabins’ creatures were “hoaxes.” At every station, youth and counselors were challenged to collect the clues, and in the end opened a code box to reveal their cryptid. While investigating their cryptids, campers participated in a wide variety of hands-on, active stations that included a rock wall, hiking, field games, STEM activities, a trail ride, group games, owl education, archery, campfires, cabin chants, and creature creations.
Thank you once again to our 2026 Camp Sponsors—Eaton, Novonesis, Rinderle Door, The Collier Agency LLC, and Waukesha State Bank—for their generous support!
