4-H On The Move: Detroit Cultural Connection Camp
March 30-April 1, 2026
Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center
4-H On the Move: Detroit Cultural Connection Camp is a three-day spring break day camp experience for middle and high school youth that helps them build cultural awareness, empathy, and a deeper understanding of Detroit’s diverse communities. The highlight of the program is a full-day guided bus tour through Metro Detroit with hands-on cultural activities and community engagement opportunities. This experience is supported by a pre-tour preparation day focused on helping youth view the world through a cultural lens, and a post-tour reflection day where youth process what they learned and consider how to create positive, inclusive change in their own communities.
When: March 30-April 1, 2026
Who: Youth ages 13-19 (as of Jan 1, 2026)
Where: Stationary Camp sessions and bus tour pick up and drop off will take place at the Jefferson Barnes Community Vitality Center (32150 Dorsey St., Westland, MI 48186)
Cost: $55 per participant (full camp value $255), which includes:
- Full-day Metro Detroit bus tour
- All meals during the bus tour
- Hands-on workshops & activities
- Pre- and post-tour sessions
- 4-H camp T-shirt
Registration & Payment Policy
To secure your spot, full payment is required at the time of registration. Unfortunately, we cannot hold your spot without payment. Registrations submitted without payment will be canceled, and the space will be released to other participants. Thank you for understanding and helping us keep the process fair for everyone!
If the camp is canceled, all registered participants will receive a full refund and be notified promptly.
For participant-initiated cancellations, a $25 cancellation fee will apply.
Tentative Camp Agenda as follows:
Day 1: Monday, March 30, 2026
Location: Jefferson Barns Community Center
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Activities: Cultural awareness, team building, thinking through a cultural lens, and bus tour orientation.
Day 2: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Location: Start and end at Jefferson Barns
Time: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Activities: Bus Tour Day around Metro Detroit!
Day 3: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Location: Jefferson Barns
Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Activities: Reflection, connection activities, feedback surveys, participation certificates
Please complete the registration below and complete the required payment. After your child is registered and payment has been submitted, please proceed to 4-H Online to complete the medical and emergency contact information for your child.
Registration for 4-H On The Move: Detroit Cultural Connection Camp is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on March 9, 2026.
There are 19 openings available.
Accommodations
Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For information, contact Ashleigh Klein at apelashl@msu.edu or 734-727-7408.