Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp
Calling all 8–13-year-olds interested in learning how to fish and protect our Great Lakes! Campers learn about knot tying, tackle crafting, casting, stopping aquatic invasive species, and fishing.
MSU Extension, 4-H, Michigan Sea Grant, Project FISH, and many local partners host these camps to recruit the next generation of anglers and Great Lakes stewards.
Open to Michigan 4-H members ages 8-13, as of Jan. 1 2026. Not a current 4-H member but want to attend camp? Enroll in 4-H for FREE.
Gateway Park, Tawas City
When: June 17-18, 2026
This camp is a collaboration between Arenac and Iosco County 4-H.
- Arenac County Questions? Contact Missy LeFever, [email protected] or 989-846-4111
- Iosco County Questions? Contact Jennifer Colvin, [email protected] or 989-984-1057
Register for Arenac County – Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp
CURRENT Arenac 4-H Members and Teen Counselors:
NEW Arenac County 4-H Members and Teen Counselors:
- Create a family profile.
- Select the “Arenac County – General 4-H Experience” Club.
- Select the “Wildlife and Fisheries” project area.
- Once 4-H membership is approved, register for the camp.
CURRENT 4-H Members in a county other than Arenac:
- Email Missy LeFever, [email protected], at the MSU Extension Arenac County office for additional registration information.
Register for Iosco County – Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp
CURRENT Iosco County 4-H Members and Teen Counselors:
NEW Iosco County 4-H Members and Teen Counselors:
- Create a family profile.
- Select the “Iosco County – General 4-H Experience” Club.
- Select the “Wildlife and Fisheries” project area.
- Once 4-H membership is approved, register for the camp.
CURRENT 4-H Members in a county other than Iosco:
- Email Jennifer Colvin, [email protected], at the MSU Extension Iosco County office for additional registration information.
Bay City State Park, Bay City
When: July 7-8, 2026
Register for Bay County – Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp
CURRENT Bay County 4-H Members and Teen Counselors:
NEW Bay County 4-H Members and Teen Counselors:
- Create a family profile.
- Select the “Bay County – General 4-H Experience” Club.
- Select the “Wildlife and Fisheries” project area.
- Once 4-H membership is approved, register for the Bay County camp.
CURRENT 4-H Members in a county other than Bay:
- Email Ronda Tousciuk, [email protected], at the MSU Extension Bay County office for additional registration information.
Haithco Park, Saginaw
When: July 20-21, 2026
Register for Saginaw County – Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp
CURRENT Saginaw County 4-H Members and Teen Counselors:
NEW Saginaw County 4-H Members and Teen Counselors:
- Create a family profile.
- Select the “Saginaw County – General 4-H Experience” Club.
- Select the “Wildlife and Fisheries” project area.
- Once 4-H membership is approved, register for the Saginaw County camp.
CURRENT 4-H Members in a county other than Saginaw:
- Email Stacie Gath, [email protected], at the MSU Extension Saginaw County office for additional registration information.