4-H Camp Palmer is a modern camping complex nestled away in the woods adjacent to Harrison State Park in Fayette, Ohio.  Operated in conjunction with The Ohio State University, and Ohio State University Extension, the camp features complete indoor and outdoor living and recreational facilities.



4-H Camp Palmer offers youth and adult opportunities to groups interested in outdoor and environmental education,  leadership and team development programs.

The American Camp Association (ACA) shares our camp’s  commitment to the growth of youth through the camp experience.

In 2004, an independent research firm completed the largest research study of camper outcomes ever conducted in the United States with over 3,000 families from 92 camps across the U.S. participating.



Results confirmed that camp builds many of the skills necessary to prepare campers to assume roles as successful adults. Parents, campers, and camp staff independently reported growth in areas such as self-confidence, learning new skills, getting along with others, making friends, and making healthy decisions. Indeed, camp provides growth experiences for youth that can reap results through adulthood.