It's one of the biggest events of the year in the Illinois 4-H calendar.

4-H camp and registration for this summer's camp season opens today (Monday). According to Sherry Fulton, with the University of Illinois Extension Office of DeWitt County, space is sure to go fast and encourages anyone who wants a specific week at camp, to register as soon as possible.

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Fulton says 4-H camp offers participants to have a good time doing things that are normally not available to them either at school or at their leisure. Additionally, she feels it gives kids a chance to get away from technology and enjoy nature and their friends.

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Fulton explains the week of camp targets kids doing activities that require no competition and it's all about having fun.

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Click here for all information about 4-H Summer camp and a link to the registration page.