The 4-H handbook focuses on factors to consider and things to be done when developing a camping program. Since the emphasis, structure, and administration of 4-H camping varies, the booklet is flexible enough to be adapted to different state, district, and county situations. Major topics are camping's importance to extension education, administration of a camp program, camping standards, staff, health, sanitation, safety, costs of camping, publicizing the camp, camp traditions, camping for low-income youth, and improvement and service projects. Program development is divided into: (1) the unique possibilities of camping, (2) planning the program, (3) how camp experience strengthens 4-H objectives, and (4) 5 types of program structures. Other camp types are also discussed, including day camping, tent or pioneer camping, year-round camping, project camping, personal growth camps, and career camps. The appendix suggests a format for week-long and weekend camping workshops. (NQ)