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4-H Center Policies for 4-H Groups

The C. A. Vines 4-H Center is an educational facility dedicated first to the Arkansas 4-H program.

Lodging at the 4-H Center is available for groups (not individuals). However, county Extension agents may call and reserve rooms, if available, for 4-H members and their families attending 4-H events in the area.

Groups are responsible for inspecting their rooms prior to their use and reporting any damage or maintenance needs; groups will be held responsible for any damage or missing items.

Check in time is 4:00 p.m. Check out time is 8:00 a.m. Alternate times must be approved by Center management.

Groups must confirm and guarantee meal counts at least 48 hours prior to their meeting. Groups not meeting their guarantee will still be charged for the full number guaranteed. Any number above the guarantee will be charged at the rate for that meal.

Any 4-H member staying at the 4-H Center must adhere to and is subject to disciplinary procedures outlined in the 4-H Code of Conduct.

All youth lodging at the 4-H Center must have an adult chaperone for every eight (8) youth ages 13 and under and one adult for every fifteen (15) youth ages 14 to 19 years old.

Adults chaperoning an individual or group at the 4-H Center must be at least 21 years of age.

As stated in the Youth Protection Policy, faculty, staff, and volunteers should avoid being alone with a single youth. Faculty, staff, and volunteers cannot share sleeping quarters in a one-on-one situation with non-related youth.

Boys may not go in girls rooms and girls may not go in boys rooms. Exception: Rooms reserved for families.

Unauthorized possession or use of firearms is prohibited.

The consumption of alcoholic beverages is not allowed on 4-H Center property while youth groups are present.

The 4-H Center buildings are a smoke-free environment; therefore tobacco products should not be used.

For more information on the C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center, visit the Center's homepage.

The following may quality for Extension youth rates:

4-H member coming with a community or school 4-H club or group
Parent of 4-H member accompanying 4-H member to the event
4-H volunteer leader participating in a 4-H related event