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WVU Jackson's Mill

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Our Home at Jackson's Mill
A special-mission campus of West Virginia University – owned and operated by WVU Extension – WVU Jackson’s Mill represents the historic home of West Virginia 4-H camping in the United States as the site of the first statewide 4-H camp in the nation. Today, Jackson’s Mill continues to serve thousands of 4-H’ers each summer and throughout the year. The historic location is also home to the West Virginia Fire Academy, a one-of-a-kind training facility for volunteer and professional firefighters from around the state and across the country. SAS is please to make it our home every fall!


Cabin

Cabins

When you sleep at Jackson's Mill, you're going to be sleeping in style! These spacious cabins sleep 18-56 people and are outfitted with heaters to keep you warm and dry and have attached bathrooms. It’s a cozy set-up for the first-time camper. We can’t wait to show you around your new home for the week!


Ropes
Recreation 
WVU Jackson’s Mill offers vast opportunities for adventure-seekers or those interested in learning more about outdoor recreation programs. From mountain biking and rock walls to kayaking, the Mill has something for everyone. In addition to outdoor activities, there are classes and activities on topics that include water quality testing or fire building.

Jackson's Mill offers a large variety of different outdoor recreational activities:

  • "Tango Tower" climbing wall
    • 45 feet tall
    • Twelve routes of varying difficulty
  • Tomahawk and knife throwing
  • Mountain biking
    • Paved road throughout Jackson's Mill Campus
    • Gravel and dirt trail
  • 18-hole disc golf course
  • Swimming pool
We will be doing many of these activities at SAS!

Farm
History 
The Historic Area offers an interesting glimpse into the history of this region.  The Jacksons settled here around 1800 and eventually owned around 1500 acres of surrounding land.  From about 1831-1842 this included Thomas Jackson (who later gained fame during the Civil War where he was given the nickname “Stonewall”) and his sister Laura Jackson.   After many years and changes in ownership, only a small plot of land (around 5 acres) remained and was deeded to the state of West Virginia for the purposes of creating the state 4-H camp.  The first camp was held in 1921 in what is now the “Historic Area”.  The camp which exists today grew and developed over the coming years.  Today, the site features historic and replica buildings in this area which are used during educational programs and events held at the site.

For more information on Jackson's Mill visit  WVU Jackson's Mill at West Virginia University

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