By Katie Martin – Smith County Extension Agent
Did you attend 4-H camp as a child? Do you want today’s youth to have the opportunity to participate in activities including zip lining, swimming, shooting sports, group sports, fishing, kayaking/canoeing, nature hikes, leather craft and woodworking, t-shirt airbrushing, skits, music, and more? Clyde M. York 4-H Center in Crossville, Tennessee, gives today’s 4-H members opportunities to have fun while learning valuable life skills like respect, responsibility, and teamwork.
For the last two summers, Tennessee 4-H members have missed out on the true 4-H Camp experience, but we are thrilled to provide them the opportunity to camp in 2022.
Unfortunately, the cost of Junior 4-H Camp can be prohibitive for some of our 4th through 6th graders that have the desire to attend. While the camp cost of $315 includes meals, lodging, transportation, a t-shirt, and so many amazing activities, we know that cost is difficult for many families. We want all youth to have the opportunity to enjoy 4-H camp, so we need your help! We are committed to increasing the amount of partial scholarships available for Smith County 4-H’ers to attend camp. To do this, we need businesses, organizations, or individuals to pledge $160, which is approximately half the cost to send one child to camp.
What better way to celebrate this holiday season than by giving a child the gift of 4-H Camp? Donors may choose to remain anonymous or to receive recognition for your donation to the 4-H program.
If you, or someone you know, wish to donate a partial or full camp scholarship to a child in need, call the Smith County UT Extension office at 615-735-2900 or email kclark54@utk.edu for more information.
