Looking for some summer fun? Look no further than 4-H Camp! 4-H camps offer
4-H’ers a chance to have fun, meet new friends, hang out with old friends, learn new skills and develop positive self-esteem.
4-H Camp registration is now open for Smith County 4-H’ers until June 10th at our office located at 125 Gordonsville Highway. Offering youth an exceptional learning experience, 4-H Camp builds self-confidence and maturity and provides youth with the chance to meet and make friends from throughout Tennessee.
Junior 4-H camp for 4-H’ers in grades 4th – 6th will be June 27th-July 1st at the Clyde York 4-H Camp in Crossville. Camp costs of $290.00 include meals, room, board, most activities and transportation. Activities consist of: swimming, canoeing, fishing, arts & crafts, wildlife, sports, woodworking, tie-dyeing, air brush, rifle range, archery plus many additional camp activities. Activities are designed to be hands-on and fun so that children are actively engaged. Application forms may be picked up at the Smith County 4-H office and will be taken on a first come-first serve basis until the June 10th deadline. Visit our website, smith.tennessee.edu, for more information.
Outdoor Adventure Camp- Jr. High, for students in grades 7th and 8th will be May 30-June 3rd also at the Clyde York 4-H Center in Crossville, Tennessee. The deadline for the registration of the Junior High Camp is May 13th at the Smith County 4-H office. Come join the Recreation Nation for a week of exciting adventures and challenges guaranteed not to be your average camp! You will have the opportunity to participate in the Jr. High Camp Amazing Race, group challenges, swimming, crafts and much more! Camp cost is $290.00 and transportation is on your own.
Tennessee 4-H offers a variety of camps and programs geared to specific age groups and to youth with special interests. Campers are given the structured independence to explore their interests through a number of activities. Besides the traditional camps, 4-H has specialty camps focusing on wildlife, fashion and design, electric energy, shooting sports, the environment, and technology.
The 4-H SPECIALTY CAMPS are listed as follows:
June 28-July1: Electric Camp (Grades 6-7) – UT, Knoxville. – $265. Registration deadline April 30th. Scholarships available. The camp features learning centers using hands-on activities that allow 4-H members to learn by doing
July 5-8: Target SMART Camp (Grades 5-12) – Columbia, TN. Cost $265 + transportation (on your own). At camp youth learn appropriate skills to succeed in a variety of shooting sports and related areas. Programs emphasize safety, correct form and responsible use. Deadline to register is May 9th.
July 12-14: Design Camp (Grades 6-8) – TTU, Cookeville
Cost $125 + transportation; Due to limited space, registration is limited, so come in quickly if interested. This camp offers an exciting chance to learn all about clothes, fashion, hair styles and cool sewing projects.
The 4-H Youth Development Program delivers programs through cooperative efforts of the University of Tennessee, Tennessee State University, and public and private sector volunteers. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades 4-12, on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
You can get more information about summer camps and conferences at our website: smith.tennessee.edu, under the 4-H Youth Programs tab. Call (615-735-2900) today to reserve your spot in any of these exciting 4-H camps! Applications are available at Smith County Extension Office, 125 Gordonsville Hwy., Suite 300 in Carthage next to Smith County Middle School. The office hours are 8:00 – 4:00.
4-H’ers will be exposed to excellent youth programming at 4-H camp this summer. Activities include canoeing, swimming, shooting sports, group sports, fishing, tubing, nature hikes, leather craft and woodworking, T-shirt airbrushing, skits, music, and more. Located on the 194 acre campground is a beautiful lake where campers are invited to enjoy the picturesque lake with canoes and kayaks. For further information, call the Smith County 4-H office at 735-2900.
