Save the Dates! Summer 2022 4-H Camps Coming Soon

Looking for some summer fun? There are tons of opportunities for Smith County 4-H’ers of all ages to have a blast at 4-H Camp!

4-H Camp offers 4-H’ers a chance to have fun, meet new friends, hang out with old friends, learn new skills, and develop positive self-esteem. While offering youth an exceptional learning experience, 4-H Camp also builds self-confidence and maturity and provides youth with the chance to meet and make friends from throughout Tennessee.

Please note that for 4-H Camp purposes, grade refers to the 4-H’ers grade as of January 1, 2022.

Junior 4-H Camp | June 13-17, 2022 | 4th-6th Grade

Junior 4-H Camp for 4-H’ers in grades 4th – 6th will be held June 13-17, 2022, at the Clyde M. York 4-H Center in Crossville, TN. The cost of camp is $315, which includes 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… and many more! 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 UT Extension office and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Friday, April 1.

For Smith County 4-H’ers, Junior 4-H Camp registration will open April 1 and will remain open until the May 16 deadline. 4-H’ers can register and pay for camp at the UT Extension Office, located at 125 Gordonsville Highway in Carthage. Our office hours are 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. This year, partial scholarships will be available for Junior 4-H Camp. Scholarship applications are due by April 11.

Camp Registration Form

Camp Scholarship application

Junior High 4-H Camp | May 30-June 3, 2022 | 7th & 8th Grade

Jr. High 4-H Camp for students in grades 7th and 8th will be held May 30-June 3, 2022, also at the Clyde M. York 4-H Center in Crossville, TN. The cost to attend is $325. The deadline for registration for Junior High Camp is April 29 at the UT Extension Office. The activities for Jr. High Camp include everything from ax throwing to night ziplining and all of the classic camp activities you could ask for!

Camp Registration Form

We also have several specialty 4-H camps available this summer. Call 615-735-2900 for more information.

Electric Camp | June 27-30, 2022 | 6th & 7th Grade

June 27-30, 2022: Electric Camp (Grades 6-7) – UT, Knoxville. Cost: $300. Registration deadline April 29. Scholarships are available. Electric Camp features learning centers using hands-on activities that allow 4-H members to explore STEM fields and learn by doing.

Academic Conference | June 14-17, 2022 | 6th – 8th Grade

June 14-17, 2022: Academic Conference: (Grades 6-8) – UT, Knoxville. Cost: $75. Delegates are selected on basis of application. Application forms are due March 25. 4-H’ers may attend in a specific project area where they can explore topics ranging from Veterinary Science to Sheep to Economics.

Central Region Pioneer Camp | July 5-8, 2022 | 7th – 10th Grade

July 5-8, 2022: Central Region Pioneer Camp (Grades 7-10) – Camp Woodlee in Warren County, TN. Cost: $175 + transportation. Campers will enjoy 3 days of creek stomping, axe throwing, campfire cooking, fun, and adventure! Registration due by April 29.

FCS Behind the Scenes – Costal Blueprint | July 12-15, 2022 | 9th – 12th Grade

July 12-15, 2022: FCS Behind the Scenes – Coastal Blueprint (Grades 9-12) – Savannah, GA. Cost: $400. Activities include a hands-on design project, architecture and design tours, a visit to Savannah College of Art and Design, and many other fun activities. Registration due before April 1.

FCS BTS Application

Culinary Camp – Passport to Flavor | July 12 – 14, 2022 | 6th – 8th Grade

July 12-14, 2022: Culinary Camp – Passport to Flavor (Grades 6-8) – Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN. Cost: $150 + transportation. Campers will enjoy learning to make cuisines from across the globe. Registration deadline is April 15. Limit of two campers from Smith County.

Culinary Camp Application

Call 615-735-2900 today to learn more about any of these exciting 4-H camps!

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.