Junior 4-H Camp will be held June 10-14, 2024 at the Clyde M. York 4-H Center in Crossville, Tennessee. This camp is open to all 4th-6th grade students in Smith County. The cost to attend is $350.
Sign-ups begin at the 4-H office on Monday, April 1st! Call 615-735-2900 for more information.
We are currently working on updating information for our 2024 4-H Camp Season! Please call 615-735-2900 and ask for Rachel if you need any information in the meantime.
We had a BLAST at our 2023 4-H Summer Camps & Events! Stay tuned for information about next summer!
Looking for some summer fun? Smith County 4-H has tons of opportunities for Smith County 4-H’ers of all ages this summer, including the return of overnight 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.
Junior 4-H Camp will be held on June 10-14, 2024, at the Clyde M. York 4-H Center in Crossville, Tennessee. At this five-day camp, campers will have the opportunity to make new friends and participate in activities like 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. This camp is open to all 4th – 6th grade 4-H’ers. The cost of camp is $350, which includes meals, room, board, most activities, and transportation.
Camp applications will be accepted beginning April 1, 2024, at the UT Extension Office. The deadline to register is May 17. Some camp scholarships in the amount of $175 are available. Scholarship applications are due by April 19.
Jr. High 4-H Camp will be held on May 27 – 31, 2024, at the Clyde M. York 4-H Center in Crossville, Tennessee. Jr. High 4-H Camp is open to students in grades 7th and 8th. The cost to attend is $375. The activities for Jr. High Camp include everything from ax throwing to night ziplining and all of the classic camp activities!
Camp applications will be accepted beginning April 1, 2024, at the UT Extension Office. The deadline to register is May 10.
Smith, Trousdale, and Clay County will host this year’s Multi-County Livestock Clinic at the Wilson County Ag Center on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Clinicians who specialize in livestock species like sheep, goats, swine, and cattle will work hands-on with 4-H’ers. At the clinic, we will cover topics like fitting and grooming, skillathon, and showmanship. This is a great opportunity for youth who think they might be interested in showing livestock in the future or who are currently showing livestock. The clinic is open to grades 4th-12th. There is no cost to participate.
More information coming soon!
Target SMART Camp will be held at the Clyde M. York 4-H Center in Crossville, Tennessee on May 27 – 31, 2024. This camp is open to all 5th – 9th grade 4-H’ers. •If you love hunting and being outdoors, this camp is for you! Experience all disciplines through a rotation of Shotgun, Muzzle Loader, Archery, and Rifle stations throughout the week! The cost to attend camp is $355.
Registration is due by May 10.
Academic Conference will be held at the University of Tennessee Knoxville on June 11 – 14, 2024. Academic Conference is open to 6th – 8th grade 4-H’ers. Participants receive intensive training in their 4-H project area under the supervision of university scientists and specialists and explore related career opportunities. The conference provides a variety of rewarding and fun-filled experiences in classroom, outdoor and laboratory settings. Delegates are selected on basis of application. The cost to attend is $100.
Applications are due by April 4.
4-H Electric Camp will be held on June 25 – 28, 2024, at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. This camp is a fun-filled, rewarding adventure into the world of energy, electricity, energy conservation, electrical safety, and other basic sciences. 6th – 8th grade 4-H’ers will learn what electricity is and how it works, have the opportunity to work with electrical specialists from across the state, and participate in hands-on activities that encourage them to learn by doing. Learn about robotics, electric vehicles, flying drones, electrical safety, and more! Campers will also have the chance to meet other 4-H’ers from across Tennessee and explore careers in energy, electricity, and basic sciences. The cost to attend Electric Camp is $325. Two scholarships will be awarded.
Register by June 4.
FCS Behind the Scenes will take 9th – 12th grade 4-H’ers on a journey to New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 25 – 28, 2024. Activities include a visit to the New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute, St. Louis Cathedral, the French Market, Mardi Gras Float Tour, and more! The cost to attend is $450.
Registration opens April 15.
The Central Region Pioneer Camp will be held at Camp Woodlee in Warren County, Tennessee, on July 2 – 5, 2024. Pioneer Camp is open to 7th – 9th grade 4-H’ers. Campers will enjoy four days of creek stomping, axe throwing, campfire cooking, fun, and adventure! The cost to attend Pioneer Camp is $185 plus transportation.
Registration is due by May 20.
4-H Culinary Camp will be held at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tennessee, on July 9 – 11, 2024. Our theme this year is “The Chopping Block”. We are going back to the basics, everything in between, and a cooking challenge session! Culinary Camp is open to 6th – 8th grade 4-H’ers. The cost to attend Culinary Camp is $150 and does not include transportation.
Registration opens April 15. The registration deadline is June 21. Limit of two campers from Smith County.
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