4-H offers many camping opportunities through local day camps as well as state & regional overnight camps. Below is more information about each camping opportunity, for additional information, please call (615) 898-7710.
*Grades are determined as of January 1 of the current year.*
THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED AS INFORMATION COMES IN…
4-H Jr High Camp
4-H Jr. High Camp is for older youth who have completed grades 6-8. This resident camp offers adventure-type and active-engaged programming with an emphasis on individual development and group dynamics through special interest groups and team challenges. Activities may include fishing, tubing, nature hikes, canoeing, swimming, shooting sports, T-shirt airbrushing, survivor challenges, and an excursion to Fall Creek Falls. Crossville, TN
6th – 8th grades
Dates: May 26-30, 2025
Cost: $385 (does not include transportation)
No refunds after 2 weeks before camp begins
4-H Junior Camp
4-H Junior Camp is for youth who have completed grades 4-6. This five-day resident camp offers excellent youth programing. Activities include swimming, shooting sports, group sports and recreation, nature hikes, woodworking, T-shirt airbrushing, crafts, skits, music and more! Our county now attends the W.P. Ridley 4-H Center in Columbia, TN.
4th-6th grades
Dates: June 23-June 27, 2025
Cost: $400 (includes transportation and t-shirt)
Registration — will be available April 1st
No refunds
Partial Scholarships available- click here for application – Applications due April 11, 2025-no late applications accepted.
4-H Pioneer Camp
Campers will stay in a rustic setting and participate in kayaking, shooting sports, survival skills, creek stomping, axe throwing, campfire cooking, outdoor fun and adventure! There will also be an off-site field trip fishing or swimming in the Collins River and experience a giant waterslide!
7th – 9th grades
Where: Camp Woodlee in Warren County, TN
Dates: July 1-4, 2025
Cost: $185 (does not include transportation)
No refunds after 2 weeks before camp begins.
4-H Electric Camp
4-H Electric Camp is a fun-filled, rewarding adventure in electricity. At camp, you will learn what electricity is and how it works. You will work with electrical specialists from across the state in learning centers. Each learning center will consist of hands-on activities so that you can learn by doing, including robotics, energy conservation, electric vehicles and last but not least, blowing up stuff! You will also have the chance to meet other 4-H’ers from across Tennessee and explore careers in energy, electricity and basic sciences. Each camper will receive a certificate, a T-shirt and items that you have made at camp. It’s really an electrifying experience!
Middle Tennessee Electric will be providing scholarships to attend Electric Camp–
email melissa@utk.edu for an application!!!
Dates: June 24-27, 2025 — Registration deadline May 15
Where: UT Knoxville
Cost: $330 (transportation included)
Grades: 6th – 8th
No refunds after 2 weeks before camp begins
4-H Culinary Camp
Students will learn basic cooking skills and try new recipes. Due to the popularity of the camp, we are only able to take 2 campers from Rutherford County, so we will have an essay contest. If your child wants to attend, email the essay by March 15th to: Raquel Victor at rvictor@utk.edu — essay application
Where: Tennessee Tech University
6th – 8th grades
Dates: July 8-10, 2025
Cost: $150 (does not include transportation)
No refunds after 2 weeks before camp begins.
4-H FCS Behind the Scenes Camp
Fashion Forward in Nashville; Custom Hat Pop-Up, tour of Nissan Stadium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Hatch Show Print, Studio Tenn Theatre Company, Sewing Lab service project. Due to the popularity of this camp, we can only take a few campers from Rutherford County, so we will have an essay contest. If your child wants to attend, please contact Raquel Victor at rvictor@utk.edu :
9th – 12th grades
Dates: June 24-26, 2025
Where: Nashville, TN
Cost: $400 (includes transportation, meals, activities, lodging)
No refunds after 2 weeks before camp begins
4-H Target Smart Camp
4-H Target Smart Camp develops firearms safety, responsibility and life skills. Campers do not need shooting experience prior to attending camp. Campers will get to experience all disciplines through a rotation of Shotgun, Muzzle Loader, Archery, and Rifle stations throughout the week. Also, we plan to try to incorporate some evening hunting skills as well.
5th – 9th grades
When: May 26-30, 2025
Where: Clyde York 4-H Center in Crossville
Cost: $385
No refunds after 2 weeks before camp begins.
Junior High Academic Conference
As a participant, you will be involved in educational programming on the campus of UT in Knoxville and receive hands-on training in project areas under supervision of university scientists and specialists. The conference will provide a variety of rewarding and fun-filled experiences including classroom, outdoor, and laboratory settings! A little bit of fun will be mixed in for delegates, along with a Graduation Banquet. Delegates will get to tour Neyland football Stadium and go on a field trip this year! Students will be put into a project area of their interest.
6th – 8th grades
When: June 10-13, 2025
Where: UT Knoxville
Cost: $100 (transportation included)
No refunds after 2 weeks before camp begins.
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