Information on all camp facilities can be found on 4-H Camps website.
This camp is for youth in grades 4-6 (as of January 1 of current year). Campers will travel by bus to Columbia, Tennessee to W. P. Ridley 4-H Center located at 850 Lion Parkway. Youth will enjoy a fun-filled week of swimming in an Olympic sized pool (including a water slide), archery, rifle-range, crafts, wildlife, ziplining, creek stomping, basketball, disc golf, mini golf, and much more! Jr. Camp is an overnight camp which includes 5 days and 4 nights of pure FUN and continuous entertainment. This camp will enable youth to make life-long friends from other counties. Madison, Maury, Wayne, and Tipton Counties will join Giles County the week of June 19-23, 2023. First come first served registration opens once in the fall for early bird sign up and once in the spring.
Registration will be open April 13th at 7:00am. Spots usually fill up quickly. The cost of this camp for 2023 is $300/camper. Down payment of $75 is required to hold a campers spot with two more separate payments of $112.50 or payment in full is due by registration deadline of May 25th.
More about W. P. Ridley 4-H Center:
The modern camp facility that is accredited according to the strict guidelines of the American Camp Association. The 4-H Center has a beautifully landscaped 49-acre campus conveniently located just 45 miles south of Nashville near historical downtown Columbia, Tennessee.
Campers and leaders are housed in ten, newly renovated, contemporary-style cabins that provide a comfortable stay for 400 guests. The 20,000 sq.ft. dining and recreation hall facilities offer ample space for a multitude of activities. Home-cooked, nutritious meals are served cafeteria-style in the cool comfort of a 425-seat dining hall and campers may always return for “seconds” at every meal. The recreation hall, attached to the dining facility, is a large covered, open-air pavilion with a stage. The recreation hall can be used for numerous activities: 4-square, ping pong, corn hole, large gatherings, dancing, etc.
Campers may enjoy an Olympic-sized pool with a long, winding water slide, ziplines, a lighted ball field, sand volleyball, basketball courts and a miniature putt-putt course. Other facilities include a wildlife center, covered rifle range, airbrush/crafts pavilion, a creek for aquatic exploration, archery range and a low ropes course.
During the school year, the Ridley 4-H Center offers STEM education as a field trip opportunity. The hands-on, educational program is called, “Take a Walk on the Wild Side.” Please visit the Ridley 4-H Center website for more information.
Junior High Camp is for youth in grades 6-8 and is located at the top of Cumberland Plateau at Clyde York 4-H Center located at 62 4-H Center Dr., Crossville, Tennessee. This camp is located on 194 acres of well-maintained grounds and is usually much cooler since it is located upon the Cumberland Plateau making it the perfect camp for the summer months. Clyde York offers unique state of the art facilities in a natural and beautiful environment. Top 10 reasons every child deserves a camp experience can be found here: Experience Youth Camps
Giles County’s camp week is May 29 – June 2, 2023. The cost is $330/camper and includes food, lodging, t-shirt, and additional recreational activities such as night-time ziplining, games, birding, wildlife adventures, swimming, and more! Deadline to register and pay in full is April 28th.
Payments: 2023 Jr. High Camp Fee
More about the Clyde York 4-H Center:
The Center is a modern camp facility that is accredited according to the strict guidelines of the American Camp Association. The Center features an air-conditioned recreation hall and dining hall, and is known for the quality of its home-cooked meals. Eight air-conditioned cabins with up-to-date bath facilities sleep more than 500 persons and provide a restful atmosphere for campers. Accommodations for campers with disabilities are also available.
Campers can enjoy an Olympic-size pool with a 125-foot water slide. Two lakes allow campers to enjoy fishing and canoeing. Campers can also create projects at the woodworking center and craft house. Other facilities include a covered basketball court, sports fields, a wildlife center, an adventure challenge course, and a zip line.
The Center is located on 194 acres offering a variety of rustic scenery. The maintained grounds are fenced for security purposes. For more information about the Center, please visit the Clyde York 4-H Center website.
The Central Region Pioneer Camp is for youth who are enrolled in the grades 7-9 the current calendar school year. Campers will have 4 days, 3 nights and will stay in a very rustic setting where they participate in Pioneer themed activities, go on an offsite field trip, enjoy free time fishing or swimming in the Collins River, and experience a giant water slide. This camp will be held at Camp Woodlee in Warren County. Fees can be paid here: 2023 Pioneer Camp Fee
The cost for this camp will be $175. Registration is limited. For more information, contact Wheeler McCulloch – wmccull4@utk.edu.
How would you like to spend 3 days meeting new friends, and just having fun? The cost for this camp is $350. Each year a new activity and location will be announced. This year, 4-H FCS Behind the Scenes will travel to Atlanta, Georgia this year for Influenced by Design. This year we will focus on fashion and interior design industry. We will visit Atlanta Home and Fashion Market, the Atlanta campus of SCAD, learn from hands-on activities and guest speakers in the fashion and interior design industry, including a fashion influencer. Due to space restrictions, registration is limited. Giles County has 2 available spots. Participants will be accepted on a first come basis. This camp is open to all youth in grades 9-12.
Contact Wheeler McCulloch wmccull4@utk.edu
Electric Camp is a fun-filled, rewarding adventure in electricity held at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The camp features learning centers staffed by electric utility professionals. Each learning center will use hands-on activities that allow the 4-H members to learn by doing. Electric camp is for boys and girls enrolled in 4-H who are in grades 6-8 as of January 1 of the current calendar year. Members do not have to be enrolled in the electric project to attend the camp, but they should have an interest in this area.
This year’s activities include: Electric Lamp, Wind Energy, Robotics, Home Energy Conservation, Electric Vehicles, and Electrical Safety along with traditional camp experience and activities including swimming, swim party and dance, pizza party, learning centers, and dinner at Main Event, and food!
The cost is $325/camper. Deadline to pay and register is May 5.
Contact Wheeler McCulloch wmccull4@utk.edu
4-H Target Smart Camp is a program of TN 4-H Shooting Sports. It is for youth who are enrolled in grades 5-9 the current calendar school year. This resident camp is located at the Clyde York 4-H Center in Crossville, TN. Participants do not need shooting experience prior to attending camp. Campers will participate in activities that will develop firearm safety, responsibilities, and life skills. They will experience and participate in skill competition in specific disciplines such as archery, rifle, shotgun, and hunting & outdoor skills. Cost: $360 Visit the 4-H Shooting Sports Website for more information. See brochure for more information. Adult Leader Application for Target SMART Camp. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2023
Payments: 2023 Target Smart Camp Fee
Contact Wheeler McCulloch wmccull4@utk.edu
Are you in the 6-8th grade and enjoy cooking? Then this is the camp for YOU! Tennessee Tech University will host this overnight event again this year. The theme will be “Passport to flavor”. SPACE IS LIMITED! ONLY 2 CAMPERS PER COUNTY WILL BE SELECTED. COST: $150 See brochure for more information. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 15, 2023
Contact Wheeler McCulloch wmccull4@utk.edu
Are you in the 9-12th grade and have a basic understanding of theater performance, musical performance (instrumental and vocal) date or fine arts? Then this is the camp for YOU! This overnight camp will be held at the Clyde M. York C 4-H Center in Crossville, TN. There will be 4 tracks to include theater performance, musical performance (instrumental and vocal), dance, and fine arts. Each applicant will be able to choose their top two tracks in order to increase the chance of selection. Youth may only choose one track if the are not well-versed in more than one area. SPACE IS LIMITED! ONLY 12-15 CAMPERS PER TRACK WILL BE SELECTED. COST: $235 Application to apply is in Google Docs. See schedule for event. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2023
Contact Wheeler McCulloch wmccull4@utk.edu
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