4-H Camps

All 4-H Camp payments are non-refundable!

3-Day Summer Day Camp – July 13-15, 2026 – CAMP REGISTRATION DAY APRIL 9, 2026 beginning at 7 a.m.

The 3-day summer day camp is planned for youth to be able to have a blast during the day and go home and sleep in their own bed at night. Our 3-day summer day camp is for youth that have completed 4th to 8th grades. The cost for this camp is $150. This camp will be held at the James E. Ward Ag Center in Lebanon. Fun activities like archery, campfire, crafts, dancing, farm animals, water games, gardening, ghost stories and much much more are planned. This camp will be filled as first come first serve with 100 spots available. Camp registration day will be April 9th beginning at 7 a.m. until all spots are filled. Camp packet

Junior 4-H Camp – June 22-26, 2026 – CAMP REGISTRATION DAY APRIL 7, 2026 beginning at 7 a.m.

Junior 4-H Camp is for youth who have completed 4th to 6th grades.  The cost for this camp is $400. This five-day resident camp is available at all 4-H Centers and offers excellent youth programming. The Clyde M. York 4-H Center will host Wilson County the last week of June this year. Activities include swimming, shooting sports, group sports, fishing, tubing, nature hikes, leather craft and woodworking, T-shirt airbrushing, skits, music and more.  Quota 100 Campers. This camp will be filled as first come first serve. Camp registration day will be April 7th beginning at 7 a.m. until all spots are filled. Camp packet

Jr. High Adventure Camp –  May 25-29, 2026 – Transportation is NOT included.

4-H Jr High Adventure High Camp is for older youth who have completed 6th – 8th grades.  This camp is held at the Clyde M. York 4-H Center in Crossville.  The cost for this camp will be $385. There will be swimming, zipline, paddleboard, kayak, gaga, rifle, arts and crafts, and archery. Register in person at the Extension Office anytime, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning March 1, 2026 (except for holiday’s). This camp will be filled as first come first serve. Camp packet Transportation NOT included

Pioneer Camp – June 30 – July 3, 2026 – This is a Regional Camp and transportation is NOT provided.

The Central Region Pioneer Camp is for youth who have completed 7th – 9th grades. 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 Warren County. The cost for this camp will be $185. Registration is limited to 20 males and 20 females and will be filled as first come first serve. See enrollment form for more information. Transportation NOT provided

Target SMART Camp – May 25-29, 2026 – This is a State Camp and transportation is NOT provided.

The State 4-H Target Smart Camp is a program of TN 4-H Shooting Sports.  It is for youth who have completed 5th – 9th grades .  This resident camp is located at the Clyde M 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, muzzle loader and hunting skills.  Cost: $385 Visit the 4-H Shooting Sports Website for more information.   See brochure for more information.   Adult Leader Application for Target SMART Camp. Transportation NOT provided

Electric Camp – June 23-26, 2026 – This is a State Camp

The State 4-H 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 have completed 6th to 8th grades. Members do not have to be enrolled in the electric project to attend the camp, but they should have an interest in this area.  Cost:  $340  See brochure or Electric Camp website for more information. Teen and Adult Leader Application for Electric Camp.  Transportation is provided in certain areas.

FCS Behind the Scenes – June 23-26, 2026 – This is a Regional Camp and transportation is NOT provided.

How would you like to spend 4 days meeting new friends, and just having fun?  The cost for The Regional 4-H FCS Behind the Scenes camp is $450.  Each year a new activity and location will be announced. FCS Behind the Scenes will travel to Savannah, Georgia, June 23rd–26th, 2026, to explore design-focused career pathways, including interior design, architecture, art, culinary arts, and more. Participants will connect with SCAD, take part in architecture and design tours, explore the city through guided walking experiences, and engage in a variety of hands-on and immersive FCS learning opportunities. Due to space restrictions, registration is limited to 20 participants.  Participants will be accepted on a first come basis.  This camp is open to all youth who have completed 9th to 12th grades.  See brochure for more information. Transportation NOT provided

Culinary Camp – 2026 – July 7-9, 2026 – This is a Regional Camp and transportation is NOT provided.

Have you completed 6th-8th grade and enjoy cooking?  Then the Regional 4-H Culinary Camp is the camp for YOU!  Middle Tennessee State University will host this overnight event this year. The theme will be “Cajun Craze”. SPACE IS LIMITED!  ONLY 2 CAMPERS PER COUNTY WILL BE SELECTED.  See enrollment form for more information. COST:  $175 Transportation NOT provided. Registration begins April 1, 2026

For additional information on these camps or any other projects, contact  Morgan Hacker or Grace Harville at 615-444-9584. or email EXT-WilsonCo@utk.edu

Forms and fees must be received in order to reserve your spot! All camps are filled as first come first serve. All camp payments are non-refundable.

Fax: 615-443-2618

Mail to: UT Extension – Wilson County
925 E. Baddour Parkway, Suite 100
Lebanon, TN 37087

Payments can be made by check or credit card at our office. We do not accept credit card payments over the phone. Online payment option is available for most camps. If sending by mail, please make checks payable to: The University of Tennessee