It’s time to start preparing for a 4-H-filled summer! We look forward to having you.
To participate in any 4-H camp. we will have to have the following documents in addition to any required by each individual program.
- Must be enrolled in 4-H.
- Anyone interested in any camp must attend camp sign up night March 5th at 5:45 PM at the UT/TSU Extension Overton Office.
- Information about each camp will be updated on this website as it comes available.
- Scholarships will be posted here in the spring.
- Make up meetings will not be scheduled until after March 5th IF we have any openings.
- Meeting will include:
- What each camp offers in brief?
- Filling out required documentation AND having documentation approved.
- Displays for each camp.
- Payment Collection
- Fundraiser Sign Ups
- Becoming a volunteer overview
- Apply for camp scholarships here.
Who can attend? People who apply and our accepted in 6th-8th Grade. The Central Region office will select 3 youth per project area to attend. All other applications will be considered by the state level. Anyone interested in applying can schedule a meeting to have Mrs. Nicole work on the application with you prior ot parent night: Book time with nmarrero: 4-H Academic Conference Fill Out Session
How much is it? Academic Conference, if accepted, is $110.
What do you do there? Participate in SUPER hands on learning activities related to project work along with recreational activities.
When do you apply? You must apply BY March 30th but we recommend applying as early as possible.
Will there be transportation? Yes, but not like Junior Camp. There is an assigned bus schedule from Cookeville.
State Website: https://4h.tennessee.edu/academic-conference/
Volunteers: The deadline for teens or adults to apply to volunteer at this camp is March 15, 2026.
Teen Leaders – https://forms.office.com/r/TZyPtqNkhH
Adult Volunteers – https://forms.office.com/r/9SiWGy4eLT
This summer, a Smart Ag Camp will be held on the UT Knoxville campus weekdays from June 1 to 26 for ten youth in grades 11 or 12. Participants will stay in the UT dorms and receive instruction from UT faculty, scientists, and specialists. They will work in teams on smart ag projects, hands-on engineering projects, and begin preparation as a drone remote pilot with hopes of creating a drone racing team.
This opportunity is sponsored by the USDA, and the cost to attend the month-long program is a refundable $100 deposit. All housing, meals, and some transportation for Western and Central Regions will be provided. Please review the specifics of attendance and travel requirements on the website. The deadline to register is March 15. To receive program specifics, e-mail nmarrero@utk.edu.
June 23-26, 2026
Savannah, GA
Will there be transportation? Yes, but not like Junior Camp. There is an assigned van schedule from Cookeville.
We register people on April 1st and it is FIRST COME FIRST SERVCE. It is important to turn in your paperwork as soon as possible.
Where will it be? Camp Woodlee, 273 Clendenon Ln, McMinnville, TN 37110
When is it? June 30-July 3rd, 2026
Who can attend? Current 7-9th graders as of January 1, 2026
How much is it? $185.
Will there be transportation? No. There is NOT transportation. Parents must transport their kids during designated drop off and pick up times.
What is the theme? Cajun! Think rues, gumbo, beignet’s and more!
Where will it be? Murfreesboro, TN!
Who can go? TWO 6-8th graders can go. We will take applicants on March 5th. If there are more than 2 that want to go, we will look at 4-H involvement and prioritize two members and put all others on the wait list.
Will there be transportation? No. There is NOT transportation. Parents must transport their kids during designated drop off and pick up times.
FLYER and PRICE TBD.
Target Smart Camp will be held May 25th – 29th at the Clyde York 4-H Center in Crossville, TN. The cost for the camp will be $385 which includes the camper’s room, meals, activities, as well as ammo and target cost. The structure of the camp has changed over the years. The 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 skill as well. Lastly, campers do not need any prior shooting sports instruction to attend this camp.
Will there be transportation? No. There is NOT transportation. Parents must transport their kids during designated drop off and pick up times.
State Website: https://4h.tennessee.edu/shooting-sports/
F827 – Target SMART Camp Camper Registration Card
Volunteers: The deadline for teens or adults to apply to volunteer at this camp is March 15, 2026.
Teen Leaders – https://forms.office.com/r/TZyPtqNkhH
Adult Volunteers – https://forms.office.com/r/9SiWGy4eLT
Who can go? 6th-8th graders and certified leaders. While 6th graders can attend, Alyssa and Nicole do not normally approve 6th graders to attend. There is a certain level of maturity and independence we like to see from kids before we are willing to let 6th graders attend.
How much is it? $385. You may break it up into up to three payments if needed.
Will there be transportation? No. There is NOT transportation. Parents must transport their kids during designated drop-off and pick-up times.
What do you get to do there?
- Canoeing & Kayaking
- Archery
- Crafts
- Open fire cookout
- Fishing
- Ping Pong
- Rifle range
- Tie-dye t-shirts
- Woodworking
- Gaga
- Swimming pool
- Talent show
- Wildlife classroom
- Airbrush t-shirts
- Low ropes challenge course
- Outside programming brought in by agents.
Where can I learn more information? https://clydeyork4hcenter.tennessee.edu/junior-4-h-camp/
Paperwork: While this camp requires all traditional paperwork, please note that you may also receive additional waivers if they have outside visitors or do a trip like they have in the past.
PRICE FOR 2026: The price for 2026 is $340
THEME for 2026: “WATT’s Next?”
Will there be transportation? Yes, but not like Junior Camp. There is an assigned bus schedule from Cookeville.
State Website: https://4h.tennessee.edu/electric-camp/
F790 – Electric Camp Camper Registration Card
Volunteers: The deadline for teens or adults to apply to volunteer at this camp is March 15, 2026.
Teen Leaders – https://forms.office.com/r/TZyPtqNkhH
Adult Volunteers – https://forms.office.com/r/9SiWGy4eLT
INFORMATION
Additional information regarding transportation, residence halls, what to bring/wear, a guide for behaviors for success, etc… will be made available closer to the camp date.
When people say “4-H Camp”, this is typically the camp they are referring to!
Counties attending: We attend week three with Overton, White, Pickett, Rhea, Jackson, Trousdale, Cannon, Van Buren, Grundy, Sequatchie, and Franklin County.
Dates of Camp: June 15-19th, 2026.
How many people can go? Overton County has 45 spots. Spots are based on ratios of adults, teens, to youth by gender. Adults and teens must be certified volunteers and attend a junior camp group training.
- We have a minimum of three adult female spots that are taken: Mrs. Nicole, Mrs. Alyssa, and Mrs. Trisha. If we surpass 25 females, we can take an additional female.
- We have a minimum of two adult male spots.
- We have one teen leader for every 12 campers that sign up. Typically, we can take 2-3 teen females and 1-2 teen males.
- Remaining spots are based on our spots, bed space, and teen leaders. We have assumed we will have about 22 female campers and 15 male campers.
Who can go? 4th-6th graders and certified leaders.
What do you get to do there?
- Canoeing & Kayaking
- Archery
- Crafts
- Open fire cookout
- Fishing
- Ping Pong
- Rifle range
- Tie-dye t-shirts
- Woodworking
- Gaga
- Swimming pool
- Talent show
- Wildlife classroom
- Airbrush t-shirts
- Low ropes challenge course
- Outside programming brought in by agents.
Where can I learn more information? https://clydeyork4hcenter.tennessee.edu/junior-4-h-camp/
Will there be transportation? Yes, but not like Junior Camp. There is an assigned bus schedule from Cookeville.
More information TBD.
All information on the Overton County Fair can be found at https://www.overtoncountyfair.com/
Information TBD
- F860 – Member Enrollment Form (5th-12th grades) Rev. 2025
- F600-A – Activity and Event Acceptance Form (PDF)- YOUTH
- F834 – Event and Activity Misconduct Management Guidelines
- F600-B – Health History for Volunteer or Paid Staff Members (PDF)- ADULT
- F600-M – Parental Consent Form for Self-Administration of Medication– ANY PRESCRIPTION OR NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
- F600-R – Member Release Form– IF YOUR CAMPER WILL LEAVE AN EVENT EARLY