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Some
of our programs offer you specialized information on such topics
as photography, shooting sports, horticulture, clothing, wildlife,
electricity, science and technology.
To
sign up for camps, contact your local county Extension office.
4-H Target
Smart Camp
|  4-H Target
Smart Camp is a program of Tennessee 4-H Shooting Sports. It is for youth who are enrolled in grades
5-12 on January 1 of the current calendar year. This
resident camp is located at the W.P. Ridley 4-H Center
in
Columbia, Tennessee. At camp youth learn appropriate skills
to succeed in a variety of shooting sports and related
areas
such as archery, riflery, shotgun use, muzzleloading, and
outdoor skills. Programs emphasize safety, correct form,
and
responsible use. Campers should receive prior training before attending this camp.
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| Dates |
Location |
Cost |
| June 30 - July 3, 2008 |
W.P.
Ridley 4-H Center
Columbia, TN |
$160* |
| *
Transportation is the responsibility of individual participants. |
Visit the Tennessee 4-H Shooting Sports website
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4-H Wildlife Conference and Shooting Sports Camp
 4-H Wildlife Conference is for young people enrolled
in grades 6-8. The camp is a cooperative effort sponsored
by the University of Tennessee Extension
and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The camp focuses
on wildlife awareness and management, and hunter education. Activities include hiking, fishing, and shooting sports. See the brochure.
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| Dates |
Location |
Cost |
| June
2-6, 2008 |
Buford
Ellington 4-H
Center
Milan,
TN |
$180* |
| *
Transportation fees are not included. Transportation is
arranged by the county Extension office. |
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Electric Camp
 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 6-7 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. 4-H'ers may attend Electric
Camp only once.
For more information, visit the Electric
Camp Web site.
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| Dates |
Location |
Cost |
| June
24-27, 2008 |
University
of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN |
$140* |
| * This
fee includes the cost of meals, lodging, fields trips,
t-shirt, insurance, program, etc. Transportation fees
are covered by members of the Tennessee Electric Cooperative
Association. |
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Junior High 4-H Academic Conference
|  Junior
High Academic Conference is an educational program on
the
campus of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Participants
receive intensive training in their 4-H project areas
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.
For
more information, please visit the Academic
Conference Web site. |
| Dates |
Location |
Cost |
| June
10-13, 2008 |
University
of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN |
Delegates
are selected on basis of application and attend on scholarships* |
| * Transportation
fees are included in the scholarships. |
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Fashion and Design Camp
|  How
would you like to spend 3 days creating neat projects,
shopping,
meeting new friends, learning how to model and just having
fun? If any of these things interest you, the Eastern
and Central regions have camps you would love!
These
camps offer
an exciting chance to learn all about clothes, fashion
and cool sewing
projects. It's great! It's fun! There
are no boring lectures! Instead,
there are trips and discovery activities which make
learning
fun. Due
to space restrictions, registration is limited. Class
size is small
to ensure individual attention and completion
of all projects. Participants will be accepted on a first
come basis.
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Eastern
Region 4-H Fashion and Design Camp
| Dates |
Location |
Cost |
| June 3-5, 2008 |
National Parks Resort Lodge Pigeon Forge, TN |
$80* |
| *Delegates are responsible for their own transportation. |
Camp
is open to all youth who are entering grades 5 through 12. For more information, please visit the Eastern
Region's 4-H
Fashion and Design Camp Web site.
Central
Region 4-H Line and Design Camp
| Dates |
Location |
Cost |
| July 8-10, 2008 |
Tennessee
Tech University
Cookeville, TN |
TBD* |
| * Delegates
are responsible for their own transportation. |
Camp
is open to all youth in grades 6 through 8. Participation is limited
to 60 campers. For more information, download the Line and Design
Camp promotional brochure.
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Technology
Camp
 Technology Camp is open to 4-H'ers in grades 6-12. Tech camp is an opportunity for youth to learn new technology skills or improve on the skills they already have in a camp setting.
Programs will be offered in the following areas:
• GPS (Global Positioning Systems)
• Digital Video and Photography
• Blogging
• Podcasting
• Other science, engineering, and technology areas
Please contact you county 4-H agent to sign up for camp.
For
more information, download
the Technology Camp promotional
flier. Visit the website by clicking here.
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| Dates |
Location |
Cost |
| June 30 - July 3, 2008 |
W.P.
Ridley 4-H Center
Columbia, TN |
$160* |
| * This
fee includes the cost of meals, lodging, t-shirt, supplies,
insurance, supplies, and other expenses. Transportation
fees are not included and are the responsibility of each
camper. Coordinate travel with the county 4-H Agent. |
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Environmental
Summer Camp
|  Environmental
Summer Camp is for students in grades 4-6 who have an
interest
in learning about environmental issues.
Canoe
in the calm waters of the Nolichuckey river as you learn about
your surroundings. Learn about forest ecology while taking
a trip on the Appalachian Trail. Take a night hike in the
forest and in a wetland. Study the wonders of the night sky
in an astronomy class. These are only a few of the adventures
that await you.
For
more information, visit the Environmental
Camp Web site. Camp is open statewide to the first
120 students who send in their reservation, so don't
delay.
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| Dates |
Location |
Cost |
| July
21-25, 2008 |
Clyde
Austin 4-H Center
Greeneville, TN |
$225* |
| Early Bird Price $200 |
| * Non-refundable
deposit of $50.00 required to reserve your spot. Send in your full payment before July
1, 2008 and pay only $200. Transportation is the
responsibility of individual participants. |
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