There are many camps and conferences that 4-H Members can attend. Below is information on camps and conferences held at the county, region, and state levels. This page is regularly updated so make sure to check back frequently for upcoming events!
Contact Information
Sami Albright, 4-H Extension Agent
Mo Smith, 4-H Extension Agent
Melanie Hill, 4-H Program Assistant
Address: 752 Old Knoxville Highway
Sevierville, TN 37862
Phone: 865-453-3695
Fax: 865-429-7643
Payments can be made by cash, check, or credit card in our office. Credit cards can not be accepted over the phone. If mailing checks, please make them payable to The University of Tennessee.
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4-H Donation link: https://tn4hfoundation.org/donate/
Sevier County 4-H Outside Events:
The following events count as outside events for the 2024-2025 Sevier County 4-H Golden Eagle Award. Judging teams and shooting sports teams practices also count as an Outside Event. If you have any questions about an event or the Golden Eagle award, please contact a 4-H Agent.
Scholarships for outside events and day camps can be requested on an as-needed basis. Please contact a 4-H agent for more information!
4-H Records Workshops have been planned to assist you in completing your portfolios. This workshop will be held at the 4-H Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway), adjacent to the Sevier County Fairgrounds. Bring your portfolio documentation and a laptop.
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award! Please register in our office or by using the link below. Registration will open on December 1st and close on February 1st or when the workshop is full. Contact Mr. Mo or Mrs. Sami with any questions!
No other 4-H records workshops will be scheduled and you must register no later than January 1st!
Date: February 3, 2025
Location: UT Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cost: FREE (Snacks will be provided)
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
Register Here – You will not be charged, but this will help us ensure we have enough materials.
Learn about the wildlife around us with Mrs. Melanie at the Wildlife Workshop held at the 4-H Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway), adjacent to the Sevier County Fairgrounds.
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award! Please register in our office or by using the link below. Registration will open on December 1st and close on January 15th or when the workshop is full. Contact Mrs. Melanie with any questions!
Date: January 29, 2025
Location: UT Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cost: FREE
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
Register Here – You will not be charged, but this will help us ensure we have enough materials.
Learn about agricultural practices and how farmers maintain their livestock/crops with Mr. Mo, we will have crossword puzzles finding words, and snacks while Temple Grandin is playing.
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award! Please register in our office or by using the link below. Registration will open on January 1st and close on February 1st or when the workshop is full. Contact Mr. Mo with any questions!
Date: Febraury 6, 2025
Location: UT Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Cost: $20
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
Register Here – Spots are limited!
A Chocolate Workshop will be offered on February 13, from 5:00-6:00 PM at the Sevier County Extension Office. The cost is $20. All materials will be provided! Spend time with your 4-H friends making learning how to make some delicious chocolates before this Valentine’s Day!
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award! Please register in our office or by using the link below. Registration will open on January 1st and close on February 1st or when the workshop is full. Contact Ms. Melanie with any questions!
Date: February 13, 2025
Location: UT Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Cost: $20
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
How to make healthy delicious snacks for after school while also learning budget-friendly finds in the grocery store.
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award! Please register in our office or by using the link below. Registration will open on January 1st and close on February 1st or when the workshop is full. Contact Mr. Mo with any questions!
Date: Febraury 18, 2025
Location: UT Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Cost: $25
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
Register Here – Spots are limited!
A crochet workshop will be offered on February 20, from 5:00-6:00 PM at the Sevier County Extension Office. The cost is $25. All materials will be provided! Spend your time with your 4-H friends learning a new skill!
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award! Please register in our office or by using the link below. Registration will open on January 1st and close on February 15th or when the workshop is full. Contact Mrs. Sami with any questions!
Date: February 20, 2024
Location: UT Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Cost: $25
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
This workshop will help prepare you for the March photography contest held in club meetings. At this workshop, 4-H members will learn photography tips to enhance their skills. There is no cost for this workshop but space is limited. The workshop will be held February 25, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the 4-H Office located at 752 Old Knoxville Highway.
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award! Please register in our office or by using the link below. Registration will open on January 1st and close on February 1st or when the workshop is full. Contact Mrs. Sami with any questions!
Date: February 25, 2025
Location: UT Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Cost: FREE
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
Register Here – You will not be charged, but this will help us ensure we have enough materials.
At this workshop, 4-H members will learn Gardening tips to polish their green thumb for the spring. This workshop is $15 and space is limited. The workshop will be held March 13, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the 4-H Office located at 752 Old Knoxville Highway.
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award! Please register in our office or by using the link below. Registration will open on February 1st and close on March 1st or when the workshop is full. Contact Mrs. Melanie with any questions!
Date: March 13, 2025
Location: UT Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Cost: $15
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
Come have some nostalgic fun as we blast to the past and learn about the rich history of the Appalachian Culture, partake in food and drinks that were wildly popular then, and also listen to popular musicians such as Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong and more!
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award! Please register in our office or by using the link below. Registration will open on January 1st and close on February 1st or when the workshop is full. Contact Mr. Mo with any questions!
Date: March 25, 2025
Location: UT Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cost: $25
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
Register Here – Spots are limited!
An 8-week course covering the values of character and leadership, while developing good traits to use in daily life. There will be a special reward trip at the end of the course with other special prizes throughout the class. We will meet on Tuesdays starting September 17th, from 5-6 p.m. at the Sevier County Extension Office. The cost is $80 for the entire program which will cover travel costs, food, and t-shirts.
Date: Tuesdays, starting September 17, 2024
Location: Sevier County Extension Office
A parent meeting will be held September 11 from 5-6 p.m. (if you are on the fence join us for the parent meeting to learn more!)
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
A county-wide 4-H Officer Training Workshop will be held on October 9th. All officers are encouraged to attend to learn more about their job as an officer!
Please contact a 4-H agent with any questions! We would greatly appreciate an RSVP. Register by October 1st using the button below.
Date: October 9, 2024
Location: Catlettsburg Elementary School (1409 Catlettsburg Rd #1547, Sevierville, TN 37876)
Tuna drop-off is from 4:30-5 pm.
Check-in for all other officers begins at 5 p.m. and workshops will begin at 5:15 p.m.
A parent meeting will also be held at 5:15 p.m.
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
This year we are offering a wonderful opportunity to participate in a storytelling workshop with Mrs. Melanie! Storytelling is an incredibly valuable skill that can benefit you in many ways. Not only does it foster creativity and imagination, but it also helps improve public speaking and communication skills. (Great for that Public Speaking activity we do in November!) Furthermore, storytelling allows you to express yourself and connect with others on a deeper level. I encourage you to consider joining the workshop to explore the world of storytelling and unleash your creative potential.
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award! Please register in the office or using the link below by October 1, 2024. Registration will open on September 1st.
Date: October 14, 2024
Location: UT Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Time: 9:00 AM-Noon
Cost: $15
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
This workshop is designed to help 4-Hers learn about Appalachian Heritage and the skills used before modern-day technology. The cost is $15 and space is limited. The workshop will be held October 15, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. at the 4-H Office located at 752 Old Knoxville Highway.
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award! Please register in the office or using the link below by October 1, 2024. Registration will open on September 1st.
Date: October 15, 2024
Location: UT Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Lunch is Provided)
Cost: $25 (Lunch is Provided)
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
This workshop is designed to encourage eating healthy and staying active through outdoor sports such as proper stretching techniques as well as pointers on catching and throwing a ball. The cost is $15 and space is limited. The workshop will be held October 17th and 18th from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the 4-H Office located at 752 Old Knoxville Highway.
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award! Please register in the office or using the link below by October 1, 2024. Registration will open on September 1st.
Date: October 17 OR 18, 2024
Location: UT Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Time: 9:00 AM-Noon
Cost: $15
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
Sevier County 4-H staff will host a speech workshop to help you prepare for the county contest on October 30th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. This workshop will be held at the Sevier County Extension Office. An RSVP is required to attend and is due by October 15th. Please RSVP using the registration button below (you will not be charged for this workshop). Contact Mrs. Melanie with any questions at 865-453-3695 or by emailing mhill94@utk.edu.
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award! Please register in the office or using the link below by October 15, 2024. Registration will open on September 1st.
Date: October 30, 2024
Location: UT Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Cost: FREE
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
Register Here – You will not be charged, but this will help us ensure we have enough materials.
Sevier County 4-H staff will host a Floral Workshop on November 13th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. This workshop will be held at the Sevier County Extension Office. Registration to attend must be completed online or in our office before Nov. 1st. Contact Melanie with any questions.
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award! Please register in the office or using the link below by November 1, 2024. Registration will open on October 1st.
Date: November 13, 2024
Location: UT Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $15
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
Join us on November 18th for the 2024 Gingerbread House Workshop at Walters State in Sevierville. Each participant will be provided a kit to build their own gingerbread house. The cost is $30 plus anything you would like to use as decorations for your house (M&M’s, Skittles, red hots, peppermints, malted cereals, Chex Mix, etc.).
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award! Please register in our office or by using the link below. Registration will open on October 1st and close on November 1st or when the workshop is full. Contact Mr. Mo with any questions!
Date: November 18, 2024
Location: Walters State Community College (1720 Old Newport Hwy)
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Cost: $30 (plus anything you would like to use as decorations for your house)
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
A Christmas Craft Workshop will be offered on December 5, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Sevier County Extension Office. This event is FREE. All materials will be provided! Spend your time with your 4-H friends making festive Christmas crafts for this holiday season!
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award! Please register in our office or by using the link below by November 20, 2024. Registration will open on November 1st and will close once it’s full!
Date: December 5, 2024
Location: UT Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Cost: FREE
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
A county speech contest will be held for those who want to compete with other 4-H members from across the county. Competition is by grade level. Ribbons will be presented to each participant. The top three speakers at each grade level will receive a prize. County winners will also be invited to represent Sevier County in Regional Speaking Events.
The county contest for grades 4-12 will be on Dec. 9 with speeches starting at 6:00 PM, at the Sevier County Courthouse. Please report to the Courthouse from 5:30-5:45 PM to check in. Room locations will be given out at the Courthouse during check-in. Remember you must pre-register for the speech contest!
Date: Dec. 9
Location: Sevier County Courthouse
Time: Check-in from 5:30 PM – 5:45 PM (Speeches will begin at 6:00 PM)
Prizes: $25.00 check and certificate for $100 off a trip to the 2024 Junior 4-H Camp (4th-6th grade), 2024 Junior High Camp (7th-8th grade), or 4-H Round-Up (9th-12th graders) goes to the first-place speaker for each respective grade.
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
Call 865-453-3695 or email Melanie at mhill94@utk.edu to register.
Do you have a special talent?
During your county demonstration contest, youth in 4th and 5th grade can show others how to do something, make something, or how something works. The project must be related to one of the 29 4-H project areas.
During our county exhibit contest, youth in 6th-8th grade can explain a concept, solve a problem, change an opinion, or teach something. The project must be related to one of the 29 4-H project areas.
See our Demonstration & Exhibit Webpage for more information.
Join us on December 11th at 5:00 PM for tips, tricks, and advice, with the County contest following April 22nd at 1:00 PM. County winners will be invited to attend the Regional Achievement Day on May 12th.
Register online for free today.
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award! Please register in our office or by using the link below. Registration will open on Nov. 1st and close on Dec. 1st or when the workshop is full. Contact Mrs. Sami with any questions!
Date: Dec 11, 2024
Location: UT Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Cost: FREE
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
Call 865-453-3695 or email Sami at salbrig4@utk.edu to register.
A Cookie Swap will be offered on December 18, from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Sevier County Extension Office. The cost is $25. All materials will be provided! Spend your time with your 4-H friends preparing festive Christmas treats this holiday season!
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award! Please register in our office or by using the link below by December 1, 2024. Registration will open on November 1st.
Date: December 18, 2024
Location: UT Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cost: $25
This is an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award!
Sevier County 4-H Summer Camps:
Below are the summer camps offered by Sevier County 4-H in the summer of 2024!
Registration for all camps will go live on April 10th at 8:00 AM. Space for camps is limited and is filled on a first-come first-serve basis.
Come learn how to grill! We will be learning about grilling and cooking techniques. We will cover dry rubs, marinades, and simple seasoning. There will be learning, games, fire, and meat. We will learn about cooking beef, pork, poultry, and lamb. No supplies or experience is needed, just bring an empty stomach and a positive attitude.
June 12, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cost : $25 (Lunch is provided!)
Grades: 6-12
Location: Sevier County Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Registration closes on May 29th or when camp is full!
Contact mande125@utk.edu with questions!
Join us for a morning of eagle-eyed discovery at the American Eagle Foundation. This camp will provide an exclusive tour of their amazing new facility and a crash course on the feathered friends they pamper right in our backyard!
June 10, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $25
Grades: 4-7
Location: American Eagle Foundation at 510 Kodak Rd., Kodak, TN 37764
Registration closes on May 29th or when camp is full!
Contact samialbright@utk.eduv with questions!
Dive into the world of fishing mastery on as we partner with the TWRA and Carson Newman University Fishing Team for a morning of fishing fun, followed by a lesson on cleaning and cooking your fresh catch.
June 18, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cost: $25 (Lunch is provided!)
Grades: 4-7
Location: Sevier County Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway) Campers will be transported to the fishing location in Kodak. Drop off and pick up will occur at the Extension Office.
Registration closes on May 29th or when camp is full!
Contact samialbright@utk.edu or mande125@utk.edu with questions!
Dive into the enchanting world of Nature’s Partners (insects, flowers, and you) with the fabulous Mrs. Melanie at an action-packed week-long camp.
June 24-28, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $25
Grades: 4-8
Location: Sevier County Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Registration closes on June 7th or when camp is full!
Contact mhill94@utk.edu with any questions!
Dive into the enchanting world of Nature’s Partners (insects, flowers, and you) with the fabulous Mrs. Melanie at an action-packed week-long camp. Registration opens early for JMG members.
June 24-28, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $20
Grades: 4-8
Location: Sevier County Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Registration closes on June 7th or when camp is full!
Contact mhill94@utk.edu with any questions!
Come bake up something delicious with Mrs. Melanie and Mrs. Sami at the ever-popular Baking Camp! Choose the date that fits your schedule, July 3rd, and prepare for a morning packed with yummy treats waiting for you to whip up.
July 3rd, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $25 (Lunch is provided!)
Grades: 4-8
Location: Sevier County Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Registration closes on June 7th or when camp is full!
Contact samialbright@utk.edu or mhill94@utk.edu with any questions!
Have you attended a previous baking camp and you’re ready to take your skills to the next level? Join the dynamic duo, Mrs. Melanie and Mrs. Sami, as they bake up something sweet on July 8th.
July 8, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $25 (Lunch is provided!)
Grades: 6-12
Location: Sevier County Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
*Participants must have attended the Beginning Cooking/Beginning Baking Camp in 2023, 2024, or 2025 to participate in the advanced camps.
Registration closes on June 7th or when camp is full!
Contact samialbright@utk.edu or mhill94@utk.edu with any questions!
Campers will spend two days learning and making memories with a Wildlife Biologist as we explore the world of Reptiles!
July 11 and 12 from 9 am – 12 pm
Cost: $25
Grades: 4-8
Location: Sevier County Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Registration closes on July 6th or when camp is full!
Contact samialbright@utk.edu with questions!
From fashion to hospitality, tourism, and interior design, prepare to be wowed by fantastic speakers and fun activities. Let’s unravel your career dreams as you gear up to make your mark on the community!
July 17-9, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cost: $25 (Lunch is provided!)
Grades: 7-9
Location: Sevier County Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Campers will be transported each day for onsite visits and must have a 600-A form on file upon drop off on the first day.
Registration closes on July 7th or when camp is full!
Contact samialbright@utk.edu or mhill94@utk.edu with any questions!
Come spice up your chef skills at our sizzling summer cooking camp on July 16th. Dive into a tasty adventure with Mrs. Melanie and Mrs. Sami cooking up a scrumptious lunch that you’ll whip up and devour.
July 16, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $25 (Lunch is provided!)
Grades: 4-8
Location: Sevier County Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Registration closes on July 7th or when camp is full!
Contact samialbright@utk.edu or mhill94@utk.edu with any questions!
Have you attended a previous cooking camp and you’re ready to take your skills to the next level? Mrs. Melanie and Mrs. Sami are turning up the heat in the kitchen on July 22.
July 22, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $25 (Lunch is provided!)
Grades: 6-12
Location: Sevier County Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
*Participants must have attended the Beginning Cooking/Beginning Baking Camp in 2023 or 2024 to participate in the advanced camps.
Registration closes on June 7th or when camp is full!
Contact samialbright@utk.edu or mhill94@utk.edu with any questions!
Capture picture-perfect photography skills at Photography Day Camp!
July 23rd from 9 am – 12 pm
Cost: $25 (Campers will need to pack their own snacks if they desire to have one.)
Grades: 4-8
Honeysuckle Hills (934 Mill Creek Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863)
Registration closes on July 1st or when camp is full!
Contact samialbright@utk.edu with questions!
Campers will spend their morning taking inventory of the macroinvertebrates of the deciduous forest and stream using scientific methods. In small teams, the group will analyze the health of each ecosystem through the use of bioindicators and biodiversity.
July 23rd from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cost: $25 (Lunch is provided!)
Grades: 6-8
Location: Sugarlands Visitor Center (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Registration closes on July 6th or when camp is full!
Contact samialbright@utk.edu with questions!
Capture picture-perfect photography skills at Photography Day Camp!
July 23rd from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $25
Grades: 4-8
Location: Sevier County Extension Office (752 Old Knoxville Highway)
Registration closes on July 1st or when camp is full!
Contact samialbright@utk.edu with questions!
Regional 4-H Summer Camps:
Below are the summer camps that will be offered by Sevier County 4-H in the summer of 2024!
Registration for all camps will go live on April 10th at 8:00 AM. Space for camps is limited and is filled on a first-come first-serve basis.
Campers can enjoy various activities like swimming, creek stomping, zip-lining, archery, rifle shooting, crafting, playing gau-gau, making new friends, reuniting with old ones, and creating unforgettable memories. The camp starts on Monday morning and concludes on Friday, with 4-H agents and trained adult and teenage volunteers supervising the campers throughout their stay.
June 3-7, 2024
Cost: $365 (Transportation is provided for campers to and from camp, campers are required to ride the bus to camp.)
Grades: 4-6
A deposit of $182.50 is required when registering for camp to reserve your spot. Full payments can also be made at registration if desired. Balances are due by May 15th. Spaces are limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration will open at 8 AM on April 10th. No registrations will be accepted online or in the office before this time.
Clyde Austin 4-H Center https://clydeaustin4hcenter.tennessee.edu/camps/
Please do NOT select payment 2 if you have not paid your first payment. Your payment will not be processed.
To be placed on the waiting list, please select the waiting list option ONLY!!
This is 4-H Shooting Sports Camp, an exciting camp experience for campers who have completed 5th-9th grade and are active members of one of the Sevier County shooting sports teams. 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. Skills include firearms safety, correct form, responsible use, and life skills. 4-Hers attending this camp have a camping adventure located in the natural environment of a 4-H center. 4-H members and volunteer leaders will have an opportunity to make new friends, experience adventure, and accept responsibility for group living in a camp setting.
May 27-31, 2024
Cost: $360 (Transportation is NOT provided for campers to and from camp)
Grades: 5-9
Clyde M. York 4-H Center – Crossville, Tennessee https://clydeaustin4hcenter.tennessee.edu/camps/
View the 2024 Target Smart Camp Brochure here:
If designing and creating things interest you, there are regional camps that may interest you. These camps offer an exciting chance to learn all about design projects. There are discovery activities that 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, first-serve basis.
June 4-6, 2024
Cost: $200 (Transportation is NOT provided for campers to and from camp)
Grades: 6-12
Carson Newman University – Jefferson City, TN
Website: https://eastern.tennessee.edu/4-h-creative-design-camp/
To register, return the registration form linked below and payment to the 4-H office no later than April 1, 2024
Contact kadkin17@utk.edu with any questions.
Junior High Academic Conference is an educational program on the campus of the University of Tennessee, 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, outdoors, and laboratory settings. Learn more information on the Academic Conference website.
June 11-14, 2024
Cost: $100 (Transportation is NOT provided for campers to and from camp)
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Website: https://4h.tennessee.edu/academic-conference/
Feel free to email Lynne Middleton, Interim State 4-H Curriculum Specialist, at LMiddle2@utk.edu with any additional questions.
You will need to fill out the application for Academic Conference and a Section A form for the portfolio for all project areas except Citizenship. If you are applying to attend the Academic Conference in the Citizenship project, you will fill out the application for Academic Conference and a Section C form. Both forms need to be sent to your 4-H Agent by March 31.
4-H Electric Camp is a fun-filled, rewarding adventure in electricity. You will explore the world of energy, electricity, energy conservation, electrical safety, and other basic sciences in fun-filled, “hands-on” learning activities.
You will work with electrical specialists from across the state in learning centers. Each learning center will consist of hands-on activities to learn by doing. You will also have the chance to meet other 4-H’ers from across Tennessee and explore careers in energy, electricity, and basic sciences. It’s an electrifying experience!
June 24-27, 2024
Cost: $325 (Transportation is NOT provided for campers to and from camp)
Grades: 6-8
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
To register, return the registration form and payment to the 4-H office no later than May 29th.
Website: https://4h.tennessee.edu/electric-camp/
Please contact your 4-H agent or Dr. Lori Gallimore at lbelew@utk.edu for more details.
If designing and creating things interest you, this new camp is designed for you. This camp offers an exciting chance to learn all about design projects through experiences cultivated specifically for this program in Atlanta, GA. There are discovery activities that 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, first-serve basis.
June 25-27, 2024
Cost: $350 (Transportation is provided for campers to and from camp)
Grades: 7-12
Atlanta, GA
To register, return the registration form and payment to the 4-H office no later than May 29, 2024.
Contact samialbright@utk.edu with any questions!
This is 4-H Survivor Junior High Camp, an exciting camp experience for campers who have completed 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. All campers are placed into one of four tribes, Onvee, Bula Bula, Gaholi, or Rumbra. Throughout the week, campers will complete in Tribal Challenges and earn points for their team. The week kicks off with the Amazing Race, a thrilling challenge where tribes compete in different events and race from one end of the camp to the other.
July 8-12, 2024
Cost: $390 (Transportation is NOT provided for campers to and from camp)
Grades: 6-8
Clyde Austin 4-H Center – Greeneville, TN https://clydeaustin4hcenter.tennessee.edu/camps/
To register, return the registration form and payment to the 4-H office no later than June 16, 2023.
Contact samialbright@utk.edu with any questions!
View the 2024 Junior High Camp Brochure here:
Summer Camp Scholarships
2024 Summer Camp Scholarships will be available for pick up in early spring at the Sevier County Extension Office.
Check back after the new year for more information! Scholarships can be used for any overnight camp (Jr 4-H Camp, Jr High Camp, Target Smart Camp, Creative Arts, and Design Camp, Electric Camp, etc.)!
Scholarship applications MUST be returned by March 10 at 5 pm. Scholarships are available to everyone and are based on financial need. Scholarship recipients will be notified by March 31, 2024. Contact us at 865-453-3695 with any questions!
For the summer of 2023, Sevier County 4-H gave out over $8,000 in scholarships to over 140 4-Hers. We hope to top this in 2024! This was only possible because of the support from our community members and sponsors. Donations are used to reduce the cost of camps for our 4-Hers. Interested in donating to our overnight camps? Use the button below to donate! Thank you for helping make camp possible for our 4-Hers!
Please note that if school is canceled due to inclement weather, any 4-H event, club meeting, or workshop scheduled for that day is also canceled.