4-H summer lineup: fun, food, and exploration
Focus on outdoor activities, culinary arts, design, science, and shooting sports
2:12 p.m. March 6, 2026
DUANE CROSS
MCO Publisher•Editor
Whether you want to zipline, splash into a pool, try archery, cook Cajun dishes, explore a new city, or experiment with electricity, Moore County 4-H has a summer camp adventure waiting in 2026.
The camp season opens May 25-29 with two very different options. Junior High Camp at the Clyde M. York 4-H Center in Crossville is designed for students in grades 6-8 and offers a classic mix of outdoor adventure and camp traditions, with ziplining, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, crafts, workshops, campfires, shooting sports, and games.
That same week, Target SMART Camp gives students in grades 5-9 a chance to dive into shooting sports and outdoor skills at the Clyde M. York 4-H Center. Campers can try rifle, archery, shotgun, muzzleloader, and hunting skills, along with swimming, crafts, and other recreation.
Next up is 4-H Summer Camp, set for June 22-26 at the Clyde M. York 4-H Center. With 12 meals, four nights, a camp shirt, and a full schedule of activities, it is built for kids who want a week packed with classic camp fun. Swimming, climbing, fishing, and group activities are all part of the experience.
On June 23-26, students in grades 6-8 can head to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville for 4-H Electric Camp. It is a hands-on camp where students can learn about electricity through experiments and activities that make science exciting.
Also scheduled for June 23-26 is “Behind the Scenes: Coastal Blueprint,” a trip to Savannah, Ga., for students in grades 9-12. The trip is aimed at teens who love art, design, food, and travel, with plans for design tours, city walks, riverfront time, and time to connect with other students.
From June 30 through July 3, Central Region 4-H Pioneer Camp heads to Camp Woodlee in McMinnville. Open to 4-H members in grades 7-9, the four-day camp includes shooting sports, heritage crafts, outdoor challenges, and plenty of exploration. (Inside 411: Campers will be making slingshots and taking an off-site excursion.)
The summer wraps up July 7-9 with the Central Region 4-H Culinary Arts Camp at Middle Tennessee State University. This year’s “Cajun Craze” theme is open to 4-H members in grades 6-8 and promises three days of food, culture, and hands-on cooking activities.
From the woods to the kitchen to the city, the 4-H camp season is packed with ways to make summer memorable.
More information and registration are available at moore.tennessee.edu, by calling (931) 759-7163, or by visiting the County Building, 241 Main St. in Lynchburg.
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