Tennessee 4-H Junior Camp
An overnight camp for 4-H members aged 9-13 at Clyde M. York 4-H Camp, offering traditional camp activities.
▌ Editor's read The 4-H Junior Camp website loads successfully and provides information about an overnight camp for 4th-7th graders. The camp is held at the Clyde M. York 4-H Training Center in Crossville, TN, and is organized by the University of Tennessee Extension, specifically the Hamilton County 4-H program, indicating a university owner type. The site states that all adult volunteers are required to complete a background check, demonstrating a commitment to safety. While the specific staff-to-camper ratio is not listed, the program emphasizes hands-on learning and traditional camp activities. The camp's Instagram handle is @hamiltoncounty4h and its Facebook handle is HamiltonCounty4H. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for this specific camp. Google reviews for 'Clyde M. York 4-H Training Center' show a 4.7-star rating from 161 reviews, with many reviewers praising the facilities and staff.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 9–13
Tennessee 4-H Junior Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 9–13
- Address: 2800 Barrens Rd S, Greeneville, TN 37743
- Phone: 423-798-1400
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. Includes transportation, meals, lodging, t-shirt, and activities.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Tennessee 4-H Junior Camp
- What ages does Tennessee 4-H Junior Camp accept?
- Tennessee 4-H Junior Camp is open to children ages 9–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Tennessee 4-H Junior Camp cost?
- Tennessee 4-H Junior Camp publishes $375/week for the standard session. USD. Includes transportation, meals, lodging, t-shirt, and activities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Tennessee 4-H Junior Camp?
- Tennessee 4-H Junior Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Tennessee 4-H Junior Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Tennessee 4-H Junior Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
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