Hamilton Homeschoolers 4-H Club

The 4-H archery club is open to Hamilton County 4th-12th graders. The first step in joining the archery club is to sign up for 4-H Archery Preview Day by August 20 by calling the Extension office (423-209-8560). Preview Day is Saturday, August 23 and is required for all new archery club members. More info at https://hamilton.tennessee.edu/4-h-outdoor-clubs/. See you there!

Did you know the 4-H Gardening Club has its own raised bed garden at the Extension office? 4th-8th graders are welcome to come learn about gardening (and do a craft related to the garden) at the next meeting on Monday, June 30, 4:30-6 pm. There is no cost to participate in this club, which meets once a month, year-round!

If you know what plant is growing in the Gardening Club’s raised bed, post your answer below! This is a hint about the craft for this month’s meeting.

4-H Day Camp is June 30-July 3 for children in grades 4th through 6th. This camp gives participants a chance to try out many of the 4-H club activities available in Hamilton County and find out more about 4-H. Activities include robotics, archery, gardening, wildlife, art, games, and food and nutrition activities. 9:00-2:30 each day. Cost is $50 for all four days. More information is available at https://hamilton.tennessee.edu/4-h-day-camp/

Email [email protected] with any questions.

4-H Junior Camp is for grades 4th through 6th in Greeneville, TN. Dates for 2025 are June 9-13. Activities include fishing, swimming, water slide, canoeing, Ga Ga ball, archery and rifle range, nature hikes, arts and crafts, and tie dyeing shirts. Scholarships are available, and online registration is open now at tiny.utk.edu/4HJrCamp. More information at the website of the UT-TSU Extension Hamilton County: https://hamilton.tennessee.edu/4-h-junior-camp/

Where can youth in 4th through 12th grade learn important skills and have fun in a great environment? 4-H, of course! Find out what’s going on in Hamilton County 4-H by reading the January newsletter athttps://hamilton.tennessee.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/158/2025/01/Jan-2025-4-H-Newsletter-1.pdf

The Hamilton County Fair is November 8-10 at McDonald Farm in Sale Creek. While you are there, be sure to come by the 4-H booth and say howdy! This is a great opportunity to learn more about Hamilton County 4-H programs.

Have you entered your jam, cookies, pickles, quilt, Lego creation, pumpkin, etc in the Hamilton County Fair contest yet? If not, do it today! Mail-in registration deadline is October 23, online registration is open until October 30:

Fair Competitions - Hamilton County Fair – FOR QUESTIONS – PHONE: 423-209-6899 EMAIL: [email protected] Fair Competitions Home Center Events, Agriculture and Livestock, Poultry Registration will open in July and must be submitted by October 2024. Home Center Rules and Regulations Expand All items must be checked in at the Farm....

There are still a few spots left for 4-H junior camp June 10-14 at Clyde Austin 4-H Center. Grades 4th - 6th as of 1/1/24. Register through 5/22. Travel, lodging, food and lots of activities are included in the $360 camp fee. Register online at tiny.utk.edu/4HJrCamp, by mail, or in person at the Hamilton County Extension Office (phone is 423-209-8560). More information at Hamilton.Tennessee.edu or email [email protected] with questions.

2024 4-H Junior Camp is coming up June 10-14, with tons of activities to choose from! Sign up today online at tiny.utk.edu/4HJrCamp or in person at the Extension Office during the week. More information at the Extension Office website: Hamilton.Tennessee.edu

Enter the 4-H Bread Baking Contest Tuesday, October 17 at 5:00 pm! Grades 4th-12th can bring a loaf of yeast bread or 2 yeast rolls that they made and be in this fun competition. Prizes include 4-H baking supplies and a rosette ribbon. Come in costume and enter the club costume contest, too, with fun Halloween prizes. The 4-H Citizenship Club is open to all Hamilton County youth in 4-12 grade. There is no cost to participate. Come join the fun! Call the office with any questions 423-209-8560.