The Clyde Austin 4-H Center near Greeneville, Tennessee
is a modern camp facility. The sleeping quarters and dining-hall complex
were built in 1980. In the air-conditioned, 350-seat dining hall, food
is served cafeteria style from a sparkling stainless steel kitchen.
Campers receive home-cooked, nutritious meals and may return for seconds.
The contemporary-style, air-conditioned dormitories provide a restful
atmosphere with clean bath facilities. Accommodations for campers with
disabilities are available.
Campers enjoy an Olympic-size, crystal-clear pool,
covered rifle range, a large recreation hall, ball fields and basketball
court. Other facilities include a nature center; woodworking shop;
airbrush center; craft center; and a lake where they can fish, canoe or enjoy
a paddle boat ride.
Summer Camp is open to 4-Her's in grades 4-6 (grade just
completed). Campers arrive at the 4-H Center on Monday morning and leave
midday on Friday. Contact you county
Extension Office
for information about transportation. Other camping programs are
available for older youth. Contact your local
Extension Office
for details.
What to Expect
As a camper you can expect to:
- Participate and have fun.
- Enjoy good meals in the dining hall -- go back for
more if you like.
- Feel a little tingle up your back at the flag
ceremonies.
- Do a variety of hands-on activities in all classes.
- Become good friends with your counselors and other
campers.
- Spend time in the swimming pool. Learn to
swim if you do not already swim.
- Learn about shooting sports and safety at the rifle
range or archery range.
- Spend some time at the computer keyboard or other
fascinating equipment in the learning center.
- Use an airbrush machine or scroll saw to make your
very own projects.
- Be outside and learn about nature, the environment,
and wildlife.
- Sing and play games around a campfire.
- Make a variety of items in the craft shop
Your leader and Extension agent care about you.
If you hurt yourself or do not feel good, let them know. They will
know how to care for you.
As a Parent
Expect your child to have a safe
and happy camp experience. Thoroughly modern facilities include many
safety features such as smoke alarms in each sleeping room and fire
retardant mattresses. The kitchen and dinning hall pass all Health
Department inspections with good marks. The University of Tennessee
Institute of Agriculture's safety officer inspects all camp facilities and
helps keep them clear of hazards. Our camp is accredited by the
Camping Association which has very strict requirements. No one can
guarantee that your child will not get hurt, but we do all we can to
minimize the risks at the 4-H center.
There is a first-aid station located on
the campgrounds, and local hospitals provide care in case of an emergency.
A health care professional is employed by the 4-H Center. Medications
for allergies and other illnesses are kept in a safe location and monitored
by adults. It is the responsibility of the parents to notify 4-H
agents of any medical conditions which may apply to their child.
Professional and summer staff receive
regular training in first-aid, safety procedures and program areas. In
addition to the camp summer staff and agents, there are two volunteer
leaders for each 16 campers, in addition to county agents and center staff.
A lifeguard and two adult chaperones for each 50 campers are on duty in the
pool area.
You are encouraged to write your child at
camp. Address your letter to:
Name of Camper - Home County
c/o Clyde Austin 4-H Center
214 4-H Lane
Greeneville, TN 37743
Please do not call
your child at camp or instruct her/him to call you. If an emergency
arises, you may reach you county extension agent through the camp office
(423) 639-3811.
Help your child pack for
camp, but let her/him help also. They like to decide what they need,
and they have to pack to come home. They need to know what is theirs
and how to fit it into their bag. Please mark all items so staff will
be able to tell "who it belongs to" at the end of camp. It is the
camper's responsibility to pick-up or pay for the expense of shipping items
left at camp. Anything left at camp more than a week after the camp
session ends will be donated to a local charity.
Your camper will be expected to attend
activities as scheduled. There is a variety of classes that offer
flexibility and choice of activities.
We want camp to be an enjoyable time for
all, parents included.
What to Bring-
- Sheets and blanket, or sleeping bag
- Pillow (if desired)
- Pajamas
(or clothing to sleep in)
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Brush and/or comb
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Towels and washcloth
- Swimsuit
- Sweater or jacket
- Tennis shoes or sneakers
- Flip flops to go to the pool
- Several changes of play clothing
- Undergarments
- Postcards and stamps (if you would like them to
write to someone)
- Sunscreen lotion
- Flashlight
- Camera
- Insect repellent
Overnight Camping activities take place on Wednesday
and Thursday nights. Campers who wish to participate in this activity
should bring a sleeping bag, flashlight, etc. to camp. They will not
need additional camping gear.
T-shirts will be available for tie-dying and air
brushing and may be purchased from the concession stand.
Prices for summer camp purchases:
| Concession stand |
Chips, Ice Cream, etc. |
1.00 |
|
Large Soft Drinks and Minute Maid
Juices |
1.00 |
| Arts &Crafts |
Coin Purse |
4.00 |
|
Key Chains |
4.00 |
| |
Belts |
8.00 |
|
Moccasins |
12.00 |
|
Similar Items in same price
range |
|
| Air Brush & Tie-Dying |
Own Shirt |
3.00 |
|
Camp Shirt |
7.00 |
| Woodworking |
All Items |
4.00 |
|
*Prices listed above are subject to change |
Do not bring-
- Cell Phones & Pagers
- Electronic games
- Radios or CD/tape players
- Chewing gum
- Food
- Fireworks
- Alcohol or tobacco products
- Guns, knives (including pocket knives) or any other
items which could cause harm to another camper
Camp Staff
| Center Manager: |
Andy
Seals |
| Administrative Support
Assistant: |
Cheryl
Seals |
| Program Director: |
Jerry Rhinehardt |
| Senior Cook: |
Jeanie Carter |
| Cook: |
Debbie Saylor |
Maintenance:
|
Aaron Daniel
Benny Effler |
| Fossils: |
J. R. Arnold |
| Wildlife: |
Don Holt |
|
|
See'ya at
Camp!!!!!! |
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