33 Johnson County 4-H Members Attend Junior 4-H Camp

Through the Tennessee State University and University of Tennessee Extension programs, Tennessee 4-H summer camps offer youth unique experiences while helping them learn independence and life-long skills. Thirty-three Johnson County 4-H members attended Junior 4-H Camp May 27-31 where they met 4-H youth from across East Tennessee and enjoyed a week of fun and new experiences at the Clyde Austin 4-H Center. Throughout the week youth enjoyed swimming, fishing, and canoeing, as well as visiting the fossil room, building in the woodworking shop, crafting and many more camp activities. During the week youth also enjoyed learning about wetland ecosystems from Dr. Andrea Ludwig of the UTIA Biosystems Engineering Department. The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency taught participants about native wildlife and bear safety. Youth also enjoyed building a brick wall with Dustin Love of the Masonry I nstitute and participating in a flag retirement ceremony led by Veterans of Foreign Wars post 1990 of Greeneville, TN.

A group of thirty-three Johnson County Extension 4-H members attended the Junior 4-H summer camp from May 27-31.