For youth who enjoy the outdoors, Hamilton County 4-H has two clubs available, in addition to the many summer camp opportunities. To learn more about these clubs, email HamiltonCounty4H@tennessee.edu or call the Extension Office at (423-209-8560).
To stay informed about everything going on with Hamilton County 4-H, be sure and subscribe to the 4-H monthly email newsletter!
- The Hamilton County 4-H Archery Club helps youth learn archery or improve their skill in the sport
- Archery equipment (Genesis and recurve bows) is available to Club members for use during practices and at the state 4-H archery competition in the spring at no additional cost
- If they prefer, club members can also use their own bows (subject to inspection) in 4-H archery practices and competitions
- Please talk with a coach before purchasing a bow for use in 4-H!
- Club meets to practice archery once or twice a month from August through April
- Hamilton County youth join this club in the fall and practice throughout the school year
- All new 4-H Archery Club members must participate in 4-H Archery Preview Day in August prior to signing up for the Club
- Practices are held outdoors on Saturdays at Chester Frost Park and are supervised by 4-H-certified shooting sports instructors
- Club members compete in the 4-H Archery Jamboree (state 4-H archery competition) in the spring
- Club members also participate in the state 4-H Archery Skillathon (a quiz of archery knowledge)
- Download Archery Club Manual to study for the Skillathon
- There is an annual fee to participate in the 4-H Archery program (due before the first practice)
- Club members must also have a completed 4-H medical form (600A) on file with the Hamilton County Extension Office in order to participate
- Questions? Please email HamiltonCounty4H@tennessee.edu or call the Extension Office (423-209-8560)
- The 4-H Gardening and Crafts Club teaches youth about plant and soil science, insects, creative arts, and culinary skills
- There is a craft at each meeting – RSVP for the craft a week in advance of the meeting, using the Club’s Craft RSVP form
- There is no cost to participate in this club
- Meetings are held at the Extension office (6183 Adamson Circle) once a month (usually on the last Monday of the month), from 4:30-6:00 p.m.
- New members (and their parents) are always welcome at meetings
- Sign up for the 4-H monthly email newsletter for more information on each month’s club meeting and a link to the Craft RSVP form
- Questions? Please email hamiltoncounty4H@tennessee.edu or call the Extension office (423-209-8560 )