East Tennessee Summer Day Camp

Wild Child Day Camp is a 5-day summer day camp through the University of Tennessee Ex-tension in conjunction with the TN Wildlife Re-source Agency (TWRA).

The camp provides youth with hands on educational activities to actively engage them in learning but also provides fun adventures, recreational activities and fosters new friendships. Campers are well-supervised by the 4-H agent, UT Outdoor Education Specialist, TWRA officers, adult and youth volunteers.  For more information, visit our Staff page.

Location

The camp base will be at Cherokee Park at the Horner-Daugherty Pavilion. Two days will be conducted off-site and campers will be transported by bus to the locations and return to Cherokee Park for pick-up. On Friday, June 18 pickup will be at the Regional TWRA office located across I-25 from the park. 

Includes lunch and snacks! 

Family members are invited to join us on Friday evening for a fun evening where the campers can show off the skills they have learned, family members can participate in small versions of the activities from the week and finish with a family wild game supper. 

Camp Remind

All parents/guardians will be enrolled in the RemindMe messaging program. This will be used for reminders, deadlines and other important camp communication. 

Things to Do at Camp

Camp Quota 

We have a quota of 25 campers that may partici-pate. Camp applications will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Transportation 

Campers should be dropped off and picked up at Cherokee Park, Horner-Daugherty Pavilion each day. 

4-H members will travel by bus for two days of off-site activities. 

Drop Off & Pickup M-F, June 14-17 
Cherokee Park, Horner-Daugherty Pavilion 

Drop Off Friday, June 18 
Cherokee Park, Horner-Daugherty Pavilion 

Pickup Friday, June 18 
TWRA Office, 3030 Wildlife Way, Morristown, TN 

Cost 

Camp Cost $100 

Payment Methods 

Payment may be made with cash, check or money order. Checks or money orders should be made to UT Extension—Hamblen County. 

For More Information 

Contact the 4-H Office  at 423-586-6111 or email edoan@utk.edu 

Staff

Matt Cameron

Matt is in public relations with TWRA and has a background as a wildlife officer. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and sharing his outdoor experiences.

Elizabeth Hobbs

Scott Reese

As the Outdoor Education Specialist for the Tennessee 4-H Program, Scott Reese oversees 4-H outdoor recreation camps and activities as well as all Tennessee 4-H Shooting Sports events and activities. He enjoys camping, hiking, campfire cooking, hunting, kayaking and fishing. 

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