Burks Elementary Offers Free Summer Camp For Growth
Burks Elementary School will offer a free summer learning camp for K-8 students to expand their skills. . The 16-day camp includes two hours of reading and mathematics lessons, respectively, as well as a daily intervention session to help students strengthen their academic weak points. Burks Assistant Principal Diana Cook said the camp cements what […]
Traditional Summer Camps Across The UC Still Popular
Modern day kids and teenagers live in a world of screens and technology, but Upper Cumberland camp directors said old fashioned summer camps are still popular. Karen Hale is the Executive Director of Camp Nikawana, an all-girls summer camp in Cumberland County. Hale said Nikawana is still very traditional, but modern activities like a ropes […]
WCTE Will Feature Educational Programming For Kids’ Summer Learning
WCTE will take part in a state-wide program to help families participate in summer learning activities. “Camp TV” started last year to help kids have a summer camp experience in the midst of COVID. WCTE Education and Engagement Coordinator Misty Stewart said the program provides educational activities to kids across the country. “WCTE was actually […]
Van Buren 4-H Summer Camps Open for Registration
Kids in Van Buren County are invited to join the Van Buren County 4-H program for a multitude of summer day camp opportunities. Van Buren County UT Extension County Director Chris Binkley said campers can expect several fun-filled days with crafts, activities, and field trips. “We’re going to go to Camp Clements here in Van […]
Dekalb 4-H Club Brings Summer Fun to Campers
The Dekalb County 4-H Club is bringing its summer camp back in a new way. Dekalb County 4-H Agent Leigh Fuson said that instead of regular camp, 4-H is going to be bringing the fun directly to the campers with its “Traveling Road Show” style-camp. “They’re going to be packing up a trailer full of […]
Cookeville Summer Camps Registrations Are Open
As school is ending, it’s time for kids to start planning their summer activities. Sign-ups for summer camps at Cane Creek Recreation Center are underway, but there are already few spaces remaining. Cookeville Leisure Services Special Programs Coordinator Jen Webb said it’s important for kids to have an opportunity like this to enjoy summer fun […]
UC Summer Camp Directors Expect A Normal Turnout
Directors of summer camps across the region have a positive outlook when it comes to attendance for the upcoming season. Cedar Lake Camp Executive Director Ryan Higgins said his spring camp had a record turnout, so he anticipates the trend to continue. “We had a significant sized camp last year and was very healthy,” Higgins […]
Summer Camp Still On Despite Pandemic
Summer fun for kids has not been cancelled for at least one local summer camp this year. The Cedar Lake Camp will begin seeing kids for overnight camp in June. Executive Director Ryan Higgins said they are implementing safety measures. “The parents are going to do a wellness check before the kids ever come to […]
