What Target SMART Is
Tennessee 4-H Target SMART is a five-day residential shooting sports camp at the Clyde York 4-H Center in Crossville. The program focuses on firearms safety, responsibility, life skills and an appreciation for the outdoors. Campers can try every shooting sports discipline, make friends and take part in outdoor adventure. The most recent camp ran May 25-29, 2026.
Who Can Attend
Campers must be enrolled in grades 5 through 9 (grade as of January 1, 2026 for the most recent camp). Registration goes through the county Extension office.
What Campers Do
- Shooting sports: rifle, archery, shotgun, muzzleloader, and hunting and outdoor skills.
- Free time: an Olympic-size pool, campfires, recreation and nature studies, the Wildlife Center, crafts and games.
- Camp facilities: an air-conditioned dining hall serving three meals a day, a recreation hall, a first aid station with a camp nurse, and an outdoor adventure amphitheater.
Firearms and archery equipment are provided at camp, so campers should not bring their own.
Key Dates and Deadlines
| Step | 2026 date and time |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | May 8, or when camp is full, whichever comes first |
| Refund cutoff | No refunds after May 8, except for medical emergencies |
| Arrival and check-in | May 25, 11:00 a.m. Central |
| Departure and pickup | May 29, 9:00 a.m. Central |
Cost and What Is Included
The camp fee is $385, and payment plans are available. It covers meals and a Target SMART t-shirt (50/50 blend, adult sizes S through XXL; list the size on the form). Transportation is not included and is arranged through the local county Extension 4-H agent. Campers may want $20 to $25 in spending money. Payment is by cash or check, and credit cards may be accepted, so call the office for details.
How to Register
Submit the registration form and payment to the county Extension office, or drop them off Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Do not send the form back to school. Scholarship questions go to the county Extension office.
What to Bring and What to Leave Home
- Required: closed-toe shoes and a completed, signed F600A form.
- Pack: bedding (sheets and a blanket or sleeping bag), pillow, pajamas, toiletries, towels and washcloths, a swimsuit and flip-flops, several changes of clothes, a sweatshirt or jacket, old clothes and shoes for the creek stomp, a flashlight or headlamp, a water bottle and sunscreen. A camera is optional.
- Leave home: cell phones and other electronics (parents reach campers through an Extension agent), food, gum, tobacco, alcohol, drugs, fireworks, pocket knives and anything else that could cause harm.
Where
Clyde York 4-H Center, Crossville, Tennessee. The Cumberland County Extension Office is at 1398 Livingston Road, Crossville, TN 38557, and its phone is 931-484-6743.
Questions
Do campers need their own gun or bow?
No. Firearms and archery equipment are provided at camp.
Can my child bring a phone?
No. Electronic devices stay home, and parents contact campers through an Extension agent.
Is a bus ride included?
No. Transportation is not included in the $385 fee and must be arranged through your county 4-H agent.
Is financial help available?
Payment plans are offered, and scholarship inquiries go to the county Extension office.
Official Links
- Target SMART Camp 2026 flyer: schedule, cost, packing list and registration
- Cumberland County Target Smart Camp page: camp site, fee and office contact
Tennessee UT and TSU Extension: The Essentials
Tennessee Extension has an office in each of the state's 95 counties, grouped into Eastern, Central and Western regions, per the County Connections guide.
What it offers
Programs cover agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development and community economic development. Services include Master Gardener and pesticide safety education.
4-H and livestock
UT Extension runs the state junior livestock shows, and entries go through the county office, per the youth livestock page. Exhibitors need TYQA certification.
TSU Extension
Tennessee State University runs the Tennessee New Farmer Academy, a seven-month certificate program, per its Extension page.
Next steps
Call your county Extension office before you buy an animal, plant a crop or start a project.
Structure
Each county office is led by a County Extension Director who reports to a regional director. Regional offices are in Knoxville, Nashville and Jackson.
Youth programs
Tennessee 4-H builds skills through clubs, camps and afterschool programs under the motto "Learn by Doing."
Dates and rules change each year, so confirm details with your county Extension office or advisor.
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Tennessee 4-H State Shooting Sports Invitational
State 4-H shooting sports invitational in Crossville for youth marksmen; held each year, most recently July 31 to August 1, 2026.
- Cumberland County Fair
Cumberland County Fair in Crossville, held August 17-22, 2026, with 4-H, livestock and community exhibits at the county fairgrounds.
Crossville, TN Official event details - Middle Tennessee Hereford Association Fall Sale
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Cross Plains, TN Official event details - Farmington Angus Bull and Female Sale
Farmington Angus Bull and Female Sale is a Tennessee cattle sale in Normandy, set for November 21, 2026.
Normandy, TN Official event details - BOPAT Fall Bull Sale
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Bradford, TN Official event details
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.