4-H members experience Design Camp

Sixty 4-H members from across the central region converged on Tennessee Tech University in July to participate in a 4-H Design Camp. The three-day camp designed for sixth- through eighth-grade 4-H members provided youth with an opportunity to gain first hand knowledge in the areas of fashion, clothing construction, interior design and creative crafts.

Ten Warren County 4-H members attended the camp along with Extension Agent and camp director Jamie Harris. Members attending were Adry Snow, Aryn Snow, Danielle Jones, Karly Womack, Sara Womack, Alli Woodlee, Terian Turner, Adelia Smith, Tess Fryar and Kaylyn Baker.

Sr. High 4-H member Erika Betschart was selected to serve as a conference assistant during the camp. While at the camp, 4-H’ers attended a Mall Mania session at the local mall. Local merchants hosted workshops on merchandising, price comparison and quality versus price. Back on campus, 4-H members rotated through a variety of sessions ranging from crocheting to stamping.

Participants experienced hands-on activities such as making personalized pillow cases, weaving baskets, iris folding and creating memory boards. 4-H Design Camp is hosted annually by the University of Tennessee Extension.