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4-H Electric Camp
June 25-28, 2013
"Knowledge is Power"
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| 4-H Electric Camp is a fun-filled, rewarding adventure in
electricity at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. At
camp, you will learn what electricity is and how it works.
You will work with electrical specialists from across the
state
in learning centers. Each learning center will consist of hands-on
activities so that you can learn by doing. You will also have
the chance to meet other 4-H'ers from across Tennessee and
explore careers in energy, electricity and basic sciences.
Each camper
will receive a certificate, a T-shirt and items that you have
made at camp. It's really an electrifying experience! |
Print the 4-H
Electric Camp info sheet.
| The cost to attend 4-H Electric Camp is $225. This fee includes
housing, meals, admission to Dollywood and recreational activities.
Return
your check with your delegate registration card to your county
UT Extension office. |
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| Tuesday, June 25, 2013 |
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Arrival |
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Registration and Orientation |
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Swimming - Cost $5.00 |
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Dinner |
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Opening Assembly |
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| Wednesday, June 26, 2013 |
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Breakfast |
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Learning Centers |
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Lunch |
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Trip and Dinner at Dollywood |
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| Thursday, June 27, 2013 |
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Breakfast |
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Learning Centers |
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Lunch |
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Afternoon assembly |
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Swimming |
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Pizza Party/Final Program |
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Dance and Pool Party |
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| Friday, June 28, 2013 |
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Depart for Home |
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| The professionals who will be conducting the program are experienced
specialists in the fields of electricity and energy. They come
from across that state and volunteer their time because of their
expertise and love of working with young people. |
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At 4-H Electric Camp, you will explore the world of energy,
electricity and the basic sciences in fun-filled, "hands-on"
learning centers. This year's learning centers feature:
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Wiring an Extension Cord - This learning center will teach you some basic wiring techniques that are used by electricians’ every day. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned by wiring up an extension cord which you can take with you to use in your home. |
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Energy Conservation – We use electricity to light our home, cook our food, play music, and operate televisions. But as we use more electricity in our homes, our electric bills rise. In this activity, you will learn how conserving electricity in your home not only helps to lower your electric bill but also helps to conserve our environment. |
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Building a Flashlight – In this activity, you will learn how to wire a DC circuit and how open and closed circuits influence current flow through a circuit. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned by building your own flashlight. |
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Green Energy Generation - Green energy will play an important role in the supply of energy in the future. When green energy sources are used, the demand for fossil fuels is reduced. This learning center will teach you about the different types of green energy sources such as wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and biofuels and how these energy sources are produced. |
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Electric Vehicles - Campers will learn about batteries, DC current and how DC current is used to propel electric vehicles. You will also build your own electric racecar and compete in the 4-H Electric Camp Summer National Drag Race. |
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Electrical Safety - Electric
power does a tremendous amount of work for us; but because it
is such a powerful force, we must be careful around it. This
learning center will teach you how to play it safe around high
voltage power lines. |
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You will live in the air-conditioned comfort of the UT
dormitories. Most of your meals will be on campus at a university
cafeteria. Your address at Electric Camp will be:
"Your
Name"
4-H Electric Camp, "Your Region" Delegation
State 4-H Office
2621 Morgan Circle, Room 205
Knoxville, TN 37996-4510 |
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Sheet and blanket or sleeping bag |
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Towels and washcloth |
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Soap, toothpaste, etc. |
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Comfortable shoes |
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Raincoat/umbrella |
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Sweater or light jacket |
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Appropriate clothing (sports clothes in good taste will be
appropriate for most of the conference. No cut offs, tank tops
or short shorts, please!) |
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Bring swim wear if you wish to swim. |
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| Before coming to 4-H Electric Camp, you and your parents
or guardians must sign the 4-H Activity and Event Acceptance
Form
(available from your county Extension office or the Tennessee
4-H forms and materials page). Be sure it is complete and accurate.
Campers will be covered with a limited amount of accident insurance from the time they leave home until they
return. Services of doctors will be available in Knoxville.
Precautions to safeguard campers will be taken, but UT
Extension cannot be responsible for
accidents. Also
remember when you sign this form, you are agreeing to follow
all rules set up for the event. |
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As an Electric Camp delegate, you should be the
best representative of 4-H as possible. Be an example of a model
4-H'er!
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Make it a point to be on time or ahead of time for each session
and event. |
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Be a good listener. You will be receiving instructions from
some of the top electrical and energy specialists in the state.
You can impress them by your attentiveness. |
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Smoking and chewing gum are out of place during the conference. |
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Thoughtfulness in writing notes of appreciation to sponsors,
leaders, agents and parents will mean much to them. |
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Share your experiences with others when you return home. Take
notes and be prepared to give an interesting and worthwhile
account of your 4-H Electric Camp experiences. |
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| The event is sponsored by the University of Tennessee
Extension; the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association
and its statewide members; municipal power systems from across
the state; TVA, and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Office of Energy Programs. |
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