Rutherford County Youth Camps

Rutherford County Youth Camps

Locations:

Site 1: Mount Vernon Ruth Elementary School – 2785 Hudlow Rd, Forest City

 

Site 2: Caroleen Baptist Church – 205 Spencer Street, Caroleen

 

Cost: $100

 

Waiting List: If you see the words ‘Waiting List’ instead of ‘Register’ click “Waiting List” to add your child to that week’s list. Campers will be added to the roster if we have a cancellation based on the registration date. 

Hours: 7:00 AM- 6:00 PM Monday-Friday

*+Swimming: 3 days a week

*+Field Trips: Tuesdays

What to Bring/Wear: 2 snacks, lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, bathing suit & towel, camp shirt (Tuesdays), closed-toe shoes, and play clothes. Please do not send your child to camp in new shoes or clothes. Camp is fun and fun is sometimes messy.

What not to Bring: toys, electronics including cell phones, ipads, laptops, and smartwatches. These items will be collected at camp and locked in a safe place until the child is picked up.

Camp fees are drafted on a weekly basis on the Monday prior to your child’s scheduled camp session. All cancellation requests must be submitted 15 days
prior to the week of cancellation.

*Field Trip Days, Swimming Days, & cost are subject to change

+Field Trips & Swim Days are weather permitting

Questions? Contact Danielle, Family Programs Director [email protected]

 

Caroleen CIT Camp

Rutherford County Family Programs
6/2/25 - 8/8/25
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What is a CIT?

A CIT is a Counselor in Training.

Who can be a CIT?

To be eligible for a CIT you must have completed the 8th grade.

What does a CIT do?

A CIT is support to the camp staff. CITs lead games, assist in Arts & Crafts, STEM, and other camp related task.

CITs can earn volunteer hours for school. If you need hours for other services besides school please contact Danielle before registering your child.

How do I become a CIT?

Once registered for the program potential CITs will go through an interview process with camp staff & leadership.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
3/24/25 8/8/25 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 25.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/02/25 - 06/06/25
1 / 3 Available Register  
06/09/25 - 06/13/25
1 / 3 Available Register  
06/16/25 - 06/20/25
1 / 3 Available Register  
06/23/25 - 06/27/25
1 / 3 Available Register  
06/30/25 - 07/03/25
1 / 3 Available Register  
07/07/25 - 07/11/25
2 / 3 Available Register  
07/14/25 - 07/18/25
2 / 3 Available Register  
07/21/25 - 07/25/25
2 / 3 Available Register  
07/28/25 - 08/01/25
2 / 3 Available Register  
08/04/25 - 08/08/25
2 / 3 Available Register  

Caroleen Summer Camp

Rutherford County Family Programs
6/2/25 - 8/1/25
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Site location: 205 Spencer Street Caroleen

If this location is full please register for the Mt Vernon Ruth location


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
3/24/25 8/9/25 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 100.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
06/02/25 - 06/06/25
Bucket List
33 / 70 Available Register  
06/09/25 - 06/13/25
Where The Wyld Things Are
32 / 70 Available Register  
06/16/25 - 06/20/25
Lights, Camera, Action
33 / 70 Available Register  
06/23/25 - 06/27/25
Counselors Vs. Campers
32 / 70 Available Register  
06/30/25 - 07/03/25
Fireworks & Heros
20 / 50 Available $80 Register  
07/07/25 - 07/11/25
Rest Stop
29 / 70 Available Register  
07/14/25 - 07/18/25
Wyld, Wyld, West
33 / 70 Available Register  
07/21/25 - 07/25/25
Pirates & Mermaids
33 / 70 Available Register  
07/28/25 - 08/01/25
All About Me
32 / 70 Available Register  

Mount Vernon Ruth CIT Camp

Rutherford County Family Programs
6/2/25 - 8/8/25
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What is a CIT?

A CIT is a Counselor in Training.

Who can be a CIT?

To be eligible for a CIT you must have completed the 8th grade.

What does a CIT do?

A CIT is support to the camp staff. CITs lead games, assist in Arts & Crafts, STEM, and other camp related task.

CITs can earn volunteer hours for school. If you need hours for other services besides school please contact Danielle before registering your child.

How do I become a CIT?

Once registered for the program potential CITs will go through an interview process with camp staff & leadership.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
3/24/25 8/8/25 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 25.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/02/25 - 06/06/25
2 / 3 Available Register  
06/09/25 - 06/13/25
2 / 3 Available Register  
06/16/25 - 06/20/25
2 / 3 Available Register  
06/23/25 - 06/27/25
2 / 3 Available Register  
06/30/25 - 07/04/25
2 / 3 Available Register  
07/07/25 - 07/11/25
2 / 3 Available Register  
07/14/25 - 07/18/25
2 / 3 Available Register  
07/21/25 - 07/25/25
2 / 3 Available Register  
07/28/25 - 08/01/25
2 / 3 Available Register  
08/04/25 - 08/08/25
2 / 3 Available Register  

Mt Vernon Ruth Summer Camp

Rutherford County Family Programs
6/2/25 - 8/1/25
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Location: Mt Vernon Ruth Elementary School

If this location is full please register for the Caroleen Baptist location


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
3/24/25 8/8/25 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 100.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
06/02/25 - 06/06/25
Bucket List
15 / 70 Available Register  
06/09/25 - 06/13/25
Where the Wyld Things Are
21 / 70 Available Register  
06/16/25 - 06/20/25
Lights, Camera, Action
18 / 70 Available Register  
06/23/25 - 06/27/25
Group Leaders Vs Campers
23 / 70 Available Register  
06/30/25 - 07/03/25
Fireworks & Heros
- $80 Session is Full
07/07/25 - 07/11/25
Rest Stop
25 / 70 Available Register  
07/14/25 - 07/18/25
Wyld, Wyld, West
18 / 70 Available Register  
07/21/25 - 07/25/25
Pirates & Mermaids
21 / 70 Available Register  
07/28/25 - 08/01/25
All About Me
17 / 70 Available Register