Rutherford County Youth Camps
Location:
Mount Vernon Ruth Elementary School – 2785 Hudlow Rd, Forest City
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]
Mount Vernon Ruth CIT Camp
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
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3/24/25 | 8/8/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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08/04/25 - 08/08/25
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4 / 4 Available | Register |
Mt Vernon Ruth Summer Camp
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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3/24/25 | 8/8/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 100.00 |
Available Sessions
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06/01/26 - 06/05/26
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Registration will open on 01/01/2026 |
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06/08/26 - 06/12/26
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Registration will open on 01/01/2026 |
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06/15/26 - 06/19/26
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Registration will open on 01/01/2026 |
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06/22/26 - 06/26/26
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Registration will open on 01/01/2026 |
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06/29/26 - 07/03/26
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Registration will open on 01/01/2026 |
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07/06/26 - 07/10/26
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Registration will open on 01/01/2026 |
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07/13/26 - 07/17/26
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Registration will open on 01/01/2026 |
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07/20/26 - 07/24/26
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Registration will open on 01/01/2026 |
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07/27/26 - 07/31/26
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Registration will open on 01/01/2026 |