The University of Tennessee Extension office in Dyer County runs 4-H Youth Development summer programs for kids ages 5 to 18 — day camps, project clubs, and county-fair prep across agriculture, STEM, outdoor skills, leadership, and the arts. Most programs are free or low-cost and scholarships are widely available. Reach out to the Dyer County Extension office for current schedules and to register.
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Recent coverage tied to Dyer County 4-H Youth Development, Dyer County, and West schools.

Proposed Rural Charter School Receives Community Backing Ahead of Appeal
The Trimble Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed a resolution in support of Trimble Academy.

Trimble Academy Supporters Say Their Application Wasn’t Given a Fair Review
Dyer County School Board members denied the proposed public charter school despite a positive recommendation from experts.

Suburban School Districts Opposed Open Enrollment Efforts
A Tennessee Firefly investigation found that at least one district asked lawmakers to vote down reducing enrollment barriers for nonresident students.

Dyer County Board of Education Rejects First Charter School
Trimble Academy supporters are expected to submit an amended application for a second review later this summer.
