Register Now! Plant ID Classes Begin October 10th
This fall, we will be holding four of our popular online Plant ID classes offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens! …
4-H Youth Development
4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina, educating hundreds of thousands of young people each year. Extension’s 4-H program is growing the next generation of leaders and equipping youth with the skills to succeed.
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Health Rocks! Educator Training
What is Health Rocks!? Health Rocks! applies 4‑H’s successful Positive Youth Development model with life skill development and decision-making philosophy …
Learning American Culture!
North Carolina 4-H offers opportunities for members and their families to become part of a growing tradition that includes leadership, cultural …
Congratulations to the State 4-H Presentation Winners
4-H Presentations are a huge part of North Carolina 4-H. It is one of the most successful ways to …
Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center Hiring Outdoor Education Instructors for Fall 2022
APPLY ONLINE Position Title: Outdoor Education Instructor Location: Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center 804 Cedar Lane, Reidsville NC 27320 Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational …
4-H Summer Adventures Registration
Dare County Summer Adventures are preparing for another fun-filled summer program! We have a great list of opportunities for …
Millstone 4-H Camp Is Hiring Summer Camp Counselors!
Millstone 4-H Camp is hiring camp counselors for the Summer Season, May 31st- August 6th. This position is overnight …
Dare County 4-H Summer Adventures!
Summer is right around the corner! Dare County Summer Adventures are preparing for another fun-filled summer program! We have …
2022 Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest
Formally known as the NC 4-H Photo Contest, this statewide annual contest highlights NC 4-H’ers photographic achievements. The winning …
Coastal Gardening Festival ~ May 14th
What is more fun than a clothes shopping spree? A plant shopping spree in the beautiful month of May! After …
North Carolina 4-H’ers Attend National 4-H Conference
A delegation of five North Carolina 4-H youth and three adults represented North Carolina 4-H by attending National …
2022 NC 4-H International Exchange Program - Inbound Opportunity
We are excited to announce our upcoming opportunity to host a student from Japan again this summer. We are …
2022 NC 4-H Officers Seminar
North Carolina 4-H Volunteer Leaders’ Association Officers gathered in Cary March 11-12 for the 2022 NC 4-H VLA Officers’ …
NC 4-H Camps Featured on CBS 17 MyCarolina Program
Did you see North Carolina 4-H Camps on NBC 17’s My Carolina segment? Check out our Paper Mosaic craft for …
4-H Summer Camp Registration
Registration for 4-H camp begins March 1, 2022. The Camp will be held at the Eastern 4-H Center in …
Poultry Judging Interest Meeting
Discover how you can join the Dare County 4-H Poultry Judging team! Learn how participating in this program can …
Beginner Sewing Class
Join Dare County 4-H to learn about the basics of sewing. Have fun designing and crafting a quilted bookmark. …
Betsy-Jeff Penn to Host Open House on May 1 From 2-6 Pm
Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center will host a free Open House at the center on Sunday, May 1 from 2-6 …
2022-2023 State 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Association Officers
The membership of the North Carolina 4-H Volunteer Leaders’ Association met on Saturday, February 5th to conduct the annual …
Celebration and Fundraiser for Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center to Be Held on May 21, 2022
ALL FUNDS RAISED FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR UP TO $50,000! PURCHASE TICKETS or …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- 4-H Camps and Centers
- 4-H Forestry and Wildlife Programs
- 4-H Youth Development
- 4-H Youth Opportunities in Crop, Horticulture, and Soil Science
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