Henderson County 4-H Clubs & Groups

Being a member of a 4-H club gives children year-round involvement, and without question, provides them with the most well rounded 4-H experience. As a club member, children develop leadership skills, public speaking skills, and social skills as they participate in monthly club meetings, community service projects, citizenship activities, and club outings.

4-H Clubs are organized in communities throughout Henderson County. Clubs are led by parent and community volunteers who have been screened and trained by Extension personnel. Since 4-H is a family program, parents and guardians are actively involved at club functions and meetings.

Generally, clubs are organized for members in three different age groups: 5-8, 9-12, and 13-18; however some clubs allow children ages 5-18 to all participate in the same club together and then provide different learning experiences.  Some clubs meet once a month in the evenings, or after school. Some clubs meet during the school day.  Membership in a 4-H club is free, and there are no uniforms to purchase. A typical club meeting will include opening pledges, a short business meeting for members to discuss future activities, a hands-on learning activity, and social time, which often includes recreation and refreshments. Meetings usually last 1 hour to 1 ½ hours, depending of the members' ages.

Club members and parent helpers determine the topic of each month's educational program. One club might learn about bats and make a bat box.  Another club might make electric lamps and learn about circuits.  Still another might learn how to force narcissus bulbs and make flowerpots to donate to an assisted living home.

As 4-H club members, children get to participate in positive social and learning experiences that are fun and educational. Joining a 4-H Club is easy. Look at the list of local clubs and see which one fits your schedule, age and interests. Send an email or call the Extension Office at (828)697-4891 , M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to let us know you want to join, and we will give you details about the next club meeting. When you attend your first club meeting, you will complete an enrollment card, and that's all there is to it - you're a 4-H member now!  Parents or guardians, be sure to attend a New Member Orientation to learn about all that 4-H offers. 

If the club you want to join is at capacity, the leader will put your name on a waiting list and notify you when the club can accept new members. If we do not have a club that meets at a time and location convenient for your family, contact the 4-H Extension Agent to see about the possibility of organizing a club in your community.

CLUBS

Barnyard Bandits 4-H Club (ages 5 - 18) Meets at Tracy Grove Community Center on South Allen Rd. one Tuesday evening each month.  Studies livestock.  Leaders - Beverly Hargus and Laura O'Rourke

Heritage Front Porch Pickers 4-H Club (ages 5 – 18)  Meets at Johnson Farm every other Tuesday afternoons each.  Studies fiber animals.  Leaders – Shannon Tankersley, Paula Ashworth and Jammie Woods

Henderson County Leaders in Training 4-H Club (LIT)  Meets twice a month at the NC Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center.  Leaders - Marcia Torres and Annamarie Jakubielski

Hoofbeats 4-H Club (ages 9 – 15)  Studies horses.  Meets Tuesday evening monthly at the Mills River Community Center.  Leader – Wendy Cantrell

Run-Abouts 4-H Club (ages 5 - 18)  Various topics.  Meets on Tuesday evenings once a month at Cooperative Extension in Jackson Park. Leader - Janet Gover

Sew 'N Sews 4-H Club! (ages 12 - 18)  Members learn how to sew garments.  They need access to sewing machines at home, and will need to purchase fabric occasionally.  Meets at Coperative Extension in Jackson Park Thursday aternoons.  Leader - Judy Gross

AC-DC Electric 4-H Club (for high school students) Meets one Satruday afternoon a month at the Fletcher Fire Department.  Organizational Leader - Mike Williams

FRESH 4-H Club (for volunteers who work with the goats at the Carl Sandburg Home, ages 11 -18)  This club meets one Sunday afternoon each month at the Carl Sandburg Home.  Space is limited.  Organizational Leader - Janene Donovan

* - The clubs listed below meet during the day.

! - These clubs are full at this time.

Hawks 4-H Club*!  Meets on Monday afternoons twice a month.  Organizational Leader – Jill Hart

Lego Robotics 4-H Club^ Meets monthly on Tuesday mornings at the Dana Community Center.  Organizational leader - Melinda Weiser

Mountain View 4-H Club* (ages 5 – 14)   Meets monthly on Mondays at the Mills River Community Center.  Organizational Leader – Kristi Fritz.

Young Naturalists 4-H Club*  (ages 5 – 18) Various topics with an emphasis on science.  Meets monthly on Tuesdays.  Organizational leader – Ranae Worrell 

Can't find a club to fit your child's age, or your time frame?  Consider starting a new club.  We will provide training and mentors.

4-H is the youth development program of Cooperative Extension