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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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Cover photo for 4-H Spring Sewing Class Wrap Up!

4-H Spring Sewing Class Wrap Up!

This spring 4-H had an amazing turnout of eager-to-learn students for our sewing classes! With a mix of beginner and …

WHEP Comp

W.H.E.P 4-H Winners!

Pee Dee State Park was filled with eager 4-H competitors on a Saturday in April for a beautiful day …

CPR Training

First Aid / CPR Training

Learn how to save lives with CPR and handle minor accidents through First Aid Training! CRP Training What: Adult, Child, & …

Cover photo for 4-H Agriculture Day Camp 2023

4-H Agriculture Day Camp 2023

Join Henderson County 4-H for a week of fun while learning about local agriculture! This year’s 4-H Agriculture Day …

FRESH

4-H FRESH Program 2023

The FRESH Program for 2023 is currently full for the year. Please keep an eye out for next year’s …

Composting Class

4-H Composting Workshop!

Join us to learn how to enrich the soil in your garden! This workshop focuses on one family’s eight-year journey …

garden

4-H Mini Gardening 2023!

4-H is offering a summer gardening program for youth ages 9-18 to learn how to grow their own vegetable …

Boys

Go to 4-H Summer Camp!

Did you know that 4-H has three residential camps through the State of NC?! Each camp is uniquely different …

Volunteer Leaders

4-H Volunteer Awards!

4-H Volunteer leaders include those persons who are non-salaried and involved in 4-H program development, delivery, or support at …

Cover photo for Support Our Annual 4-H Plant Sale!

Support Our Annual 4-H Plant Sale!

Each spring, Henderson County 4-H sells bare-root, fruit-producing plants as a fundraiser for our local youth 4-H programs, Clubs, …

Cover photo for 4-H A.I.R.E

4-H A.I.R.E

WHAT IS AIRE? AIRE (Application, Interview, Resume, and Electronic – Video) is a workforce development and college prep program …

Recent Publications related to 4-H Youth Development

Searching for ripe tomatoes.

Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens

This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …

Stirring kale and dressing for a winter salad.

Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens

This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …

Raised beds with a crop of kale (left) and mustard greens (rt).

Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens

This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …

A child and teacher wear gloves while measuring spinach in a cooking class.

Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina Extension Agents

This resource guide explores how Early Care and Education programs serve families and show potential …

2/17/23

Houses for Wood Ducks

This educational resource for children aged 13-15 explains how to collect used materials, construct and …

Earthworm Composting

This educational resource for children aged 9-12 explains how to make a composting bin to …

Sheep Exhibitor Project Guide (7-8 Years of Age)

This factsheet offers information on showing sheep for youth aged 7-8.

A trainer presents to teachers during a training program.

Connecting to Early Childhood Partners in Your Community

This chapter of the Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina …

1/23/23