4-H Mini-Gardening popular
Enjoy plants and gardening? If you do, then 4-H Mini-Gardening is for you! All Henderson County youth, ages 9-18, as of January 1, 2017, are eligible to participate. In this project, each participant MORE »
4-H Youth Development
Through 4-H, hundreds of thousands of North Carolina’s young people learn new skills and serve their communities each year. 4-H offers clubs, special interest programs, summer camps, school enrichment and after-school child care. Guided by North Carolina Cooperative Extension educators and adult and teen volunteers, 4-H’ers gain knowledge, skills and experience that help them become responsible citizens and leaders.
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Congratulations Henderson County 4-H Target Shooters!
The West Region 4-H Shooting Tournament was held at Polk County Gun Club Saturday, August 20. There were 137 participants representing 11 counties in the Western Region of North Carolina. Thank you to MORE »
Learn to Sew a Fleece Hat!
What could be more fun than a colorful winter hat you sew yourself? Youth ages 10 – 18 are invited to “Learn to Sew a Fleece Hat” with 4-H in this series of MORE »
4-H Introduction to Biotechnology
Overview: Through a series of short courses students will gain a basic understanding of biotechnology including the definition, branches, importance to society, careers, and hands-on laboratory exercises. Biofuels, fermentation science, genetic engineering, agriculture MORE »
A Great Week at the Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Center!
4-H camp is a wonderful way to learn new skills, enjoy the outdoors, make new friends, and have fun! 17 young people traveled from Henderson County to the Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Center MORE »
What is 4-H?
4-H is a fun program for young people, age 5 – 18, who enjoy “learning by doing,” and meeting new friends. 4-H clubs meet at least once a month for educational activities, service MORE »
4-H Bake-Off Contest
Contest, Crafts and Cookies! Do you like to bake? Does your family have a favorite recipe that everyone loves? Enter your best baked item in the 4-H Bake-Off Contest! You could win a MORE »
NC 4-H Electric Congress 2016
Jordan Jakubielski was the Henderson County 4-H delegate to NC 4-H Electric Congress, and his Dad, Joe, was a chaperone. We need more Henderson County 4-H’ers attending Electric Congress each year! Check out MORE »
Congratulations 4-H Congress Winners!
Thank you to Henderson County 4-H families for supporting 19 4-H members in the State Public Speaking Competition at 4-H Congress! These youth competed at the county, district and state levels: Bryson and MORE »
Congratulations Henderson County 4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program Teams!
WHEP competition in May 7 at Millstone 4-H Center: all Henderson County competitors went home with medals! Jr team (ages 9 – 13)—-2nd place Tanner Queen – 3rd place individual Hannah Queen Thomas MORE »
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- 4-H Camps
- 4-H Club Reports
- 4-H Clubs & Groups
- 4-H Upcoming Events
- Contribute to 4-H
- Developing Leaders through 4-H
- Henderson County 4-H Facebook Page
- Join 4-H in Henderson County, North Carolina
- North Carolina 4-H Achievement Plan
- Volunteer with 4-H!
- What is 4-H?
County Extension Programs
- 4-H Contests
- School Enrichment Programs in Henderson County
- Special Interest Programs and Events in Henderson County
- Special Opportunities for Older 4-H Club Members
Extension Programs at NC State University
- 4-H Electric Program
- 4-H Youth Opportunities in Crop, Horticulture, and Soil Science
- NC 4-H Dairy Program
- NC 4-H Entomology, Horticulture and Soil Science
- NC 4-H Horse Program
- NC 4-H Livestock
Newletters
Partnerships and Organizations
Publications, Information, and News
- A Survival Guide for Parents of Teenagers
- Anger Management (K-State)
- ATV Safety
- Count the birds at your bird feeder
- Effects and Consequences of Underage Drinking
- Jobs in the food, agricultural and natural resource system
- Keeping Garden Chickens in North Carolina
- Parenthetical - for parents of 10 - 16 year old tweens and teens
- Resources About Bullying
- Science for Kids
- Ten Tips for Raising Healthy Happy Teens
- Water Conservation Tips
Resources
- 4-H Code of Conduct
- 4-H Enrollment Form
- 4-H Media Release - Henderson County
- 4-H Medical Release
- 4-H Project Record and Portfolio Forms for ages 9 - 18, Scholarship, ARIE, Honor Club, and Presentation Information
- 4-H Volunteer Hours and Contacts Form to print (only use this if you do not record information online)
- Cell Phone Rules
- The Carbon Calculator (TurfFiles CENTERE)
