4-H Welcomes All Youth Ages 5-18!
Contact your local 4-H Agent: Hannah_peeler@ncsu.edu l 828.697.4891 Or your local 4-H Program Assistant: Almadden3@ncsu.edu l 828.697.4891What is 4-H?
4-H is an organization for youth ages 5-18 who enjoy “learning by doing.” The four pillars are STEM, Agriculture, Healthy Living, and Civic Engagement. The possibilities are endless! You choose what you want to learn about in 4-H.4-H is everywhere–in cities, suburbs, small towns, and rural communities.
The 4-H Motto “MAKE THE BEST BETTER”
The 4-H Mission: 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.
The 4-H Approach: “LEARN BY DOING” 4-H uses an experiential learning model, which means we “learn by doing” through hands-on experiences, whether it’s learning to build a robot, care for a horse, or do great photography.Why Join 4-H?
Are you all about competition and awards? Do you prefer working cooperatively and being recognized for your work? Are you one who would rather work alone? We have it all, and in 4-H we work to build people so don’t worry about making mistakes – we learn by doing! Our motto is “To Make the Best Better.”4-H offers opportunities for youth and adults to develop self-esteem and experience feelings of success and achievement. There are county, district, state, and national events and awards, including college scholarships!Ways to Get Involved in 4-H
Henderson County Calendar
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- Join a Henderson County 4-H Club!
- Start a New 4-H Club!
- Participate in 4-H Special Interest short-term Classes and Programs!
- Attend 4-H Residential Camp!
- Look for 4-H in Your School!
- Adults can get involved too! Contact the 4-H Agent to learn more volunteering with 4-H!
- Support 4-H by purchasing plants or donating here!
- 4-H News and Updates!
