4-H Presentations are a great learning experience and an essential part of the 4-H program. By "learning by doing" youth gain valuable public speaking skills, organization and research skills, and build self-confidence!
Click here to see and sign up for your presentation category!
Sign up for a category by "commenting" on the spreadsheet or email Hannah_worrell@ncsu.edu
4-H presentations are a vital part of the 4-H program! Every 4-H member can profit in some way from preparing and presenting a presentation. 4-H'ers who have participated in 4-H presentations often recall that their experiences built communication skills, public speaking skills, poise, confidence, organizational skills, research skills, and thought expression. These too can be your experiences by participating in 4-H presentations!
~County Activity Day 2022
Henderson County Activity Day is the first level of the three-tier 4-H presentations competition (four-tier for poultry and horse categories). County Activity Day is scheduled on Saturday, May 7. (Following COVID-19 guidelines may come as we approach the date). We are excited for presentations to provide another great learning experience for our 4-H'ers!
~Presentation rules and guidelines:
Presentation Handbook
State 4-H Presentation Video Tips
Presentation Helpful Tools
Contact Hannah_worrell@ncsu.edu for illustrated talk presentation examples!
General guidelines:
- You must be sign up for a presentation category by Monday, April 18
- Only two people can sign-up for one presentation category in the same age group. (So sign-up for the category you want quickly!)
- Presentations must be between 5-12 minutes if you are ages 8-18
- Cloverbuds (5-7) can present on any topic and do not have a time limit
- A presentation can be a demonstration, illustrated talk, or formal speech
- Presentations are best when props and slides are used
- You can participate in presentations as an individual or as a team
- Henderson County 4-H does have some presentation examples. For access, email Hannah_worrell@ncsu.edu
We will continue to keep you updated on scheduling for County Activity Day. If you are interested in signing up for a presentation category, volunteer, or be a presentation coach or judge,
please contact Hannah_worrell@ncsu.edu.Presentation Competition Levels
County Activity Day
The first level of presentations will be Saturday, May 7 at Grace Lutheran Church in Henderson County. (Arrangements can be made for presenters unable to attend May 7). Participants ages 8-18 give presentations and judges award blue or red ribbons. Each participant will receive feedback from judges to prepare for District Activity Day, which every participant will have the option to pursue. Blue ribbon recipients earn a $20 dollar check and means they are ready for District, just keep practicing! Red ribbon recipients have put in good work, but something has been encouraged to change on the presentation before going to District, and of course, keep practicing!
District Activity Day:
West District Day, the second level tier, will be held Saturday, June 25 at AB Tech Community College in Buncombe County. Participants 8-18 who competed on the County level will have the opportunity to present at District and possibly continue on to the State 4-H presentation competition in Raleigh if they win in their category at District level.
State Congress:
4-H Presentations on the State level take place on NC State University Campus onSaturday, July 16. Presentations day is the first day of NC 4-H Congress! Click here if your teen is interested in 4-H Congress!
