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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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for all district activity day participants: sign up for a time block with mrs. samantha!

Jones County 4-H Activity Day!

For all District Activity Day presentation participants: Sign up for a time block! Participants will receive critiques to help make their …

Help your community by volunteering to help make the best better! Job TBD - but will most likely be outside so bring water, sunscreen, and your muscles!

Community Service Day (Summer Fun 2022)

Help your community by volunteering to help make the best better! More details on our Community Service Day coming soon! Requirements This …

Mooving milk! aug 9th-11 8:15am-4:30pm at lenoir county extension. Youth will trace Clover the Cow's growth from calf to dairy cow and learn about how milk moves from the farm to fridge, the dairy industry, and how dairy foods can contribute to a healthy diet. We're wrapping this camp with a trip to Simply natural dairy farm to tour the farm, facilities, and meet the dairy cows!

MOOving Milk! (Summer Fun 2022)

**THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL. NO MORE SPOTS AVAILABLE** Get MOOvin’ and sign your youth up for our MOOving Milk Summer …

Bug out~ youth will learn how to identify bugs, why they are useful to our ecosystem and fun bug facts! july 6th, 2022 at 9am-4pm at the jones county civic center- cost is $10

Bug Out! (Summer Fun 2022)

**THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL. NO MORE SPOTS AVAILABLE** Looking for a camp on bugs for your youth this Summer? Register …

Cloverbud Camp August 8th, 2024 8:15AM-4:30PM meeting at the jones county extension office. $10 per participant. ages 5-8. a day of activities that promote self confidence, healthy lifestyles, social skills, and just plain fun!

Cloverbud Camp (Summer Fun 2024)

Calling all 4-Her’s ages 5-8! Join us this Summer for Cloverbud Camp! We will spend two days doing activities that …

Learn about fresh foods from the garden all the way to the table!

Garden Camp (Summer Fun 2022)

**THIS WORKSHOP HAS 3 SPOTS AVAILABLE AS OF 7/22/2022* Learn all about fresh foods from the garden all the way …

Cover photo for It's Electric! (Summer Fun 2022)

It's Electric! (Summer Fun 2022)

Our participating 4-H’ers had fun with electricity this Wednesday, June 8th & Thursday, June 9th, 2022. 4-H’ers learned about open …

Cover photo for Southeast District 4-H Horse Clinic

Southeast District 4-H Horse Clinic

WHEN: April 15th-16th, 2022 WHERE: 5K Arena, 2020 Marsh Rd, Bladenboro, NC 28320 COST $35 per clinic session *Scholarships Available – inquire today!* Stall …

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