4-H Robotics Club
The time is now! Get your child involved with STEM and robotics through the new Union County 4-H club. …
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.
Filling Your Cup: Self-Care Practices for 2021
Over the past few months, Union County 4-H has incorporated lessons on mindfulness and mental health into their programming. …
Don't Forget to Wash Your Hands
During this holiday season, you will start to do small family gatherings in the coming weeks, but it is …
Holiday Family Fun
Even though the weather is chilly and COVID-19 has changed our holiday routines, families can still be active together. …
Four Ways to Remember Gratitude
In the month of November, many people use this as a time to reflect and find things to show …
Union County 4-H’s Winter Break Series 2020
According to some recent research, a child should spend an average of two hours on the screen outside of …
Explore Fun Ways to Make Meals Healthier
Air Fryer Everyone that has an air fryer, raves about the delicious food that it produces. These appliances are very …
Whole Grains for Health
As the weather gets cooler, it’s a great time to enjoy the delicious taste and health benefits of whole …
Make Meal Time Family Time
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, (EFNEP), strongly encourages families to make meal time, family time. October is …
National Active Aging Week
Beginning October 1, 2020, we recognize National Active Aging Week. During this week we promote the benefits of …
4-H STEM Challenge 2020 - Mars Base Camp
Originating in 2008, the 4-H National Youth Science Day was an annual event held during the week of National …
Three Projects to Make Without Using a Sewing Machine
Sewing is a fun hobby for those creatives out there who are interested in making something out of nothing. …
Union County 4-Hers Host Books & Masks Drive
Five Union County 4-Hers who participated in the annual NC 4-H Citizenship Focus are on a mission for their …
New This Fall: 4-H Mad Scientists SPIN Club
There’s a new virtual club starting in Union County 4-H for cloverbuds ages 5-7! Youth will enjoy becoming mad …
Think Like an Engineer: Tallest Spaghetti Tower Activity
Engineers are people who design and build things that we use every day. They work hard to plan to …
We're Going to Need Them: How Can You Support Youth During This Time
We’re going to need the youth of America and Union County. We’re going to need them to be prepared …
There Is No New Water!
Water is a valuable resource. We use water every day to brush our teeth, wash our clothes, make our …
4-H Virtual Summer Fun Program Wraps Up the Summer Season
Union County 4-H wrapped up its last week of Virtual 4-H Summer Day Camp at the end of July. …
8 Tips to Become a Responsible Chef
As youth and their families are preparing for their summer at home (if their normal summer programs aren’t offering …
What Is a Leader?
What makes a true leader? To some, it may be someone who humbly listens to the people and does …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
4-H Clubs and Groups
4-H Enrollment:: Join Today!
4-H Expo
- 2019 4-H Bake Off Entry Form
- 2019 4-H Bake Off Rules
- 2019 4-H Club Display Booth Competition Rules
- 2019 4-H Livestock Show Entry Form
- 2019 4-H Livestock Show Rules
- 2019 4-H Poultry/Rabbit/Duck Show Entry Form
- 2019 Creative Arts Competition Entry Form
- 2019 Creative Arts Competition Rules
4-H Grows in Union County: Stories, Tips, & Resources
- 4-H Project Record Book:: Presentation Guide
- 4-H Project Record Forms
- Achievement Plan
- Cloverbud Project Record Form
- Project Record Book Guide to Success
- Union County 4-H TShirt Order Form
4-H School Enrichment
4-H Special Interest Programs
4-H Summer Program
4-H Volunteer Forms and Information
Extension Programs at NC State University
- 4-H Camps and Centers
- 4-H Forestry and Wildlife Programs
- 4-H Youth Development
- 4-H Youth Opportunities in Crop, Horticulture, and Soil Science
Partnerships and Organizations
Recent Publications related to 4-H Youth Development
How to Install a Package of Honey Bees
A step-by-step instruction and description of how to install and maintain a new colony of …
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Excerpt of Mooving Milk From the Farm to the Fridge
4-H “Mooving Milk from Farm to Fridge” is a Cloverbud curriculum developed in partnership with …
11/10/20 — 4-H Curriculum: Grades K-5
NC 4-H Curriculum Titles, Grades K-5
This publication covers a list of current North Carolina 4-H curricula titles available through your …
11/10/20
Excerpt of Winged Wonders
In this curriculum, youth will observe the wonders of the natural world unfolding in front …
11/2/20 — 4-H Curriculum: Grades K-5
How to Become a Beekeeper in North Carolina
Beekeeping is a very enjoyable and rewarding pastime that is relatively inexpensive to get started. …
10/30/20
A Summary of the National 4-H Science: Building a 4-H STEM Career Pathway Initiative
This publication summarizes an evaluation of the 4-H Science: Building a 4-H STEM Career Pathway …
10/16/20
Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
10/14/20
Excerpt of Bug Out - Leader's Guide
Excerpt of Bug Out curriculum - Leader's Guide by NC 4-H, NC State Extension, College …
7/20/20 — 4-H Curriculum: Grades K-5