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 …
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.
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 …
Are You Ready for Some VIRTUAL Summer Fun?
Summer is right around the corner and generally, during this time, we normally share information about our annual Summer …
True Leaders in 4-H: Jasmine Wilson
Meet Jasmine Wilson,14-year-old 4-H member and secretary of the Union County Teen Council. She has attended several 4-H events …
Don't Forget Your Sunscreen & Explore Nature Outside
As the need for outdoor exploring grows more and more, don’t forget to protect your skin with sunscreen. However, …
Robotics Week at Summer (Virtual) Fun
We are getting ready to participate in a fun, engaging summer with virtual learning for youth to learn about …
Dance Like a Chicken: Use Dancing to Learn Basic Programming
Tomorrow, May 13th is Dance Like a Chicken Day. Did you know that teaching someone how to do a …
Summer Fun @ Home!
Reduce Summer Learning Loss During the COVID 19 pandemic, I’m sure it may be a bit difficult to start thinking …
True Leaders in 4-H: Kyle Stokes
This week’s True Leader in 4-H is Kyle Stokes, a 17-year-old 4-H member in Union County. Kyle has been a …
Five Ways to Stay Engaged at Home
I’m sure by now you are looking for opportunities to keep your kids engaged at home. 4-H has several …
Earth Day Fun!
The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is right around the corner on April 22 and there are many opportunities …
Virtual Learning Opportunities for Families
As families are impacted by school closures and a change in your total lifestyle, the 4-H Youth Development program …
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
Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
This publication focuses on developing fruit and vegetable production gardens in the Outdoor Learning Environment …
3 weeks ago — Local Foods: Childcare Center Production Gardens
Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …
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
Excerpt of I Am an Ecosystem Curriculum
Excerpt of the curriculum, I Am An Ecosystem - An Elementary Introduction to Microbes. This curriculum …
7/20/20 — 4-H Curriculum: Grades K-5