Union County 4-H Clubs and Groups
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Collapse ▲Union County 4-H Clubs and Groups
What is a club?
A club is a group of five or more young people, guided by an adult leader. Members can elect officers and each member chooses one or more projects. Each club may explore a single subject or several subjects. 4-H members elect officers, conduct their own business, work together on community service activities, meet new friends, and most importantly, have lots of fun!
When do clubs meet and how long does a meeting last?
Most clubs meet once a month in the evenings, or after school year-round. The 4-H year runs from January 1 to December 31. Meetings usually last 1 hour to 1 ½ hours, depending on the members’ ages.
What do 4-H clubs do at meetings?
A typical club meeting will include opening pledges, a short business meeting for members to discuss future activities, a hands-on learning activity, and social time, which often includes recreation and refreshments.
Is there a limit to the number of club members per club?
The number of club members per club depends on the age of the members, the size of the facility, and the leadership available. The ideal club is big enough to have fun together but small enough for everyone to feel a part of the group.
Union County 4-H Club & Group Lists
Forestry, Wildlife, & Environmental Education 4-H Club
Club Leader: Michelle Fehlman
E-mail Address: mickfehl@aol.com
Meeting Area: Monroe, NC
The Forestry, Wildlife, & Environmental Education 4-H Club is available for any child between the ages of 8 to 18 years old with an interest in forestry, wildlife, and their environment. This hands-on 4-H club meets once a month in Monroe with various topics including habitats, birds, trees, sustainable shelters for animals, and so much more.
Foxwood 4-H Horse Club
Club Leader: Sara Fraker
E-mail Address: foxwoodequestriancenter@gmail.com
Meeting Area: Monroe, NC
The Foxwood 4-H Horse Club is an equestrian club for children between the ages of 5 to 18 years old with an interest in horse husbandry – knowledge and riding. You do not need to own a horse in order to join this 4-H club. This 4-H club meets once a month in Monroe with various topics ranging from responsibility and care of a horse, horsemanship skills, how to train a horse, understanding safety precautions to prevent injury to yourself and others, and many more.
Hidden Meadows 4-H Beekeeping Club
Club Leader: George Hunnicutt
E-mail Address: gchunnicutt@gmail.com
Meeting Area: Monroe, NC
Website: https://hiddenmeadows4h.weebly.com/
The Hidden Meadows 4-H Beekeeping Club is a seasonal 4-H club for children between the ages of 8 to 18 years old with an interest in beekeeping. This club walks young people through the steps of starting a small backyard beehive and how to properly care for bees as well as themselves and others.
Hope Homeschoolers 4-H Club
Club Leaders: Heather O’Shea, Elizabeth Del Rosario-Baker
E-mail Address: heatheroshea0912@gmail.com, goldenskyacademyllc@gmail.com
Meeting Area: Matthews, NC
The Hope Homeschoolers 4-H Club homeschool club for children 8 to 18 years old. Their goal is to provide fellowship, enrichment, and support for homeschoolers in a small group setting. Learning topics are chosen based on the skills and interests of the parents and children. Activities include STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), art, and volunteer work in the community.
Indian Trail Blazers 4-H Club
Club Leaders: Deanna Messer, Kelly Coleman,
E-mail Address:dee28205@yahoo.com, love4grey@gmail.com
Meeting Area: Matthews, NC
Indian Trail Blazers 4-H Club is a homeschool club for children (ages 5-18) who participate in the Indian Trail Blazers Co-Op group. They focus on various topics each month that allows the club members to gain decision-making, public speaking, and mastery skills.
LEAPS 4-H Club
Club Leader: Blai Spicer
E-mail Address: leaps4hclub@gmail.com
Meeting Area: Marvin, NC
LEAPS (Leadership and Public Speaking) 4-H Club is a 4-H club for children (ages 5-18) interested in gaining leadership and public speaking skills. Participants in the this club have participated in county, district, and state public speaking competitions through 4-H and placed every year. This club is ideal for any young person interested in getting unshy and gaining confidence in public speaking while learning leadership skills.
Phoenix 4-H Club
Club Leaders: Tiffany Scienski and Gretchen White
E-mail Address: tiffscienski@gmail.com
Meeting Area: Indian Trail, NC
Phoenix 4-H Club is a homeschool club for children (ages 5-18) focused on various topics each month that allows the club members to gain decision-making, public speaking, and mastery skills. This club is an extension of their homeschool co-op that meets during their homeschool year.
Piedmont Canine Connection 4-H Club
Club Leaders: Chris and Gina Crawley
E-mail Address: sunvalleystandards@gmail.com
Meeting Area: Monroe, NC
Piedmont Canine Connection 4-H Club teaches young people ages 8-18 how to care for their canine best friend. The club members learn how to care for and make fun treats for dogs. They will also learn how to show and properly groom their dogs at home.
Southern Spurs 4-H Club
Club Leaders: Stephanie Blackburn and Heather Shiflett
E-mail Address: sblackburn119@gmail.com, waxhawmedicalwellness@gmail.com
Meeting Area: Waxhaw, NC
The Southern Spurs 4-H Club is an equestrian club for children between the ages of 5 to 18 years old with an interest in horse husbandry – knowledge and riding. You do not need to own a horse in order to join this 4-H club. This 4-H club meets once a month in Waxhaw with various topics ranging from responsibility and care of a horse, horsemanship skills, how to train a horse, understanding safety precautions to prevent injury to yourself and others, and many more.
The Cool Kids 4-H Coding Club
Club Leader: Crystal Starkes
E-mail Address: crystal_starkes@ncsu.edu
Meeting Area: Monroe, NC
The Cool Kids 4-H Coding Club is open to young people ages 8 to 14 who are interested in coding and robotics using LEGO robots (WeDo, Spike Prime & Essential). The participants will learn basic coding and programming concepts to prepare them for the 4-H STEM Expo where they will display their skills to share with their family and friends. This 4-H club meets once a month from August to June.
The Flying Hooves 4-H Club
Club Leaders: Morgan Forbis, Stephanie Jones, & Amber Nash
E-mail Address: morgan.earnhardt17@gmail.com, sejones1022@icloud.com
Meeting Area: Monroe, NC
The Flying Hooves 4-H Club is an equestrian club for children between the ages of 5 to 18 years old with an interest in horse husbandry – knowledge and riding. You do not need to own a horse in order to join this 4-H club. This 4-H club meets once a month in Monroe near Unionville with various topics ranging from responsibility and care of a horse, horsemanship skills, how to train a horse, understand safety precautions to prevent injury to yourself and others, and many more.
Union Academy Agriculture 4-H Club
Club Leaders: Michael Alexander and Tessa Burleson
E-mail Address: malexander@unionacademy.org
Meeting Area: Monroe, NC
The Union Academy Agriculture 4-H Club is an in-school club at Union Academy for young people interested in all aspects of agriculture from raising livestock to growing vegetables in a container garden. This club meets once a month during the school year.
Union County Ranchers 4-H Club
Club Leader: Rachel Owens
E-mail Address: rachel_owens@ncsu.edu
Meeting Area: Monroe, NC
The Union County Ranchers 4-H Club is a livestock club that meets once a month on a Tuesday evening with activities focused on all things livestock including care, nutrition, and showing a livestock animal ranging from chickens to cows. Youth between the ages of 8 to 18 years old do not need to own an animal in order to participate in the 4-H club.
Union County Teen Council
Club Leader: Leah Joyner
E-mail Address: leah_joyner@ncsu.edu
Meeting Area: Monroe, NC
Union County Teen Council is a teen led 4-H club who meets once a month on Thursday evenings. These teenagers who participate in the 4-H club plan social and community service activities available to all members of Union County 4-H. They also assist with Union County 4-H programs including Achievement Night, 4-H Expo as well as serve as ambassadors at various events and programs put on by the Union County 4-H and/or Cooperative Extension. Members of the Union County Teen Council also learn about leadership, civic engagement, and personal development.
Young Riders 4-H Horse Club
Club Leader: Samantha Taylor
E-mail Address: wentersenvt@aol.com or brandywine.4h@gmail.com
Meeting Area: Unionville, NC
Young Riders 4-H Horse Club is one of the longest standing 4-H club in Union County to date. The club is for young people ages 5 to 18 years old with an interest in horse husbandry. Members of this club have competed in horse bowl, hippology, artistic expression, and horse shows (district, state, region levels). This club meets once a month from August to May.
Who should I contact if I’m interested in signing up my child(ren) to a club?
Contact the local 4-H Program Assistant, Leah Joyner, at leah_joyner@ncsu.edu or 704.283.3740. You can also contact 4-H Agent, Crystal Starkes, at crystal_starkes@ncsu.edu or 704.283.3735 about club inquiries. It’s best to provide the age of your child(ren), their interest, and the general area in the county where you all reside.