Lee County 4-H & Lee County Library STEAM Program
Each 4th Tuesday | 4:30-6:00 | Sanford Branch of the Lee County Library: New Location
Lee County Youth Council
The Lee County Youth Council will resume on August 25, 4-5:30 pm at 2420 Tramway Road. Attend this meeting to learn what the council is about and begin planning for the 2026/2027 council project. Text 919-721-0078 "LCYC Interest" with your name, school, and grade.
The Flavor Lab 4-H Cooking Club Information Meeting
August 21, 5:30-7:30 for ages 10-13 @ 2420 Tramway Road, Sanford. Enroll in this club at 4HO
NextGen Robotics Club is accepting new members
Ages 11 -14. The first of 6 meetings is on August 12 from 4:00 to 5:30 at 2420 Tramway Road. Participation in all meetings is requested, as members are working in teams on a project/challenge that builds from meeting to meeting. Mark your calendar for the meeting dates: Aug 12, 19, 26, Sept 2, 9, 16.
Project Record Books in 2026 will be digital
Beginning with the 2026 program year, 4-H members may choose to complete their project record online through Kaleidoscope. This marks the first step in our transition to a fully digital project record system.
This initiative has been several years in the making. During that time, the State 4-H team has redesigned the project record process for a digital environment. Kaleidoscope has been pilot tested and refined based on feedback from 4-H members, volunteers, and Extension professionals to help ensure a smooth statewide implementation.
For the 2026 program year, members have two options for completing their project record:
- Complete the project record electronically through Kaleidoscope and print the final copy for submission.
- Complete the traditional paper project record using the forms available on the NC 4-H website.
Both options are acceptable for the 2026 program year. Members should select the format that best meets their needs and follows any guidance provided by their county 4-H program.
Regardless of which format is used, all completed project records must still be printed and submitted as a hard copy through the county 4-H program. Kaleidoscope allows members to create, save, and update their project record electronically throughout the year, while the final submission process remains the same unless your county provides different instructions.
To get started, you can go to the Kaleidoscope section of our website and click "Complete your Project Record via Kaleidoscope."
2026 Dr. Kim Ingold NC 4-H Photography Contest due by August 14th
Announcing the Dr. Kim Ingold NC 4-H Photo Contest. Entries for the contest are due August 14th. Information has been updated on the State 4-H Website. There have been a few changes to this year's contest to streamline the process and make it easier to enter. Please make sure you read the instructions carefully.
All entries are due by August 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST and must be submitted online at the link below. All youth participants must be enrolled and approved in 4-HOnline.
To enroll in 4-HOnline, please visit this link. 4-HOnline Enrollment
Click here to submit your entries.
North Carolina 4-H reserves the right to use submitted photographs for educational purposes with photographer credit.
Anyone can submit entries, and 4-H Professionals will be notified of their county's participation after the entry deadline.
Clovernews photo taken by Pam Keley of the 2026 Betsy Jeff Penn Camping Crew.