This photo was taken of the delegation to Teen Retreat in May by Pam Kerley
Summer Youth Workshops
Enroll and register for these fun camps under the events tab.
4-H Horiticulture Science Camp $15
June 22-26 9 am-Noon
Ages 9-12 2420 Tramway Rd., Sanford
See a flower up close and personal. Look at the world from an insect's point of view. What makes the soil fertile? What is that bug, is it a pollinator or a predator? What is that plant in mom's garden, in the woods, by the side of the road? We will explore the plant world this week and go on a hunt at San Lee Park.
4-H Engineering and Robotics Camp $10
June 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 (8 days) 1:00-3:00 PM
Ages 13-16 2420 Tramway Road, Sanford
Lee County 4-H & Lee County Library STEAM Program
Each 4th Tuesday | 6:00-7:00 | Sanford Branch of the Lee County Library: New Location
Lee County Youth Council
The Lee County Youth Council will resume in the fall.
Extension News: 4-H Edition
March 2026 Extension News Article: Good Manners are Not Old Fashioned
February 2026 Extension News Article: Still Focusing on What is Strong as Opposed to What Is Wrong
January 2026 Extension News Article: Set Goals to Make the Best Better
November 2025 Extension News Article: ZZZs and Teens: A Study of Adolescent Sleep
October 2025 Extension News Article: Substance Use in Adolescents
September 2025 Extension News Article: Internet Validation and Youth Well-being
July 2025 Extension News Article: Breaking the Scroll: Helping our Kids Escape the Doom Loop
June 2025 Extension News Article: Raising Gritty Kids in a Soft World
What would you like to learn more about?
Club News
Horsin' Around 4-H Club Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on our upcoming locations. Horsin' Around website>>
Magetsi 4-H Club teaches young people historic Latin American dances in authentic Latin American costumes. They meet each Friday to practice. They accept invitations to share their project with the community.
Silver Spurs 4-H Club Rosemary Sheppard, Rick McEvoy, Candice Hentzell
Brick City Clovers 4-H Club This club is still accepting members ages 11 and up. They are at capacity for Cloverbuds (5-7yo) ~ Laura Gremore (Cloverbud Leader), Kathryn Gardner, and Annica Hulstedt
Other Opportunities/Needs
South Central Volunteer Association on Facebook
District Activity Day (Public speaking and talent) will be June 17th, 2026
NC 4-H Annual Survey: We want to hear from your 4-H’er by July 15th
Enrolled 4-H'ers received a survey request from the NC 4-H. Please consider participating so we can continue to make 4-H the best it can be.
At North Carolina 4-H, our mission is to empower young people to reach their full potential. To make sure we are doing the best job possible, we are launching our annual youth impact study—and we want to hear from your 4-H’er(s)!
This survey is part of a nationwide effort to measure how 4-H helps youth grow, work, and learn in partnership with caring adults.
What You Need to Know:
- Participation is entirely voluntary: You and your child can choose whether or not to participate, and your child can withdraw at any time. By allowing them to complete the survey, you are giving your permission.
- Review together: Please take a moment to look over the Youth Assent information below with your child before they start.
- Deadline: If you choose to participate, please have your child complete the survey by July 15, 2026.
Take the Survey:
Ready to help? You can access the survey here:
- National 4-H Annual Index Survey: Survey Link Here
Thank you so much for your time, support, and dedication to the NC 4-H community. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out to us about this survey - Autumn Cano-Guin (ahcano@ncsu.edu) or Mitzi Downing (mitzi_downing@ncsu.edu).
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 Kirsten Watson.