About 4-H

4‑H is America’s largest youth development organization.

4-H is an organization for youth ages 5-18 who enjoy “learning by doing.” The four pillars are STEM, Agriculture, Healthy Living, and Civic Engagement.

The possibilities are endless with 4-H!

Henderson County 4-H Clubs and Programs

Young Naturalists

Club focuses on wildlife, environmental studies, shooting sports, as well as other 4-H topics!

Hoofbeats

Club focus is learning all about horses and public speaking!

SPIN Programs

4-H Special Interest (SPIN) Clubs are short-term programs that are dedicated to a specific topic or interest group. Special Interest Clubs are a great introduction to all 4-H has to offer!

Current 4-H SPIN Clubs:

  • Sewing Classes

  • Knitting / Crochet Classes

  • Cloverbuds Club

  • Library 4-H Discovery Series

Lab Rats

Club focuses on science and technology projects, community service, public speaking, citizenship, and other fun projects!

Leaders in Training

Club focuses on community service projects, citizenship, public speaking and fun educational topics such as baking, cooking, hiking, field trips and more!

School Enrichment

Henderson County 4-H partners with local school systems to provide 4-H curriculum in the classroom!

Current School Enrichment Programs:

  • Embryology

  • Winged Wonders

  • 8th Grade Field Tours

Barnyard Bandits

Club focus is on raising, showing, and care for farm animals as well as other 4-H life skills.

IGNITE

School 4-H club that focuses on community service, citizenship, and public speaking.

Summer Camp

4-H Camp provides the full benefits of a 4‑H experience coupled with the fun and wonder of camping in the great outdoors. At North Carolina 4-H camps youth can learn skills including; archery, rock climbing, canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts, and horseback riding.

Henderson County is going to Milestone 4-H Camp this July! Contact us to learn more.

Keep up to date with all Henderson County 4-H has to offer!

Contact Us

Hannah Peeler
4-H Agent

(828) 697-4891

Hannah_Peeler@ncsu.edu

Alex Madden
4-H Program Assistant

(828) 697-4891

Alex_Madden@ncsu.edu