4–H is a voluntary, educational program for youth ages 5-18. Its approach to youth development is through hands-on learning.

The three main program areas are STEM and agriculture, healthy living and civic engagement. The four H’s stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health.

Quick Links

• Local club information
• Upcoming events
• 4-H Code of Conduct
• What is a 4-H Project?
• Member resources, including project record forms
• Volunteer openings
• North Carolina 4-H – statewide opportunities
• National 4-H Council
• 4-H Youth Development research
• Camp links:
  • Millstone 4-H Camp
  • Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center (Camp)
  • Eastern 4-H Center (Camp)

How Do I Get Started?

Fill out an enrollment form on 4-H Online; pick a project; sign up for a workshop; or stop by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Caldwell County Center and talk with Sarah Kocher, 4-H Youth Development Agent, about your interests!

4-H Online Enrollment

Enrollment in North Carolina 4-H is FREE!

Contact Information

Sarah Kocher, sarah_kocher@ncsu.edu, 828-575-1258