4-H is open to youth ages of 5-18. It is the Cooperative Extension System’s dynamic and educational program for youth.
4-H has about 6 million youth members across the United States. The name 4-H is summarized as the four-fold development of youth through the Head, Heart, Hands, and Health.
What youth do in 4-H
Young people complete hands-on projects in areas like healthy living, STEM, agriculture, and civic engagement in a positive environment, where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on leadership roles. Through these experiences, youth build life skills.Learn more about 4-H projects.
How to join
To get started, fill out an enrollment form on 4-H Online. Then join a 4-H club, pick a project or sign up for a workshop!
You can also stop by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Caldwell County Center and talk with Sarah Kocher, 4-H Youth Development Agent, about your interests.
More about Enrollment
Enrollment in North Carolina 4-H is FREE! Some clubs may charge a small fee to purchase activity supplies, but often it is $10 or less per year. Similarly, certain countywide programs may charge a small fee.We never want local fees to be a limiting factor for involvement. Because we are a member agency of United Way, we can support families wanting to join who need assistance. Again, contact Gabby Whorley, gabby_whorley@ncsu.edu, 828-757-1258 for details or to receive a fee waiver.
