4-H is a voluntary, educational program for youth ages 5-18. Its approach to youth development is through hands-on learning. Clubs are groups of 4-H members and their families, who meet to conduct business meetings, participate in community service, come together to learn about one specified project area or many projects based on members' interests, practice speaking/presenting to a group and socialize with others.

There are a variety of clubs in Caldwell County, but 4-H members can pursue their project interests regardless of whether they are in a club specifically targeting that project area. It is encouraged that members join clubs because experiences in 4-H are greatly enhanced through club membership. Members must be enrolled in 4-H Online to attend meetings and activities.

Below is a listing of current 4-H clubs in Caldwell County and meeting information. You can also follow Caldwell County 4-H on Facebook for more information.

Appalachian Aces 4-H Club

This club is centered around shooting sports and is for youth ages 10-18. Meetings are held at the Caldwell County Fairgrounds or Heritage Valley Farm (1253 McRary Creek Rd., Lenoir).

Contact Gabby at glwhorle@ncsu.edu with questions.

Cooking 4-H Club

The Cooking 4-H Club meets to cook, bake and have fun with food. This club is for ages 10-18 years. They normally meet on the third Monday of the month in the evening from 6-8 p.m.The Cooking 4-H Club meetings are held in Lenoir at the Caldwell County Meeting Rooms and Cooperative Extension kitchen unless otherwise announced (lower level of the Caldwell County library building)

• Apr 20
• May 18
• June 15

Circuit Breakers 4-H Club

The Circuit Breakers 4-H Club is for youth ages 10-18, and focuses on science and technology topics. Fun activities in STEM and electricity are planned for each meeting. Meetings are held at the Extension Meeting Room,120 Hospital Ave., Lenoir (lower level of the Caldwell County library building) unless otherwise stated. They are held on the first Monday of the month at 6 pm, unless there is a close holiday (ex: Labor Day).

Contact Gabby at glwhorle@ncsu.edu with questions.

• Apr 6
• May 4
• Jun 1

Cloverbuds of Caldwell County 4-H Club

The Cloverbuds Club is for youth 5-7, but older youth can also join or volunteer. Age-specific activities on topics such as pets, nature, and science will be offered. 

Cloverbuds meet the 1st Monday of each month from 6-7 pm at the Extension Meeting Room,120 Hospital Ave., Lenoir (lower level of the Caldwell County library building) unless otherwise stated.  Contact Gabby at glwhorle@ncsu.edu with questions.

• Apr 6
• May 4
• Jun 1

Saddle 4-H Club

The Saddle Club, which focuses on the horse project, meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Horse ownership is not required to join, and it is open to youth ages 5-18.

It meets outside at 4912 Carpenter Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630 (Lisa Deal's barn) until Daylight Saving Time in the fall. Then it moves indoors to Lakeview Baptist Church (325 Shasta Ln, Lenoir, NC) for meetings after the time change. With a rich history, the Saddle Club is the longest-standing 4-H Club in the county.

Upcoming Dates:

• Apr 7
• May 5
• Jun 2

Livestock 4-H Club

This club is reorganizing with new volunteer leadership. If you interested, please contact Gabby Whorley at glwhorle@ncsu.edu. for more information as we firm up details.

The Livestock Club welcomes youth to learn about livestock species – we will focus on smaller livestock such as chickens and rabbits - through hands-on activities. Dates, time, and location will be announced as we know them.

Many members raise and show livestock, but it is not a requirement to join. Open to youth ages 5-18.

Contact Gabby at Caldwell County 4-H for more information.

Fiber Arts 4-H Club

This club is open to youth interested in practicing fiber arts such as sewing, knitting, or crochet.  Meetings will be held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 10:30-12 pm in the Extension Meeting Room, 120 Hospital Ave., Lenoir (lower level of the Caldwell County library building) unless otherwise stated.

• Apr 1
• Apr 15
• May 6
• May 20
• June 3
• June 17

Homeschool 4-H Club

This club is open to all youth.  Meetings will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Extension Meeting Room,120 Hospital Ave., Lenoir (lower level of the Caldwell County library building) unless otherwise stated,  from 1:00-3:00 pm. Upcoming Dates:

• Apr 16
• May 21
• June-No meetings
• July-No meetings

Up To Date

Follow the Caldwell County 4-H Facebook page, contact us to sign up for Caldwell County updates, or watch for news articles under 4-H Youth Development to stay updated on news. Read about how to start a club.

Contact: Gabby Whorley, gabby_whorley@ncsu.edu, 828-757-1258