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 if 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.

Below is a listing of current 4-H clubs in Caldwell County:

Appalachian Aces 4-H Club

This club is centered around shooting sports and is for youth ages 9-18. Meetings are held at the Caldwell County Fairgrounds or Heritage Valley Farm (1253 McRary Creek Rd., Lenoir). This club is currently at capacity, with a waiting list in place. Contact Caldwell County 4-H for more information.

~If youth have their own equipment they may be eligible to join, please contact club leader Jennifer Baker at jdbaker108@yahoo.com to see if it is the correct equipment.~

Meetings will resume when Daylight Savings Time adjusts.

Baton Elementary Bear Paws 4-H Club

This club is taking a break this year pending new club leaders. If youth there are interested, they should tell their teacher they want to join 4-H and participate.

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. This club is currently at capacity, with a waiting list in place. Contact Caldwell County 4-H for more information.

The Cooking 4-H Club meetings are held in Lenoir at the Caldwell County Meeting Rooms and Cooperative Extension kitchen unless otherwise announced. 2025 dates are as follows:

• Feb 17
• Mar 17
• Apr 21
• May 19
• June 16

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) unless otherwise stated. They are held on the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m., unless there is a close holiday (ex: Labor Day).

• Mar 3
• Apr 7
• May 5
• June 2

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 p.m. at the Caldwell Extension. Contact Gabby at glwhorle@ncsu.edu with questions.

• Mar 3
• Apr 7
• May 5
• June 2

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. No horse is 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.

• Mar 11
• Apr 1
• May 6
• June 3

Livestock 4-H Club

The Livestock Club welcomes youth to learn about livestock species – cattle, sheep, goats, etc. through hands-on activities. Unless otherwise indicated, they meet at 6:00 p.m., usually at the Caldwell Agriculture Fairgrounds off of US 321 in Lenoir.

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

Jr. Historical Dance Troupe 4-H Club

• Feb 24
• Mar 24
• Apr 28
• May – no meeting
• June 23