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4-H Youth Development

4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina, educating hundreds of thousands of young people each year. Extension’s 4-H program is growing the next generation of leaders and equipping youth with the skills to succeed.

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Horse bowl practice with buzzer and light

Horse Bowl Practice 2025

Horse bowl is a quiz bowl type contest where youth learn facts about horses. This practice will help prepare …

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September Discover 4-H

The Discover 4-H workshops are engaging programs designed to introduce youth to the wide range of opportunities available through …

Currituck poultry show with roosters pictured

Currituck 4-H Poultry Show

EVENT CANCELED Attention all poultry enthusiasts! Currituck County 4-H is thrilled to announce the much-awaited Poultry Show, scheduled to take …

Little Farmers Field Trip

Little Farmers Field Trip

Join us on June 9, 2025 where your child will enjoy visiting the Virginia Beach Farmers Market with a …

Cover photo for 4-H Summer Fun 2025

4-H Summer Fun 2025

The Currituck County 4-H Summer Camp Program offers youth a wide variety of fun, hands-on experiences that provide structure …

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Kayaking Historic Edenton

Come join us as we explore the waters around Historic Edenton NC on Thursday, June 5, 2025. We will …

Explore the Great Outdoors

Explore the Outdoors Camp

Currituck and Dare County 4-H are hosting a 5 day camp June 16 -20, 2025 8 a.m. – 4 …

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