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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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Elijah Campbell

Currituck County 4-Her Honored

Elijah Campbell, son of Mike and Heather Campbell of Grandy, was inducted into the NC 4-H Honor Club, one …

Kids exercising and healthy food

Healthy Cloverbuds

Join our fun and engaging program designed especially for 5-7 year olds, where kids will learn the importance of …

Colorful fish in water

Fashion a Fish

Aquatic plants and wildlife are important to the Albemarle Region we call home. Learning how we can help create …

Cover photo for Happy Trails Horse Camp

Happy Trails Horse Camp

Currituck County 4-H is hosting a ”Happy Trails” Horse Camp for kids ages 8-12: September 27, 2024 from 2 …

Parrot Mambo Drones

Drone Zone 2024

Currituck County 4-H is thrilled to announce the launch of our exciting “Drone Zone” workshops, offering six dynamic sessions …

2024 District 4-H Horse show participants

2024 District 4-H Horse Shows

The East Region 4-H Qualifying Horse Show was held May 3-5, 2024 at Martin Community College in Williamston, NC. …

4-H Summer Fun

4-H Summer Fun 2024

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

Kids riding horses

Happy Trails Horse Camp

Currituck County 4-H is hosting a ”Happy Trails” Horse Camps for kids ages 8-12: May 10, 2024 from 2 …

4-H Spring Electric Series

4-H Spring Electric Series

The 4-H Electric Program is a great way for youth to learn about the fundamentals of electricity, renewable energy …

People kayaking on a river

Outdoor Adventures - Kayaking

POSTPONED UNTIL 4/5/2024 Come join us as we explore the Pasquotank River exploring the diverse ecosystem and the wildlife along …

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Beekeeping is a very enjoyable and rewarding pastime that is relatively inexpensive to get started. …

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Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …

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Designing Your School Garden: Kindergarten through Fifth Grade

This publication is a resource to aid educators in creating school gardens for elementary schools. …

7/31/25

A Summary of the National 4-H Science: Building a 4-H STEM Career Pathway Initiative

This publication summarizes an evaluation of the 4-H Science: Building a 4-H STEM Career Pathway …

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