2024 4-H Summer Fun Registration

Instructions

Please select the programs you want your child to participate in. You will only need to submit one form per child. Once a program is full, its registration option will switch to "wait list only". If you choose to get added to the wait list, we will reach out if/when a spot becomes available.

If you have any questions please reach out to the 4-H agent Sarah Holden at seholden@ncsu.edu or 828-884-3109.

To enroll your child in 4-H please go to: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in

Before Completing Registration Please Review the Following Details:

  • Registration is open until the program date or when spots are full, whichever comes first. District and state events are subject to different deadlines.

  • If registering more than one child, please fill out one form for each participant.

  • Youth must be enrolled in 4-H prior to participating. Enrollment is free and takes about 10 minutes.

  • Youth age is based on their age as of January 1st, 2024. Age cut-offs are non-negotiable.

  • Priority will be given to youth enrolled in 4-H at the time of registration.

  • Program fees are nonrefundable and due to the 4-H agent on or before the first day of the program unless otherwise specified. We accept cash or checks. Make checks payable to Transylvania County Cooperative Extension.

  • Some programs at the district or state level requires additional registration details. If you select one of these programs, you'll be contacted with further instructions for completing the registration process.

  • 4-H is open to ALL youth regardless of race, ability, gender, or socioeconomic status. Scholarships are available to those for whom cost would be a barrier to entry.

  • Please notify the Extension Office with as much notice as possible if your child will miss a session due to illness, travel, emergency, etc... one week is preferred.

  • If a participant no-shows without notice for two sessions then their spot will be forfeited to someone on the wait list and they will be removed from future Summer Fun registrations unless other arrangements are made.

  • Dates, locations, and topics are subject to change.
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District Activity Day

***Youth must qualify at County Activity Day to participate***

Dates : June 14th
Ages: 8-18
Location: Western Carolina University
Cost: Free

Regional competitive presentation, demonstration, and talent show event. Awards and opportunity to compete at state are given to top-placing individuals.

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Kids and Chefs
*** WAITLIST ONLY***
Dates : June 17th-21st
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Ages: 11-15
Location: Cooperative Extension Office
Cost: $75

For budding chefs and home cooks alike this five day program will teach youth valuable cooking skills in partnership with local chefs. Topics include knife skills, food safety, meal planning, meal preparation, and more! This year’s theme is all things Italian! Registration cost includes lunch each day.

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West District Horsemanship Clinic - Unmounted Activities

***Additional Registration Required***

Dates : June 17th-18th
Ages: 5-18 (geared towards beginners)
Location: WNC Ag Center
Cost: $90

No horse necessary! This clinic is for those who are interested in learning more about horses and horsemanship. Activities include grooming, stall cleaning, leading, mane and tail braiding, and more.
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West District Horsemanship Clinic - Mounted Activities

***Additional Registration Required***

Dates : June 17th-19th
Ages: 5-18
Location: WNC Ag Center
Cost: $90

 Bring your horse and spend three days learning from equine professionals in your discipline. All levels welcome from beginner to advance. Youth 5-7 must have a parent/guardian present for all three days. Ages 8-18 may have a parent/guardian or a 4-H approved volunteer chaperone.
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Seeds to Sprouts

Date: June 27th
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Ages: 5-7
Location: Silvermont Park
Cost: Free

Dig-in to the magical world of plants and learn how they grow from soil to stalk. Activities include plant dissection, story time, crafts, and more. Dress for the outdoors and bring a sack lunch for a picnic in the park!

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Blooms to Bees

Date: June 28th
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Ages: 8-12
Location: Silvermont Park
Cost: Free

Unearth the world of plants and pollinators by spending a day in the park. Build a bee robot, dissect plants, and more. Youth should pack a lunch and dress for outdoor activities.

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Make & Take Fair Exhibits

Date: July 1st and July 2nd
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Ages: 5-18
Location: Extension Office
Cost: $20

Learn a new skill and craft a masterpiece that you can exhibit at the Mountain State Fair. Example activities include leather stamping, recycled crafts, and more. Activities will vary based on age/skill level. Both days will be the same crafts.

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Camp at Betsy Jeff Penn Center

Date: July 7th-12th
Ages: 8-17
Location: Reidsville, North Carolina
Cost: $535-$585

*** All camp spots are full for 2024. Registration for 2025 opens in the fall of 2024.***

Spend a week at residential camp with youth from across the state. Activities include archery, rock climbing, kayaking, crafts, and more. Transportation provided. Limited scholarships may be available.

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4-H Congress

***Additional Registration Required***

Date: July 22nd-26th
Ages: 13-18
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Cost: $250-$500

Join 4-H’ers from across the state for a week of fellowship and fun. Activities include workshops, state officer elections, honor club tapping, service project, talent show, dance, and more! Transportation and scholarships may be available.
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Life Skills Superheroes - Cloverbuds

Date: July 24th
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Ages: 5-7
Location: Cooperative Extension Office
Cost: Free

Collect new superpowers in four areas: head, heart, hands, and health and become a life skills superhero! Hands-on activities will focus on a variety of topics like social skills, personal health, emergency preparation, etiquette, home economics, and more
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Life Skills Level-up - Juniors

Date: July 25th
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Ages: 8-12
Location: Cooperative Extension Office
Cost: Free

Boost your head, heart, hands, and health stats so you are ready for whatever life sends your way. Topics include social skills, personal health, emergency preparation, etiquette, home economics, and more. Youth should bring a sack lunch.

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Ecology and Me

Date: July 29th
Time: 8:00am-4:00pm
Ages: 8-12
Location: Gorges State Park
Cost: $15

***Limited Transportation Available***

Explore the wonders of forest ecology in the heart of our very own temperate rainforest. Activities will be led with the help of a park ranger and will include things like hiking, tree and plant ID, and leave no trace. Youth should bring a sack lunch and dress for the outdoors. Transportation will be provided from the Extension Office with an optional pickup/drop-off in Rosman.

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4H20: Water Conservation, Quality, and Stewardship

Date: July 30th
Time: 8:00am-4:00pm
Ages: 13-18
Location: Gorges State Park
Cost: $15

***Limited Transportation Available***

Deep dive into the science and protection of one of our most valuable resources. Activities will be led in part by Assistant Professor Dr. Destini Petitt from Brevard College and will include things like hiking, collecting/observing water samples, and more. Youth should bring a sack lunch and dress for the outdoors. Transportation will be provided from the Extension Office with an optional pickup/drop-off in Rosman.

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Agriculture & Animal Science Career Exploration Tour

Date: August 6th
Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Ages: 11-18
Location: Cooperative Extension Office
Cost: $20

Spend a day touring local farms and businesses, discover what it takes to pursue a career in agriculture or animal science, and learn what you can do now to prepare for your future! Final tour route is TBD but possible stops include: The farm at Rosman High school, a calf/cow operation, a boarding and training horse farm, a veterinary clinic, the Mountain Horticultural Research Station, and more. Transportation is provided from the Cooperative Extension Office in Brevard. Youth should dress for the outdoors and bring a sack lunch.

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YouthVoice

***Additional Registration Required***

Dates: August 9th-10th
Ages: 14-18
Location: Forsyth County , North Carolina
Cost: Free

Build your college resume and your leadership skills by representing Transylvania County 4-H as a YouthVoice delegate at the annual North Carolina County Commissioners Conference. At the conference, delegates will attend leadership workshops with their peers from across the state and then wrap up the conference with a sit-down breakfast with Transylvania County Commissioners. All food, transportation, and accommodations are covered. Transportation is provided. Delegate will be expected to attend a commissioner meeting prior to the conference and will be asked to briefly speak at a commissioner meeting after they attend.

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Scholarship funds are available to assist with program fees.  Please indicate "yes" if a camp or program you registered for may influence your child's ability to participate and Sarah will reach out with next steps. If not, please select "no".
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