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Alexander County 4-H
Newsletter
                                               July 2023


Alexander 4-H has been very busy with summer programming.  If you are still looking for summer education that is fun for those that are out of school here are a few camps that still have spaces available:

  • Intro to Sewing Camp July 10 - 12 (9-12 years old)
  • Lazy 5 Ranch Excursion July 13
           (5-8 years old)
  • 4-H20 August 7-11 (10-14 years old)

For camp descriptions and more information please visit the following link:
http://go.ncsu.edu/readext?927114


We kicked summer off with 2 awesome science camps . Mad Scientist for our clover buds (ages 5-8) and STEM Camp for the older kids. We conducted science experiments, built and launched rockets, battled robots, built catapults, exploded watermelons, and had a ton of fun!  Check out some of the pictures from these two awesome camps!!
Eastern 4-H Center Camp
Alexander County youth had an awesome week of 4-H overnight camp on Bull's Bay in Columbia, NC.  Campers were able to experience all different activities and meet new friends.  

4-H Mini Garden Judging
Did your child participate in the 4-H Mini Garden Project and would like to have their garden judged?? If so, they can win prizes for their work!
Garden Judging will be July 21st.

If your child would like to have their garden judged please use the link below to fill out the form.






South Central District Activity Day
Alexander County was represented by Garrett Jolly at District Activity Day held on Saturday, June 17 in Rowan County.  Garrett performed his Smokey Mountain Medley on the banjo and received a blue ribbon.  He was then asked to perform in front of everyone there for the awards ceremony.  Congratulations Garrett!

ALL 4-H members and volunteers MUST be enrolled in 4-H Online to participate in any programs or clubs that are provided by Alexander County 4-H.

If you have any questions regarding enrollment or need help with enrollment please contact DJ Salyer at 828-632-3125.  Again, no child or volunteer can participate in 4-H events without being enrolled.
Alexander County 4-H Clubs
The following clubs will not meet again until August or September:
Alexander County Livestock 4-H Club
Southern Grace 4-H Club
Shockers 4-H Club
Whisk It Up 4-H Club

Alexander County 4-H Garden Club met in June to learn about beneficial insects and not so beneficial insects.  Youth were able to catch bugs at the Taylorsville Community Garden, identify them and learn if they were good or bad for the plants.   If you are interested in having your kids join our 4-H Garden Club, please send me an email at cari_mitchell@ncsu.edu and feel free to join us at our next meeting on July 13th at 5:30pm!
July is the month for several National Days.
      Here are a few of my favorites:

  • July 4th - Independence Day (County Offices Closed)
  • July 12th - National Cow Appreciation Day
  • July 20th - National Hot Dog Day
  • July 29th - National Chicken Wing Day

Alexander County 4-H Programming
is sponsored by Alexander County United Way
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NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.

Extension's 4-H program is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina. We help over 247,000 young people grow into active, contributing citizens each year.


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