Exploring Nature Workshop

Join us on Tuesday, July 16th from 9:00am-12:00pm for a day of nature related fun and games! Open to 4-H'ers ages 8-18. Cost is FREE! Click below to register, space is limited!

2024 Summer Fun Camps!

We have one summer programs with remaining spaces left! Spaces are limited, register today!

Artist Innovation Program, August 12-15th

Join us on Saturday, July 13th for the Sizzling Summer Fun Series!

On Saturday, July 13th Yancey County 4-H will be partnering with North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission for an Exploring Nature Day as part of the Sizzlin Summer Fun Series. Come out to the Burnsville Town Square on Saturday, July 13th from 10am-12pm to learn about animal identification, tracks, scat, furs and have fun while exploring nature!

4-H News: Eight Youth Participate in the West District 4-H Presentation Competition!

On Friday, June 14th, eight 4-H’ers represented Yancey County at the 2024 West District 4-H Activity Day! These youth spent many hours preparing and practicing their presentations. We are so proud of all their hard work and achievements!

Four of these 4-H’ers will be advancing to the State competition in July! Max Ballard won Bronze in Forestry & Wildlife. Cooper Ledford won Gold in Health & Fitness. Daisy Brantley won Gold in Science & Technology. Macy Carroll won Gold in Public Speaking. Hudson Hilliard won Gold in the Open Class. Jacob Ledford won Gold in Beef Outdoor Cookery. Sam Gantt won Gold in Wheels & Engines. Millie Ballard competed in the non-competitive Cloverbud category.

Congratulations to each of these youth!

4-H News: Twelve Youth Attend 4-H Camp at Betsy Jeff Penn

Twelve Yancey County 4-H'ers attended 4-H Overnight Camp at Best Jeff Penn 4-H Camp in Reidsville, NC in June. These youth spent one week canoeing, swimming, fishing, rock climbing, horseback riding and many other awesome outdoor activities.

Spaces for our 2025 summer camp will be opening soon, be sure to check upcoming newsletters for registration information and to reserve your child's space for a week full of fun they will never forget!

Important Changes to Club Meeting Schedules

Several of our clubs will be having schedule changes during the summer months. See the important information below

Horse Club - No meeting in July 

Cooking Club- No meetings in June or July. Fall schedule will be communicated in August.

STEM Club - No meetings in June or July. Fall schedule will be communicated in August.

Sewing Club- No meetings in June or July. Fall schedule will be communicated in August.

Outdoor Adventures Club- No meetings in June or July. Fall schedule will be communicated in August.

Beef & Livestock Club- No meetings in June or July. Fall schedule will be communicated in August.

Why Should You Choose to Participate in 4-H?

In today’s society where there are countless numbers of programs for youth to be involved in, many families find they are faced with making decisions about which programs to have their children participate in.

So what makes 4-H different than other youth programs and why should your family be involved? Click the link below to find out!