Wake County Center

Wake County 4-H

February 2025 Program Highlights

Wake County 4-H programs encourage leadership development, community service, civic engagement, and healthy lifestyles for youth to develop skills and lead productive, successful lives.

Nominate Outstanding 4-Hers for an Award!

Recognize the excellence of a 4-H member, volunteer, or club by submitting a nomination! Awards celebrate leadership, service, citizenship, character, project accomplishments, and more!

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Give a presentation on your passion!

Saturday, April 26th 8 am - 12 pm

Present on a topic you love, receive supportive feedback, and earn the chance to advance and win awards. Interested in volunteering as a judge? Email Beverly at beverly.scheiman@wake.gov.

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Save the Date! Wake County 4-H Achievement Day

Join us for a day of celebration, learning, and community with Wake County 4-H! Whether you’re participating in presentations, attending the awards celebration, or both, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Registration for the awards celebration is separate. You will be notified when Eventbrite registration opens. In the meantime, you can nominate for awards or sign up to present!

Presentations: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Awards: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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Summer Sleepaway Camp Registration is OPEN!

June 22-27, 2025

Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center is North Carolina's premier 4-H residential camp, offering exciting opportunities for all ages.

TRADITIONAL CAMP (Ages 8-12)
ADVENTURER (Ages 12-14)
TREKKER (Ages 12-14)
LEADER-IN-TRAINING (Ages 15-17)

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Youth Advocacy Summit Registration – Almost Full!

Date: February 23 | 🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Cary Arts Center
Ages: 8-18 (Tracks for ages 8-12 & 13-18)

Highlights:

Interactive workshops and panel discussions
Hands-on social impact activities
Civic engagement and storytelling skills
Explore how you can create a positive impact in your school, community, and beyond!

Light refreshments provided. Parent/guardian sign-in and sign-out required.

Save the Date! TEDx Event: Saturday, April 12th, 2025

Young presenters will share their “Stories Beyond Boundaries” at John Chavis Memorial Park. This year’s theme celebrates the power and promise of youth to tackle complex issues, build bridges, and redefine what it means to be a catalyst for social change. Registration opening soon.

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SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS!

2nd Place at the Hay Bale Fair
Our 4-Hers crafted a creative hay bale shaped like an emoji, incorporating feedback from fellow members. Their teamwork paid off — earning 2nd place. Wake County has placed in the top two haybales for three years running!

Hurricane Helene Relief

Donation Drive & Packaging Day (Nov 16): 4-Hers and community members generously donated and packaged items for youth impacted by the hurricane.

Fiber Arts Event (Dec 7): 4-Hers showcased their sewing, knitting, and crocheting talents to create comforting items for families in need.

Kids Voting Initiative
This fall, Wake County 4-H launched its first-ever Kids Voting program in partnership with Kids Voting Durham. Two high school 4-H members led efforts to engage youth in civic learning through events at libraries, schools, and on Election Day, empowering future voters.

Teacher Workday Camp (Jan 21)
Middle schoolers spent the morning exploring environmental science through hands-on STEM activities and the afternoon giving back at the Salvation Army through a meaningful service project.

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