Wake County 4-H
April 2026 Program Highlights |
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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. |
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TEDxChavisWay Youth – Registration Open |
Saturday, May 2nd | 10:30 AM
Free Registration! Open to the Public! Lunch Provided! Join us for a TEDx event featuring youth speakers and performers. This year's theme, Rooted & Reaching, celebrates the power of young people whose stories grow from strong foundations and stretch toward a better future. |
| Register Now |
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Spark Expo Youth Planning Team – APPLY NOW |
Thursday, August 6 | 10 AM - 2 PM
Leadership opportunity for high school students to design Spark Expo, a by-teens, for-teens event focused on STEM, service, and agriculture. Planning team members serve on a steering committee and shape all aspects of the event. Apply by May 22nd. |
| Fill Out the Application |
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Congratulations, Achievement Award Winners! |
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Wake County 4-H celebrated 2025 accomplishments at our annual Awards Celebration recognizing youth, volunteers, clubs, and state competition teams for leadership, service, project work, and achievement. Highlights included individual awards, volunteer recognition, club awards, presentations, and statewide competition success. |
| Read About Our Winners! |
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Wake County 4-H Alumni Association – Open Enrollment |
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The Wake County 4-H Alumni Association reconnects former members to network, mentor youth, support programs, and stay engaged with Wake County 4-H. Open to all Wake County 4-H alumni. |
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McInnes Scholarship Recipient |
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The Maude P. McInnes Scholarship, awarded by the Wake County Extension and Community Association, recognizes a graduating senior who demonstrates academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to continued education in fields that support individuals and families. Annabelle Marie Elkins from Willow Spring High School, received the 2026 award. |
| Read More About Annabelle |
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OST Summer Summit 2026 - Few Tickets Left! |
Wednesday, May 13 | 9 am - 3 pm
The Wake County Out-of-School Time (OST) Network brings together educators, providers, and partners to strengthen programs that support the whole child, whole family, and whole community. RFPs are also open for keynote speakers, workshop presenters, and resource booths. |
| Learn More and Register |
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Youth Food Security Summit – SAVE THE DATE |
Saturday, September 12th | 10 AM
Chavis Center, Raleigh
High school students explore food insecurity through workshops, speakers, and hands-on learning focused on hunger and community solutions. |
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Families explored astronomy, light pollution, and night sky science.
April 20, 2026 |
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Wake County's first-ever hands-on clinic focused on animal care and showmanship skills.
April 18, 2026 |
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Learning pollinators, hive systems, and agriculture connections.
March 31, 2026 |
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Hands-on craftsmanship in traditional leatherworking techniques.
April 1, 2026 |
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Join the Wake County 4-H Teen Council |
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Are you a teen in Wake County? Teen Council builds leadership, communication, citizenship, financial literacy, and self-resilience through monthly youth-led meetings focused on planning programs and service projects.
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