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June, 2026
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Keep Curiosity Blooming All Summer Long with 4-H!
As summer break approaches, 4-H members have exciting opportunities to keep learning, creating, and growing. From exploring agriculture and cooking, to community service projects and new skill-building activities, summer is the perfect time to discover new interests and continue your learning journey. Day camps are open to youth ages 5-18 and limited spaces are still available in all camps!
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Exploring STEM Day Camp |
Wednesday, June 24th
9:00am-12:00pm
Youth can become a scientist for the day as they learn about coding, robotics and more!
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Passport to Flavor Day Camp |
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Thursday, June 25th
9:00am-12:00pm
Join us on a tasty trip around the world as we learn about different cultures and foods.
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Farm to Fork Day Camp |
Monday, June 29th - Thursday, July 2nd
9:00am-3:00pm
Follow the path of our food, from farm to fork, learning about agriculture and cooking along the way!
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Cloverbud Day Camp |
Tuesday, July 7th - Thursday, July 9th
9:00am-12:00pm
This camp is for 4-H members ages 5-8 to learn about all the fun that 4-H has to offer! Youth will learn about a variety of topics, including STEM, cooking, arts & crafts & more!
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Fair Crafting Workshops |
Tuesday, August 11th
Two age specific workshops:
Ages 5-8: 9:00am-12:00pm
Ages 9-18: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Join us for a fun opportunity to show off your creativity while making a project to enter into the Mountain State Fair!
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Why Choose 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?
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Intern Joins Buncombe County Extension Staff this Summer |
Anna Sink has joined the Buncombe County Extension Staff as part of the 2026 North Carolina State University Summer Internship Program. Anna will be working at the Buncombe County Extension Office from May - July. Anna is a senior at Murray State University in Kentucky, majoring in Agriscience Technology with an emphasis in Extension and Leadership.
Anna grew up on a small family farm in Cadiz, Kentucky, but has roots to Western North Carolina through family in Jackson County.
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Buncombe County 4-H Needs You! |
Buncombe County 4-H is currently seeking passionate adult volunteers to assist in implementing the following 4-H programs: STEM & Electricity, Cooking and Sewing classes. The time commitment is flexible with your schedule and you will be making a lasting positive impact on kids in your community!
Volunteers are the key to success in the Buncombe County 4-H program. Whether you’re interested in starting a club and becoming a club leader or just have a few hours to invest, we have challenging and fun jobs for adults who want to make a difference in the lives of Buncombe County youth!
Contact Jordan today for more information at jordan_english@ncsu.edu or 828-255-5522.
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Upcoming Events
- Saturday, June 13th - West District 4-H Activity Day
- Monday June 15th - Wednesday, June 17th - West District 4-H Horsemanship Camp
- Thursday, June 11th 6:00pm - Ridgecrest 4-H Club Meeting
- Monday, June 15th 6:00pm - Swannanoa 4-H Horse Club Meeting
- Friday, June 19th - Buncombe County Cooperative Extension Office Closed for Holiday
- Saturday, June 27th - High Country 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament
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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.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
N.C. Cooperative Extension - Buncombe County Center, 49 Mt Carmel Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, United States
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