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Have a BLAST with 4-H This Summer
This issue of the 4-H Newsletter brings what you've all been waiting for - details & sign-up info about our FREE Summer Blast Program. We're doing things a little different this year to find the sign-up method that works best for our county. 4HOnline.com is the place to sign up for Summer Blast this year! As always, official, up-to-date 4-H membership is required. There is no cost to enroll in 4-H or to sign up for Summer Blast programs - so, please only sign up for programs you child will definitely attend. Read on below for more details!
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Join a 4-H Club!
In just 2 years' time, Stanly 4-H has grown from 1 club to 4 with one on the way! Any 4-H member is welcome to join any of these clubs - you can even participate in multiple clubs!
- Sunny Oaks Farm Club: Sunny Oaks Farm club will meet at 6:30PM on May 21 at Sunny Oaks Farm in Albemarle. Follow their Facebook page to learn about upcoming meetings.
- Rocky River Riders Club: Meets the second Friday of each month at 6 p.m. at West Stanly Saddle Club. See full 2025 meeting schedule below.
- Stanly County Rabbit Rangers Club: Meets the last Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm. The April meeting will take place at Stanly Community College.
- General Interest Club: Meets the first Thursday of each month at 5PM at the Stanly Agri-Civic Center
Contact our office or click here to learn more about Stanly 4-H Clubs. |
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Livestock Agent, Katelyn Stegall and Field Crops Agent, Chloe Williams with freshly-hatched chicks from Cooperative Extension's Embryology School Enrichment program. 2nd grade classrooms across Stanly and Anson counties watched these cuties hatch right inside their classrooms last month! |
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4-H'er, Ellie LaMotte taught fellow Rocky River Riders Club members how to make horse treats at a the club's March meeting! |
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Help Wanted!
Do you love connecting with people and believe in the power of positive youth development? Stanly County 4-H is seeking an enthusiastic Community Engagement volunteer!
This rewarding role involves promoting our blossoming 4-H program at community events and sharing the incredible benefits of 4-H with families. Must be 21 or older, and evening and weekend availability is important.
Make a real difference in the lives of young people and help our 4-H program grow! Learn more by contacting Mandy Smith-Thompson at 704-983-3987 or smith-thompson@ncsu.edu |
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Support Stanly 4-H at Tractor Supply through May 5
It's Paper Clover time at Tractor Supply Co! On your next visit to the Albemarle Tractor Supply between now and May 5, consider purchasing a paper clover. 100% of funds raised through this bi-annual fundraising campaign is donated directly to Stanly County 4-H.
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4-H Clubs Working Together
Sunny Oaks Farm 4-H Club had a special guest at their April 16th meeting. Stanly Rabbit Rangers 4-H Club leader, Clint Dobbins, brought some very cute guests to help teach Sunny Oaks club members all about rabbits!
Team work makes the 4-H dream work, and Stanly County 4-H has some of the most wonderful volunteers around.
To keep up with the Rabbit Rangers, hop over to their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574749982032.
Sunny Oaks Farm's Facebook Page is the best place to stay connected with their club https://www.facebook.com/sunnyoaksNC
You can also contact our office to learn more. |
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👉 I M P O R T A N T 👈
Thanks to organizers & supporters of our annual fundraisers,
Summer Blast programming is FREE for Stanly kids 5-18. No-shows ruin the fun and are highly discouraged. Signing up & not showing up could affect your child's eligibility for future 4-H activities. To make sure everyone has a chance to get in on the fun of Summer Blast, make it a point to ONLY sign up for the sessions you know for sure your child will attend and let us know ASAP if emergency circumstances should arise. |
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Everything You Need to Know
What is Summer Blast?
The Summer Blast Program is the only one of its kind in Stanly County. It's a series of youth educational programs offered during the summer by Extension Agents and community partners. What makes Summer Blast unique in our community is that it is offered to all 4-H members free of charge, and each program in the series is either taught by an Extension Agent in their area of expertise or by a subject matter expert from the local community.
It's free? How?
Summer Blast is free for any and all 4-H'ers 5-18 years of age. Cooperative Extension is only able to offer these programs at no cost because of the folks who organize and support our annual fundraisers like the Holiday Greenery Sale, Spring Fruit Plant Sale, Paper Clover sales at Tractor Supply, and donations to our year-round Clover Contribution Campaign.
Where do I find registration and program details?
We will be using the 4-HOnline system for sign-ups this year. All registration and program details are listed here: https://stanly.ces.ncsu.edu/summer-blast/
What if I have questions?
Send an email to smith-thompson@ncsu.edu or call 704.983.3987
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👉 I M P O R T A N T 👈
Thanks to organizers & supporters of our annual fundraisers,
Summer Blast programming is FREE for Stanly kids 5-18. No-shows ruin the fun and are highly discouraged. Signing up & not showing up could affect your child's eligibility for future 4-H activities. To make sure everyone has a chance to get in on the fun of Summer Blast, make it a point to ONLY sign up for the sessions you know for sure your child will attend and let us know ASAP if emergency circumstances should arise. |
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South Central District Officers Elect
The South Central District hosted its annual Teen Retreat this past weekend. 13-18 year old 4-H'ers from across NC 4-H's South Central District gathered at Millstone 4-H Camp this weekend to elect district 4-H Officers. Teen Retreat gives you a chance to campaign, elect your district officers, play field games, attend workshops, learn new skills, see old friends and meet new ones!
Pictured on the left are the officers-elect:
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President Kylee Greene, Union Co.
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VP, Peyton Letteer, Cabarrus Co.
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Secretary/Treasurer Addison Tunnard, Lee Co.
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Reporter, David Croyle, Rowan Co.
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Member Engagement Officer, Etera Pendleton, Union Co
They will be installed this summer at 4-H Congress in Raleigh where teens from across the state will gather to welcome the new officers, learn and have fun with 4-H friends. |
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Upcoming: Stanly 4-H Leader Advisory Summit
4-H Volunteer Club Leaders will gather for a Leader Advisory Summit on Saturday, May 31 at the Endy Volunteer Fire Department to network, share best practices and provide feedback and input on Stanly County's growing 4-H program. We are grateful for our amazing team of volunteer club leaders and are excited about the opportunity to grow together!
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NC Beekeeping Essay
The 2025 Beekeeping Essay topic is: "The Importance of Youth in Beekeeping: How 4-H Members Can Make a Difference!" Submit your 750-1000 word essay by April 27. READ MORE
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Summer Learning for Adult Volunteers
Summer school you don’t want to miss!
The School Garden Summer Institute (SGSI) is a 2-day professional development opportunity for educators to learn from a star-studded group of presenters about starting or enhancing the school garden learning experience.
Our keynote speaker will be Emmy Award-winning horticulturist Bryce Lane, whose enthusiasm for teaching is unmatched. Jenna Mobley will also inspire as a featured speaker, coming to us from Atlanta Public Schools and sharing her expertise in teaching the academic standards through cooking and gardening.
SGSI will be held at Catawba College Center for the Environment in Salisbury, NC, June 23-24, 2025. This amazing facility offers seminar space that overlooks a nature preserve, informal gathering areas and ready access to a greenhouse and lab space for hands-on sessions. Suggested lodging can be found in the registration details on Eventbrite. We invite you to share this with colleagues or among groups that share an interest in school gardening.
Register here!
Early Bird Registration $75 (Until May 15)
General Registration $100 (May 16 – June 11, or until event is full) |
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4-H Volunteer Leadership Series
We are excited to share a series of wonderful learning opportunities for any adults working with 4-H youth. The following trainings will be held from 6:30PM-7:30PM virtually via Zoom and in-person at Lee County 4-H Office.
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May 6 - 6:00-7:00PM Youth Mental Health
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Jun 4 - Summer Cooking with Local Foods
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July 31 - Parliamentary Procedure
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Aug 15 - Generational Differences and How to Cross Lines
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Sept 2 - Volunteer Self-Care
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Oct 7 - STEM Play
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Nov 5 - Chartered!
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Dec 9 - Christmas Party & Club Progress Reports
Register at 4Honline.com |
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Rocky River Riders 2025 Meeting Schedule
Is your 4-H'er interested in horses?? All horse-loving 4-H'ers should consider joining the Rocky River Riders Club. Club members will be competing in the 4-H Horse Bowl on January 25 and will host a Horse Bowl Practice on January 3. Rocky River Riders club typically meets the 2nd Friday of each month at 6pm, and will host all 2025 meetings at a new meeting location - West Stanly Saddle Club located at 13154 Saddle Club Rd in Oakboro. The 2025 meeting schedule is listed below:
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May 9 (at West Stanly Saddle Club Horse Show)
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June 13
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July 11 (State State Horse Show)
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August 8
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September 12
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October 10
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November 14
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December 12 (Christmas Party)
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