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Thank You for a Successful Fundraiser!
On March 6, we wrapped up our Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser to support 4-H programming here in Stanly County. Hats off and a huge THANK YOU to our community for making this fundraiser a huge success. Those who shopped our plant sale, shared information with others and the volunteers who rolled up their sleeves to help our processes run smoothly - your contributions have made it possible to offer all summer programs to Stanly 4-H'ers at no charge to their families, and every child who attends overnight camp in June will be able to do so at a discounted rate. We can't wait to do it again next spring!
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Have You Enrolled in Stanly 4-H for 2025?
All new and existing 4-H members and volunteers must enroll in the 4-HOnline system annually. If you have not done so already, please visit http://4HOnline.com to begin the enrollment or re-enrollment process. If you have any questions, please contact our office. |
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4-H'er, Emsley Perryman, snuggles her rabbit at the Stanly Co. Rabbit Rangers 4-H Club kickoff meeting |
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Club Meetings
Listed below are the active
4-H clubs in Stanly County. 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 March 19 at Sunny Oaks Farm in Albemarle.
- 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 at the Stanly Agri-Civic Center.
- General Interest Club: First meeting will be on Thursday, April 3, 5PM at the Stanly Agri-Civic Center
Contact us to learn how you can join our top-notch volunteer team. More about clubs here. |
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It's Time for Stanly County Activity Days! Make your appointment today!
Public speaking is an essential life skill that is critical to our workforce today. Start polishing those public speaking skills early by participating in 4-H presentations.
All Stanly County 4-H’ers are encouraged to participate in County Activity Day coming up this spring. Now is the time to start thinking about and developing a 5-7 minute presentation on a topic of your interest OR a 5min or less talent show performance. Participation in County Activity Day teaches valuable life skills and will be required to participate in the 2025 county livestock show.
Stanly County 4-H'ers will present and perform by appointment over a 2 week period. If you would like to participate in the 4-H Presentation Competition or 4-H Entertains Talent show, please contact the 4-H Office to reserve your time slot no later than April 1, 2025. This the deadline for scheduling your time slot during County Activity Days. Stanly County Activity Days will be Monday April 21 - Friday, May 2.
What is a 4-H Presentation?
4-H Presentations are 5-12 minutes long and are either demonstrations or illustrated talks. This means that you are either demonstrating how to do something or you are talking about a topic of interest and using props to add value to your presentation. Youth ages 5-7 (as of January 1 of the current year) are Cloverbuds and do not compete, but are allowed to participate with a presentation of any time length.
Contact our office or follow this link to learn more about NC 4-H Presentations and 4-H Entertains talent competition rules. Details about county-level presentations along with example videos can be found on our website at https://stanly.ces.ncsu.edu/4-h-youth-development-3/4-h-presentations-2/ |
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Summer Blast is on the Way!
Stanly Cooperative Extension offers 4-H Stanly kids the chance to "learn by doing," in the summertime - one-of-a-kind experiences and skills that serve them well into adulthood. Extension agents and community partners are currently planning programs for 5-18 year olds. Due to our fundraising efforts, these programs will be available to Stanly youth at no charge to their families. Our office expects to have the full list of options available and registration information available next month, so stay tuned! |
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Stanly Co. Rabbit Rangers -
New leaders host an educational kickoff meeting
Meet Rabbit Ranger Club Leaders, Misti Vanhoy and Clint Dobbins. Both are rabbit breeders and among our county's most knowledgeable rabbit experts. We are fortunate that Clint and Misti have chosen to volunteer with 4-H because they to share their knowledge and passion with young people. This new club met for the first time on Feb 26 at the Agri Civic Center. Members learned which foods are safe for rabbits and how to pose their animals during the upcoming Piedmont Rabbit Project Show. If your 4-H'er would like to join in on the fun and learning, all are welcome to attend upcoming club meetings on the last Wednesday of each month at 5:30PM. Be sure to add the club to their profile at 4Honline.com. |
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General Interest Club Coming to our Stanly 4-H Roster
We are excited to announce a new 4-H Club coming to our growing program! The General Interest Club will host it's kickoff meeting on April 3rd at 5:00pm at the Stanly Agri-Civic Center. A general interest club is one that focuses on a variety of topics selected by its members. |
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Meet Kendra Furlow and Mary Stokes
Meet Kendra Furlow and Mary Stokes, volunteer co-leaders for the new general interest 4-H club! Kendra and Mary are dedicated 4-H parents who became volunteers because, like our other amazing club leaders, they wanted to help increase 4-H's capacity to serve Stanly County youth. It is the passion and commitment of our volunteers that make 4-H possible. Please join us in welcoming Kendra and Mary to the Stanly 4-H team! Club leadership is one of many volunteer roles in the 4-H program. There are as many ways and levels of commitment when it comes to serving Stanly 4-H. To learn more, contact 4-H Agent, Mandy Smith-Thompson. |
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Established 4-H Clubs and the People Behind Them
Being part of a 4-H Club lets youth discover new skills, become leaders, make lasting friendships and build their futures. Clubs meet monthly and are open to all 4-H'ers. Dedicated volunteer leaders from the community are the heart of our program, and Stanly 4-H has some of the best around.
Rocky River Riders, Stanly's longest-standing club, is focused on horses and led by 4-H parents, Kathryn Nelson and Miranda Stroupe. Rocky River Riders meets at the West Stanly Saddle Club on the 2nd Friday of each month at 6:30PM.
Sunny Oaks Farm Club formed in early 2024. This club meets at Sunny Oaks farm and focuses on all things agriculture. Farmers, Courtney and Matthew Swain, founded and lead the club along with Carrie Honeycutt and Rebecca Burgess.
For more on current and budding Stanly 4-H Clubs, visit https://stanly.ces.ncsu.edu/our-clubs/ |
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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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Mar 14 - Team Building & Icebreakers
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Apr 7 - Protective Factors during Child Abuse Awareness Month
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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
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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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