Everything You Need to Know About 4-H.

WHO IS A 4-H MEMBER? Any young person, regardless of race, color, or national origin, is encouraged to become a 4-H member. Members who are 9-18 years old are eligible to compete in various 4-H events. A 4-Her's age is determined by their age as of January 1 of the current year. Members may meet with a community club, a project club, or a special interest group, or may be independent 4-H members.

WHAT IS A CLOVERBUD? This group is for 5-8 year olds. They are able to participate in special projects and activities especially designed for them. They cannot officially compete with the older members, but can participate in many of the same county activities.

WHO CAN BE A 4-H LEADER? Any adult (over the age of 18) can share their time, skills and energy with 4-H members in their club and county. Volunteer leaders may work with community clubs as organizational leaders, program leaders, project, or activity leaders.

WHAT IS A 4-H COMMUNITY CLUB? A group of five or more 4-H members with a 4-H volunteer leader who meet at least once a month in local communities. Most clubs learn about a variety of projects and represent a wide variety of ages.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME? Our 4-H program is dedicated to rewarding members and volunteers for their contributions to the county 4-H. Nearly every 4-H program has a built-in incentive program. Many of the incentives for competition on district, state, and national levels have state or national sponsorship. Most all county-wide competitions are sponsored by the 4-H budge, who is funded by the 4-H endowment of the Cabarrus 4-H Foundation, Inc. While the incentives are fun, the best part of 4-H is learning and meeting many people with the same interests!

WHAT ARE SOME THINGS I CAN DO IN 4-H?Here is a small list of activities you can participate in:
National 4-H Week: Always observed the first full week in October, National 4-H Week is a nationwide promotional period for 4-H. This week is usually celebrated by Cabarrus 4-H'ers with table top exhibits prepared by them, and usually consists of a variety of promotional activities for 4-H.
4-H Fashion Revue: An annual spring event in which 4-H members construct a garment to wear. They enjoy modeling, make-up and poise classes, as well as competing for honors and prizes. Depending on participation on the county level, several senior participants will be able to model in the State 4-H Fashion Revue at Club Congress.
4-H Entertains: This is the time for 4-H'ers to sing, dance, play an instrument, or for clubs to develop and present skits, etc. The top 2 acts will be selected to compete at District Activity Day in the 4-H Entertains competition. Several acts may also be chosen from District Activity Day to participate in the State 4-H Talent Show during North Carolina 4-H Congress in Raleigh.
4-H Club Congress: A fast-moving, exciting week of cultural, educational, and competitive experiences for senior 4-H members, held on the campus of N.C. State University. Activities include state talent show, state fashion revue, Honor Club tapping, state 4-H officer elections, state presentation finals, banquets, dances, and lots more!
4-H Junior Camp: A fun-filled summer week at one of North Carolina's 4-H educational centers. Activities include crafts, swimming, nature study, archery and group recreation. Camp is held in June, July, or August and lasts Sunday through Friday. The county delegation travels together by bus to and from camp.

To learn more about 4-H in Cabarrus County, NC or to request information on joining a local 4-H Community Club please contact the Cabarrus County Extension Office at 704.920.3310.