Upcoming 4-H Programs
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2021 4-H Programs, Plans & Events:
Rowan County 4-H offers several programs, events, and competitions throughout the year. If you have questions about these opportunities, please email laura_allen@ncsu.edu.
Rowan 4-H Clubs meet throughout the year. More information on 4-H Clubs.
County Council is open to youth ages 12-18 (as of January 1). This group typically meets each month from 6-7 p.m. at the Extension office. This group of 4-H’ers plans and organizes county level programs (such as Achievement Night). They are involved in planning fundraisers and community service projects and creating new ideas for Rowan County 4-H.
Parents, Alumni, Leaders and Supporters (PALS) is open to any adult who wants to support 4-H and help plan, fundraise and share new ideas that will benefit the Rowan County 4-H Program. This group meets every other month at 6 p.m. at the Extension office.
For all event dates and deadlines, check out our Extension calendar.
January
- 2021 Embryology Registration open for public/private/charter schools & homeschool families
- Submit 2020 4-H’er participation on this google form to get properly recognized at Achievement Night
- January 4: Registration due for Virtual NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders’ Association Conference
- January 4: Registration opens for 4-H Camp at Betsy-Jeff Penn
- January 7: 4-H Project Record Books, Portfolios, Ambassador Portfolios & Achievement Plans due
- January 16, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: County Council meets at Extension office to record Achievement Night videos
- January 19, 7 p.m. on Zoom: Re-opening 4-H training for 4-H volunteers/club leaders
- January 21: Winter Enrichment registration form due to Mrs. Laura (this event is for 13-18 years olds, based on their age as of Jan. 1)
- January 22: 4-H’er of the year application due. (must be filled out by the 4-H’er). NC 4-H Scholarship and Honor Club Applications due.
- January 25: Registration begins for the February 4-H Kit
- January 30, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Virtual South Central District 4-H Winter Enrichment, for youth ages 13-18 (as of Jan. 1)
February
- 2021 Embryology Registration open for public/private/charter schools & homeschool families
- Registration is open for 4-H Camp at Betsy-Jeff Penn
- February 1: 4-H Club Rechartering paperwork due
- February 3: Registration ends for the February 4-H Kit
- February 5: Achievement Night certificate form due.
- February 5-6: NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders’ Association Conference
- February 8, 6-7 p.m.: County Council (Zoom)
- February 8, 7:15-8:15 p.m., PALS (Zoom)
- February 8 & 9: February 4-H Kit pick up
- February 23: Virtual Achievement Night video airs
March
- 2021 Embryology Registration open for public/private/charter schools
- Registration is open for 4-H Camp at Betsy-Jeff Penn
April
- April 1: 4-H Event Scholarships Due (must be filled out by 4-H’er)
- 2021 Embryology Registration open for public/private/charter schools
- April 7: 4-H Camp at Betsy-Jeff Penn registration & $200 deposit due
- TBD: County Activity Day (4-H Presentations, Talent, Expressive Arts)
- April 30: 4-H PALS Port-a-Pit Fundraiser
May
- May 8, 10 a.m.: 4-H Camp meeting for parents/attendees going to Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Camp
June
- 4-H Summer Fun
- June 13-18: NC 4-H Horsemanship Camp
- June 14-16: 4-H Citizenship Focus
- June 25: District Activity Day
July
- 4-H Summer Fun
- July 4-9: 4-H Camp at Betsy-Jeff Penn
- July 17: State Presentation Finals
- July 16-20: 4-H Congress
August
- August 13-14: YouthVoice