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
• February 26: Registration begins for the March 4-H Kit

March

• 2021 Embryology Registration open for public/private/charter schools
• Registration is open for 4-H Camp at Betsy-Jeff Penn
• 2021 Port-a-Pit tickets for sale! Click here to order tickets!
• Registration Opens for County Activity Day (presentations & talent competitions)
• March 8: March 4-H Kit registration ends
• March 8, 6 p.m. on Zoom: County Council meeting
• March 15-16: March 4-H Kit pick up
• March 22, 7 p.m. on Zoom: Port-a-Pit Planning meeting
• March 26 & 27: Virtual South Central District Teen Retreat
• March 30: 4-H Horse Eligibility Cards due

April

• April 1: 4-H Event Scholarships Due (must be filled out by 4-H’er)
• April 1: County Activity Day (presentations & talent) Registration Due
• 2021 Port-a-Pit tickets for sale! Click here to order tickets!
• 2021 Embryology Registration open for public/private/charter schools
• April 5: Summer Fun registration opens
• April 6: Pullet Project Registration Due (registration form found in linked packet)
• April 7: 4-H Camp at Betsy-Jeff Penn registration & $200 deposit due
• April 9: 4-H Talent videos due to Mrs. Laura
• April 12: County Council Zoom (6 p.m.); PALS Zoom (7:15 p.m.)
• April 16: 2021 NC 4-H Photography Contest opens! All rules found here!
• April 19-21: 4-H County Activity Day Presentations on Zoom
• April 30: 4-H Port-a-Pit Fundraiser

May

• District Qualifying 4-H Horse Shows are this month.
• May 3: Deadline to register for Citizenship Focus, NC 4-H Congress & YouthVoice (register with Mrs. Laura)
• May 5 at Noon: Deadline for 2021 NC 4-H Photography Contest Submissions.
• May 7: Summer Fun registration ends
• 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
• District 4-H Presentation & Talent competitions (pre-recorded video)
• June 14-16: 4-H Citizenship Focus (virtual)
• June 25: South Central District Outdoor Cookery Competition (held at the Rowan County Cooperative Extension office)

July

• 4-H Summer Fun
• State Presentation Finals (pre-recorded video)
• July 4-9: 4-H Camp at Betsy-Jeff Penn
• July 7-11: State 4-H Horse Show
• July 19-22: 4-H Congress (virtual)

August

• August 13-14: YouthVoice (CANCELED)

September

October

-October 5: Volunteer Leaders’ Association Workshop Proposals Due

November

December

2022:

January

-January 5: NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders’ Association Conference registration due to Laura

February

-February 4-5: NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders’ Association Conference (Durham, NC)