Join 4-H
4-H is dedicated to positive youth development and helping youth step up to the 
challenges in a complex and changing world. 4-H is dedicated to helping cultivate the next generation of leaders and tackling the nation’s top challenges such as the shortage of skilled professionals, maintaining our global competitiveness, encouraging civic involvement, and becoming a healthier society. Find out more on our 4-H Fact-sheet.
4-H is fun for children ages 5-18. Sponsored by North Carolina Cooperative Extension, 4-H is dedicated to helping boys and girls develop life skills needed to be contributing members of their communities. Children of all racial, cultural, economic, and social backgrounds are welcome to participate in 4-H educational programs. 4-H is open to farm kids AND city kids – you do not have to live on a farm to enjoy 4-H opportunities! Best of all, it is FREE!
- 4-H Code of Conduct
- 4-H Declaration to Compete in County of Non-Residence
- 4-H Enrollment Form
- 4-H Medical Release Form
Join a 4-H Club
Being involved in 4-H provides opportunities for youth to master skills, connect to their community, and mature in responsibility. Youth also develop lifelong friendships and long-term relationships with caring adults. Most clubs meet 1-2 times per month, year round. Clubs set their own meeting times and locations. To join 4-H, simply complete a 4-H Enrollment Form & Medical Release Form and give to a club leader.
Club Name |
Leader(s) |
Contact |
Description |
|
| 1. | 4-H 4 Fun Club | Mrs. Jennifer Altman | jennifer1999altman@gmail.com | This homeschool club has as much fun as it does variety in topics! Est. 2015 |
| 2. | Cape Fear Rabbit 4-H Club |
Mrs. Melinda Grant |
missmelinda@live.com
|
This club learns how to care for rabbits and other small pets. You do not have to own a rabbit to join in the fun! This club is open to youth ages 5-18 and meets in the Topsail/Surf City area. Est. 2002 |
| 3. | Botany Academy 4-H Club |
Mrs. Caryn Morrow | caryn.morrow@nhcs.net 910.350.2039 ext. 301(school) |
Students at Bellamy Elementary School make up this fun club. Est. 2016 |
| 4. | Focus Archery 4-H Club |
Ms. Sheuna Battle | battlearcheryinstruction @gmail.com 252.406.3195 |
Wilmington’s youth-only archery club. Open to youth ages 9-18 as of January 1 of the current year. Practice locations vary. Est. 2015 |
| 5. | Green Growers 4-H Club |
Mrs. Cate Woessner |
cate.woessner@nhcs.net
|
This in-school garden club for 5th grade students meets at Bellamy Elementary School. Est. 2016 |
| 6. | 4-H Teen Council |
Mr. J. Scott Enroughty | scott_enroughty@ncsu.edu 910.798.7669 |
Group of teenagers who develop leadership skills, participate in community service projects, and help guide the county 4-H program. The group meets quarterly. Est. 2011 |
| 7. | Trackers 4-H Club |
Mrs. Liz Rappold Mrs. Elizabeth Mayott-Scharf |
elizabeth.rappold@nhcs.net 910-350-2142 (school) |
After school club for middle & high school students that meets at Trask Middle School. Est. 2011 |
| 8. | Puppy Pals 4-H Club | Mrs. Kasey Alpay | kcalpay@gmail.com | Learn more about dogs, while developing life-skills. Est. 2017 |
| 9. | Civic Clovers 4-H Club |
Mrs. Sandra Bland Mrs. Nicole Eastmond |
sandra.bland@nhcs.net 910.251.6185 (school) nicole.eastmond@nchs.net |
The International School at Gregory Elementary now as a 4-H Club! Open to Gregory students only. Est. 2017 |
Updated as of 30 May 2018
Please direct questions to:
J. Scott Enroughty
Extension Agent, 4-H
910.798.7669
scott_enroughty@ncsu.edu