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Gorges 4-H Club
General Information
Community club serving youth in the Balsam Grove, Lake Toxaway and Rosman communities although all youth are welcome! Each meeting focuses on a different project topic selected by members. Past topics/activities include rockets, gem mining, and a demonstration from the TC Sheriff’s office K9 unit.
Age Requirements
For ages 5-18
Meeting Day/Time/Location
Third Thursday of the month from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Quebec Community Center. Club meets during the school year only – no meetings held during the summer.
Club Leaders
John Shoemaker and Dawn Owen
Horseshoe Valley Horse & Pony
General Information
Project club focusing on horse and pony. Members will learn all things equine including nutrition, grooming, breeds, tack and much more. No horse ownership or previous experience required. This is an unmounted club. Riding lessons/instruction is not included. Members are encouraged to participate in the annual horse judging and hippology contests. Meetings will at time be focused on teaching material to prepare for these contests.
Age Requirements
For ages 8-18
Meeting Day/Time/Location
Twice a month. One Monday from 6-7:30 p.m. and one Saturday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Meeting spaces vary. Typically Monday meetings are held at the Extension Office and the Saturday meetings are farm visits. Club meets during the school year only – meetings held during the summer.
Club Leaders
Jessica Page and Sophie Austin
Little River Community Club*
General Information
Community club serving youth in the Little River and Penrose communities although all youth are welcome! Each meeting focuses on a different group activity. Youth also work independently on their own projects. Past activities include sewing, cookie decorating, and preparing/serving meals for a shelter.
Age Requirements
For ages 8-18
Meeting Day/Time/Location
One Tuesday a month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Little River Community Center. Club meets during the school year only – no meetings held during the summer.
Club Leaders
Martha Blythe and Tessa Blythe-Brown
TC Bots*
General Information
Home school project club serving youth throughout the county. Youth work independently on their own project of their choice and learn STEM activities as a group.
Age Requirements
For ages 5-18
Meeting Day/Time/Location
Last Monday of the month from 1:30-3 p.m. Typically meets at the Extension Office. Club meets during the school year only – no meetings held during the summer.
Club Leaders
Michelle Taylor, Nikki Parker, and Amanda Chalifour
Transylvania County Herders
General Information
Project based club for all things animals. Youth work independently on their own project of their choice and do activities together that focus on learning about all types of animals from livestock to reptiles and everything in between!
Age Requirements
For ages 8-18
Meeting Day/Time/Location
One Monday of the month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. with the occasional field trip or weekend activity. Typically meets at the Extension Office or Brevard High School. Club meets year round.
Club Leaders
Sarah Rhymer-Clayton and Danielle Goulet
Trebol Latinos
General Information
Project based club for youth who participate in the 4-H Juntos program. Youth work on leadership, civic engagement, and college/career readiness.
Age Requirements
For middle and high school students
Meeting Day/Time/Location
One Tuesday of the month from 3:30-5 p.m. with the occasional field trip or weekend activity. Meets at El Centro during Bilingual Club. Club meets during the school year only – no meetings held during the summer.
Club Leaders
Yesica Miranda