Learn how to cook alongside local chefs, make an exhibit for the Mountain State Fair, explore careers in agriculture, increase your horsemanship skills, learn how to lead from county commissioners and more.

Our Summer Fun program includes county day camps, residential camp, and district/state events.

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Summer Fun Registration

June

District Activity Day

Date: June 14th Ages: 8-18 Location: Western Carolina University Cost: Free Regional competitive presentation, demonstration, and talent show event. Awards and opportunity to compete at state are given to top-placing individuals. Must qualify at County Activity Day May 18th to participate. Contact Sarah for more info.

Kids & Chefs

Dates: June 17th-21st Time: 9:00am-1:00pm Ages: 11-15 Location: Cooperative Extension Office Cost: $75 For budding chefs and home cooks alike this five day program will teach youth valuable cooking skills in partnership with local chefs. Topics include knife skills, food safety, meal planning, meal preparation, and more! This year’s theme is all things Italian! Registration cost includes lunch each day.

West District Horsemanship Clinic Unmounted Activities

Dates: June 17th-18th Ages: 5-18 (geared towards beginners) Location: WNC Ag Center Cost: $90 No horse necessary! This clinic is for those who are interested in learning more about horses and horsemanship. Activities include grooming, stall cleaning, leading, mane and tail braiding, and more. Contact Sarah for more info and to learn about
scholarship opportunities.

District Horsemanship Clinic- Mounted Activities

Dates: June 17th-19th Ages: 5-18 Location: WNC Ag Center Cost: $90 Bring your horse and spend three days learning from equine professionals in your discipline. All levels welcome from beginner to advance. Youth 5-7 must have a parent/guardian present for all three days. Ages 8-18 may have a parent/guardian or a 4-H approved volunteer chaperone. Contact Sarah for more info and to learn about
scholarship opportunities.

Seeds to Sprouts

Date: June 27th Time: 9:00am-1:00pm Ages: 5-7 Location: Silvermont Park Cost: Free Dig-in to the magical world of plants and learn how they grow from soil to stalk. Activities include plant dissection, story time, crafts, and more. Dress for the outdoors and bring a sack lunch for a picnic in the park!

Blooms to Bees

Date: June 28th Time: 9:00am-3:00pm Ages: 8-12 Location: Silvermont Park Cost: Free Unearth the world of plants and pollinators by spending a day in the park. Build a bee robot, dissect plants, and more. Youth should pack a lunch and dress for outdoor activities.

July

Make and Take Fair Exhibits

Dates: July 1st and July 2nd Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Ages: 5-18 Location: Cooperative Extension Office Cost: $20 Learn a new skill and craft a masterpiece that you can exhibit at the Mountain State Fair. Example activities include leather stamping, recycled crafts, and more. Activities will vary based on age/skill level. Both days will be the same crafts.

Camp at Betsy Jeff Penn Center

Dates: July 7th-12th Ages: 8-17 Location: Reidsville, North Carolina Cost: $535-$585 Spend a week at residential camp with youth from across the state. Activities include archery, rock climbing, kayaking, crafts, and more. Transportation provided. Limited scholarships may be available. All camp spots are full for 2024. Registration for
2025 opens in the fall of 2024. To be put on the
waiting list for 2024 or to be added to the list for
2025 please reach out to Sarah.

4-H Congress

Dates: July 22nd-26th Ages: 13-18 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Cost: $250-$500 Join 4-H’ers from across the state for a week of fellowship and fun. Activities include workshops, state officer elections, honor club tapping, service project, talent show, dance, and more! Transportation and scholarships may be available. Contact Sarah for more info.

Life Skills Superheroes- Cloverbuds

Date: July 24th Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Ages: 5-7 Location: Cooperative Extension Office Cost: Free Collect new superpowers in four areas: head, heart, hands, and health and become a life skills superhero! Hands-on activities will focus on a variety of topics like social skills, personal health, emergency preparation, etiquette, home economics, and more.

Life Skills Level-up- Juniors

Date: July 25th Time: 9:00am-3:00pm Ages: 8-12 Location: Cooperative Extension Office Cost: Free Boost your head, heart, hands, and health stats so you are ready for whatever life sends your way. Topics include social skills, personal health, emergency preparation, etiquette, home economics, and more. Youth should bring a sack lunch.

Ecology and Me

Date: July 29th Time: 8:00am-4:00pm Ages: 8-12 Location: Gorges State Park Cost: $15 Explore the wonders of forest ecology in the heart of our very own temperate rainforest. Activities will be led with the help of a park ranger and will include things like hiking, tree and plant ID, and leave no trace. Youth should bring a sack lunch and dress for the outdoors. Transportation will be provided from the Extension Office with an optional pickup/drop off in Rosman.

4-H20: Water Conservation, Quality and Stewardship

Date: July 30th Time: 8:00am-4:00pm Ages: 13-18 Location: Gorges State Park Cost: $15 Deep dive into the science and protection of one of our most valuable resources. Activities will be led in part by Assistant Professor Dr. Destini Petitt from Brevard College and will include things like hiking, collecting/observing water samples, and more. Youth should bring a sack lunch and dress for the outdoors. Transportation will be provided from the Extension Office with an optional pickup/drop-off in Rosman.

August

Agriculture and Animal Science Career Exploration Tour

Dates: August 6th Time: 8:00am-5:00pm Ages: 11-18 Location: Cooperative Extension Office Cost: $20 Spend a day touring local farms and businesses, discover what it takes to pursue a career in agriculture or animal science, and learn what you can do now to prepare for your future! Final tour route is TBD but possible stops include: The farm at Rosman High school, a calf/cow operation, a boarding and training horse farm, a veterinary clinic, the Mountain Horticultural Research Station, and more. Transportation is provided from the Cooperative Extension Office in Brevard. Youth should dress for the outdoors and bring a sack lunch.

YouthVoice

Dates: August 9th-10th Ages: 14-18 Location: Forsyth County , North Carolina Cost: Free Build your college resume and your leadership skills by representing Transylvania County 4-H as a YouthVoice delegate at the annual North Carolina County Commissioners Conference. At the conference, delegates will attend leadership workshops with their peers from across the state and then wrap up the conference with a sit-down breakfast with Transylvania County Commissioners. All food, transportation, and accommodations are covered. Transportation is provided. Delegate will be expected to attend a commissioner meeting prior to the conference and will be asked to briefly speak at a commissioner meeting after they attend.