Skip to main content

Logo for N.C. Cooperative Extension N.C. Cooperative Extension Homepage

Transylvania County 4-H Information

en Español / em Português
Español

El inglés es el idioma de control de esta página. En la medida en que haya algún conflicto entre la traducción al inglés y la traducción, el inglés prevalece.

Al hacer clic en el enlace de traducción se activa un servicio de traducción gratuito para convertir la página al español. Al igual que con cualquier traducción por Internet, la conversión no es sensible al contexto y puede que no traduzca el texto en su significado original. NC State Extension no garantiza la exactitud del texto traducido. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que algunas aplicaciones y/o servicios pueden no funcionar como se espera cuando se traducen.


Português

Inglês é o idioma de controle desta página. Na medida que haja algum conflito entre o texto original em Inglês e a tradução, o Inglês prevalece.

Ao clicar no link de tradução, um serviço gratuito de tradução será ativado para converter a página para o Português. Como em qualquer tradução pela internet, a conversão não é sensivel ao contexto e pode não ocorrer a tradução para o significado orginal. O serviço de Extensão da Carolina do Norte (NC State Extension) não garante a exatidão do texto traduzido. Por favor, observe que algumas funções ou serviços podem não funcionar como esperado após a tradução.


English

English is the controlling language of this page. To the extent there is any conflict between the English text and the translation, English controls.

Clicking on the translation link activates a free translation service to convert the page to Spanish. As with any Internet translation, the conversion is not context-sensitive and may not translate the text to its original meaning. NC State Extension does not guarantee the accuracy of the translated text. Please note that some applications and/or services may not function as expected when translated.

Collapse ▲

Have you ever wondered how electricity travels through a circuit? Wanted to become a better public speaker? Saw someone grooming a horse and thought “I want to learn how to do that!”?

Then you belong in 4-H!

Who We Are

As the largest youth development organization in the United States, 4-H operates through county Cooperative Extension offices and is managed by a local 4-H agent. 4-H welcomes all youth ages 5-18 to engage in hands-on educational activities that foster lifelong friendships, life skills, and community involvement. The name 4-H stands for head, heart, hands, and health which describes the developmental cornerstones of 4-H and is recited in the organization’s pledge:

Image is of the 4-H pledge in written form. It reads I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world.

However our focus on positive youth development is not just part of our pledge, it is part of our mission. All 4-H programs and activities are grounded in evidence-based research that connect high quality program settings to the development of youth who thrive.

What We Do

In 4-H youth are encouraged to explore projects in areas like agriculture, STEM,  health—or anything they’re passionate about—under the mentorship of caring adults. Participation is unique to the youth’s interests and needs. Many members join ongoing community or special interest clubs, where they collaborate with peers, take on leadership roles, and participate in service projects. Other members participate in short-term activities like school enrichment programs, after-school or day camp programs, or overnight camp. No matter how you choose to participate, 4-H is a great way for youth to spark their interests, find belonging, and thrive in their community.

Check out our calendar and events page to learn more about what’s happening with 4-H in Transylvania County or visit the links below.

Join Us!

Enrolling in 4-H is free! Enroll online at  4-H Online. Once a child’s enrollment is approved then they are free to participate in clubs and activities. Check out more information on the enrollment process. You can also contact Transylvania County 4-H agent Sarah Holden at seholden@ncsu.edu or 828-884-3109 for assistance.

Volunteer

Research suggests that positive adult mentor relationships help youth thrive. That is why in 4-H adult volunteers are the key to successful programs. Volunteers serve a variety of roles from club leadership to serving on advisory boards. Reach out to Transylvania County 4-H agent Sarah Holden at seholden@ncsu.edu or 828-884-3109 to see what volunteer opportunities are available.

Learn more about 4-H

Enroll

Join a club

Participate in school enrichment

Go to camp

Volunteer

Calendar and events