There's so much for teens to do in 4-H!
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County
County Council
This group of youth helps plan and implement the county 4-H Program. Activities include: regular meetings (all are welcome), Teen Lock In, County Day of Service, Achievement Night, Talent Show, Expressive Arts, and program promotional events. Elections take place at November meeting. Applications accepted any time.See the County Council Officer Guidelines and the Officer Nomination FormSummer Leaders
Youth interested in leading summer day camps may apply and interview to be part of our summer leader group.Cabarrus County Youth Commission
In partnership with the Cabarrus County Board of Commission, 22 seats are available for this citizenship action group. Teens work to bring awareness to youth related issues and learn more about local government to bring information to their schools. Two seats are available for area public high schools and four "At-Large" seats are available for non-public and non-traditional school settings. Applications are accepted ONLINE all year with an emphasis to fill all seats by September.County Program
As part of our county 4-H program, youth can also participate in public speaking and presentation contest, talent show, expressive arts celebration and achievement night. Joining a club will open even more doors!District
South Central District Winter Enrichment
Teens from across the district come together to learn, serve and play at this one day event. Held in January at a different host county each year, we explore venues and recreation around the district. See 4-H Agent for details. Registration in December.South Central District Teen Retreat
Hosted by our District 4-H Officers, this three day, two night experience offers a good mix of leadership, community service and citizenship. Held each spring at Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center. Activities include district officer campaigns and elections, community service, and traditional camp activities like dance and bonfire. Includes all meals and transportation. Registration open Jan-Feb.District Program
Youth of all ages can also compete in a variety of district competitions including: horse bowl, animal shows, public speaking and presentations, and Enviro-thon.State
NC 4-H Congress
Teens from all of over North Carolina converge in Raleigh for this culminating four day event. Starting with state presentation final competition, 4-H Congress includes fun workshops, large scale community service events, state officer campaigns and elections, other state competitions, formal awards banquet and dance, fun cultural experiences and recreation in the Raleigh area. Usually around $360 to attend, scholarships can be earned by participating in presentations and other 4-H events. Congress Registration
Youth Summit
Get a more hands on experience by working directly with our County Commissioners as they attend their annual association retreat. Only one youth per county may attend. All expenses paid. Usually three days Fri-Sun in August. See your 4-H Agent for details.Electric Congress
FREE trip hosted by our electricity co-ops! Great experience including community service, leadership and learning, all revolving around electricity. Youth earn FREE trip by:
- Completing a 4-H electricity project (can do twice)
- Completing a 4-H electricity portfolio
- Recruiting and teaching others to do a 4-H electricity project
