Explore Food Fun

4-H Food Connections

Join us for November fun for 7-11 year olds. Explore food fun as you find out where your favorite foods come from. Make some yummy treats. Themes include
chocolate, peanuts, pumpkins, popcorn. Meeting dates are Wednesdays, November 3, 10, 17 and December 1 from 3:30-5:00 at the Agricultural Conference Center. Call 264-3061 or see our blog. No meeting November 24.

New 4-H groups starting up


Do you enjoy exploring different, fun hands-on activities? Two new 4-H groups are meeting to help youth explore the world of 4-H. 5-8 year olds will meet Thursday, October 21 at 6:00 pm . 9-11 year olds will meet Tuesday, October 26. The meetings will be held at the Agricultural Conference Center. 4-H: a place where can kids can have fun, explore science, healthy lifestyles, plants and animals, earth education and more, while making new friends! If you are interested in joining one of these groups, contact Watauga County 4-H at 264-3061

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National 4-H Week

4-H is where young people
explore, learn and discover is a safe environment. In 4-H, youth find their true passions, gain confidence and give back to their community.

Celebrate 4-H as youth step up and take responsibility for their futures- and ours.

Calling Horse Lovers

We are in the process of planning a horse show. Helpers would be appreciated.
Right now, volunteers are needed for the horse show planning committee. We are planning a youth-oriented show for our community. All are welcome! Next meeting is October 12 at 6:15 at the Agricultural Conference Center.

See HERE for more information.

4-H Information Session

4-H Information Session

Looking for engaging activities to nurture your children? Find out about opportunities for youth at the 4-H Information session. New groups are starting: a 5-8 year old group, a 9-10 year old group and more. 4-H is open to 5-18 year olds to explore a wide range of topics, from science to plants and animals. The session is Tuesday, September 21 at 6:00 at the Agricultural Conference Center. For more information, contact 264-3061.
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Summer Activities

It's time to sign up for 4-H Super Summer activities. These workshops are designed for 5-12 year olds to engage in fun and learning this summer. We will be exploring science in the kitchen and bath, creepy, crawly creatures, gardening, and other outdoor activities.
For the flyer of summer activities, click onto the Summer Activities blog page.
Participants must pre-register. The registration forms are on the link as well.

June 21-14
Kids in the Garden
Explore the outdoors and all the wonderful things you can find in a garden.

June 28-July 1
Pizza Adventure Week
Local Foods For Local Kids
Search the community for ingredients for pizza and then make your own pizza.

July 6-8
Science Series
Explore the chemistry that is lurking in your household. Make lotion, root beer and pretzels.

July 13-15
Bug Out
Explore the wonderful world of insects

4-H Photography Contest

If you love photography, join in on the state 4-H photography contest. The purpose of the contest is to showcase 4-H'ers photographic accomplishments. Winners will be displayed at various 4-H events.
Contest categories this year include our standard "4-H in Action" and "Nature's
Beauty" categories, with a new category this year of "4-H Family." Each
category will be divided into a Junior (Ages 9-12) and Senior (Ages
13-19) division.
Entries should be brought to the local 4-H office by June 7.
Click Here for more information.

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