Bryson City/Cherokee 4-H Cloverbud Club & Jr. 4-H Club
(Regular Club Meetings are 1st Tuesday of every month beginning at 6:00 p.m. Location alternating between Cherokee and Bryson City)
This club provides a unique opportunity for youth from the Cherokee Reservation and Swain County to come together as one club. Great for beginning 4-Hers. Youth learn about 4-H, take part in educational activities, develop friendships and have fun!
For youth ages: 5 – 8 and 9 – 18
Leaders: Nira Franklin – Swain County 4-H Agent
Heather James – Cherokee Reservation 4-H Agent
Jr. 4-H Club
For youth that have out grown the 5-8 year old group. This Jr. Club will meet at the same time as the Cloverbuds. This will allow siblings to participate in 4-H too.
If you are interested in this club please call our office at 488-3848
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Swain County Youth Council
Meets the 1st Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the Swain County Administration Building
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 8:50 a.m. at the Swain County High School
The ultimate goal of the youth council initiative is to build good citizens and future leaders via hands-on learning accomplished through service to the community. The Swain County 4-H Youth Council is sponsored by NC Cooperative Extension with grant funding from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation.
For youth ages 14 and older
If you are interested in this club please call our office at 488-3848
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4-H Outdoor Adventurers Club
Meets second Thursday of each month (November 8 – May 9)
Summer 2013 dates will be set by club members
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Marianna Black Library in Bryson City
Experience the outdoors through our National and State Parks. Participate in field trips, hikes, the Jr. Ranger program and other fun outdoor projects. Youth will become a Jr. Master Gardener and grow their own garden. Outdoor Adventurers 4-H Club has pledged to maintain the ornamental gardens of the Marianna Black Library as their community service project.
For youth ages: 5 – 18
Leader: Kim VanWinkle (call 488-9048 for more information)
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West Swain 4-H Club
Swain County 4-H welcomes West Swain 4-H Club! Regular club meetings will be held in the western part of the county. Youth learn about 4-H, take part in various hands-on educational activities, develop friendships and have fun!
For youth ages: 5 – 18
Leaders: Holli Taylor and Crystal Taylor
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
All meetings are 6:00 p.m at the Swain County Extension Office
(unless otherwise noted)
2012 Dates:
December 13 – Christmas Party: Make a Christmas decoration/ornament to take home
2013 Dates:
January 17 – Sewing with Dee Decker
February 21 – Cooking with Dee Decker
March 14 – Field Trip to Creamery in Franklin (learn about cows)
April 18 – Insect Scavenger Hunt with Christy Brendenkamp
May 9 – Gardening with Christy Bredenkamp
