The Awesome 4-H 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 -18
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Meetings are 4th Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the Swain County Senior Center
September 23
October 28
November 25
December 23
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Swain County Youth Council
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
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Meetings are 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the Swain County Administration Building
October 7
October 21
November 4
November 18
December 2
December 16
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4-H Outdoor Adventurers Club
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)
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Meets second Friday of each month (September – May)
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Mtn. Discovery Charter School in Bryson City
Summer 2014 – No meetings planned
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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)
Sept. 19 – Looking at Leaves
Oct. 17 – Spider Web Wonders
Nov. 21 – Terrific Turkeys
Dec. 19 – Christmas Party
Participation in 4-H activities helps youth gain assets critical to positive youth development: character, connection, caring, competence, confidence and enable them to contribute to their communities through service and leadership.
If your child is interested in joining 4-H, please call 488-3848 or come by our office for more information.
Check out Swain County 4-H on Facebook – for the most up-to-date happenings!!
Important 4-H Forms
- 4-H Enrollment
- Medical Release
- Media Release
- Code of Conduct
