Scotland County, North Carolina
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The Power of YOUth
- To Become Engaged
- To Make A Difference
- To Learn, Do And Apply
- To Contribute To Society
- To Accept Diversity
- To Make New Friends
- To Explore The Possibilities
WHAT IS 4-H?
Four-H is a learn by doing educational program that helps youth
establish real life goals and enables them to grow into productive,
competent citizens of tomorrow.
WHO CAN JOIN 4-H?
Any boy or girl 5-19 years of age, regardless of race, sex,
disability, color, national origin or religion may join 4-H by
agreeing to work on a project and follow 4-H ideas and standards.
Youth 5-8 years of age may participate in 4-H through a Cloverbud
Program.
WHEN AND WHERE DOES 4-H
MEET?
Most clubs prefer to meet once a month, although some do meet more
often. The meet place varies such as homes, community buildings or
church buildings. Special activities and programs are often held in
the meeting room of the Scotland County Center of the North
Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.
HOW DOES 4-H WORK?
Four-H is a cooperative effort between the county government, the
North Carolina Cooperative
Extension Service, North Carolina
State University and North
Carolina A&T State University, and the U.S. Department of
Agriculture. It is volunteer based and supervised by a professional
staff.
WHY JOIN 4-H?
Four-H offers opportunities for youth and adults to develop self
esteem and experience feelings of success and achievement. There
are county, district, state, and national awards available.
Trophies, bonds, ribbons, pins, certificates, partial scholarships
toward trips and college scholarships ranging from $400 -$4,000 are
just some of the incentives offered by 4- H.
ACTIVITIES:
| TRADTIONAL CLUBS |
SCHOOL ENRICHMENT |
| 4-H CONGRESS |
TEEN RETREAT |
| 4-H CAMPS |
DISTRICT ACTIVITY DAY |
| AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS |
LIVESTOCK SHOWS |
| 4-H EFNEP |
EXHIBIT PROGRAM |
Choose your projects from Animal Science; Plants and Soils;
Achievement, Citizenship, Leadership, Careers and Community
Service; Communications, Arts and Leisure Education; Environmental
and Natural resources; Mechanical Science, Safety and Energy; and
Home and Family.
4-H MOTTO
"TO MAKE THE BEST BETTER"
4-H COLORS
GREEN AND WHITE
4-H PLEDGE
I PLEDGE:
MY HEAD TO CLEARER THINKING,
MY HEART TO GREATER LOYALTY,
MY HANDS TO LARGER SERVICE,
MY HEALTH TO BETTER LIVING,
FOR MY CLUB , MY COMMUNITY, MY COUNTRY AND MY
WORLD.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND DEADLINES IN 2006:
Ambassador Candidate Portfolios
Deadline: April 17
Call the Extension office at 277-2422 for details.
4-H Enrollment Forms
Deadline: April 28 by 5 pm
Call the Extension office at 277-2422 for details.
4-H Volunteer Applications
Deadline: April 28 by 5 pm
Call the Extension office at 277-2422 for details.
4-H County Activity Day
Date: May 9, 2006
Location: Cooperative Extension Office
Deadline: May 4, 2006
Call the Extension office at 277-2422 for details.
2006 4-H Photography Contest
Deadline: June 12, 2006
Call the Extension office at 277-2422 for details.
4-H District Activity Day
Date: June 22, 2006
Location: Moore County
Details to be Announced
4-H Summer Camp
Date: June 25 - 30, 2006
Location: 4-H Eastern Center, Columbia, NC
Call the Extension office at 277-2422 for details.
ARI Applications
Deadline: August 1, 2006
Call the Extension office at 277-2422 for details.
ARI Training
Date: September 15 - 17, 2006
Call the Extension office at 277-2422 for details.
New Scotland County 4-H
Newsletter
Previous Scotland County 4-H
Newsletter
Scotland County 4-H
Calendar of Events
Other 4-H Sites:
4-H in North
Carolina
National 4-H
Council
National 4-H Supply Service
