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4-H Youth Development

4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina, educating hundreds of thousands of young people each year. Extension’s 4-H program is growing the next generation of leaders and equipping youth with the skills to succeed.

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4-H Snow Tubing

Join your 4-H friends for a fun evening snow tubing! What: 4-H Adventure Series Winter Outing: Snow Tubing Trip When: Thursday, …

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CPR Training

Learn how to save lives by getting trained in CPR! CPR Training What: Adult, Child, & Infant CPR Training, by Madison …

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4-H Achievement Program 2022

We are excited to celebrate the outstanding work of our Madison County 4-H members, volunteers, and clubs at our …

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Kids Voting NC

Citizenship is one of the three mission mandates for North Carolina 4-H. According to National 4-H Headquarters (2011), Since its …

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4-H Spring Break Camp

Want to go to 4-H Camp? We are planning an overnight Spring Break Camp for our younger 4-H’ers, age …

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Cooking and Eating Together

Tuesdays, Jan. 10 – 31, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Register Online with Eventbrite! It can be a challenge for families …

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Holiday Wreath 4-H Fundraiser

Madison County 4-H is holding our annual holiday wreath fundraiser! All funds raised provide scholarships for children to attend …

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Gingerbread House Christmas Party

Join us after school for holiday festivities, making gingerbread houses! Tuesday, December 6th, 3:30-5:00 at the Extension Center. Open to 4-H’ers …

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Fall in Love With Cooking Soup

Soup is in season! Join us after school on Tuesday, November 15 from 3:30-5:00 at the Extension Center. We will have …

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Corn Hole Cookout

Teens, this night is for you! Come join us for a fall corn hole cookout! Learn carpentry skills as we build …

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Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens

Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …

6/5/25

Integrating Social Impact Storytelling in Youth Programs

This publication discusses strategies and resources for adding social impact storytelling to youth-centered programs.

6/2/25

Vermicomposting: A School Enrichment Curriculum

This publication offers 6 lessons for a school curriculum on the importance of vermicomposting, setting …

5/15/25

Nutrition of Newborn Kids: Colostrum and Bottle-Feeding

Colostrum is the first thick yellowish milk produced by the doe after giving birth. Colostrum …

5/15/25
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Utilizing Social Media to Amplify Youth Voices

Youth spend a significant time on social media. This fact sheet aims to provide educators, …

4/22/25

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4-H “Mooving Milk from Farm to Fridge” is a Cloverbud curriculum developed in partnership with …

Excerpt of Winged Wonders

In this curriculum, youth will observe the wonders of the natural world unfolding in front …

Excerpt of Natural Selection to Classification: Building on Concepts

Excerpt - From Natural Selection to Classification: Building on Concepts. Beginner + Grades 9-12, Facilitator's …