Are you looking for fun, educational activities this summer? Our 4-H Summer Fun Program is full of hands-on learning experiences with a variety of topics, including animal science, cooking and grilling, horseback riding, ecology, hiking, Appalachian heritage and more! Please note that most camps are limited to 10 youth so that we can maintain quality hands-on learning experiences and low instructors:youth ratios.
SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE TO SEE CAMP AVAILABILITY AS OF 4/29/25.
Registration opens in 4-H Online on
April 25th at 7:00 p.m.
- Registration is ONLY in 4-H Online (v2.4honline.com). Youth must be enrolled as 4-H members by April 23rd in order to be approved prior to Summer Fun registration opening.
- Registration INSTRUCTIONS are on Page 2 of the Summer Fun PDF.
- If you need financial assistance for 4-H camps: Apply at go.ncsu.edu/madison-campership
If you have questions or need assistance: Contact us at 828-649-2411 or email us: misty_varnell@ncsu.edu and cathy_brackins@ncsu.edu
List of Madison County 4-H 2025 Summer Fun Programs
Spaces available are as of 4/29/25
- 4-H Presentation Program: March 31, May 16, June 21, July 21 and by appointment. See https://madison.ces.ncsu.edu/2025/03/4-h-presentation-workshop-2/
- Livestock Judging & Agricultural Careers, Mondays in May, 3:30-5:00; Mon & Wed June-July, 1:00-4:00, rising 6th-12th grade; $20+ See https://madison.ces.ncsu.edu/2024/12/4-h-animal-science-programs/
- FULL Cloverbud Chefs; June 3-5; Tue-Thur 9am-12pm; age 5-7; $60
- FULL Creek Ecology - Juniors; June 4; Wed 12:30-4:30pm; age 8-10; $10
- FULL Grilling Camp - Juniors; June 9-10; Mon-Wed 9am-12pm; age 8-10; $40
- FULL Creek Ecology - Intermediates; June 10; Tue 12:30-4:30pm; age 11-18; $10
- FULL Hiking Trip - Intermediates; June 12; Thur 9am-3pm; age 11-18; $10
- 4 Spaces left! Grilling Camp - Intermediates; June 17-18; Tue-Wed 9am-12pm; age 11-18; $40
- FULL Hiking Trip - Cloverbuds; June 19; Thur 9am-2pm; age 5-7; $10
- FULL Horseback Riding @ Sandy Bottom Trail Rides; June 23; Mon 9:30am-12pm; age 8-18; $35
- Cancelled Bright's Zoo: June 24; Tue 8am-2pm; age 5-9; $25
- Cancelled Hiking Trip - Juniors; June 26; Thur 9am-3pm; age 8-10; $10
- FULL Appalachian Heritage; July 8-10; Tue-Thur 9am-12pm; age 8-13; $50
- FULL Ziplining & Hiking Trip (Navitat); July 11; Fri 8:30am-3:30pm; age 11-18; $80
- FULL Cloverbud STEM; July 15-17; Tue-Thur 9am-12pm; age 5-7; $50
- NC 4-H Congress (Qualifying Teens Only - 4-H Presentation Program is Prerequisite); July 21-25; Mon-Fri Overnight; age 13-18; Cost TBD/Scholarships Available
- 2 Spaces left! Christmas in July; July 22; Tue 9am-12pm; age 5-7; $10
- FULL Photography; July 29; Tue 9am-12pm; age 8-13; $10