4-H Summer Fun 2026

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4-H Summer Fun Registration 2026

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, horseback riding, creek ecology, and sewing! Please note that most camps are limited to 10 youth so that we can maintain quality hands-on learning experiences and appropriate instructor:youth ratios.

DOWNLOAD 2026 4-H Summer Program PDF

Registration opens in 4-H Online on

April 29th at 5:00 p.m.

  • Registration is ONLY in 4-H Online (v2.4honline.com). Youth must be enrolled as 4-H members by April 28th 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

Snapshot of Madison County 4-H Summer Fun Schedule

 
 
 

Camp

Dates

Times

Ages

Cost

4-H Presentation Program

May 15, June 13, July 21

5-18

Free

Livestock Judging, Skillathon & Quiz Bowl

May: Mon 3:30-5pm;

Jun-Jul: Mon & Wed; 1pm-4pm

Grade 6-12

$40+

Creek Ecology - Juniors

June 2

Tue: 12:30-4:30pm

8-10

$10

Creek Ecology - Intermediates +

June 9

Tue: 12:30-4:30pm

11-18

$10

Horseback Riding @ Sandy Bottom Trail Rides

June 10

Wed: 9am-12pm

8-18

$40

Cloverbud Chefs

June 16-18

Tue-Thur: 9am-12pm

5-7

$60

Kids as Chefs

June 23-25

Tue-Thur: 9am-12pm

8-18

$60

Sewing Camp

July 7-9

Tue-Thur: 9am-12pm

8-18

$40

Cloverbud Animal Science Camp

July 15

Wed: 9am-12pm

5-7

$10