Chester County SC 4H Program

05/25/2026

The Friday Fishing Camp is full!
...but.....

If you missed out on the Friday camp, join us for the Saturday June 20 Anglers Workshop!

Get ready to cast a line and reel in some fun at the Chester County 4H Anglers Workshop! Youth ages 5-18 will learn the basics of fishing! They will learn how to choose bait, cast a fishing rod, clean a fish, and prepare it to eat. Campers will put their new skills to the test in an exciting fishing derby to see who can catch the most fish. It’s a hands-on outdoor adventure full of learning, teamwork, and friendly competition!

Ages: 5-18 years

Location: Sunny Day Farm pond, 1229 Sunnyday Dr, Chester 29706 (When you get on Dublin Rd turn up the drive with the white fence, follow the signs to the pond.)

Must be enrolled at 4-Honline to register for the camp.

Fishing Derby prizes will be awarded to the youth who catches and reels in the most fish in each age group. Cloverbud 5-8 years, Junior 9-13, Senior 14-18

Registration closes: Wednesday June 17 (there are limited registration spots, sign up early)

05/25/2026

The rain threatened, but held off, and this past Saturday, Chester County 4-H hosted its first day camp of the summer! The “Day at the Farm” camp was held at Sunny Day Farm, where youth had the opportunity to meet dairy cows Dizzy and Norda and learn what it means to be a dairy cow.
Campers learned about the milking process, what cows eat, how baby calves are cared for, and they learned about the many dairy products that are made from milk.
The day ended with fun hands-on learning activities as the kids made their own “total mixed ration” and they also made butter from heavy cream!

05/22/2026

A 4-H Archery Instructor Certification Training is planned for June 18–19 in Lancaster County for adults interested in assisting with a local 4-H Archery Club. This training is open to adult volunteers from across South Carolina.
Training dates include:
• Thursday, June 18 — Classroom component from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Friday, June 19 — Full-day training and range time from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Participants will receive instruction on archery safety, range setup, equipment, shooting techniques, and youth development practices related to the 4-H Shooting Sports program.
This certification training is designed to prepare adult volunteers to teach and supervise youth archery programs within 4-H. The focus of the training is on safety, instruction, range management, and youth development rather than beginner shooting instruction.
The cost of the training is $100 and includes all training materials and lunch on Friday.
To secure your spot in the training, you may register here: https://4H-ArcheryCertificationJune2026.eventbrite.com

05/18/2026

Jr Beekeepers Camp has been scheduled!

Get ready for a buzzing adventure learn what it takes to be a beekeeper during this 1-day Jr Beekeepers Camp.

Young explorers will journey through a bee-themed scavenger hunt filled with hand-on activities, discoveries and interactive learning stations. As campers travel through stations they will gather clues, complete activities and explore the fascinating world of honey bees and pollinators. Youth will learn about bee biology and behavior, see live bees safely displayed in an observation hive, explore real beekeeping equipment and protective gear, create bee themed crafts, and enjoy a bee and honey-inspired snack. The day is sure to to be fun filled as campers be gathering the clues needed to fill in ther very own Bee Explorer Adventure Map.

9:00AM - 12:30PM
York Technical College, Chester Campus

Youth ages: 7-12 years

Cost: $10 per youth

Registration closes: Monday June 8 (The camp is limited to 30 participants)

Participants must be registered with 4-Honline to participate.

Follow the link to sign up for Je Beekeepers Camp:
https://ChesterLancasterBeekeepers2026.eventbrite.com

05/12/2026

Reach out if you have a youth that is interested in attending!

State 4-H Congress Registration is NOW OPEN! 🇺🇸⭐️🎆

Join us July 7–10, 2026 for an unforgettable experience at State 4-H Congress in Clemson, SC! 🤩

This year's theme: "Beyond the Revolution" — a celebration of leadership, growth, and the future of 4-H!

‼️ Registration Deadline: June 12, 2026 ‼️
(Don't wait — register early to secure your spot!)

Workshops • Leadership • Fun • Friendships

Register now and go beyond the revolution ➡️ [https://2026State4HCongress.eventbrite.com]

05/07/2026

Welcome to the world Cluck Norris, Amazing Alex and Ollie!

EGGROLL is taking the job of oldest sibling very seriously and was kind of a bully to begin with!

The first round of 4-H chick hatch in the schools is wrapping up! Thank you again to the Lutz Foundation for sponsoring this school enrichment program in which the students get to learn through first hand experience all about the life cycle of a chicken!
Due to their generosity 4-H is able to provide the chick hatch to classrooms at no cost.

05/05/2026

We have some Egg-citing News!

Everyone please join us in wishing
“EGGROLL” a Happy Birthday?

05/01/2026

Are you looking for a fun summer activity?

Sign up for the Chester County 4-H Seed to Salad Project.

Learn about growing cucumbers, squash and tomatoes starting from seeds and following them all the way to being ready to eat!

Plant Cucumbers, Yellow Squash and Tomatoes in starter cups, transplant the sprouts, water and watch them grow! Keep a timeline of growth, weather conditions and watering schedule. Take pictures along the way and at harvest.
Project Ends: August with a “Farmers Market” Show

Project Details:
Ages: 5-18 years
Cost: $5

Project Dates:

Registration Deadline: May 15 from 9am-5pm
Kick-off and Seed planting: May 15 (Chester Extension Office, 109 Ella Street)
Youth will be planting 3 types of seeds (cucmber, squash, tomatoe) and receive their project record book. Parents/guardians must remain with the child while they are planting their seeds since membership is not required.

Farmers Market Completion Show: August 7 at 5pm

Project Awards:

Largest Salad: The most product grown
Worst Dressing: The ugliest cucmber, squash or tomato
Most Creative Salad: Best salad plate
Best Gardener: Best Project Book
Best Salesperson: Best Project Display

Follow the link to sign up!
https://ChesterCounty4H2026SeedtoSalad.eventbrite.com

04/30/2026

Don’t let the weather keep you in this weekend! The Ag + Art Tour of Chester County is a wonderful opportunity to visit local farms, connect with artisans, and experience our community's rich agricultural heritage!

👉 For the full list of tour sites and artisans, visit:
agandarttour.com/chester

04/27/2026

4-H at Work! 🐣

Enriching the lives of students across Chester County in an Egg-citing way! A total of 26 classrooms and 1 school library are hatching chicken eggs, giving students a first hand look at science in action as they learn about the life-cycle of a chicken.
Maybe they will even come a little closer to answering the age-old question: Which came first, the chicken or the egg?

All of this made possible by the generosity of the Lutz Foundation!