Onslow County 4-H

Onslow County 4-H 4-H opens the door for youth to learn leadership skills and explore ways to give back. 4-H revolutionizes how youth connect to practical, hands-on learning experiences while outside of the classroom.

Through 4-H, more than 1900 young people in Onslow County learn new skills and serve their communities each year. 4-H offers clubs, special interest programs, summer camps, school enrichment, mentors program, after-school and child care training workshops. Guided by North Carolina Cooperative Extension educators and adult and teen volunteers, 4-H'ers gain knowledge, skills and experience that help them become responsible citizens and leaders.

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Spots are filling fast for our new cooking workshop! Don't wait! REGISTER NOW!Locally Delicious: Kids Edition (Cloverbud...
06/11/2021
Locally Delicious: Kids Edition (Cloverbuds)

Spots are filling fast for our new cooking workshop!
Don't wait! REGISTER NOW!

Locally Delicious: Kids Edition (Cloverbuds)
Each session will cover an in season fruit or vegetable, how it grows, nutritional facts, and how to cook or eat it.

$5 per participant

RECOMMENDED AGES: 5-7 (Must enroll in 4-HOnline)

WHERE: Our office!
4024 Richlands Hwy., Jacksonville, NC

WHEN: Tuesdays, July 13th, July 20th, and July 27th , 2021 - 9AM-10:30AM

Register on Eventbrite using the link below ⬇️
www.go.ncsu.edu/locallydelicious_cloverbud

Locally Delicious: Kids Edition - Cooking & Nutrition Program

Our 🔪CHOPPED🔪 workshop has sold out of tickets!Join the waiting list by registering via Eventbrite in case a ticket beco...
06/11/2021

Our 🔪CHOPPED🔪 workshop has sold out of tickets!

Join the waiting list by registering via Eventbrite in case a ticket becomes available! ⬇
www.go.ncsu.edu/chopped-2021

As of 6/11/21 this workshop has SOLD OUT of spots to attend.

Please join our waiting list via Eventbrite if you're still interested in your youth participating⬇
www.go.ncsu.edu/chopped-2021

Another new workshop for our 4-H youth!🔪CHOPPED🔪Youth will learn safe food handling, proper kitchen techniques and etiqu...
06/09/2021

Another new workshop for our 4-H youth!

🔪CHOPPED🔪
Youth will learn safe food handling, proper kitchen techniques and etiquette, and of course, cooking!!!

The final day youth will be testing their skills in a friendly cooking competition.

RECOMMENDED AGES: 9-13 (Must enroll in 4-HOnline)

WHERE: Our office!
4024 Richlands Hwy., Jacksonville, NC

WHEN: July 12th-14th, 2021 1PM-3PM

COST: $10 per participant

Register on Eventbrite using the link below ⬇️
www.go.ncsu.edu/chopped-2021

As of 6/11/21 this workshop has SOLD OUT of spots to attend. Please join our waiting list via Eventbrite if you're still interested.
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🔪CHOPPED🔪

Youth will learn safe food handling, proper kitchen techniques and etiquette, and of course, cooking!!!
The final day youth will be testing their skills in a friendly cooking competition.

RECOMMENDED AGES: 9-13 (Must enroll in 4-HOnline)

WHERE: Our office!
4024 Richlands Hwy., Jacksonville, NC

WHEN: July 12th-14th, 2021 1PM-3PM

COST: $10 per participant

Register on Eventbrite using the link below ⬇️
www.go.ncsu.edu/chopped-2021

Locally Delicious: Kids Edition (Cloverbuds)Each session will cover an in season fruit or vegetable, how it grows, nutri...
06/09/2021

Locally Delicious: Kids Edition (Cloverbuds)
Each session will cover an in season fruit or vegetable, how it grows, nutritional facts, and how to cook or eat it.

$5 per participant

RECOMMENDED AGES: 5-7 (Must enroll in 4-HOnline)

WHERE: Our office!
4024 Richlands Hwy., Jacksonville, NC

WHEN: Wednesday, July 13th, July 20th, and July 27th , 2021 - 9AM-10:30AM

Register on Eventbrite using the link below ⬇️
www.go.ncsu.edu/locallydelicious_cloverbud

‼️ NEW YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAM ‼️

Locally Delicious: Kids Edition (Cloverbuds)
Each session will cover an in season fruit or vegetable, how it grows, nutritional facts, and how to cook or eat it.

$5 per participant

RECOMMENDED AGES: 5-7 (Must enroll in 4-HOnline)

WHERE: Our office!
4024 Richlands Hwy., Jacksonville, NC

WHEN: Tuesday, July 13th, July 20th, and July 27th , 2021 - 9AM-10:30AM

Register on Eventbrite using the link below ⬇️
www.go.ncsu.edu/locallydelicious_cloverbud

Photos from North Carolina 4-H's post
06/03/2021

Photos from North Carolina 4-H's post

Register your 4-Her for our upcoming workshop: Let Me Cook! 🧑‍🍳4-Hers will have fun planning, shopping, and cooking deli...
06/02/2021

Register your 4-Her for our upcoming workshop:
Let Me Cook! 🧑‍🍳

4-Hers will have fun planning, shopping, and cooking delicious meals!

FREE

Classes will be July 8th, July 15th, July 22nd, and July 29th, 2021 10:30AM-12:30PM via Zoom!

Recommended Ages: 10 and up.

Register by July 5th by using the link below or scanning the QR code on the flyer! ⬇
https://go.ncsu.edu/letmecookregistration

#GrowOnslow 🍀

More nutritious recipes and workshops on our Jones & Onslow Family and Consumer Science Program of NC State Extension page!

Happy Fri-Yay! 🙌
Register your 4-Her for our upcoming workshop:

Let Me Cook! 🧑‍🍳
4-Hers will have fun planning, shopping, and cooking delicious meals!

FREE

Classes will be July 8th, July 15th, July 22nd, and July 29th, 2021 10:30AM-12:30PM via Zoom!

Recommended Ages: 10 and up.

Register by July 5th by using the link below or scanning the QR code on the flyer! ⬇

https://go.ncsu.edu/letmecookregistration

#GrowOnslow 🍀

06/02/2021

Registration is open for our upcoming Fall EYFP sessions! 🍁
Register for our Empowering Youth & Families Program (EYFP) today!

EYFP is run through NC State Extension and 4-H, and is offered to individuals in both Carteret and Onslow Counties.

FREE to participate! 🙌

Included when participating:
- 10 sessions
- FREE Dinner provided for each family once a week
- Opportunity to grow closer as a community

Start your registration by filling out the form below! ⬇
Onslow County - www.go.ncsu.edu/eyfp
Carteret County - https://forms.gle/V4mCThVj1yuRyJRi8

Read more about EYFP on our website: https://onslow.ces.ncsu.edu/nc-empowering-youth-and.../

05/31/2021

Happy Monday!

Our office is closed for the holidays:
Monday, May 31st, 2021

If you have any questions during our holiday break -
✅ Check out our Frequently Asked Questions in our page's inbox!

✅ Check out our website: https://onslow.ces.ncsu.edu/Onslow-County-4-H/

✅ Email our 4-H Assistant, John Osborne, and he'll get to you as soon as possible: [email protected]

#HappyMemorialDay 🇺🇸

Don't forget to sign up for our 4-H June Summer Fun programs! These 1-day workshops run from 8:30AM to 12:00PM and are $...
05/28/2021

Don't forget to sign up for our 4-H June Summer Fun programs!

These 1-day workshops run from 8:30AM to 12:00PM and are $5 each.

Electric FUN-damentals! workshop
June 3rd (ages 8 to 11)
June 4th (ages 12 to 14)

Outdoor Explorer! workshop
June 9th (ages 8 to 12)
June 10th (ages 8 to 12)

STEMMING From Biology! workshop
June 17th (ages 8 to 12)
June 22nd (ages 8 to 12)
June 24th (ages 8 to 12)

To be signed up for a workshop, your child must get enrolled into 4-H Online 2.0 (if not already registered).
Please visit this link to begin enrolling or to update your 4-H member: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in

Go to this page to learn more about 4-H Online 2.0 :
https://sites.google.com/ncsu.edu/nc4honline/home?authuser=0

Email: [email protected]
or
Call the Onslow Extension Office at (910) 455-5873
for more information, assistance, or to be registered for workshops.

Don't forget to sign up for our 4-H June Summer Fun programs!

These 1-day workshops run from 8:30AM to 12:00PM and are $5 each.

Electric FUN-damentals! workshop
June 3rd (ages 8 to 11)
June 4th (ages 12 to 14)

Outdoor Explorer! workshop
June 9th (ages 8 to 12)
June 10th (ages 8 to 12)

STEMMING From Biology! workshop
June 17th (ages 8 to 12)
June 22nd (ages 8 to 12)
June 24th (ages 8 to 12)

To be signed up for a workshop, your child must get enrolled into 4-H Online 2.0 (if not already registered).
Please visit this link to begin enrolling or to update your 4-H member: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in

Go to this page to learn more about 4-H Online 2.0 :
https://sites.google.com/ncsu.edu/nc4honline/home?authuser=0

Email: [email protected]
or
Call the Onslow Extension Office at (910) 455-5873
for more information, assistance, or to be registered for workshops.

05/27/2021

Registration is open for our upcoming Fall EYFP sessions! 🍁

Register for our Empowering Youth & Families Program (EYFP) today!

EYFP is run through NC State Extension and 4-H, and is offered to individuals in both Carteret and Onslow Counties.

FREE to participate! 🙌

Included when participating:
- 10 sessions
- FREE Dinner provided for each family once a week
- Opportunity to grow closer as a community

Start your registration by filling out the form below! ⬇
Onslow County - www.go.ncsu.edu/eyfp
Carteret County - https://forms.gle/V4mCThVj1yuRyJRi8

Read more about EYFP on our website: https://onslow.ces.ncsu.edu/nc-empowering-youth-and.../

05/24/2021

Registration is open for our upcoming Fall EYFP sessions! 🍁
Register for our Empowering Youth & Families Program (EYFP) today!

EYFP is run through NC State Extension and 4-H, and is offered to individuals in both Carteret and Onslow Counties.
FREE to participate! 🙌

Included when participating:
- 10 sessions
- FREE Dinner provided for each family once a week
- Opportunity to grow closer as a community

Start your registration by filling out the form below! ⬇
Onslow County - www.go.ncsu.edu/eyfp
Carteret County - https://forms.gle/V4mCThVj1yuRyJRi8

Read more about EYFP on our website: https://onslow.ces.ncsu.edu/nc-empowering-youth-and.../

Happy Fri-Yay!TOMORROW - Join in on this ✨FREE✨ community event for an impactful experience for our county! Washing Away...
05/21/2021

Happy Fri-Yay!

TOMORROW -
Join in on this ✨FREE✨ community event for an impactful experience for our county!

Washing Away the Wave of Addiction!
We are on a mission to tackle the ongoing opioid epidemic and human/s*x traffIcking in Onslow County.

WHERE: First United Methodist Church of Sneads Ferry
305 Lakeside Dr., Sneads Ferry, NC 28460

WHEN: Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 1PM-3:30PM

FREE Lunch provided!
More details including the schedule below ⬇
https://www.facebook.com/events/4530903433627625/?ref=newsfeed

Questions? Contact EYFP Coordinator, Lee Stiles:
By email: [email protected]
By phone: 252-342-8490

#eyfp #GrowOnslow

05/20/2021

Registration is open for our upcoming Fall EYFP sessions! 🍁
Register for our Empowering Youth & Families Program (EYFP) today!

EYFP is run through NC State Extension and 4-H, and is offered to individuals in both Carteret and Onslow Counties.

FREE to participate! 🙌

Included when participating:
- 10 sessions
- FREE Dinner provided for each family once a week
- Opportunity to grow closer as a community

Start your registration by filling out the form below! ⬇
Onslow County - www.go.ncsu.edu/eyfp
Carteret County - https://forms.gle/V4mCThVj1yuRyJRi8

Read more about EYFP on our website: https://onslow.ces.ncsu.edu/nc-empowering-youth-and.../

Register your 4-Her for our upcoming workshop: Let Me Cook! 🧑‍🍳4-Hers will have fun planning, shopping, and cooking deli...
05/17/2021

Register your 4-Her for our upcoming workshop:
Let Me Cook! 🧑‍🍳

4-Hers will have fun planning, shopping, and cooking delicious meals!

FREE

Classes will be July 8th, July 15th, July 22nd, and July 29th, 2021 10:30AM-12:30PM via Zoom!

Recommended Ages: 10 and up.

Register by July 5th by using the link below or scanning the QR code on the flyer! ⬇
https://go.ncsu.edu/letmecookregistration

#GrowOnslow 🍀
More nutritious recipes and workshops on our Jones & Onslow Family and Consumer Science Program of NC State Extension page!

Happy Fri-Yay! 🙌
Register your 4-Her for our upcoming workshop:

Let Me Cook! 🧑‍🍳
4-Hers will have fun planning, shopping, and cooking delicious meals!

FREE

Classes will be July 8th, July 15th, July 22nd, and July 29th, 2021 10:30AM-12:30PM via Zoom!

Recommended Ages: 10 and up.

Register by July 5th by using the link below or scanning the QR code on the flyer! ⬇

https://go.ncsu.edu/letmecookregistration

#GrowOnslow 🍀

05/12/2021

Help those who help feed our community's children!

Visit the Onslow County United Way's CHEW fundraiser page and help them to be able to afford a new youth-food delivery van! https://gofund.me/8b4b9e02

HELP FEED OUR CHILDREN! The CHEW! Program (Children Healthy Eating on Weekends!) assists children in our community by pr...
05/12/2021

HELP FEED OUR CHILDREN!

The CHEW! Program (Children Healthy Eating on Weekends!) assists children in our community by providing backpacks filled with child-friendly, easy to prepare meals over the weekend. Every week, volunteers from the community pack the backpack which the children has over the weekend.

The CHEW Program accepts the following food items:

Pre-packaged/boxed:
Pop Tarts/Breakfast Bars, Peanut Butter/Jelly Snacks, Individual Fruit Cups/Applesauce, Ramen, Oatmeal/Instant Grits, Macaroni -n- Cheese, and Individual Cereal.

Canned:
Meats (tuna, chicken, Vienna sausages, beanie weenies), Soups, Pastas (Ravioli/SpaghettiOs), Beans, Vegetables, and Stews.

Currently, they are especially in need of CANNED VEGETABLES, FRUIT CUPS and APPLE SAUCE CUPS.

Donations can be placed into the collection box located on the back porch of the United Way's CHEW House located at 8 Ruth St., Jacksonville, NC 28540.
Call (910) 938-4357 or visit their website https://uwonslow.org/
For more information.

THANK YOU for supporting this wonderful organization who helps to feed the youth (and families) of our communities!

HELP FEED OUR CHILDREN!

The CHEW! Program (Children Healthy Eating on Weekends!) assists children in our community by providing backpacks filled with child-friendly, easy to prepare meals over the weekend. Every week, volunteers from the community pack the backpack which the children has over the weekend.

The CHEW Program accepts the following food items:

Pre-packaged/boxed:
Pop Tarts/Breakfast Bars, Peanut Butter/Jelly Snacks, Individual Fruit Cups/Applesauce, Ramen, Oatmeal/Instant Grits, Macaroni -n- Cheese, and Individual Cereal.

Canned:
Meats (tuna, chicken, Vienna sausages, beanie weenies), Soups, Pastas (Ravioli/SpaghettiOs), Beans, Vegetables, and Stews.

Currently, they are especially in need of CANNED VEGETABLES, FRUIT CUPS and APPLE SAUCE CUPS.

Donations can be placed into the collection box located on the back porch of the United Way's CHEW House located at 8 Ruth St., Jacksonville, NC 28540.
Call (910) 938-4357 or visit their website https://uwonslow.org/
For more information.

THANK YOU for supporting this wonderful organization who helps to feed the youth (and families) of our communities!

Photos from NC 4-H Healthy Living's post
05/11/2021

Photos from NC 4-H Healthy Living's post

4-Hers!Join in on this ✨FREE✨ community event for an impactful experience for our county! Washing Away the Wave of Addic...
05/11/2021

4-Hers!

Join in on this ✨FREE✨ community event for an impactful experience for our county!

Washing Away the Wave of Addiction!

We are on a mission to tackle the ongoing opioid epidemic and human/s*x traffIcking in Onslow County.

WHERE: First United Methodist Church of Sneads Ferry
305 Lakeside Dr., Sneads Ferry, NC 28460

WHEN: Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 1PM-3:30PM

FREE Lunch provided!

More details including the schedule below ⬇

Questions? Contact EYFP Coordinator, Lee Stiles:
By email: [email protected]
By phone: 252-342-8490

#eyfp #GrowOnslow

Would you like to exercise your brain? Then maybe you should signup for our Onslow County 4-H Codebreaker kit today! Ta...
04/30/2021

Would you like to exercise your brain?
Then maybe you should signup for our Onslow County 4-H Codebreaker kit today!

Take on a series of challenging riddles, ciphers, puzzles, trivia, word problems, and more as you use different problem-solving methods to work your way through this take-home project kit!

$5 per kit Ages 8 to 18

Quantities are limited.

Kits will be available for purchase and pick-up starting MAY 7th.

Call (910) 455-5873 for more information and to reserve your kit!

Would you like to exercise your brain?
Then maybe you should signup for our Onslow County 4-H Codebreaker kit today!

Take on a series of challenging riddles, ciphers, puzzles, trivia, word problems, and more as you use different problem-solving methods to work your way through this take-home project kit!

$5 per kit Ages 8 to 18

Quantities are limited.

Kits will be available for purchase and pick-up starting MAY 7th.

Call (910) 455-5873 for more information and to reserve your kit!

It's Friday and we have another treat for you! 🥳🚨NEW WORKSHOP ALERT🚨Stir It Up Baking Series:Join us via Zoom for a fun ...
04/30/2021

It's Friday and we have another treat for you! 🥳

🚨NEW WORKSHOP ALERT🚨

Stir It Up Baking Series:
Join us via Zoom for a fun time in the kitchen baking yummy goodies! 😋

August 2nd, August 9th, and August 16th, 2021 10AM-12PM via Zoom!

Recommended Ages: 10 and up
*REGISTER BY JULY 28th, 2021*

FREE!

For more information and to register go to:
https://go.ncsu.edu/stiritupregistration

#GrowOnslow 🍀

Or scan the QR code in the flyer!

It's Friday and we have another treat for you! 🥳

🚨NEW WORKSHOP ALERT🚨

Stir It Up Baking Series:
Join us via Zoom for a fun time in the kitchen baking yummy goodies! 😋

August 2nd, August 9th, and August 16th, 2021 10AM-12PM via Zoom!

Recommended Ages: 10 and up
*REGISTER BY JULY 28th, 2021*

FREE!

For more information and to register go to:
https://go.ncsu.edu/stiritupregistration

#GrowOnslow 🍀

Or scan the QR code in the flyer!

Happy Fri-Yay! 🙌Register your 4-Her for our upcoming workshop: Let Me Cook! 🧑‍🍳4-Hers will have fun planning, shopping, ...
04/30/2021

Happy Fri-Yay! 🙌
Register your 4-Her for our upcoming workshop:

Let Me Cook! 🧑‍🍳
4-Hers will have fun planning, shopping, and cooking delicious meals!

FREE

Classes will be July 8th, July 15th, July 22nd, and July 29th, 2021 10:30AM-12:30PM via Zoom!

Recommended Ages: 10 and up.

Register by July 5th by using the link below or scanning the QR code on the flyer! ⬇

https://go.ncsu.edu/letmecookregistration

#GrowOnslow 🍀

Happy Fri-Yay! 🙌
Register your 4-Her for our upcoming workshop:

Let Me Cook! 🧑‍🍳
4-Hers will have fun planning, shopping, and cooking delicious meals!

FREE

Classes will be July 8th, July 15th, July 22nd, and July 29th, 2021 10:30AM-12:30PM via Zoom!

Recommended Ages: 10 and up.

Register by July 5th by using the link below or scanning the QR code on the flyer! ⬇

https://go.ncsu.edu/letmecookregistration

#GrowOnslow 🍀

Address

4024 Richlands Hwy
Jacksonville, NC
28540

General information

(2018) DECEMBER (2018) 4th - Elder Cheer Preparations 15th - Holiday Workshop ******************************************************************************************* DECEMBER (2017) 5 - Elder Cheer 21 - 4-H Holiday Workshop JANUARY (2018) Happy New Year! FEBRUARY 24 - Favorite Food Show, 10:00a (9:30-10a setup) 24 - 4-H Robotics Information Session 4:30p MARCH 3 - 4-H Achievement Awards Program 4:00p TBA - 4-H Workshops/Classes APRIL TBA - 4-H Workshops/Classes MAY 4 to 6 - Healthy Living Summit 25 - 4-H District Activity Day in Lenoir County JUNE 25 to 29 - Summer Day Camp JULY 23 to 27 - Wetland Wonders Environmental Day Camp AUGUST 55 to 10 - 4-H Sleep-away Camp

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

(910) 455-5873

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2020 Onslow County 4-H Fall Contests Winners!
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National 4-H Week Contest Raffle Winners!
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GRAND PRIZE for 2020 Onslow County 4-H Fall Contests
GRAND PRIZE for 2020 Onslow County 4-H Fall Contests

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Through 4-H, more than 1900 young people in Onslow County learn new skills and serve their communities each year. 4-H offers clubs, special interest programs, summer camps, school enrichment, mentors program, after-school and child care training workshops. Guided by North Carolina Cooperative Extension educators and adult and teen volunteers, 4-H'ers gain knowledge, skills and experience that help them become responsible citizens and leaders.

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Painting our pumpkins this past weekend for the 2020 4-H Pumpkin Decor Contest!! 🎃
Iliana- Charisse keeping Jacksonville Clean. Community Service Project
Raygan is so excited about her 4h kits! She had a great time putting the drawing robot together 🥰 Thank you!!
I would like to get my kids into 4h could some one contact me with what I can do or what I need to do
We will be relocating to the area in December with our 10 year old daughter and we were wondering if someone could explain the 4H program?
If anyone is looking for some great deals on horse tack and other items come out to Onslow Feed & Grain from 9-2p tomorrow to the 2nd Annual Tack swap. Especially anyone with youth riders!
Is there a Poultry Club for Children? I have found information on Horses, Swine & Goat but nothing on Poultry. I would like our son to participate in Poultry Showmanship at the Onslow Fair but can find no information about 4-H Poultry Club.
The Onslow County Partnership for Children is still accepting application for NC PreK and Three School. Children must be 3 or 4 by August 31st. Tell your friends!!