Carteret County 4-H

05/30/2026

Youth ages 13-18 are invited to participate in this multi-day experience focused on leadership development, civic engagement and connection!

4-H Congress is an annual statewide event sponsored by North Carolina 4-H and planned by the State 4-H Council and the Congress Advisory Committee. For more than a century, this experience has brought together young people from across the state to learn, lead, and serve.

Email [email protected] to learn more about how your youth can join the fun!

Congress is the NC 4-H program's flagship annual statewide event, bringing members together for leadership activities, workshops, service projects, and recognition with peers from across the state.

05/28/2026

We have been contacted by someone who has a rabbit they are trying to rehome. His name is Bear. She says he is super sweet, but they can't give him the time they think he deserves. If you are interested in learning more about Bear, please contact [email protected].

05/26/2026

Livestock Friends - Check out these upcoming opportunities!

What : NC Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics
When: June 15-16
Where : NCSU E Carroll Joyner Beef Education Unit
Who: This two-day event is designed for youth who want to learn the basics of both Skillathon and Livestock Judging contests. The first day offers a great overview of animal science in a fun, low-stress environment. We are also thrilled to welcome back several of our past State Team members to help lead these events!

What: VA Tech Livestock Judging Camp
When: June 19-21
Where: Blacksburg, VA
Program Highlights:
One-on-One Reasons Assistance: Individualized coaching for oral reasons.
Species-Specific Sessions: Focused learning tailored to different livestock species.
Data & Performance: Deep dives into performance data, genetics, and selection metrics.
The "Campus" Experience: A firsthand look at life on campus.
Please note: Housing is not included, but numerous hotels are located within a half-mile to one mile of campus.
Who Should Attend: This program features a Collegiate Pathway Focus, geared towards helping attendees plan both their high school paths and post-secondary education choices to find the best route to a four-year degree.
Please contact Matthew Miller at [email protected].

NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

05/21/2026

Shooting Sports Announcement!

We still have openings for this afternoon’s practice - let’s fill them up!

RIFLE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A4AF29A7F8C70-64009049-carteret #/

ARCHERY: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A4AF29A7F8C70-64009081-carteret

05/21/2026

Get those cameras out and start snapping some pictures!

📸 Get your cameras ready! Entries for the 2026 Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest are now open!

This annual competition encourages NC 4-H youth and adult photographers to showcase their creativity, practice photography skills and capture meaningful moments through the camera lens.

Participants can enter photos in the following categories:
🍀 4-H in Action
🌄 Nature’s Beauty
🐾 Animals
⚫ Black and White

All entries must be submitted by August 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Participants should review the contest rules, category requirements, judging information and submission guidelines before entering.

Learn more: nc4h.ces.ncsu.edu/youth/4-h-photo-contest

05/15/2026

We love seeing our youth take on new challenges. Join the Civil Air Patrol for an Open House on June 2 from 6:30-9:00 pm.

05/11/2026

🧵 Register Now for the Kids’ Quilting Retreat!

The Crystal Coast Quilters Guild is partnering with Carteret County 4-H to host a Quilters Retreat just for Youth! We are looking for youth who have experience in sewing on a machine. Sign your youth up for a hands-on retreat where they’ll learn the art of quilting from the pros.

Help us keep the tradition of quilting alive! Complete your registration by going to go.ncsu.edu/quilts.

05/11/2026

Today’s archery practice has been canceled.