Rockingham County 4-H

06/01/2026

Don't forget about NC 4-H Congress! We only have a few spaces left on the van. This our 4-Hers' favorite week of the year.

Details about NC 4-H Congress are now available! This is always the highlight of a 4-Hers year. Congress will be held this year on July 20-24 in Raleigh. Congress is for 4-Hers 13-18 years old (as of January 1st). The theme is NC 4-H: Lights. Camera. Action! We will stay in a hotel in Raleigh near the NCSU campus. You will get to attend workshops, Honor Club tapping, state officer elections, talent show, dances, speakers and much more! At this leadership and citizenship event you will meet other 4-Hers from all across the state. I will be transporting the 4-Hers and staying with them in Raleigh for the conference. Cost will be $200 per person which includes your lodging. Thanks to United Way and also Tractor Supply Clover Sale money, your price is drastically reduced (Regular price is around $550). Check your email for more details.
You must RSVP with Morgan by June 23rd.

06/01/2026

Join us for Day Camp this summer! We have 2 weeks available for campers ages 7-14! You can register now at bjpenn4h.org/summer-camp/day-camp 🍀

06/01/2026

Today is the last day to drop off kid appropriate books for the Youth Council Book Drive!

The Rockingham County 4-H Youth Council has put out a challenge to all 4-Hers. Help us collect children's books to refill little libraries around the county. Books due by June 1st.

05/26/2026

Check out the June 4-H Newsletter! Lot's of things coming up to kick off the summer. https://rockingham.ces.ncsu.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-newsletters/june-4-h-newsletter/

05/26/2026

Come out and join us for an exciting clinic all about meat goat fitting presented by Brent Jennings and Hayden Riddick.

We will start the evening at 5:30 pm with a pizza dinner followed by the following clinic topics:

-Basic Overview of Feeding

-Daily Care

-Clipping Techniques

-Fitting Techniques

Youth are encouraged to bring a goat and practice hands on during the clinic.

This event is free to attend!

Registration is required by 4:45 pm TODAY: https://go.ncsu.edu/goatclinic26

05/19/2026

State 4-H Photography info is out! This is a fun contest to get involved with. All details and online entry form can be found at https://go.ncsu.edu/statephoto

05/08/2026

Good luck to all of our Rockingham County 4-Hers competing in the North Central Qualifying 4-H Horse show this weekend. Stay safe and wishing you great rides.

05/07/2026

County Activity Days are a wrap! I am so incredibly proud of all of our participants. We had a record year with 25 presentations, 10 talent acts and 1 fashion r***e participant. Results are as follows:
All presenters are moving onto the district activity day!
Cloverbud presenters:
Griffin Cayton
Eli Kallam
Emry Kallam
Addie Walls

Landon Cayton - gold - 11-13 Health and Fitness
Gunner Clabeaux - gold - 8-10 Forestry and Wildlife
Ryan Clabeaux - gold - 11-13 Forestry and Wildlife
Isaiah Warren - gold - 11-13 Arts and Communication
Gracie Hairston - gold - 14-18 Arts and Communication
Raylan Maness - gold - 8-10 Fisheries and Aquatics
Charlotte Payne & Ryleigh Johnson - gold - 14-18 Ag Safety
Joleen Windsor - gold - 14-18 Family and Consumer Sciences
Addison Maxwell - gold - 14-18 Small & Companion Animals
Adaline Austin - gold - 11-13 Science
Dreya Dillard - silver - 11-13 Science
Luke Whelan - gold - 8-10 Poultry Production
Aala Warren - gold - 11-13 Poultry Production
Ayden Dillard - gold - 14-18 Wheels and Engines
Camden Dillard - gold - 14-18 Digital Media
Gabby Yanez - gold - 8-10 Horse
McKennon Yanez & Kinley Johnson - gold - 14-18 Horse
Emma Walls - gold - 11-13 Open Class
Lucas Johnson - gold - 11-13 Hospitality, Etiquette, Social Graces

Fashion R***e - Gold - Fashion Reuve (she is moving onto district)

Performing Talent:
Cloverbuds:
Logan Roach
Allie Whelan

Juniors:
Lily Evans - Gold - representing us at district
Eliza Scott - Silver
Dreya Dillard - Bronze
Asher Evans
Gunner Clabeaux
Ryan Clabeaux

Seniors:
Josie Cobb - Gold - representing us at district
Gracie Hairston

Congratulations to everyone!!

05/03/2026

Today is the last day of the Tractor Supply 4-H Clover Sale. Be sure to stop by and support 4-H if you haven't already.

05/01/2026

We are excited to announce our new 4-H Club - Rockingham County 4-H Rabbit Team! This club will meet in the Eden area. You do not have to own a rabbit or have experience. As long as you have interest in rabbits, come on! The club is now live in 4-H Online so you can add the club to your club list or you can contact Morgan or Misti for more info regarding the club.