Stanly County 4-H

06/24/2026

Day 3 has been amazing. Even though the rain shower changed the schedule a bit this afternoon, we welcomed the cooler temps it brought!

06/23/2026

😁 There are a few spots left in the Moo-velous Lives of Livestock program!

When? June 29th to July 1st from 9am to 12pm.

Who? 4-H Members 10 and up as of January 1st

Where? Agri-Civic Center Livestock Arena

🍀What? Come learn all about how Livestock live and how we care for them. Participants will learn about digestion, growth, care, and lifecycles of farm animals and go on a tour of a dairy and a beef cattle farm! Snack will be provided.

🐄HOW?! Register at 👉 4HOnline.com 👈 by Saturday, June 27th

06/23/2026

More Day 2 pics from camp!

06/23/2026

Day 2 at Millstone 4-H Camp We are having the BEST time!

06/22/2026

We could not be more proud of our 4-H presenters or more grateful for every staff person and volunteer and community member who came together to make it such a successful event!

ALBEMARLE, NC – After months of anticipation, N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Stanly County Center successfully pulled off this year’s 4-H South Central District Activity Day event. While local…

06/22/2026

Day 1 at Millstone 4-H Camp is officially in the books, and we have a record-breaking 16 Stanly County youth joining our 4-H Agent for one of the best weeks of the summer! 🪵 🔥
Our campers got checked in, settled into their cabins and already made themselves right at home. We wrapped up the perfect first evening around the campfire, tossing our first-day worries into the fire (via our worry sticks) and replacing them with s’mores! 🍫
We are so proud of this awesome group and can’t wait for a fun-filled week ahead! Stay tuned for more updates! ☀️🌲

06/18/2026

🍀 WHAT AN INCREDIBLE DAY! 🍀
We are still on cloud 9 from hosting the 2026 South Central 4-H District Activity Day! Our North Carolina Cooperative Extension - Stanly County office only gets the honor of pulling off this massive event once every 19 years, and we couldn't be more proud of how it turned out.
The doors at South Stanly Middle School opened to welcome a staggering 530 people from across our 19-county district—including 4-H youth, their supportive families, volunteers, and dedicated N.C. Cooperative Extension staff.
District Activity Day is Step 2 of 3 in the competitive NC 4-H presentation and 4-H entertains program. After shining at the county level (Step 1), these amazing youth advanced to our district competition. The stakes were high, as all Gold and Silver medal winners earned a coveted ticket to the state finals in Raleigh this July!
This beautiful day of community, leadership, and talent truly took a village. We want to send out a few huge, heartfelt thank yous:
🙌 To the World's Best Volunteers: You are the heartbeat of 4-H. Thank you for your time, energy, and endless smiles!
🏫 To Stanly County Schools & South Stanly Middle School Staff: Thank you to Ms. Kelly Hill and the her staff for opening your doors and being such accommodating hosts.
🚜 To Stanly County Farm Bureau: A huge shoutout for helping cover the cost of lunch for over 50 of our hard-working Stanly County volunteers!
Last, but certainly not least, we want to give a special, booming round of applause to our seven Stanly County 4-H’ers. Standing in front of judges to deliver a 5-to-12-minute presentation takes serious courage! These youth spent countless hours researching, crafting, and practicing to get their presentations just right.
Their hard work paid off in a big way—EVERY SINGLE ONE of our local youth walked away with a medal, and FIVE are moving on to the State Competition in July! 🥳🎉
Help us congratulate our local stars (with a few special shoutouts):
🥉 Edyn Stroupe (Rocky River Riders 4-H Club) - Bronze Medalist!
🥉 Hadley Denton (Rocky River Riders 4-H Club) - Bronze Medalist!
🥈 Ava Nelson (Rocky River Riders 4-H Club) - Silver Medalist & State Qualifier!
🥇 Isabel Cox (Rocky River Riders 4-H Club) - Gold Medalist & State Qualifier!
🥇 Pressley Stroupe (Rocky River Riders 4-H Club) - Gold Medalist & State Qualifier!
🥇 Ellianna LaMotte (Rocky River Riders 4-H Club) - Gold Medalist & State Qualifier!
🥇 Ty Crayton (Sunny Oaks Farm 4-H Club) - Gold Medalist & State Qualifier!
Congratulations to all of our participants, winners, and state-bound competitors! Stanly County 4-H is shining bright! 🌟

06/16/2026

🚜 Myth or Fact? We’re busting some of the biggest misconceptions about 4-H!
Think you have to live on a farm to join? Or that you must be part of a club? Think again! 💚
4-H is for all youth, with opportunities to learn, lead, explore interests, and make new friends—no farm required. Check out our MythBusters graphic to separate fact from fiction and discover what 4-H is really all about!
Have a question about 4-H? Drop it in the comments—we’d love to help! 🍀

06/15/2026

📰 The Summer issue of the Stanly 4-H Newsletter is here!
🍀Visit the link below to read this and past issues and even subscribe to our mailing list to have the newsletter delivered right to your inbox!
👉https://stanly.ces.ncsu.edu/stanly-4-h-newsletters/
🍀Did you know Head, Heart, Hands, and Health are the four Hs in 4-H, representing the core values that members develop?
These values are part of a larger set of 4-H traditions, including the pledge, motto, and creed. Learn more at https://nc4h.ces.ncsu.edu/basics/

06/15/2026

Our Cloverbuds had a fantastic time during Simple Snacks! 🍎🥕🍇 Participants learned about MyPlate and the different food groups while creating a variety of healthy and delicious snacks. Through hands-on activities, they explored how to make nutritious choices and discovered new foods to enjoy. Their enthusiasm, creativity, and eagerness to learn were amazing to see! We loved having this wonderful group and are so proud of all they accomplished. 💚🍀

4‑H fitness, health, nutrition, and safety programs help youth understand the importance of eating right, and being active within a safe environment. Mastering basic health principles places young people on the right track to developing healthy habits now as well as managing their long-term health.
Source: https://4-h.org/programs/healthy-living/