North Carolina 4-H

08/23/2026

🎶 Tickets are on sale now for the 8th annual Pickin’ in the Pines benefit concert at Millstone 4-H Camp!

Join us on October 17 for an evening of live bluegrass music, BBQ, a silent auction and more — all while supporting an important cause. Proceeds from Pickin’ in the Pines provide scholarships that help underserved youth experience summer camp at Millstone.

Since the event began, support from sponsors and attendees has helped send more than 75 youth to camp!

📅 October 17, 2026 | 3:00 - 8:15 p.m.
📍 Millstone 4-H Camp
🎟️ Tickets and sponsorships are available now.

Learn more at the link in our comments.

08/19/2026

The North Carolina 4-H Council is back for a new year of leadership!

The 2026-2027 State 4-H Council kicked off the year with a weekend of training, planning and plenty of teamwork. The officers spent the past weekend sharing ideas, building connections and preparing to lead and serve 4-H members across the state.

We’re Beyond Ready for the year ahead and can’t wait to show you what’s in store for North Carolina 4-H! 💚

08/18/2026

A new way to complete 4-H project records is here! 💻🍀

Beginning this year, North Carolina 4-H members can complete project records online through Kaleidoscope. This new option provides a more flexible, accessible way to document 4-H experiences while helping prepare youth for the digital tools they'll encounter in scholarships, college applications, internships and future careers.

During the 2026 transition year, members may choose between the new Kaleidoscope system, or the traditional document format.

Explore the new system and learn what it means for the 2026 program year at the link in our comments.

08/15/2026

🍀 Meet the 2026-2027 North Carolina 4-H state officers!

Five youth leaders from across the state are stepping into a year of leadership, service and connection as they represent 4-H members across North Carolina.

From livestock and presentations to citizenship, camps and community service, each officer brings different experiences, interests and perspectives to the team. As they begin their year together, they’re looking forward to connecting with members and helping more young people discover the opportunities 4-H has to offer.

Get to know Natalia Estrada, Leah Frick, Promise McCoy, Kendal Thornburg and Galyce Ham, and learn about the experiences that shaped them and their goals for the year ahead.

🔗 Meet the 2026-2027 State 4-H Council officers at the link in our comments.

08/13/2026

Less than 24 hours until the state entry deadline for the NC 4-H Photography Contest! Contact your 4-H agent for county deadlines and procedures.

📸 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

08/11/2026

🎬 Still reliving State 4-H Congress? So are we.

It's hard to believe it's already been a couple of weeks since nearly 500 4-H members, volunteers, and Extension professionals gathered in Raleigh for the 2026 North Carolina 4-H Congress.

From leadership development and statewide recognition to new friendships and long-standing traditions, Congress was a week to remember.

🔗 Read our full recap and revisit some of this year's highlights at the link in the comments.

08/10/2026

08/09/2026

Being Beyond Ready? Kinda chic. 🍀

08/07/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 National 4-H Trip Winners! ✈️💚

Following a competitive selection process, outstanding 4-H members were chosen to represent North Carolina at National 4-H Congress, National 4-H Conference, and National Leadership Conference. This year's delegates were announced during 4-H Congress.

AIRE (Application, Interview, Resume, and Essay) is North Carolina 4-H's method to select youth for national leadership experiences, challenging them to showcase their leadership, service, and personal growth through an application, resume, essay, and interview.

Congratulations to each of this year's delegations as they prepare to represent North Carolina at the national level!

Read more at the link in our comments.

08/06/2026