Clay County 4-H Clubs
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New Club being formed
- Hiking Club: Any youth, 6 -12 grade, interested in a hiking club, please email Julie Lyvers, julie_lyvers@ncsu.edu. Currently the clubs are unable to meet face to face and with the change in the weather, this club is looking to start meeting in the spring to discuss various places in the area to hike and hiking safety.
- Information about area birds from the Franklin Bird Club
- Example of a place to hike: Greenway in Franklin, NC
Flyers and Tyers 4-H Club
This is specialty club focusing on fly-fishing. The club meets every Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. During this time the club learns how to tie flies, cast fly fishing rods, entomology, and water conservation. This club is for middle and high school students.
Lightning Storms 4-H Club
This is a specialty club for homeschool students. Last year, there were 2 groups each focusing on a separate topic-electric and robotic. This year, 2020, the group has been combined to focus on STEM projects including electric and robotic. The club meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 10:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. The age of the group is 5 to 14.
Presentations for 4-H Electric Congress– Due to 4-H Agent by February 24.
4-H Electric Congress Delegates
2020 Electric Congress Article
Videos from 4-H Electric Congress
Women fulfilling careers in the Energy Industry
Technology Applications in the Energy Industry
Trails and Rails 4-H Club
This club focuses on horses. They meet on the third Monday at 6 p.m. They have various projects throughout the year: community service projects: Coggins Clinic, and Rabies Clinic; camps, and horse shows. This club is for middle and high school students.
If you are interested in joining one of the clubs, please email Julie Lyvers at julie_lyvers@ncsu.edu.
Fall Opportunities for 4-H Members
The Grow Box-gives youth and their families the opportunity to explore their backyard or the natural spaces near them with guided activities designed to develop their science skills. You’ll grow plants together, search for seeds, observe pollinators, and get creative with the hands-on activities in each box.
Hay Bale Contest-send info to Julie by November 18
Virtual Craft Fair-some counties have a County Fair and 4-H members can submit crafts to be judged. Prizes will be awarded. Send info to Julie by October 28.
Summer Opportunities for 4-H Members
West District 4-H Teen Retreat is a great opportunity for teens to meet teens in their district. During the Retreat, 4-H members participate in various workshops, attend a dance, plus a lot of other fun activities. The district officers are elected during this event.
West District Activity Day is a day 4-H’ers from across the district visit one of the counties in the district to compete with others. There are many different categories the members can choose from to present. The winners will advance to the state to compete.
NC 4-H Photography Contest: Deadline for photo entries is June 30.
Citizenship Opportunities
- 4-H Citizenship Focus June 15 – 17, 2020
- 4-H Congress : July 20 – 23, 2020
- NCACC Youth Voice August 2020
- Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference September 24-26