4-H Youth Development - Yancey County Center

4-H Youth Development offers youth hands-on educational experiences that foster real-world skills, curiosity, and leadership. Guided by our core values of Head, Heart, Hands, and Health, 4-H focuses on STEM, agriculture, healthy living, and civic engagement, providing a safe, fun environment for youth to explore their interests and find their spark.

4-H Online 2.0

4-H Online 2.0 is a web-based system used to enroll youth members and adult volunteers in the North Carolina 4-H Youth Development Program

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Volunteer with Yancey 4-H

Learn more about the different volunteer opportunities with Yancey County 4-H

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4-H Camps

To register for camp or learn about educational field trips check out our Camps and Centers website or talk to your 4-H agent.

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What is 4-H?

4-H is a community of young people across the nation who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills through activities and programs. 4-H programs are designed to enable youth to “Learn by Doing”. The 4-H program is delivered by professionals and volunteers.As a 4-H member, you have the opportunity to meet new people, make new friends, learn about projects, and participate in club trips, activities, and more!

4-H Member Guide

Click here to access our 4-H member guide to learn more about all 4-H has to offer!

What Do the Four H’s Stand For?

The four H’s represent:

Head – managing, thinking
Heart – developing friendships, relating, caring
Hands – volunteering, giving
Health – healthy living, taking care of yourself and the planet

Who Can Be in 4-H?

Anyone ages 5-18
4-H age is determined by youth's age as of January 1st of the current year

How Do I Join 4-H?

Complete enrollment using this link to 4HOnline 2.0.
For enrollment instructions, click here.
Contact Jazlyn Swain (4-H Agent), Sam O'Connor (4-H Program Assistant), or come by the office for more information!

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