Cabarrus County 4-H Club Office

Cabarrus County 4-H offers a comprehensive youth development program serving youth from elementary through high school with diverse opportunities spanning county, district, state, and national levels. The program features specialized clubs focused on specific interests including horse activities (Kickin’ Tails), wildlife and forestry education (WHEP), shooting sports (Blindshots), creative arts (Art Chasers), and homeschool programming (Creative Minds), alongside general interest clubs like Clov Cabarrus County 4-H offers a comprehensive youth development program serving youth from elementary through high school with diverse opportunities spanning county, district, state, and national levels. The program features specialized clubs focused on specific interests including horse activities (Kickin’ Tails), wildlife and forestry education (WHEP), shooting sports (Blindshots), creative arts (Art Chasers), and homeschool programming (Creative Minds), alongside general interest clubs like Cloverbuddies for younger members. Beyond club meetings, youth can participate in project-based competitions, leadership development programs, and civic engagement through the Cabarrus County Youth Commission. The organization provides multiple pathways for youth advancement, from local county competitions and afterschool programs to district-level events like the Winter Enrichment Day and Teen Retreat, state-level opportunities including NC 4-H Congress and specialty camps at three state centers (Millstone, Eastern 4-H Center, and Betsy Jeff Penn), and national experiences through the AIRE employment skills competition and various national conferences. Special programs include the all-expenses-paid Youth Summit (limited to one youth per county), the FREE Electric Congress for electricity project participants, and the Summer Leaders program for youth interested in developing camp leadership skills. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, community service, public speaking, animal science, environmental education, and personal leadership development.