How to Join 4-H

We are excited that you have chosen to learn more about one of our nation's greatest youth development programs. Over 6 million young people are already involved across the nation.

4-H is a youth development program administered by North Carolina Cooperative Extension for youth between the ages of 5 and 18. Head, Heart, Hands and Health, are the four H's in 4-H and they are the four values members develop through fun and engaging programs. 

The mission of 4-H is to help youth grow and develop through learn-by-doing experiences. The mission of North Carolina Cooperative Extension is "to help create prosperity for North Carolina through programs and partnerships focused on agriculture and food, health and nutrition, and 4-H youth development".

There are a wide variety of opportunities that await you. From community service activities, after school programs, competitions, livestock shows, and even camps and conferences, you will have extraordinary opportunities to grow and develop as a leader. Learn about topics that interest you from robotics and computer programming to food and nutrition. You can be as involved as you would like to be. 

To find out more information about Orange and Person County 4-H, check out our websites!