Teen Cook Camp!
Want to learn more about cooking? Join us for a cook camp for teenagers! This camp is designed so that anyone of any cooking level can join. Our instructor will be Christina Robinson, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Mitchell County Center’s Family and Consumer Science agent.Dates: June 4th-June 6th
Ages: 13-18 year olds
From: 10:00pm-2:00pm
Cost: $15
Limit: 9
Science and Technology Day: Power Protectors!
Join us for a supercharged day full of fun and games! Youth will learn about energy conservation through superhero themed games! Bring a bagged lunch to enjoy as we dive into saving Energy Island!Dates: June 10th
Ages: 8 and up
From: 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: Free
Limit: 10Science and Technology Day: Intro to Coding and Robotics- Juniors
Get ready to have a blast with Dash and Dot robots! Youth will learn how to use block code to control the Dash and Dot robot models.Dates: June 11th
Ages: 9-13
From: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Cost: Free
Limit: 20District Activity Day
Are you ready to show your stuff? 4-H Presentations will be held this year at Western Carolina University! Youth must prepare a presentation following 4-H guidelines. Please contact the Extension Office if you are interested in participating! Transportation will be provided from the Extension Office to WCU. More information to come.Why do presentations? Youth have the opportunity to develop their knowledge in creating a presentation and research skills, and develop their public speaking skills in front of an audience and earn prizes for their performance, and they can even earn a trip to 4-H Congress! If you are new to presentations, no need to worry! We have experienced volunteers willing to guide youth through the steps of their presentation.
Date: June 14th
Ages: 5-18
Cost: Free
Limit: 20Jams and Jellies- Cloverbud
Do you know that making jams and jellies is scientific? In this class, each participant will learn how to safely make two different jams/jellies using two different methods following the guidelines from the National Center for Home Preservation. Each participant will have the opportunity to submit their jams/jellies at the Mountain State Fair. You will also have the opportunity to take your jams/jellies home.Dates: June 25th
Ages: 5-8
From: 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $15
Limit: 10Jams and Jellies- Junior
Do you know that making jams and jellies is scientific? In this class, each participant will learn how to safely make two different jams/jellies using two different methods following the guidelines from the National Center for Home Preservation. Each participant will have the opportunity to submit their jams/jellies at the Mountain State Fair. You will also have the opportunity to take your jams/jellies home.Date: June 26th
Ages: 9-13
From: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Cost: $15
Limit: 10Christmas in July-Cloverbuds
Everyone loves Christmas! Come and join us as we celebrate Christmas in July by making ornaments, painting rocks, making paper crafts and more on this Christmas filled day! Mrs. Claus may even make an appearance for all the good little boys and girls. Each participant will have the opportunity to submit their creations at the Mountain State Fair. Class will be held at the Bakersville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Bring a bag lunch to enjoy!Date: July 11
Ages: 5-8
From: 9:00 am-2:00pm
Cost: $10
Limit: 10Christmas in July- Juniors
Who doesn’t love Christmas? Join us as we celebrate Christmas in July by making a variety of Christmas/Winter crafts. We will make ornaments, cards and more on these fun filled days. Please have your participant wear older clothes because we will be painting. Each participant will have the opportunity to submit their creations at the Mountain State Fair. Bring a bag lunch to enjoy!Date: July 12
Ages: 9-14
From: 9:00 am-2:00pm
Cost: $25
Limit: 12Christmas Trees? In July? Oh My!
Still haven’t had enough Christmas in July? Explore Mitchell County’s largest agricultural export with Mitchell County Center’s local expert, Shane Biddix. As part of this activity, youth will learn about the production of Christmas trees and visit local producer’s operations! Bring a bagged lunch to enjoy, and please apply sunscreen and bug repellent before sending your participant! We will meet at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Mitchell County Center and leave from there.Date: July 18
Ages: 8-15
From: 9-4
Cost: $10
Limit: 10End of Summer Bash
Join us for one last day full of fun to celebrate the end of Summer. We will have various outdoor games, food, and fun for the whole family! Parents are required to stay with their child during this time. Please apply sunscreen and bug spray before attending!Date: August 15th
Ages: All
From: 10:00 am- 4:00pm
Cost: Free
Limit: No Limit
All participants must be registered in 4-H Online before participating in 4-H Summer Fun, if you have any questions with this process or have any questions about 4-H Summer programs, please contact Erin Norton at the Mitchell County Center at (828) 688-4811 or email erin_norton@ncsu.edu.
