We would love for your family to be a part of our 4-H family! 4-H is for anyone ages 5-18 as of January 1 of the current year. 4-H membership is free to join but it is required. Our 4-H club leaders are screened, background checked & trained annually to provide a safe environment for your child.
To find out how to get involved in 4-H, please contact the office at 252-641-7821.
4-H Community Clubs:
We have a list of our current clubs 2025 Edgecombe County 4-H Clubs! Please feel free to join us once your membership has been completed and approved!4-H Special Interest Clubs (SPIN):
If you have a special interest in a particular topic, a SPIN Club might be what you are looking for. We have several to choose from in the county.
Youth interested in wildlife… don’t miss this opportunity! You will learn about wildlife, habitat, go on field trips and prepare for state contest.
Dates: 3rd Tuesdays (Oct.–May)
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Livestock Arena
1175 Kingsboro Rd. Rocky Mount
- Forestry Club (ages 8-18)
- Crocheting Club (ages 8-18)- Beginners Only November 6, 13, 20
- Cooking Clovers Club (ages 5-13) and (14-18-junior leaders)
- Speak Up 4-H Club (ages 8-18)- Public Speaking in a fun environment!
County-wide Special Events:
Outdoor Recreation:
4-H Outdoor Adventures
"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." – Albert Einstein
Wildlife
Learn about wildlife, food & their habitat. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Provided Field Trips, Classroom Instruction & State Contest!Forestry
Learn all about forests & management from Tree ID to orienteering! Provided Field Trips & State ContestKayak & Fishing
4-H’ers enjoy paddling the river, ponds, lakes and even whitewater rafting. Learn fishing & cooking their catches too!Shooting Sports
Learn the safety of handling firearms and improve marksmanship. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Regional, State & National Contest!Trade the Screen with Scenery!
N.C. Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity provider.
Activities throughout the year will entail these activities! Explore the outdoors with us!
Edgecombe County 4-H
Pier Fishing
Join us for a day at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head! Learn the basic skills necessary to catch a fish and identify it! You will learn how to cast, reel and the proper catch and release techniques while fishing on the pier. All bait, tackle and rods are included!Youth ages 8–18
(WHEP Club gets first option to attend, reserve your spot by Oct. 30th)
Other spots will open from Oct 31–Nov. 3.
Limited spots available so don’t wait to sign up!
Email Tanya_Heath@ncsu.edu or call 252-641-7821 to reserve your spot.
Date: November 11th
Time: 8:45am–6:00pm
Cost: $15
plus money for lunch (seafood)
We will be outside… Dress for the weather!
