4-H Youth Development

What can 4-H offer you?

Youth ages 5-18 get to “Learn by Doing” and meet new friends that share your interests. You can participate in projects where you make something, develop a skill, raise and/or train an animal, join a virtual club with kids from anywhere in the world! There are numerous projects available to you, including foods, clothing, public speaking, models, aerospace, wood science, and livestock.Adults can participate in 4-H by volunteering to be a club leader, assistant, or help with specific 4-H activities or events.  

Would you like to Join Burke County 4-H?

It's EASY! 

First, contact our 4-H agent, Nicki Carpenter, by phone (828-764-9480); email (nicki_carpenter@ncsu.edu); or in person (130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC) to discuss your interest in 4-H and discover which opportunities suit you best.Second, get enrolled on 4-H Online 2.0. 4-H Online 2.0 is the online enrollment and registration system for North Carolina 4-H. This is where you enter family and individual information that is used by your county and the State 4-H Program to manage and record your participation in the 4-H Youth Development program.

4-H Students in laboratory protective clothing.

Exciting things are always happening with Burke County 4-H!

Stay informed by following us on Facebook, Instagram or burke.ncsu.edu.  You can also sign up for the Burke County Extension Newsletter, or join the 4-H email list

4-H Opportunities Summer Activities School Enrichment Programs
NC 4-H

Learn about what the youth of 4-H are doing at a state level.

Explore NC 4-H
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

Access 4-H Online
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.

Find Out About Camps

Learn about how 4-H is affecting the nation.

National 4-H

News

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4-H members in matching green shirts and black caps participate in the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge; one stirs a red saucepan with a spatula while another holds a small container. Both wear white aprons and blue gloves.
Historic Year for the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge

Published - May 26, 2026

Corkboard with four photos pinned: a child blowing bubbles, a pine branch with a pinecone, a turtle on grass, and a gray cat peering through a chain-link fence. Decorative clover and camera stickers complete the display.
2026 Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest

Published - May 20, 2026

Two 4-H members wearing LED headphones point toward the camera while participating the silent disco at 4-H Congress.
Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - May 8, 2026

Forsyth County top scoring Senior Division WHEP Team (L-R): John Tyler, Lucy Mehaffey, Calloway Mehaffey, and Maggie Mehaffey.
Record Number of Youth Test Their Wildlife Knowledge

Published - May 5, 2026

North Carolina 4-H youth delegation posing with a U.S. Representative during a visit to the U.S. Capitol at National 4-H Conference.
Youth Represent North Carolina at National 4-H Conference

Published - April 23, 2026

young girl smiling at camera
Burke County 4-H: A Season for Skill & Community

Published - April 22, 2026

Flyer promoting the Tractor Supply spring Paper Clover campaign from April 17 through May 3, 2026. The graphic notes that Paper Clover donations support 4-H camp, scholarships, and leadership activities.
4-H Paper Clover Campaign Returns to Tractor Supply

Published - April 17, 2026

State 4-H Officers, wearing their official green jacket attire, posed together for a group photo at the NC 4-H booth of the 2025 N.C. State Fair.
Journey as a Teen Leader: 2026-2027 NC 4-H State Officer Applications are Open!

Published - March 31, 2026

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