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4-H Youth Development

4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina, educating hundreds of thousands of young people each year. Extension’s 4-H program is growing the next generation of leaders and equipping youth with the skills to succeed.

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NED District Activity Day

Northeast District Activity Day 4-H Presentations What are 4-H Presentations? 4-H Presentations are a huge part of North Carolina 4-H. It is …

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Achievement Night

2023 Achievement Night Monday, March 20th @ 6:30 p.m. Come out to Tyrrell Hall and celebrate our 4-H’ers and volunteers and …

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LS Advisory Council

Tyrrell County 4-H is looking for a few new community members to serve on our Livestock Committee. We are looking …

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4-H Candle Sale

Details All candle proceeds support 4-H Teen Programs including Teen Retreat, Congress, and Career Development Activities! These candles are made by hardworking 4-H teens using soy …

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4-H Wreath Sale

Tyrrell County 4-H will be selling wreaths this year to help raise money for club supplies, 4-H programming, and …

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District Activity Day

Do you have a special talent you want to share? Do you know a lot about something and want …

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TyCoNC 4-H Summer Fun

We’re gearing up for a fun-filled summer in 4-H! We’ve got several weeks of camp-themed around all the FUN …

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Electric Workshop

Electric Workshop Friday, March 18th 4:00-6:00 p.m. @ Extension Office Who can attend: This workshop is open to all Tyrrell County youth ages …

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Teen Retreat

Save the Date REGISTER by March 1st @ NOON! Who can attend? This is open to all 6th-12th graders! Join teens from …

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Northeast District Winter Fling

January 22, 2022, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Deadline to REGISTER is January 12 at 5 p.m. Northampton County Wellness Center 9536 NC-305, …

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Tyrrell County 4-H Candle Sale!

Details All candle proceeds support 4-H programs, including day camps, overnight camps, and club supplies! These candles are made by hardworking 4-H teens using soy wax …

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Chicken and Rabbit Show

We’re an Open Hen/Rooster/Rabbit Show Please read over our Rules and Regulations and contact Ms. Lauren with any questions. Entry Form is …

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2021 4-H Summer Fun

Tyrrell County 4-H Summer Fun We’re back in session! This year we’re offering multiple camps for Cloverbuds (K-3rd Grade) and Juniors …

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Summer Fun

4-H Summer Fun **Information Coming …

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4-H Summer Camp

4-H Summer Camp at Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Camp June 27–July 2, 2021 Betsy-Jeff Penn serves over 1,100 youth every summer with …

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Presentations

4-H Presentations 4-H Presentations are a huge part of North Carolina 4-H. It is one of the most successful ways …

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4-H Summer Camp

Summer 2023 at Betsy-Jeff Penn! Tyrrell County 4-H will be camping at Betsy-Jeff Penn this year, July 2nd-7th. The Betsy-Jeff Penn …

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Return to 4-H

Returning to 4-H Life has been crazy these last few months but we are FINALLY ready to get back to …

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Snacking and Cooking with Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens

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