Tyrrell County 4-H Clubs

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Traditional 4-H Clubs

  • Crafty Clovers 4-H Club: Members will unleash their creativity with engaging, hands-on arts and crafts experiences!
    • Meeting Date(s): May 11, 2026
    • Club Leader: Michelle Haney
    • Ages: 5-7 (Cloverbuds)
    • Location/Time: Second Monday of the month; 4:00-5:00 pm @ Extension Office.
A group of six children and three adults stand behind a table covered in colorful, handmade Valentine's Day cards. The children are smiling and some wear 4-H themed apparel. The decorated cards are in shades of pink, red, and purple.

2025-2026 Crafty Clovers 4-H Club Spreading a little Valentine’s Day joy! The Crafty Clovers showing off the handmade cards they created as part of their community service project for local seniors.

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  • Scuppernong Sprouts 4-H Club: This club marks the beginning of our youngest members’ 4-H journey. They’ll discover what it means to be part of 4-H, learn how to run a meeting, and participate in citizenship activities—all while embracing the spirit of “learning by doing!”
    • Meeting Date(s): May 27, 2026
    • Club Leader: Emilou Spruill
    • Ages: 5-7 (Cloverbuds)
    • Location/Time: Fourth Wednesday of the month; 4:00-5:00 pm @ Extension Office.

  • Cookie Rookies 4-H Club: Club members will build their culinary skills while exploring new, healthy recipes.
    • Meeting Date(s): May 20, 2026
    • Club Leader: Christine Muthler
    • Ages: 8-12
    • Location/Time: Third Wednesday of the month; 3:45-5:00 pm @ Extension Office.
A group of seven children stands behind a long table stacked with dozens of care packages wrapped in plastic and bows. The children, smiling and varying in age, are wearing various casual outfits and hoodies.

2025-2026 Cookie Rookies 4-H Club Making a difference, one package at a time! Club members proudly display the care kits they organized and packed for their community service project this year.

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  • Fowl Play 4-H Club: This club will introduce youth to the 4-H program while providing hands-on learning experiences in poultry production. Members will explore topics such as egg quality, the differences between layers and broilers, and we'll discuss showing turkeys at the NC State Fair.
    • Meeting Date(s): May 22, 2026
    • Club Leader: Emilou Spruill
    • Ages: 5-12
    • Location/Time: Fourth Friday of the month; 5:00-6:00 pm @ Extension Office.

  • Growing Clovers 4-H Club: Through participation in this club, members will strengthen their meeting management skills while taking on more advanced opportunities in leadership, citizenship, and community service.
    • Meeting Date(s): May 13, 2026
    • Club Leader: Kaitlin Bateman
    • Ages: 8-12
    • Location/Time: Second Wednesday of the month; 4:00-5:00 pm @ Extension Office.

  • Herd That 4-H Club: This club is ideal for young people interested in show animals. Members will learn how to select, manage, and care for their animals while honing their showmanship skills.
    • Meeting Date(s): May 19, 2026
    • Club Leader: Selma Boucher
    • Ages: 11-18
    • Location/Times: Third Tuesday of the month; 6:30-7:30 pm @ Extension Office.

  • Scuppernong Sportsmen 4-H Club: This club covers all things hunting and fishing! Members will take part in hunter and boating safety, as well as activities in fishing, hunting, shooting sports, and plant and animal identification.
    • Meeting Date(s): May 7, 2026
    • Club Leader: Patrick Kirkman
    • Ages:12-18
    • Location/Times: First Thursday of the month; 7:00-8:00 pm @ Extension Office. *Some activities may be hosted on Saturdays.
A young person with dark hair, sunglasses, and a baseball cap. He is standing in a gravel parking area with trees and vehicles in the background, holding up a large white banner with the words "North Carolina 4-H Shotgun League."

A member of the Scuppernong Sportsmen 4-H Club stands with his first-place medal and the league banner following the North Carolina 4-H Shotgun League shoot at Hunter’s Point in Washington, NC on April 28, 2026.

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  • 4-H Teen Council: This club plays an active role in planning and conducting county 4-H events. Through meetings, committee work, and other activities, the council engages youth in the leadership and direction of the 4-H program.
    • Meeting Date(s): May 26, 2026
    • Club Leader: Emilou Spruill
    • Ages: 13-18
    • Location/Times: Last Tuesday of the month; 3:45-3:45 pm @ Extension Office.

*Dates, locations, and times may change based on club leaders’ availability. Leaders will notify club members promptly of any updates.

*Clubs meeting at 4:00 PM are scheduled as after-school meetings so members can take the bus and be dropped off at the Extension Office. Pick-up is required by 5:15 PM.

SPIN Clubs

SPIN (Special Interest) Clubs are shorter, focused versions of our traditional clubs. They meet weekly for six weeks and concentrate on a specific topic, with meetings centered on hands-on activities rather than parliamentary procedures.

  • The Mad Scientists 4‑H Club: This club focuses on the 4-H Electric Program. The 4-H Electric Congress, an elite event sponsored by North Carolina power companies, introduces youth to the field of electricity. The club prepares members to participate in this event and develop related skills and knowledge. For more information, visit the 4-H Electric Program.
    • Meeting Date(s): Fall 2026
    • Club Leader: Amy Lowdermilk-Odom
    • Ages: 11-18
    • Location/Time: Thursdays; 4:00-5:00 pm @ Tyrrell County Library

A close-up photograph focuses on a young person with curly brown hair parted and intricately braided on top. She is leaning over a table and looking intensely through the viewfinder of a black digital camera held with both hands.

A member of the Picture Perfect 4-H Club practices macro photography techniques during a 2026 club meeting.

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Registering in 4-HOnline

If you don’t already have a 4-HOnline profile, you’ll need to create one first. This is required for your child to participate in 4‑H. For guidance on setting up a profile, please visit our 4-HOnline 2.0 - Resources and Tools for Members, Volunteers, and Families.”

Starting 4-H Club!

We welcome the creation of additional clubs in Tyrrell County! Each club requires at least five youth from three different families and two dedicated adult volunteers. Please review the Club Leader Role Description. Clubs can explore a wide range of topics, including science, livestock, service projects, robotics, art, and more.

Contact Information

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N.C. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation and veteran status.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Emilou Spruill, Emilou_Spruill@ncsu.edu and/or (252) 796-1581. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.

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