4-H Clubs have been in existence in North Carolina for 100 years!
A 4-H Club is a group of youth and at least one adult leader who meet once a month or more around activities that interest club members. 4-H Clubs focus on "learning by doing," healthy habits and building lifelong skills. You can be part of Wake County 4-H by joining an existing club or starting a new one!
Wake County 4-H Programs are led by 4-H staff and help youth develop character, positive relationships, better social skills and healthy habits. SuperSeed, Spaces and STEP are featured here, other programs can be found in Youth Leadership, 4-H For Families and 4-H Camp and Summer Programs.
Click on the links below to find out more:
4-H Clubs
4-H Clubs are community-based and volunteer-led, centered on the needs and interests of youth. Clubs are open to all youth from ages 5 to 18, and focus on a variety of areas such as citizenship, leadership, animals, target sports, and more! There is no charge to join the Wake County 4-H Club program, but some clubs may charge dues to help cover the cost of food, supplies and activities for 4-Hers. Starting a New Club
Starting a new 4-H Club in Wake County is easy! You can choose the name of your club, the meeting times and locations, what your club will do and who will lead your club! At least two adult leaders are needed, and it's ideal to begin with a group of 5 youth.
Starting a new 4-H Club is a way to create a perfect fit for your family’s interests. Our 4-H staff supports new leaders through the initial planning and paperwork. We are here to help your club get started!
Note: All 4-H leaders must complete a background check and orientation prior to leading a Wake County 4-H Club.
For more about starting a club, see
Wake County 4-H Clubs FAQ
For more information or a list of clubs, email: Martha Smith
Or call: 919-250-1092
Important Links:
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Wake 4-H Horse Program
The Wake County 4-H Horse Program helps youth ages 5 to 19 develop life skills through working with horses. In addition to showmanship, youth learn horse husbandry, nutrition, veterinary science and leadership.
It is not necessary to own a horse and there is no fee for participating in the
Wake County 4-H Horse Program.
Upcoming Events!
The NED Horsemanship School & Southern Hospitality Open Horse Show is scheduled for April 12–14 at the Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center
For more information and to register:
36th Annual Youth Horse Show Saturday & Sunday, May 18 & 19, 2013
Gov. James B. Hunt Jr. Horse Complex, Raleigh, NC
All Youth Horse Show Entry Form 2013
For more information visit:
Note: Youth who participate in NC 4-H District or State sponsored horse activities are required to pay the NC 4-H Horse Program $25 fee and complete the NC 4-H Horse Program Enrollment Form.
For more information email:
4-H Horse Council
Any youth or adult in the Wake County 4-H Horse Program is welcome to attend Horse Council meetings.
For more information email:
Heather Tart
Or call 919-250-1093
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Some of our Wake County 4-H Clubs involve youth working with livestock.
For more information email: Martha Smith
Or call: 919-250-1092
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Your Dog and You!
Wake and Harnett counties recently offered their first-ever Dog Quiz Bowl! The intent was to interest youth in animal science and give clubs who focus on companion animals another tool for motivating youth to learn more about the subject matter area.
Stay tuned for more exciting events!
For more information, email
Volunteers are welcome, too!
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SuperSeed is a substance use prevention program for youth at community sites in Wake County. Youth groups meet with a skilled educator once or twice a week for at least 3 months. Youth at each location are chosen by site staff for SuperSeed.
Groups work on important issues such as: v Decision making
v Stress management
v Communication skills
v Drug, tobacco and alcohol education
For information about a site in your area, please email:
If you'd like to learn more about SuperSeed's science-based curriculum visit these links:
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4-H SPACES
4-H Spaces is a social skills building group program primarily for youth involved in juvenile court. Group sessions for high risk youth ages 10 to 16 help develop critical thinking, decision making, goal setting and other important life skills. “Hands on” learn by doing sessions are held weekly for at least 2 hours.
Youth learn about 3 types of Spaces:
Inner Spaces:
¨ Personal mood management
¨ Behavior
¨ Healthy choices
Shared Spaces:
¨ Getting along with peers and adults
¨ Making better decisions
¨ Communication skills
¨ Resolving conflicts
Outer Spaces
¨ Share their talents
¨ Service learning
¨ Community and school projects
For more information email:
If you'd like to learn more about other services for youth at risk, visit:
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4-H STEP (Student Tobacco Education Program) recruits youth 7th grade or higher who have a true interest in tobacco use prevention and who want to learn how to be advocates for their local communities.
Through Wake County 4-H, the POE Health Center, and the Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) Department, youth are trained as tobacco merchant educators.
Youth use their new skills to:
Ø Focus on stores the ALE found selling tobacco to minors
Ø Educate store employees about the laws
Ø Encourage managers, shop owners, and sales clerks to make a pledge to follow the laws
Ø Give stores current information and signs about the laws
Ø Collect information on resources for youth and families on who is and isn’t following the laws in their communities
Ø Use GPS technology to make maps to share information on a website
This service learning project helps youth to develop valuable skills, increase knowledge and experience and to make a difference in their community.
For more information contact:
Dan Bulatek
Or call 919-250-453
Note: The Center of Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) oversees the national efforts for the Synar Amendment. This law requires each state to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to youth under 18 and to enforce the law. Across the Nation, States are making great progress in reducing violations of the law. This helps reduce tobacco use among teens.
