Upcoming 2026 Spring Events Below
Calling all young artists! Showcase your talent in the North Carolina 4-H Dog Artistic Expressions Contest. From painting to photography, it's time to celebrate our favorite four-legged friends.
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2026 (via 4-H Online)
Entries Due: May 15, 2026
Categories: Drawing, Painting, Photography, Digital Art, Sewing, Craft, Poster, and Mixed Media.
2026 Person County 4-H Summer Fun
Cloverbud Creators
Topics for each day are:
Beekeeping, Science, Art & Crafts
$20/Child | Ages 5-8
June 2 - 4
9 am - 1 pm
Earthy Explorations
Learn all about soil types, identification, plants, natural cycles and pollinators.
$30/Child | Ages 9-18
June 9 - 11
9 am - 3 pm
Safety Explorers
Local EMS teaches safety and first aid. We will build survival kits and play firefighter games.
$100/Child | 3rd-5th grade
June 15 - 18
9 am - 5 pm
Stem-tastic Adventures
Use robots, build machines, AI programs, learn all about physics.
$30/Child | Ages 9-18
June 29 - July 1
8 am - 4 pm
Register on 4-H Online
Questions?
Hailee Dickerson
336-599-1195
Hailee_Dickerson@ncsu.edu
Person County 4-H Summer Fun
Tie-Dye Textiles
Want to learn color theory, tie dye crafts and learn new at home crafts at Hawkins Loop.
$30/Child | Ages 9-18
July 14 - 17
9 am - 1 pm
Betsy-Jeff Penn Camp
Canoeing, hiking, rock wall, swimming, archery, fishing and camping.
$50/deposit | Ages 8-14
July 5 - 10
All day/Overnight
NC 4-H Congress
5 days in Raleigh, meeting new friends, participating in leadership workshops, going to a formal dance, and helping local charities.
Call for cost | Ages 13-18
July 20 - July 24
All day/Overnight
4-H Investigates
Like to solve crimes? Help us find the clues. Learn with DNA samples, fingerprints, hair analysis, tour local courthouse, jail, and more.
$30/Child | Ages 10-15
July 29 - July 31
8 am - 4 pm
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please request accommodation to: Hailee Dickerson @ 336-599-1195. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.
North Carolina Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity provider.
