Summer Fun

(Updated: May 6, 2026, 2:16 p.m.)
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Get ready for a summer of discovery! The 2026 Person County 4-H Summer Fun schedule is here, featuring everything from beekeeping and robotics to survival skills and soil science.

Whether your child is a "Cloverbud Creator" or a "Stem-tastic" enthusiast, there’s a program for every age group this June and July.

Summer Program Highlights:

  • Cloverbud Creators (Ages 5-8): Discover beekeeping, science, and arts & crafts from June 2–4 ($20/child). *******FULL********

  • Earthy Explorations (Ages 9-18): Dig into soil types, plants, and pollinators from June 9–11 ($30/child).

  • Safety Explorers (3rd-5th Grade): Learn first aid with local EMS, build survival kits, and play firefighter games from June 15–18 ($100/child). *******FULL*******

  • Stem-tastic Adventures (Ages 9-18): Work with robots, AI programs, and physics from June 29–July 1 ($30/child).

  • Betsy-Jeff Penn Camp (Ages 8-14): A classic overnight experience from July 5–10 featuring canoeing, rock climbing, archery, and more ($50 deposit).

  • Tie-Dye Textiles (Ages 9-18): Master color theory and craft unique designs at Hawkins Loop from July 14–16($30/child).

  • NC 4-H Congress (Ages 13-18): Head to Raleigh from July 20–24 for a week of leadership workshops, formal dances, and community service (Call for cost).

  • 4-H Investigates (Ages 10-15): Solve crimes using DNA, fingerprints, and hair analysis from July 29–31. ****** FULL********

How to Register: Register online or scan the QR code to sign up through 4-H Online.

Questions? Reach out to Hailee Dickerson at 336-599-1195 or Hailee_Dickerson@ncsu.edu.

Don't wait—spots fill up fast!

In compliance with the ADA, please request any needed accommodations by contacting Hailee Dickerson 336-599-1195 at least 10 days prior to the event.