All youth ages 5-18 are welcome - no prior 4-H experience needed.  4-H age is based on your child's age as of January 1, 2025.

To register follow these steps:

If your child has never participated in 4-H you must create an account.  Select "Polk County Members at Large."  Complete all of the information required by 4-H for each child.  Then wait for approval.  When you receive your approval, then you can register for the classes.  You will go back to 4-H online, click the Events tab, and choose:  "2025 Summer Sparks at Polk County 4-H" to view and sign up for classes.  If your child has participated in 4-H but not since January of 2025, you will need re-enroll on 4-H online and review/update your child's information.  Then you will wait for an approval.  When you receive approval, you can go back to 4-H online and select "2025 Summer Sparks at Polk County 4-H" to view and sign up for the classes.  For the children who are currently active in Polk County 4-H, go to the "Events" tab to register.

4honline.com

Don't wait - Classes fill fast!

Questions?  Contact Jessica Jackson at (828) 894-8218 or jessica jjackson@ncsu.edu

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June Classes

Textile Treasures

• Date: June 3–5
• Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
• Ages: 9 & up
• Cost: $5

Bring an old hoodie or sweatshirt and learn how to upcycle it into a one-of-a-kind wearable masterpiece! Stitch it, flip it, and strut your stuff for back-to-school time.

Clover Kitchen: Beginner Bootcamp

• Date: June 10–11
• Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
• Ages: 9 & up
• Cost: $7

Learn basic culinary skills, kitchen safety, and beginner-friendly recipes in this fun and educational kitchen bootcamp.

Clover Kitchen: Level Up!

• Date: June 12–13
• Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
• Ages: 9 & up
• Cost: $7

Take your cooking to the next level with meal planning, budgeting, and delicious recipes to wow your family!

Wild Wonders

• Date: June 10–12
• Time: 2 PM – 5 PM
• Ages: 9 & up
• Cost: $10

Explore the outdoors and learn about land care, from water testing to composting and park clean-ups. Hands-on eco-adventures await!

Cloverbud Camp

• Date: June 24–25
• Ages: 5–8
• Cost: $5
• Session A: 9 AM – 12 PM
• Session B: 2 PM – 5 PM

Perfect for our youngest 4-H’ers! Hatch chicks, build rockets, and enjoy water activities. Packed with fun, learning, and discovery.

July Classes

Roots and Routes

• Date: July 1–3
• Time: 1 PM – 5 PM
• Ages: 9 & up
• Cost: $15

Tour three amazing local farms and learn why agriculture is the heart of our community. A great ag tourism adventure!

4-H Hooves & Halters

• Date: June 15–17
• Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
• Ages: 10 & up
• Cost: No cost

Hands-on experiences with livestock, small animals, and equine care. Learn about showmanship, livestock judging, and ag careers.

More 4-H Fun Coming This Summer!

• Surprise 4-H pop-up classes all summer long
• Hands-on activities in:
  • Goat Club
  • Rabbit Club
  • Horse Club
  • And more!
• Special class: Youth Canning – Learn how to preserve your own creations!

Keep your eyes peeled – Classes will pop up all summer long!