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Red & white poinsettias, evergreen wreaths and a handmade bow with the words "Stanly County 4-H Holiday Greenery Sale Fundraiser"

Announcing: 2026 Holiday Greenery Sale Fundraiser!

Spread the word with! It's time to order fresh wreaths, red or white poinsettias and handmade bows to support YOUR Stanly 4-H program. Perfect for your home, business or place of worship. Get all the details.

Join a 4-H club

Visit our clubs page for meeting details on our amazing lineup of Stanly County 4-H Clubs.

Volunteer Co-Leaders Needed: Help Launch 3 New 4-H Clubs!

Stanly County 4-H is looking for enthusiastic volunteer co-leaders to help start three new 4-H clubs. You don't need to be an expert—just willing to support, encourage, and learn alongside our youth!
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Sign up for Summer Camp at Millstone!

It's time to register for overnight camp with Stanly County 4-H this summer at Millstone 4-H Camp!

  • Ages 8+
  • June 20-25, 2027
  • Submit your $50 deposit by Feb 1
  • Cost before County discount (provided by annual fundraisers like the greenery sale happening now!) is $655
  • Full & partial scholarships available!

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Help Make Our Big Event Dreams Come True!

Do you enjoy decorating or event planning? Do you have event decor supplies to share? Do you enjoy celebrating the achievements of Stanly County youth? We need you! Stanly 4-H is seeking volunteers, monetary donations, in-kind service donations and event supply loans to help pull together our first 4-H Achievement Night in many years. We are inviting teens, parents, volunteers & community members to join our 4-H Achievement Night Committee to help bring the event to life this January at the Farm Bureau Livestock Arena.

Save the Date for 4-H Achievement Night

Stanly County 4-H Achievement Night
Friday, January 29, 6:30PM
Farm Bureau Livestock Arena

Stanly County 4-H Achievement Night is about celebrating the hard work and accomplishments of Stanly County youth and the dedication of our 4-H community.

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South Central District 4-H Council Officers

President Kavya Saxena, Cabarrus County

Vice President Sarayu Kondeti, Mecklenburg County

Secretary - Treasurer Ty Kovar, Cabarrus County

Member Engagement Savanna Abrams, Hoke County

Reporter Abigail Wood, Rowan County

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Get Ready for National 4-H Week!

National 4-H Week is an annual celebration held during the first full week of October, bringing together 6 million youth, 3,500 Extension educators, 500,000 volunteers, and 35 million alumni to celebrate the incredible impact of 4-H and preparing young people to be Beyond Ready for college, careers and life. Here's how we're celebrating!

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Project Record Books Print or Digital!

Starting with the 2026 program year, 4-H members can complete their project records online using Kaleidoscope as we begin transitioning to a fully digital system.

Submission Options for 2026

  • Digital: Complete, save, and update your record online through Kaleidoscope, then print a hard copy for submission.
  • Paper: Complete the traditional paper form available on the NC 4-H website.

Both options are fully acceptable this year. Choose the format that best fits your needs, keeping in mind any specific county guidance.

Key Submission Reminder Regardless of the method you choose, all final project records must still be printed and submitted as a hard copy through your county 4-H program unless instructed otherwise.

Get Started Visit the Kaleidoscope section of our website and click "Complete your Project Record via Kaleidoscope."

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