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4-H Youth Development

4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina, educating hundreds of thousands of young people each year. Extension’s 4-H program is growing the next generation of leaders and equipping youth with the skills to succeed.

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Cover photo for Camden Extension Welcomes Jamie Xenos

Camden Extension Welcomes Jamie Xenos

The Camden Extension Team is excited to announce our new 4-H Program Assistant/JCPC Program Coordinator. Welcome to the Team! We are …

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The Artist in You Workshop

Come join us and discover the artist in you! We will have a variety of art mediums for you …

Cover photo for Camden Extension Connections:  July 2023

Camden Extension Connections: July 2023

Tell Me Something Good Two students participated in the Northeast District Activity Day. District Activity Day is a 4-H presentation/public …

2022 Report to the People

Through the delivery of programs and research-based information, we serve in the areas of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, …

Camp Cale Days 2023

Dates: March 16 and April 13 Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Camp Cale Ages: 8 – 16 (Students will be …

Winter 4-H Youth Explore

Shake off the chill and enjoy a fun filled night exploring a winter STEM activity! Register ONLINE. Where: Camden County Center …

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Camden County Has a New 4-H Agent!

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Camden County Center is proud to introduce Marcia Berry as the new Camden County 4-H & Youth …

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Kids Voting!

Camden County 4-H is excited to promote Kid’s Voting! This is our first year of participation but we hope …

Cover photo for Caramel Apple Workshop

Caramel Apple Workshop

Join us November 1, 2022 at the Camden Community Room, located inside the Camden Public Library, at 118 NC …

Cover photo for Kitchen Science Camp

Kitchen Science Camp

Does your child love to cook? Are they interested in science? Then sign them up for one or both …

Recent Publications related to 4-H Youth Development

Cluster of yellow, oval eggs of a lady beetle.

Introducing Children to Insects in Childcare Center Gardens

This factsheet is a guide to introducing children to common garden insects in an early …

A young child stirs kale in a large white bowl.

Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens

This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …

An adult holds a container for children to place tomatoes in while harvesting from a raised bed.

Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens

This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …

2 children loosen the roots of a plant

Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers

This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …

Raised beds with a crop of kale (left) and mustard greens (rt).

Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens

This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …

Raised beds with a variety of plants in front of brick wall

Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens

This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …

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Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens

This publication focuses on developing fruit and vegetable production gardens in the Outdoor Learning Environment …

Excerpt of Soil to Seed Curriculum

Excerpt from Soil to Seed curriculum. Protecting water quality through soil erosion, sediment, and turbidity …