Week of March 2 – March 8, 2026
Happy Monday, 4-H families! March is here, and with it comes a flurry of planning and preparation. Please review these updates closely to ensure you are ready for the busy weeks ahead.
Top News:
- 4-H Bucks: Invoices Sent
"View Only" invoices for your current 4-H Bucks balance have been sent to your email.
- Teen Retreat Payment Deadline
A friendly reminder to all registered participants: Payment for the NED Teen Retreat is due this Friday, March 6th. Please settle your balance to confirm your spot for the upcoming weekend in Columbia, NC.
CLUB UPDATES & UPCOMING MEETINGS
- Sewing Club: Next meeting is this Thursday, March 5th.
- Culinary Explorers Club: Kicks off Tuesday, March 10th for all registered attendees.
- Teen Council Planning Meeting: Tuesday, March 10th, from 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM.
- We need your input for Achievement Night and the 4-H Talent Show!
- Action: Both youth and adults should attend.
- Register Here: Click here to register via Zoom
SUMMER CAMPS & TEEN LEADERSHIP
Registration for our 2026 Summer Fun Series is ongoing, but don't forget our specialized Teen Leadership Program!
If you are a teen looking to gain experience as a camp counselor or assistant, you must register for the specific leadership track that matches your interests.
IMPORTANT UPDATES
- Achievement Night: Save the date for April 9th at 6:00 PM.We will recognize our 4-H youth and volunteers for all of their hard work in the year 2025.
- RSVP Here
- March 28th Open House: Please note that the Open House previously scheduled for March 28th will NOT be held; it will be rescheduled for a future date.
Livestock & Poultry
- Youth Market Turkey Show: Prepare for this exciting poultry project! Review the program guidelines here: NC State Poultry 4-H Youth Page.
- Coastal Plains Chicken Project resources can be found here:
- https://sites.google.com/ncsu.edu/coastalplainschickenproj/home
Week of Feb. 24
Summer Fun 2026 Registration for the 2026 Summer Fun Series went live last week! Camps are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and several are already nearing capacity. How to Register: You must be fully enrolled in 4-H Online to attend day camps! Featured Camps:
- 4-H L.E.A.D.S Teen Camp (Ages 12-18): June 15–19
- Goat & Lamb Camp 30th Anniversary (Ages 8-12): July 13–17
- Lego Robotics & Coding (Ages 6-12): August 3–7
Residential Camp at the 4-H Eastern Center: Female camp space is currently full. 2 male camp tickets are available!
- Sew Much Fun 4-H Club meeting for members ages 8+. Registered members only.
- Project Record Books are due to the 4-H office: Monday, February 23rd.
- Teen Retreat Registration: Due Feb 23rd.
- March 13-15
- Eastern 4-H Center
- $80.00
- Build leadership skills, give back through community service, and connect with 4-H’ers from across the district.
Save The Date
- 4-H Achievement Night and Talent Show: Let's celebrate our 2025 Achievements!
- Thursday, April 9th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Please RSVP Here!
- 4-H Open House: TBA. Since the snow storm we have had some calendar changes and our previous date will have to be postponed. We are looking forward to having an open house later this spring or at the end of summer!
Livestock & Animal Science
- Poultry Science Summer Immersion Program- Applications Due April 3rd, 2026
- Join the N.C. 4-H Youth Livestock Program email list. Once you’re on the list, you’ll receive information about upcoming youth livestock programs. Follow these simple steps:
- Send an email to nc4hlivestock+subscribe@lists.ncsu.edu with no text or subject
- You will get a reply
- Click the blue button in that email that says “Join Group”
- You’re in!
- Teen Council Zoom: Our next virtual meeting is next Tuesday, March 10th, from 6:30–7:15 p.m. This is a requirement for those aiming for State 4-H Congress!
- Volunteer Hours: Check volunteersignup.org/Pittcounty4h to grab slots for spring and summer events.
- Teen Retreat: March 13-15
- State 4-H Congress: July 20-24
Tip of the Week: When re-enrolling in 4-H Online for summer camp, make sure to select "Pitt Member at Large" as your club if you aren't currently in a community club, and "Camping" as your project.
Week of Feb. 16
Week of February 16, 2026
Summer Fun 2026 Registration for the 2026 Summer Fun Series went live last week! Camps are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and several are already nearing capacity. How to Register: You must be fully enrolled in 4-H Online to attend day camps! Featured Camps:
- 4-H L.E.A.D.S Teen Camp (Ages 12-18): June 15–19
- Goat & Lamb Camp 30th Anniversary (Ages 8-12): July 13–17
- Lego Robotics & Coding (Ages 6-12): August 3–7
- Sew Much Fun 4-H Club meeting for members ages 8+. Registered members only.
- Project Record Books are due to the 4-H office: Monday, February 23rd.
- Teen Retreat Registration: Due Feb 23rd.
- March 13-15
- Eastern 4-H Center
- $80.00
- Build leadership skills, give back through community service, and connect with 4-H’ers from across the district.
Save The Date
- 4-H Achievement Night and Talent Show: Let's celebrate our 2025 Achievements!
- Thursday, April 9th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Please RSVP Here!
- 4-H Open House: TBA. Since the snow storm we have had some calendar changes and our previous date will have to be postponed. We are looking forward to having an open house later this spring or at the end of summer!
Livestock & Animal Science
- Poultry Science Summer Immersion Program- Applications Due April 3rd, 2026
- Join the N.C. 4-H Youth Livestock Program email list. Once you’re on the list, you’ll receive information about upcoming youth livestock programs. Follow these simple steps:
- Send an email to nc4hlivestock+subscribe@lists.ncsu.edu with no text or subject
- You will get a reply
- Click the blue button in that email that says “Join Group”
- You’re in!
- Teen Council Zoom: Our next virtual meeting is next Tuesday, March 10th, from 6:30–7:15 p.m. This is a requirement for those aiming for State 4-H Congress!
- Volunteer Hours: Check volunteersignup.org/Pittcounty4h to grab slots for spring and summer events.
- Teen Retreat: March 13-15
- State 4-H Congress: July 20-24
