Johnston County 4-H Clubs
Johnston County has many clubs for you to choose from for your children. We have clubs that focus on livestock, companion animals, community service, horses, the environment, service, photography, gardening, beekeeping, homestead living, and shooting sports with a focus on marksmanship & archery. And we always have room for more! Don't see what you're interested in? Contact Kaena Prince to start a club!
- A full list of all of our 4-H clubs can be found below with each club leaders contact information.
- If interested in getting in contact with any of the 4-H clubs to learn more about them and their next meeting dates, please either contact Kaena Prince (above) or fill out this form: Johnston County 4-H Club Interest Form
- Once you have decided on a 4-H club to join, you will need to enroll your child in 4-H Online. If you have any problems enrolling your child please call our office at (919) 989-5380 or email Kaena Prince at kaena_prince@ncsu.edu.
- 4-H Online will close down DEC 20TH and reopen in the middle of JAN.
4-H Club Information
Batten Farm 4-H
Batten Farm 4-H Club meets monthly from August to May at the Hinnant Outreach Center in Micro. The club meets at 7 pm on the first Monday of each month. Batten Farm has a rich history in livestock and supporting students who are interested in exhibiting livestock in local, state, and national shows. The club also offers 4-Hers club activities that support other interests in 4-H program areas such as community service, food science and safety, general interests, etc.
Club Leader: Chad & Ashley Holloman (ceholloman10@gmail.com, ashleyholloman1@johnston.k12.nc.us)
Hidden Acres 4-H
Hidden Acres 4-H includes around 25 members, ages 5 to 18, who share a passion for learning about livestock and gaining hands-on experience in showing animals. We choose a different topic each month, host a guest presenter, and meet either at Hidden Acres Farm in Clayton or at the Extension Office in Smithfield (if we need a larger space or kitchen facilities). We also organize several community service projects throughout the year. Usually, we meet on the first Monday of each month from 6:00-7:30pm. Membership dues is $10 per youth ($30 family max) to cover annual club expenses.
Club Leader: Shannon Burns (shannonburnsmomof3@gmail.com) and Erin Burns
McGee's Crossroads 4-H
The McGee's Crossroads 4H Club focuses on helping youth develop responsibility and character by increasing their knowledge and experience with livestock projects including sheep, goats, swine, cattle, and poultry. Members have the opportunity to learn about livestock care, health, maintenance, facilities, industry topics, judging, and showmanship. Meetings are held at Wood Angus Farm in the McGee's Crossroads community once per month and may include field trips to local businesses and organizations or activities hosted by the leaders on the farm premises.
Club Leaders: Ryan Nelms and Charlie Norris
Stricklands Crossroads 4-H
The Strickland’s Crossroads 4-H Club meets monthly (except select summer months). Most meetings are held at Strickland's Crossroads Fire Department on Sunday afternoons. Occasional meetings will be at local venues to support meeting activities. Our club focuses on STEM activities, service projects, livestock workshops, and nature explorations.
Club Leader: Heather Rhodes-Pope (hjrhodes0421@email.campbell.edu)
Shangri-la Farm 4-H
This is a all ages program. We meet at Shangri-la Farms in Clayton. We are primarily a agriculture based club with some other projects sprinkled in. We have a teen counsel and sponsor monthly free rides for children as a service project.
Club Leader: Rachel Beach (Shangrilafarmsclayton@gmail.com)
Bit O' Luck 4-H
Bit O' Luck 4-H Club focuses on horse education for youth ages 5-18 years old. This club meets on 3rd Sunday off of Hwy 210, except holidays and when away at horse shows. Youth are able to participates in educational programs such as horse bowl, hippology, 4-H presentations, record books, horse shows, county activities, state programs. Zoom meetings are available if cannot physically attend.
Club Leader: Kate McAlinn (Kate_mcalinn@yahoo.com)
4-H Target Sports
4-H Target Sports meets the first and third Saturday of the month. The 1st Saturday is archery on the range located on 3904 NC Hwy 210 Smithfield from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and the 3rd Saturday will be for firearms (.22 Rifle/pistol, Shotgun and muzzleloader) from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the same location. We have a $40 yearly dues to help pay for club supplies. We can provide any equipment a shooter would need and private equipment is welcome as well. Once you’ve signed up for the club you can request to join our Facebook page, Johnston County 4-H Shooting Sports, where we post club updates.
Club Leader: Jonathan Stovall (johnston4htargetsports@gmail.com)
Happy Hoppers 4-H
Happy Hoppers (previously Bunny Buddies) 4-H club is planning to meet on the second Monday of almost every month. The club will meet at 6pm on those Monday nights and the location is typically the Johnston County Livestock Arena. Our club strives to educate students on breeds, general care, and purpose of rabbits. Along with a strong interest in learning how to show rabbits and participate in shows. Students do not have to have a rabbit to participate and we are open to all ages 5 to 18. Please follow us on Facebook to see club updates and meeting times.
Club Leaders: Clint Cooke, Kristen Sewell (hoppers4h@gmail.com)
Johnston County 4-H Muzzleloaders
This club will be held partly on the range, and partly in the classroom/shop. This will facilitate a learning environment if any of the 4-Hers aren't interested in shooting. Regardless, knowing the safe operation of muzzleloading rifles, pistols, and shotguns is paramount to the club. The club will meet on the second Saturday of every month. Please contact the club leader for the meeting location and time.We'll take a deep dive into muzzleloader construction and operation, and we'll learn basic maintenance, care, and repair.We'll also learn how to make muzzleloading accessories like bags, horns, powder measures, ball starters, ramrods, and maybe, down the line, we'll put a kit gun together for the club. Part of muzzleloading culture is self sufficiency and making the tools and accessories when needed. We'll have the opportunity to do just that.This will definitely be one of those "Learn by Doing" clubs and due to the nature of target sports, muzzleloading and some of the intricacies therein, the club will only be open to 4-Hers age 13 and up. Junior members must petition to join and require sponsorship by a senior club member (9-12 yrs old). Contact Club leader for Membership Dues amount.
Club Leader: Michael McCoy (blackpowdermccoy@gmail.com)
Action in STEM 4-H
Our club objective is to allow the children to explore science and in physics indoors and outside to learn more about science within physical activity. Allowing the youth ages 5 to 18 a chance to explore how S.T.E.M can be interwoven into fun activities. Currently we plan to meet in Benson on the 4th Monday of every month from 2 to 3:30.
Club Leader: Dalila Bishop (estheressentials@outlook.com)
CLOSED (temporarily) Herd of Homeschooling 4-H
We are a homeschool club focusing on all things homesteading: A lifestyle of self-sufficiency. Gardening & plants, canning, freeze drying, raising animals for meat (Cow, pigs and rabbits specifically), cooking, woodworking, sewing, sourdough baking, candle & soap making with lard, water-glassing.
Club Leader: TBD
F(x) - Robotics 4-H
F(x) Robotics is a robotics competition and STEAM learning club. We meet every Wednesday at NC Robotics Initiative located at (address changing).
Club Leader: Troy Brindle and Matthew Williams (mentors@ncri.info)
Facebook Page: FRC 6004 f of x Robotics
CTLA Clovers 4-H (in school club)
CTLA Early College is home to an active in-school 4-H club where students explore leadership, citizenship, and hands-on learning through a variety of project areas. The club meets twice a month on Fridays from 11am - 12pm and gives CTLA students the chance to build new skills, connect with peers, and make a difference through 4-H!
Club Leaders: Anna Westergard (annawestergard@johnston.k12.nc.us) and Gabriel Robertson
Cleveland Equine Explorers (NEW CLUB)(Horse 101)
Cleveland Equine Explorers is a brand new 4-H club focused on learning the basics of horses and proper horse care. Members will explore equine health, nutrition, grooming, safety, and management through hands-on activities and education. This club does not include riding; however, families may choose to schedule riding lessons separately with Cleveland Riding School. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month @ 5:30pm at Cleveland Riding School in Benson, NC.
Club Leaders: Gail Joyner, Emma Glass (emmagglass06@gmail.com), Mary Zrinko
