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STEPS TO ENROLL IN SUMMER FUN:
This summer Johnston County 4-H is offering a variety of fun and educational activities for youth of all ages. All programs will have limited space and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If necessary, we will start a waitlist for camps.
Click the 4-H online enrollment link below to get started. You will need to create an account in 4-H online first. Once you have submitted your child's 4-H profile, you will need to come back to the summer fun link to register for the camps. IMPORTANT: Program age range is based on their "4-H AGE", which is based on how old they are as of January 1st of the current year.
- *If you have not already* Enroll as a 4-H member in 4-H online
- For the 4-H club, select "Member at Large"
- When it ask for project(s), select at least one subject that interest your child
- They are not required to complete this project it is just to gauge interest.
- Continue through all questions and consents
- Select Submit
- Once enrolled in 4-H online then click the summer fun link below
All payments can be mailed or turned in at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Johnston County Center located at: 2736 NC 210 HWY Ste A, Smithfield, NC 27577. **WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT CASH OR CHECK.** Make checks payable to "JoCo 4-H"**
Trouble shooting while in 4-H Online registering for camps:
- On the "Select Event" page, select the individual camp you want to register your child for.
- Then you will be brought to a "Sessions" page. Make sure that "Session" MATCHES the "Event" you selected on the previous screen. Select the "Session" and click next.
- If the "Session" does NOT MATCH the "Event" you chose on the previous page, please hit the refresh icon to refresh the web browser. Then see if the "Session" changes to match the "event". This has been a glitch occurring in the 4-H Online registration system.
- Scroll through the "Exposure" page and verify all of your child's health information is correct.
- Sign the "Medical Release" form at the bottom of that page, if you consent. Then click next.
- Read and respond to the 4-H Photo & Media Release Consent form. Then click next.
- Depending on the camp, you may also be required to read and respond to the Transportation Consent Form.
- You will be asked about form of payment. Please remember we can ONLY accept CASH or CHECK.
- Continue until the "Summary" page, verify all the information, and then click "Finish".
If you have any problems or questions, please call our office at 919-989-5380.
**Scroll past the flyer to see dates and additional details.**
REGISTRATION
**SUMMER FUN PARTICIPANTS ARE TO BE DROP OFF AND PICKED UP**
JoCo 4-H Summer Programs:
- June 18th Rabbit Showmanship Clinic 8:30am - 12:30pm
- AGES 5-18
- Cost: TBD
- Registration Link: coming soon
- Location: Livestock Arena (520 County Home rd., Smithfield)
- June 9th Museum of Life Sciences STEM programs 10am - 1pm
- Session 1: STEM Design Lab & Weather programming
- AGES: 5 - 15 years old
- $45 per participant
- Learn more about the activities:
- Location: Johnston County AG Center (2736 NC 210 HWY, Smithfield)
- June 10th Museum of Life Sciences Animal programs 10am - 1pm
- Session 2: Animals and Butterflies programming
- AGES: 5 - 15 years old
- $45 per participant
- Learn more about the activities:
- Location: Johnston County Livestock Arena (520 County Home rd., Smithfield)
- June 17th Hive Explorers Beekeeping Camp 9am - 12:30pm
- AGES: 9 - 15 years old
- Cost: $25
- Youth will have to sign a Safety Waiver to participate. This will be sent out a week before the camp to be signed and returned. The waiver can be returned via email or in person the day of the camp.
- Location: Johnston County AG Center (2736 NC 210 HWY, Smithfield)
- June 23rd - 25th JoCo Local Farm Tours (estimated time frame: 8:20am - 1pm)
- AGES: 8 - 15 years old
- Cost: $60
- Must bring bagged lunch ALL 3 days!
- Depart and Return: Johnston County AG Center (2736 NC 210 HWY, Smithfield)
- June 30th "It's a Zoo Life" Group Visit (estimated time frame 8:30am - 1pm)
- AGES: 5 - 18 years old
- Cost: $20
- Must bring bagged lunch!
- Learn More
- It's a Zoo Life Website
- Youth will have to sign a Safety Waiver to participate. This can be done during registration in 4-H Online.
- Depart and Return: Johnston County AG Center (2736 NC 210 HWY, Smithfield)
- Transportation is provided. If your child is 8 and under please bring a booster seat for them.
- July 9th - 10th Healthy Lifestyles (9am - 4pm)
- AGES: 8 - 18 years old
- Cost: $30
- Must bring a healthy bagged lunch both days!
- Location: Johnston County AG Center (2736 NC 210 HWY, Smithfield)
- July 14th - 17th Jr. Master Gardner Camp 9am - 12pm
- AGES: 8 - 15 years old
- Cost: $30
- Location: Johnston County AG Center (2736 NC 210 HWY, Smithfield)
- July 29th Cloverbud Sweet Treats Day 9am - 1pm
- Ages: 5 - 7 years old
- Cost: $30
- Location: Johnston County AG Center (2736 NC 210 HWY, Smithfield)
- July 30th Bake It Till You Make It! 9am - 1pm
- Ages: 8 - 15
- Cost: $30
- Location: Johnston County AG Center (2736 NC 210 HWY, Smithfield)
- July [Date TBD] Johnston County 4-H Rabbit Show
- AGES: 5 - 18 years old
- Tentative Cost: $15 registration, $5 per additional rabbit entry
- Information: coming soon
- Location: Livestock Arena (520 County Home Rd., Smithfield)
- Not a camp: Check out our Dairy Heifer Show and Club Showcase
- July 24th @ 5:30pm
- Location: Livestock Arena (520 County Home Rd., Smithfield)
- August 4th NC State Dairy Museum Tram Tour 10am - 1pm
- AGES: 5 - 18 years old
- Cost: $15
- Depart and Return: Johnston County AG Center (2736 NC 210 HWY, Smithfield)
- Transportation is provided. If your child is 8 and under please bring a booster seat for them.
