***NOT UPDATED WITH 2026 INFORMTATION***
STEPS TO ENROLL IN SUMMER FUN:
- *If you have not already* Enroll as a 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
Click the 4-H online enrollment link above to get started. You will need to create an account in 4-H online first. Once you have created your account, you will need to come back to the summer fun link to register for. your classes. 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 any problems or questions, please call our office at 919-989-5380.All payments can be mailed or turned in at the Johnston County Cooperative Extension Office 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"
REGISTRATION (not ready)!!
Link:
**Scroll past the flyer to see dates and additional details.**
**SUMMER FUN PARTICIPANTS ARE TO BE DROP OFF AND PICKED UP**
JoCo 4-H Summer Programs:
- June 4th Rabbit Showmanship Clinic 8:30am - 12:30pm
- AGES 5-18
- Cost: $15
- Registration Link: https://joco4-hrabbitshowclinic.4honline.com
- Location: Livestock Arena (520 County Home rd, Smithfield)
- FULL June 9th Museum of Life Sciences STEM programs 10am - 1pm
- STEM Design Building & StarLab
- AGES: 5 - 15 years old
- $40 per participant
- https://www.lifeandscience.org/learn/programs-for-groups/
- Location: Johnston County AG Center (2736 NC 210 HWY, Smithfield)
- June 11th Hive Explorers Beekeeping Camp 9am - 1pm
- AGES: 9 - 15 years old
- Cost: $25
- Registration Link: https://forms.gle/Y3snRAMXZCGRiZdq5
- Location: Johnston County AG Center (2736 NC 210 HWY, Smithfield)
- FULL June 24th Ready, Set, Bake! 9am - 1pm
- To be put on the waitlist please call the office or email kaena_prince@ncsu.edu
- AGES: 5 - 12 years old
- Cost: $25
- Location: Johnston County AG Center (2736 NC 210 HWY, Smithfield)
- FULL July 2nd Duke Lemur Center Tour (estimated time frame 8:20am - 1pm)
- To be put on the waitlist please call the office or email kaena_prince@ncsu.edu
- AGES: 5 - 18 years old
- Cost: $12
- Must bring bagged lunch!
- Depart and Return: Johnston County AG Center
- July 7th - 10th Jr. Master Gardner Camp 9am - 12pm
- AGES: 8 - 13 years old
- Cost: $30
- Location: Johnston County AG Center (2736 NC 210 HWY, Smithfield)
- July 12th Johnston County 4-H Rabbit Show
- AGES: 5 - 18 years old
- Cost: $15 registration, $5 per additional rabbit entry
- Information: https://johnston.ces.ncsu.edu/johnston-county-4-h/2025-joco-4-h-rabbit-show/
- Loction: Livestock Arena (520 County Home Rd., Smithfield)
- July 15th - 17th JoCo Local Farm Tours (estimated time frame: 8:20am - 1:30pm)
- 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)
- Check out our Dairy Heifer Show and Club Showcase on July 29th
- Not a camp
- Location: Livestock Arena (520 County Home Rd., Smithfield)
- August 5th NSCU Tour (estimated time frame 8:30am - 2:30pm)
- AGES: 14 - 18 years old
- Cost: $30
- Includes a University tour, lunch at Fountain Dinning Hall, and a tour of the Dairy Unit (with howling cow ice cream).
- Depart and Return: Johnston County AG Center (2736 NC 210 HWY, Smithfield)
- August 7th Dairy Museum Tour 10am - 1pm
- AGES: 5 - 8 years old
- Cost: $15
- Enjoy a riding tour of our farm followed by a fun cow-themed craft and a cup of ice cream!
- Depart and Return: Johnston County AG Center (2736 NC 210 HWY, Smithfield)