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School Enrichment With Johnston County 4-H

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Bringing Hands-On Learning to Your Classroom!

At Johnston County 4-H, we believe in learning by doing. Our School Enrichment Programs provide standards-aligned, hands-on experiences that enhance classroom curriculum and help students develop critical life skills. These programs are designed to support teachers, engage students, and bring real-world learning to life.


🌟 What is 4-H School Enrichment?

4-H School Enrichment is a collaborative partnership between Johnston County 4-H and local schools to provide high-quality educational experiences that complement classroom instruction. These programs are based on research-backed curriculum developed through NC State University and are delivered by 4-H staff or trained volunteers—at little to no cost to participating schools.


🏫 Who Can Participate?

  • Public, private, and charter schools in Johnston County

  • Homeschool groups and learning pods

  • Programs are available for grades K–12, depending on the topic


✏️ What Topics are Covered?

Our school enrichment opportunities are aligned with the NC Standard Course of Study and may include themes such as:

  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

  • Agriculture & Animal Science

  • Healthy Living & Nutrition

  • Financial Literacy

  • Public Speaking & Communication

  • Environmental Education

  • Career Readiness & Leadership

We’re happy to work with educators to tailor programs to meet the needs of your students and classroom objectives.


🧑‍🏫 Why Choose 4-H?

  • Aligned with NC curriculum standards

  • Hands-on, experiential learning

  • Minimal cost to schools

  • Supports core subject areas and soft skills

  • Led by trained professionals passionate about youth development


đź“… How to Schedule a Program

Interested in bringing 4-H into your classroom? Contact us to discuss program options, availability, and how we can best support your students.

Meredith Wood
4-H Extension Agent
đź“§ meredith_wood@ncsu.edu
📞 (919) 989-5380

We encourage schools to reach out early—especially for spring and fall programming—as availability is limited and programs book quickly.


đź’¬ What Teachers Are Saying

“4-H provides my students with opportunities to engage, explore, and apply what they’ve learned in meaningful ways.”
— Johnston County Teacher

“The support from 4-H staff made it easy to bring something new and exciting into my classroom.”
— Local Educator


🚀 Ready to Enrich Your Students’ Learning?

Partner with Johnston County 4-H and bring dynamic, interactive experiences into your classroom. Together, we can empower the next generation of thinkers, leaders, and lifelong learners.