4-H Teen Volunteer Training
Date: June 8
Time: 9:30am-12pm
Age: 12 older
Location: Wilson Ag Center
Limit: 20
Interested in serving as a teen volunteer this summer? If so, this class is for you. We are looking for teens to serve as assistants during our Summer Fun Day Camps. Anyone interested in helping out this summer is required to attend this training, and commit to at least 5 hours of service. No cost for class.
Babysitting Certification (American Red Cross)
Date: June 11
Time: 9am-4pm
Ages: 11 -15
Cost: $90.00
Location: Wilson Ag Center
Limit: 11
Bring a bag lunch & learn how to earn extra money through babysitting. After completing this one-day course taught by a Red Cross instructor, you will receive certification.
Cupcake Creations
Date: June 11-15
Time: 9am–12pm Limit: 8
Cost: $45.00
Ages: 8-11
Location: Wilson Ag Center
Campers come join our instructor, Meagan Culkin, and learn how to dye cupcake icing, make fondant and other decorating techniques.
Participants will make their own sweet creations.
Cakefest
Date: June 11-15
Time: 1pm–4pm
Limit: 8
Cost: $45.00
Ages: 12-16
Location: Wilson Ag Center
Campers will get a taste of what it is like to own a sweet business. They will learn skills ranging from designing cupcakes, learning decorating techniques and more. This will be taught by Meagan Culkin.
Aurora Fossil Museum, Archaeological Dig & Ferry Ride
Date: June 20
Time: 8am-4:30pm (Leave promptly at 8 am)
Ages: 7 & up
Cost: $12.00 & museum shopping + Bring Bag Lunch
Location: Wilson Ag Center & Travel to Aurora, NC
Limit: 10
Supplies: Sunscreen & Closed toe shoes
This is a great opportunity to get your hands dirty in the “dig” of a lifetime…sharks teeth and other interesting fossils! You will also tour the fossil museum. We will have a picnic lunch and ride the ferry after our fossil dig. Visit the museum website at:
Chef School #1
Date: June 22
Time: 1pm-4pm
Ages: 9 & up
Cost: $8.00
Location: Wilson Ag Center-Kitchen
Limit: 10
A great cooking class taught by our nutrition and cooking expert, Mrs. Janice Latour. You will come ready to learn, and leave as a chef for your family in the evening. Learn the basics of culinary art…youcould be the next “Paula Deen” or the “Deen Brothers”.
Cloverbud Camp
Date: June 25-29
Time: 9am–1pm
Ages: 5–8
Cost: $35.00
Location: Wilson Ag Center
Limit: 15
Bring a bag lunch and come ready to enjoy a fun-filled week of campwith our own Mrs. Kris. Campers will enjoy the camp experience without having to leave home …..Crafts, games, singing and lots of fun activities for all to enjoy!
Cloverbud Chef Schoo1 #l
Date: June 29
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Ages: 5-8
Cost: $8.00
Location: Wilson Ag Center-Kitchen
Limit: 10
A great cooking class taught by our nutrition and cooking expert, Ms. Janice Latour. Come ready to learnand before you know it you will be a Master Chef.
4-H Summer Camp
Date: July 1-6
Ages: 8-14
Cost: $390.00 per person
Location: Eastern NC Environmental Center
Columbia, NC
Help us give your children a fun experience, filled with making choices, exploring the outdoors and discovering new skills,knowledge, and friends – things to last them a lifetime. Scholarships are available. Call the 4-H office to register.
Art Enrichment Camp
Date: July 9 - 13
Time: 9am-12pm
Ages: 8-18
Cost: $80.00
Location: Wilson Ag Center
Limit: 15
Come learn how to draw, shade and create in a fun and loving atmosphere. Lynn Keenan is a remarkable artist and your instructor for the week! If you have taken this class before, Mrs. Keenan will also teach intermediate lessons. Please let us know at the time of registration if you are a beginner, intermediate or expert level.
Patriotic Camp
Date: July 12
Time: 11am- 4 pm
Age: 7-11
Limit: 12
Cost: $6.00
Location: Wilson Ag Center
Let’s Celebrate Independence Day!! Bring your bike to decorate for the 4th of July and we will have a bike parade. Extension & Community Association is teaming together with 4-H to celebrate. Wear red, white & blue. We will also visit Spring Arbor adult home and sing some patriotic songs, for an intergenerational parade! Lunch will be provided.
Creative Moves Dance Class #1
Date: July 13
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Ages: 9& up
Cost: $5.00
Limit: 20
Location: Wilson Ag Center
Class is for beginners looking to learn a few moves to use on the dance floor along with some of the popular line dances. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes and get ready to have fun on the floor with instructor Chantell Coetzer.
Jewelry Made by You
Date: July 16 – 17
Time: 9am-12pm
Ages: 9-11
Cost: $25.00
Location: Wilson Ag Center
Limit: 10
You will be the envy of all your friends! Make your own jewelry in this two-day class using Sculpey Clay. You will be the envy of all your friends and enjoy showing off your creations.
Girls Day In
Date: July 18
Time: 9am-3pm
Age: 8-16
Cost: $10.00
Location: Wilson Ag Center
Limit: 15
Spend the day with our own 4-H Assistant Mrs. Kris. We will have a fun day pampering ourselves. We will make our own lipstick, facewash, bubble bath and enjoy making a make-up pouch and other girl crafts. Lunch will be provided.
Creative Moves Dance Class #2
Date: July 19
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Ages: 12-15
Cost: $5.00
Limit: 20
Location: Wilson Ag Center
Class is for beginners looking to learn a few moves to use on the dance floor along with some of the popular line dances. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes and get ready to have fun on the floor with instructor Chantell Coetzer.
Days Long Ago
Date: July 20
Time: 9am–3pm Limit: 10
Cost: $15.00 (Bring a bag lunch)
Ages: 8-13
Location: Ag Center & Tobacco Farm Life Museum, Kenly, NC
We will travel back in time for a few hours on this day. We will churn our own butter, make candles and pottery for your dinner table, and milk Sweet Annabel the Goat. How about that for fun? Don’t forget your bag lunch.
YES…Biology is Fun!
Date: July 23
Time: 10am- 3pm
Location: Wilson Ag Center
Ages: 6-9
Cost: $12.00 (Lunch will be provided)
Limit: 18
Come to this intro class on biology to learn about several basic themes in the world of biology in a fun and creative way! Participants will learn about organisms, the cell, and the many unique structures inside of it. We will talk about the different kingdoms of life and biotechnology, as we discuss DNA and make cell pizzas! Lunch will be provided.
Summer Days at Lazy O
Date: July 24
Location: Wilson Ag Center & Lazy O Farm, Smithfield, NC
Time: 9am–3pm
Ages: 8 & up
Cost: $10.00 (Bring a bag lunch)
Limit: 10
We are headed to the farm! Participants will visit barnyard animals, take a hayride and learn about cows and seeds. We will even cool off with some homemade ice cream and make butter.Please wear closed toe shoes. Bring a bag lunch.
Aerospace: The Science of Flight
Date: July 25
Time: 9am-3pm
Ages: 10 - 18
Cost: $12.00 Limit: 20
Location: Wilson Ag Center
Come fly with us and discover our world from a different prospective. Campers will learn hands-on what it feels like to fly using a flight simulator and also shoot off rockets. Lunch will be provided.
Zoo Snooze
Date: July 26-27
Time: Leave July 26 3:00pm – Return July 27 3:00pm
Cost: $40.00 per person
Limit: 16
Ages: 8 - 12
Location: Wilson Ag Center & NC Zoo
Spend the night at the zoo. Explore skills and senses of nocturnal animals in this fun and exciting program. We will concentrate on bats and owls and shed some light on the mystery of what’s really going “bump in the night.” You will need spending money and money for two meals. More info will be provided closer to date of class.
Chef School #2
Date: July 27
Ages: 9 & up
Cost: $8.00
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Limit: 10
Location: Wilson Ag Center-Kitchen
Another great cooking class taught by our nutrition and cooking expert, Mrs. Janice Latour. Learn the basics of culinary art…you could be the next “Rachael Ray”.
Agriculture Day at NC State
Date: July 30
Time: 9am – 4pmLimit: 10
Ages: 14-18
Cost: $15.00 (includes lunch)
Location: Wilson Ag Center & travel to NC State University
Do you like farming? Farming is a business that takes many different skills that includes not only growing crops, but working on equipment, soil, insect and nutrient management among others. Even if you don’t plan to farm, there are many careers that support production agriculture. We will visit NC State to tour campus and meet several researchers and professors on campus that work with agriculture. After lunch, we will tour a North Carolina Department of Agriculture research farm. You will have the opportunity to learn about different agriculture careers, research areas and being a student at NC State. Come join us for an Agriculture Day at NC State and see what’s growing! Please wear closed toe shoes and bring sunscreen.
Cooking with Mrs. Candy!
Date: July 31
Time: 9am – 1pm
Ages: 8-11
Location: Wilson Ag Center
Cost: $5.00
Limit: 10
Participants will learn the basics of planning, purchasing and preparing a meal, along with etiquette for a proper table setting & manners. We will enjoy making a meal together and you will leave with all the knowledge you will need to cook supper for you family.
Boys Day Out!
Date: August 1
Time: 9am -3pm
Ages: 8-14
Cost: $10.00 + extra money for lunch and spending
Location: Wilson Ag Center & Neuseway Nature Park
Limit: 10
Come on guys, let’s have fun exploring the museum and enjoy a show at the planterium. We will also visit the Neuse Sports Shop and get
lunch before heading home. Bring lunch money & extra for spending.
It’s Electric!
Date: August 3
Time: 9am – 3pm
Cost: $8.00 (Bring a bag lunch)
Ages: 11 & up
Location: Wilson Ag Center
Limit: 15
Participants will be taught how to solder, identify electric parts, and symbols. Everyone will make a soil moisture meter. Please bring a bag lunch.
Cloverbud Chef School #2
Date: August 6
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Ages: 5 - 8
Cost: $8.00
Location: Wilson Ag Center-Kitchen
Limit: 10
A great cooking class taught by our nutrition and cooking expert, Ms. Janice Latour. Enjoy the afternoon learning the basics to cook a meal for you family & friends.
Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park
Scotland Neck, NC
Date: August 7
Time: 8:30am-2:00pm
Age: 10 up
Cost: $12.00 per person (plus money for lunch)
Limit: 9
Location: Wilson Ag Center & Scotland Neck, NC
Visit the largest waterfowl exhibit on the East Coast. Our own Billy
Little, Ag Extension Agent will be accompanying the children on
this fun-filled adventure. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for outside.Bring money for lunch stop at Hardee`s.
Adventure in the Gardenwith Sandy
Date: August 8
Time: 10am – 2pm
Ages: 8 - 11
Cost: $5.00 (Bring a bag lunch)
Location: Wilson Ag Center
Limit: 10
Bing a bag lunch and join us in our own Children’s Garden. Enjoy colored pencil art, a scavenger hunt, looking for sharks teeth and discover the great outdoors.
Citizenship Academy
Date: August 10
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30pm
Age: 12-18
Cost: $10 (Catered lunch is provided.)
Limit: 10
Location: Travel to Duplin County Extension Office
During this class, participants will learn about being a good citizen and how local government works. Many guest speakers will teach participants about careers in government. Participants should also be prepared to voice their opinions about how to fix local issues.Catered lunch is provided.
Chef School #3
Date: August 13
Ages: 9 & up
Cost: $8.00
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Limit: 10
Location: Wilson Ag Center-Kitchen
Another great cooking class taught by our nutrition and cooking
expert, Mrs. Janice Latour. Learn the basics of culinary art…you
could be the next “Rachael Ray”.
Exploring Farm Animals
Date: August 14
Time: 9am – 12pm
Ages: 8-13
Cost: $5.00
Location: Wilson Ag Center & travel to local farms
Limit: 12
Travel with one of our Extension staff members to local farms to explore the variety of farm animals in Wilson County. You will have the opportunity to visit a swine, cattle and even a horse farm! Don’t miss it!
Around The World in 1 Day
Date: August 15
Time: 9am–2pm
Ages: 8-12
Cost: $10.00
Limit: 15
Location: Wilson Ag Center
In this class, kids will explore diversity within 5 of the 7 continents of the world. We will explore through dance, dress and food. So come out and explore your way around the world in 1 day. Lunch is provided.
End of Summer Fun Picnic
Date: August 17
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Cost: No Cost
Ages: All who participated in summer camps this summer
Location: Wilson Ag Center
Enjoy the afternoon with the 4-H staff and say goodbye to another fun filled summer. We will enjoy the afternoon playing games and eating some summer time favorites. Must have attended at least one summer fun camp. Register online or by calling the 4-H office (237.0113)
ASPIRE to Higher Education
Dates: June 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
July 10, 12, 24, 26, 27, 31
August 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 25
September 4
Ages:Rising High School Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
Cost: $150.00 (up to $100 is reimbursable)
Call the Wilson County 4-H office for more info.
This class is designed to teach high school students to how to take the ACT (college entrance test). Instructors have been trained by the Princeton Review on teaching students how to excel on the English, grammar, science, and math portions of the ACT.Students will be ready to take the official ACT on September 8. Some of the class costs will be reimbursed. For information and an application, visit: Applications MUST BE SENT TO THE ASPIRE headquarters.
All participants must complete the 4-H Enrollment and Medical Release (medical release must be notarized) before participating in any class. You can find these on the 4-H website along with the Summer Fun class registration.
***For accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact the 4-H office, no later than 14 days before the scheduled class.
- Please make sure that participants arrive on time to classes and are picked up on time! If there are field trips and they do NOT arrive on time…they may be left! No Refunds!
- There will be a sign-in and sign-out procedure that everyone must follow…it is for your safety.
- Always check class descriptions to see what needs to be brought and where classes are going to be held.
- Please dress your child in appropriate clothing for the classes (weather, planting, painting, etc.).
- REGISTRATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE. Some classes require a minimum number of participants. If the 4-H office cancels an event, a refund will be given.
- If you do not show up for a class…you will NOT receive a refund. If you do cancel, please give us at least a 48 hour notice to accommodate for others that might want to participate.
- Participants may only sign up for one of the multiple classes offered (i.e. Chef School), to allow for more people to attend classes.
- Cell phones:. The staff member in charge of the workshop or camp will have a cell phone if a situation arises that we should need to contact anyone’s parents. Therefore, participants should not use cell phones during the class. Cell phones become a distraction to students and presenters. Please make sure every student understands this policy. Call the 4-H office in the event of an emergency and you need to get in touch with your child.
Special Reminders:
You will need to drop off and pick up your children at the WilsonCounty Agricultural Center at 1806 SW Goldsboro Street for all 4-H Summer Fun Workshops. Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes early and plan to pick up your child on time. Early drop off and late pick up fees starting at $5.00 for each 15 minutes will be applied after 2 occurrences. Feel free to call the 4-H office with any questions at 252.237.0113.
All events & activities operate under the 4-H Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedure. This 4-H Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedure is a condition of participation in any NC 4-H activities or programs. A copy may be obtained from the Wilson County 4-H Office or
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North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. In addition, the two universities welcome all persons without regard to sexual orientation. North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governmentscooperating.