4-H Homeschool Meetup

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This fall, we’re excited to try something new! In the past, all youth participated in one combined session. Moving forward, we’ll offer two age-specific sessions held at the same time:

  • Ages 5–11: Hands-on, STEM-based learning activities

  • Ages 12–18: Life skills development and career exploration

Both sessions run 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Iredell County Ag Resource Center, 444 Bristol Dr., Statesville.

Registration Details

  • Registration is required for each monthly program.

  • Registration opens on the first business day of each month.

  • Links will be shared through the 4-H Newsletter, Facebook page, and 4-H Online (delivered directly to your email).

  • Example: October registration opens October 1, with the program held October 23.

  • There is typically a maximum of 30 participants per program, though this may vary depending on the activity.

Important Reminder: A parent/guardian must stay on-site for the full duration of every program.

2025-2026 Calendar

  • Thursday, October 23rd
    • 5-11 year olds: Pollinators
      • Join us for a fun and educational experience focused on pollinators, cut flowers, and solitary bees! This hands-on program lets youth explore the important role pollinators play in our environment, learn to plant pollinator cut flowers, and discover how solitary bees help our gardens thrive.
    • 12-18 year olds: Kids Voting (subject to change due to funding availability) 
      • Join us for an engaging, hands-on introduction to the election process! Representatives from the Board of Elections will share how elections work and what their role is in making them happen. Participants will take part in fun, interactive activities to learn about voting, then experience a realistic mock election using the same process as actual voters.
  • Thursday, November 20th
    • 5-11 year olds: Earth Science
      • Dive into the wonders of Earth science as we explore the power of rivers and the changes they create in our world! Through fun, hands-on activities, participants will discover how rivers flow, shape rocks, and create sand. We’ll investigate erosion—how it happens, why it matters, and what we can do to help prevent it.
    • 12-18 year olds: Practical Skills: Wiring and Plumbing
      • Meet an HVAC professional who built his own business and hear his career journey. Then, get hands-on learning how to wire an outlet and tackle simple plumbing fixes for leaky pipes.
  • Thursday, December 18th
    • 5-11 year olds: Force and Motion
      • Participants will be introduced to the principles of force and motion through interactive STEM activities. They will explore how gravity and air resistance work, investigate speed, acceleration, and momentum, and discover how friction affects movement across different surfaces.
    • 12-18 year olds: Cooking Skills
      • Youth will explore the essentials of meal planning and learn practical budgeting skills to shop smart and stretch their food dollars. To bring it all together, participants will get hands-on experience cooking a simple, nutritious recipe in the kitchen, building confidence and skills for healthy eating at home.
  • Thursday, January 15th-TBD
  • Thursday, February 19th- TBD
  • Thursday, March 19th- TBD
  • Thursday, April 16th- TBD
  • Thursday, May 21st- TBD

4-H Homeschool Meetup, 3rd Thursday unless otherwise noted, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 5 to 12 year olds: Oct 23rd-Pollinators:Join us for a fun and educational experience focused on pollinators, cut flowers, and solitary bees! This hands-on program lets youth explore the important role pollinators play in our environment, learn to plant pollinator cut flowers, and discover how solitary bees help our gardens thrive. Nov. 20th- earth science:Dive into the wonders of Earth science as we explore the power of rivers and the changes they create in our world! Through fun, hands-on activities, participants will discover how rivers flow, shape rocks, and create sand. We’ll investigate erosion—how it happens, why it matters, and what we can do to help prevent it. Dec. 18th- force and motion:Participants will be introduced to the principles of force and motion through interactive STEM activities. They will explore how gravity and air resistance work, investigate speed, acceleration, and momentum, and discover how friction affects movement across different surfaces. 13 to 18 year olds- oct. 23rd: kids voting-Join us for an engaging, hands-on introduction to the election process! Representatives from the Board of Elections will share how elections work and what their role is in making them happen. Participants will take part in fun, interactive activities to learn about voting, then experience a realistic mock election using the same process as actual voters., nov. 20th- practical skills: wiring and plumbing-Meet an HVAC professional who built his own business and hear his career journey. Then, get hands-on learning how to wire an outlet and tackle simple plumbing fixes for leaky pipes. dec. 18th cooking skills:Youth will explore the essentials of meal planning and learn practical budgeting skills to shop smart and stretch their food dollars. To bring it all together, participants will get hands-on experience cooking a simple, nutritious recipe in the kitchen, building confidence and skills for healthy eating at home. registration opens on the first business day of the month.

Contact Information

If you have questions about any event that you see here, give us a call (704-873-0507) or email (awhite6@ncsu.edu)!

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For more information and for accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Iredell County Center at 704-873-0507 or email awhite6@ncsu.edu.

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