We are so happy to have you here and interested in Haywood County 4-H! We are planning to do a lot in the 2026-2027 school year, and hope you enjoy all of the programs we have listed below! 4-H seeks to teach young people life skills through hands-on learning. Our program grows with your child with opportunities for all ages from 5-18.
2026-2027 Haywood County 4-H Programs
Most programs are held at the Haywood County Extension Office, located at 589 Raccoon Rd. in Waynesville. Programs that are held off-site will be noted in the information below. If the contact person is a volunteer, their information will be provided as well.
4-H Online enrollment forms must be completed for youth participants before attending any program!
| Name of Program | Date | Time | Ages | Cost | Registration Link |
| Cloverbuds | Thursdays in November (5, 12, & 19) | 4:00 - 5:00 pm | 5-7 | $1- | CLOVERBUDS REGISTRATION |
| Craft Night - Whimsical Fall Crafts | Thursday, November 12th | 5:30 - 7:00 pm | 5+ 5-7 need an adult) | $5 | CRAFT NIGHT REGISTRATION |
| Beginning Sewing Intensive | Saturday, November 21st | 10:00 am - 3:00pm | 8+ | $10 | SEWING CAMP REGISTRATION |
| Beginning Sewing Intensive (same as November) | Saturday, December 12th | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | 8+ | $10 | SEWING CAMP REGISTRATION |
| Intermediate Sewing Intensive | Monday, January 4th - Tuesday, January 5th | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | 9+ | $15 | INTERMEDIATE SEWING CAMP REGISTRATION |
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Holiday Craft Extravaganza |
Thursday, December 10th | 5:30 - 7:00 pm | 5+ | FREE | CRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA REGISTRATION |
4-H Clubs & Groups
We have several 4-H clubs and groups that meet regularly throughout the year, and provide low-cost (or free) programming; and a way to stay connected to 4-H! Below is the name, meeting date/time (if applicable), and contact person for each of these programs!
| Name of Club/Group | What do they do? | Meeting Dates/Times | Ages | Contact Information |
| Haywood County 4-H Legendairy Club | Learn about dairy cattle and show animals in local, regional, and state fairs | *Contact for details* | 5-18 |
Sheila Mills-Mode (828) 734-7811 |
| 4-H Horse Club | Learn about horses and their care while participating in unmounted horse activities & competitions | *Contact for details, this is an unmounted horse program* | 5-18 | Calisa Hughes (828) 400-4481 |
| 4-H Homeschool Group | Explore different topics while being involved in a 4-H group that meets regularly |
1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month @ 1:00 pm *Contact for specific details* |
5-18 |
Sally Dixon | srdixon@ncsu.edu |
| Haywood County 4-H Teen Council | Learn about leadership with other teens while completing community impact projects and travelling to district & state events | *Contact for details* | Grades 6-12 | Sally Dixon | srdixon@ncsu.edu |
Upcoming 4-H Interest Meetings
Coming up in November, we have four interest meetings for new projects on the horizon! Fill out the interest form below to RSVP to these sessions for: archery, livestock, STEM & our new Makerspace, and cooking!
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, N.C. Cooperative Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Sally Dixon, srdixon@ncsu.edu, 828-456-3575. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.
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