County 4-H offers summer fun
Published 4:42 pm Wednesday, July 5, 2017
SWAN QUARTER — Hyde County 4-H recently wrapped up its annual summer camp, but the fun activities will continue through mid-August.
This year’s summer camp, held at the Eastern 4-H Center in Columbia, featured kayaking, high ropes course, climbing wall and archery lessons, to name a few. Children ages 8 to 14 signed up to participate.
People who are interested in volunteering at Hyde County 4-H’s upcoming summer activities are asked to call 252-926-4486 for more information. Those interested in signing up for activities should call Hyde County Extension Office at 252-926-4489.
The following 4-H activities are planned for July and August:
Wire Sculptures
July 10 | 9-12 years old | 9 a.m. to noon
MATTIE Arts Center
DIY Crafts with a Silhouette Cameo
July 11 | 9 years old and up | 9 a.m. to noon
Government Center (teaching kitchen)
Creating Custom Jewelry
July 13 | 9 years old and up | 9 a.m. to noon
Government Center (teaching kitchen)
Creatures of the Night
July 19 | 5-8 years old | 5-10 p.m.
Jeanette’s Pier (Nags Head)
Clay Basket Weaving
July 24 | 5-8 years old | 10-11:30 a.m.
MATTIE Arts Center
NED Science Camp
July 24-26 | rising sixth- through 10th-graders
North Carolina Wesleyan College
4-H Butter Making
July 25 | 9-12 years old | 10 a.m. to noon
Government Center (teaching kitchen)
4-H Congress
July 28-Aug. 1 | 13-18 years old
N.C. State University
Mixed Media with Cathy Clayton
Aug. 7 | 9-11 years old | 9 a.m. to noon
MATTIE Arts Center
Drone Discovery
Aug. 8-9 | 9-13 years old | 9 a.m. to noon
Hyde County Government Center
Wood Burning and Wire Sculpture
Aug. 14 | 12 years old and up | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
MATTIE Arts Center