2025 Franklin County 4-H Sizzling Summer Sessions
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Collapse ▲Join us for Sizzling Summer Sessions 2025 where we offer face-to-face opportunities for youth ages 5-18 to actively create lasting summer memories through engaging fun and hands-on activities. Camp times may vary.
Registration Opens Friday, April 18th at 10 a.m.
Register Online via Eventbrite for all Franklin County 4-H Sizzling Summer sessions.
For more information, you may contact the local 4-H office at 919-496-3344 or meg_wyatt@ncsu.edu.
Additional information:
- The location of the camps will be at N.C. Cooperative Extension-Franklin County Center. If the camp takes place at another location, transportation is provided but will still meet at the Franklin County Extension Center, 103 S. Bickett Blvd., in Louisburg or will be indicated in camp descriptions.
- Youth must be enrolled in 4-H Online to sign up.) You MUST register as a 4-H Member not participant in order for your registration to be considered complete.
- Each camper is encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle.
- Each program will provide water and snacks.
- Youth will be required to adhere the NC 4-H code of conduct.
- Youth must be at least 5 years old as of Jan 1, 2024 to participate in 4-H.
There are no refunds unless the program has to be cancelled.
CAMPS
3 Day State Parks Experience
Dates: June 16th, 18th and 20th
Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ages: 8 and up
Cost: $50
Youth will meet at the Franklin County Extension office the above 3 days. Each day please bring a bag lunch, change of clothes, towel, water bottle and sunscreen. Snacks and water will be provided. Please be sure to wear closed toe shoes. Each day we will hike so make sure your youth is prepared for physical activity. We will dipnet for water bugs at Eno State Park, play games at Umstead State Park, and Hike down to Raven Rock State Park, and so much more!
Cloverbud Science Camp
Date: June 25th
Time: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Ages: 5 to 7
Cost: $25
Youth will participate in an afternoon of excitement with science. Some experiments include but are not limited to: make our own paper, airplane launcher with Snap Circuits, and paper helicopters.
Science and Electric Discovery Camp
June 26th-27th
Time: 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Ages: 5 to 7
Cost: $30
Youth will have a two day camp filled with bubbles, lights, sound and more. Some projects the youth will be doing are: Work with snap circuits to make alarms, bells, and lights work, make our own paper, airplan launcher with Snap Circuits, and paper helicopters.
Alpacas and Wildlife Camp
Dates: July 1st-3rd
Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Ages: 8 and up
Cost: $30
Youth will get to visit the alpacas and llama daily in addition to learning about wildlife and forestry. Some lessons include: Talking Turkey, Turtle Tales, Leaping Lizards, nature’s footprints, living with wildlife and so much more. This group of youth will also get the experience of creating a StoryWalk for Hardly Farm that will includ their story and drawings being published and displayed. There will be snacks, hands on activities, and a craft or science experiment each day. Please wear closed toe shoes. Water will be provided but feel free to bring a water. Please bring a bag lunch.
Cloverbud No Sew Craft Day
Date: July 8th
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ages: 5 to 7
Cost: $20
Come out to have some fun with fabric and you won’t have to worry about poking yourself with any pins. This no sew craft day will consist of
No Sew Craft Day
Date: July 9th
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ages: 8 and up
Cost: $20
Come out to have some fun with fabric and you won’t have to worry about poking yourself with any pins. This no sew craft day will consist of
Blooming Daisy Homestead Exploration
Date: July 10th
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ages: 8 and up
Cost: $20
Come join us at Blooming Daisy Homestead for a fun filled day of hands-on nature based learning adventures that include crafts, cooking, and animal encounters. Please bring a bag lunch, wear closed toe shoes, sunscreen and water bottle.
Cooking Cloverbuds Class
Date: July 15th
Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Ages: 5 to 7
Cost: $25
Enjoy a morning of learning the basics of cooking and preparing a balanced meal. Youth will prep, cook, and then enjoy a lunch they have made all on their own. Youth will also learn about nutrition and the importance of physical activity.
Fitness Fun with 4-H and Louisburg Nutrition
Dates: July 16th-17th
Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ages: 8 and up
Cost: $30
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Flavors of Summer
Dates: July 22nd-24th
Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ages: 8 and up
Cost: $40
Get ready for a few days full of flavor, fun, and creativity at our Youth Cooking Camp! This exciting, hands-on camp is perfect for kids who want to explore the world of cooking and learn new skills in the kitchen. Whether your child is a beginner or already loves to cook, they’ll discover new techniques, recipes, and the joy of preparing meals from scratch. Throughout the camp, campers will learn how to make everything from delicious snacks to full meals, all while gaining confidence and improving their culinary skills. With a focus on teamwork, safety, and creativity, each day is filled with fun cooking challenges, food experiments, and exciting new recipes to try. By the end of the camp, your young chef will have the skills to create delicious dishes and share them with friends and family.
Franklin County 4-H FUN Livestock Show
Date: August 8th
Time: Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Wildwynn Stables 347 E Main St, Youngsville, NC 27596
Ages: 5-18
Cost: FREE
Information will be going out at a later date via the email 4-H listserve, so if you are not on the listserve, please let our office know so we can add you. This event is for youth that already have animals at home or have a friend willing to let you borrow an animal to show. We allow: cattle, sheep, goats, rabbits and chickens.