Strafford County 4-H

The two-day/overnight Experience is Full
The one-day Explorer Experience is still open.

🚨 TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY 🚨

After tomorrow… registration is CLOSED.

Don’t miss:
🌊 2 days in Meredith by the lake
🚤 A boat experience you’ll actually remember
👯 Meeting new people from across NH
🔥 Exploring what’s next for your future

Plus—participants may be eligible for a $500 UNH scholarship 👀

This is one of those things you either go to… or wish you did.

📅 June 22–23
⏳ Registration closes TOMORROW

Last chance, sign up now:
https://extension.unh.edu/event/2026/06/discover-your-future-grit-grow-summit-teen-experience

Learn more about how to participate in the 4-H Day of Service here: bit.ly/4cYNxqQ

The 4-H Day of Service is not just about walking, it’s a full day experience!
Think:

• Relay-style walking
• Fun team challenges
• Games, activities, and more

Service learning meets fun, energy, and community impact!

Be part of it: https://extension.unh.edu/event/2026/06/4-h-day-service-walk-68-miles-end-68-hours-hunger

Today is the day! New Hampshire Numbers Bonus Challenge (April 9) the first 2,000 donors who make a gift with the numbers 6, 0, 3 in any order (and who have not already given during The (603) Challenge) will have $20 added to their gift. This means, a gift of $3.06 or $603 all earn the same bonus!

It’s 603 Challenge time!

Support Strafford County 4-H today and make your impact go even further 💚For today only, every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $200. Donate here: bit.ly/4siMk3i

Your support fuels youth programs that build confidence, leadership, and real-world skills throughout Strafford County.

No amount is too small, and every dollar makes a difference (and today, it counts twice!)

Join NH 4-H for the inaugural Grit-to-Grow summit!
New Hampshire’s workforce is changing fast—and teens are stepping into the spotlight. 🚀 With nearly 197,000 job openings on the horizon, the Grit to Grow Summit is where youth, families, educators, and industry leaders come together to explore real career pathways and build the confidence to take on what’s next.

Over three energizing days, teens dive into hands‑on learning, big‑picture conversations, and real‑world skill‑building—all backed by statewide workforce data and youth‑driven research.

The excitement peaks at the Career & Education Expo on Days 2 and 3, where businesses and education partners showcase real opportunities, training programs, and pathways that connect teens directly to their future. 🌟
Check out details and sign-up info here, and take advantage of a significant early bird discount before April 1:

Discover Your Future at the Grit to Grow Summit The three-day summit connects youth, families, industry, education, and government to build New Hampshire’s future workforce. Through hands-on career exploration, networking, expos, and leadership panels, participants strengthen skills, explore pathways,

Got show stopping chickens?🐔Interested in showing them at one of the upcoming fairs this summer?
Paige Roark, the returning Poultry judge for the HCAF show, will lead a Poultry Fair Prep session. She will instruct on chicken handling and what members can do to work with their birds in the months leading up to the fair, plus discuss showmanship and go over the types of information that judges may ask for during a show.
This is a great introduction for anyone who hasn't shown before but is curious, and will have helpful review information for returning participants. This event is hosted by the NH Cluckers, and is open to any interested 4-H members.
April 20, 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Poultry Fair Prep Session Learn to plant and grow cucumbers! 4-H members and their families can learn all about the various types of cucumbers and can grow their very own at home and in their gardens. Your child will received a pot with soil and seeds to help grow their cucumbers

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all who celebrate!
For us it's a fun day to celebrate all things clover, green and shamrock. 🍀🍀🍀
Also, just a friendly reminder that tomorrow will be the last day to register for 4-H Presents with Strafford and Rockingham Counties (Registration deadline is March 18 for March 28 event date).
https://extension.unh.edu/event/2026/03/2026-4-h-presents-rockingham-strafford-counties

Are you ready to flex your presentation muscles? - The deadline to register for 4-H Presents with Strafford and Rockingham counties is approaching really fast.
Please register for this fun, engaging event by March 18!

2026 4-H Presents with Rockingham and Strafford Counties 4-H Presents Presentation Day for NH Rockingham County and NH Strafford County