North Dakota 4-H

03/28/2026

Get ready to enjoy the outdoors! (warm weather can't get here soon enough)

🎯Advanced Archery Camp (June 6-7) Designed for experienced archers ready to refine their technique, this camp focuses on improving precision, consistency and confidence both on and off the range. Register >>> ndsu.ag/archerycamp

🦋Wildlife Camp (August 2-6) Campers can expect to be immersed in information about creatures ranging from the very tiny to the largest fur-bearing animals in North Dakota. Campers will enjoy hikes, experiments and creature adaptations to learn what makes them unique. Register >>> ndsu.ag/wildlifecamp

03/27/2026

Livestock Camp has a few remaining spots left!
Learn how to show and fit your livestock in preparation for your county fair or achievement day! Participants will learn about proper ways of feeding and selecting competitive livestock projects. A showmanship contest will be held and awards will be given.
And of course, campers will enjoy all the classic camp activities like swimming, kayaking, bonfires and more!
Livestock Camp is May 26 - May 30, 2026. Learn more and register >>> ndsu.ag/livestockcamp

03/27/2026

Creative Arts Camp is making projects that YOU could bring to your county fair or achievement day this summer! (4-H membership is not required to attend camp)

From May 31 - June 4, make a variety of fun projects including:

- Porch caterpillar (meets project requirements, visual arts 5300)
- Epoxy resin (meets project requirements, visual arts 5300)
- Cookbook holder (meets project requirements, woodworking 12417)
- Fence post scarecrow (meets project requirements, wood arts 5330)
- Macrame windsock (meets project requirements, macrame 7436)
- Chocolate mold candies

Learn more and register >>> ndsu.ag/creativecamp

03/26/2026

Adventure Camp l is FULL of campers! 🎉

Had your heart set on adventure camp, but didn't have a chance to register? Don't worry! Adventure Camp ll is at the end of June. Register to attend >>> ndsu.ag/adventurecamp2

Come experience a variety of 4-H activities! Adventure Camp II focuses on different activities each day and encourages friendship, leadership and an appreciation for the outdoors. Outdoor skills, wood burning, kayaking and STEM activities are just a few of the fun activities campers will experience.

03/26/2026

April is Hands to Larger Service Month!

Enter your club's service project for a chance to win a pizza party! Winners will be announced April 17, 2026. Enter by April 10 >>> bit.ly/handstoservice4h

1. Project must be completed in 2026. (though it may have started earlier)

2. Submission needs to include at least one photo and permission of all those photographed to be featured on social media.

3. Winning entries will receive a pizza party! 🍕 Prize must be redeemed before the 2026 ND State Fair.

03/25/2026

⏰Register soon before the cost goes up in April!

From June 22-25 at NDSU, youth will grow their leadership skills and try new things in fun, interactive workshops. (4-H membership is not required to participate) Register >>> ndsu.ag/eyc2026

2026 Extension Youth Conference workshops include:
- 3D Design
- Air Traffic Control (Visit Fargo's ATC tower)
- "Are You Talking to Me?!"
- Artificial Intelligence
- Escape Room
- Dining Etiquette
- Hands-On Pharmacy (make hand cream or lip balm)
- Hjemkomst Center
- Macrame
- NDSU Ag (Tour)
- Parliamentary Procedure
- Photography
- Plains Art Museum (Tour)
- Planetarium at MSUM
- Origami
- Self Defense
- Wool Felting
- Wood Burning

03/25/2026

Mark your calendar! North Dakota 4-H Camp cleanup is May 5-6, 2026.

Whether you are looking for a club service project, an opportunity to give back to 4-H or a chance to enjoy some time in nature, we need your hands for service!

More details will be coming soon, including schedules, projects and how you can help. (Extension staff that volunteer will receive a discount to the North Dakota 4-H Camp of their choice.)

Questions? Please reach out to karla.meikle@ndsu.edu

03/24/2026

Happy Ag Day! 💛💚

03/24/2026

Save The Date! Support the 4-H Ambassador program August 14-16, 2026. All are welcome to participate !

03/23/2026

Adventure Camp l only has three spots left! Register before this camp fills >>> ndsu.ag/adventurecamp1

Three spots left! Which three campers are attending Adventure Camp l? (4-H membership is not required) Register >>> ndsu.ag/adventurecamp1

03/23/2026

The Extension Youth Conference workshops are🔥this year!

Destination workshops include
- 🌎The MSUM Planetarium
- 🏛The Plains Art Museum
- ⛵The Hjemkomst Center
- ✈ The Fargo Air Traffic Control tower
- 👨🏼‍🌾The NDSU Ag Department
- Plus we'll have more workshops that don't require travel!

EYC is on the NDSU campus from June 22-25, 2026. 4-H membership is not required to attend. Register to attend >>> ndsu.ag/eyc2026