Caldwell County 4-H

06/17/2026

The Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference (SRTLC) is a one of a kind, multistate 4‑H leadership experience that prepares young people to be "Beyond Ready" for college, careers, and communities. Rooted in strong youth–adult partnerships, SRTLC empowers teens to develop the leadership, communication, and civic engagement skills needed to create positive change at the local, state, and regional levels.

Details for the event:
SRTLC Dates: Thursday, September17th – Sunday, 20st
Open to 4‑H members in grades 9–12
Youth registration fee: $275.00
Location: Clyde M York 4-H Camp, Crossville, TN
Registration: Deadline to Register is July 5.

For more information contact Rhonda Jewell at [email protected] or 270-365-2787.

06/17/2026

4-H'ers in grades 3rd through 8th! This is a free workshop to learn about the growth process of chickens from egg to baby chicks! It will be taught by Taylor Wynn, our summer intern, and will be full of fun! Come to the Caldwell County Extension Office to register today! Spots are limited!🍀🐣🐥🍀

06/11/2026

4-H acrylic paint pouring class! June 25 at 10 am! Register at the Caldwell County Extension Office! Cost is $6 (cash or check only)! Spots are limited!

06/08/2026

💚🍀What an incredible week at the 2026 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference in Lexington, June 2-5!

Three delegates from Caldwell County joined over 500 Kentucky 4-H teens came together for four days filled with learning, leadership, service, and lifelong memories. Addi Hopper, Wyatt Dickerson and Harper Ritchey had the opportunity to expereince Cloverfest activities and engaging majors and minors, to meaningful service projects, our delegates experienced the very best that Kentucky 4-H has to offer.

🍀One of the highlights of the week was the Achievement Awards Assembly, where outstanding 4-H members from across the Commonwealth were recognized for their accomplishments and dedication to the program. Wyatt Dickerson was recognized for receiving the Silver Achievement Award and Harper Ritchey received the award for Program Area Champion for Leadership. Congratulations to these two! 🏆

The Kentucky 4-H State Officers retired their green jackets in the closing ceremony and the incoming state officers were installed. Harper Ritchey served as the Kentucky 4-H Vice-President in 2025-2026. She has represented Kentucky 4-H well.

As another Teen Conference comes to an end, we're reminded that Kentucky 4-H is about more than projects and activities. It's about building leaders, helping others, and creating experiences that make a lasting impact. We look forward to another great year of
4-H!

06/06/2026

💚🍀 I’m so proud of Harper and the way she carried herself this past year!! She has been a true light to KY 4-H at the county, area and state level over the past 11 years! 💚🍀

How it started ➡️ How it’s going

With family working at the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center, Harper Ritchey has always been connected to UK Extension. Her earliest memory is the 4-H Country Ham Project.

This week, she finishes an incredible year of leadership as your 4-H State Vice President! Harper isn't going far as she will be heading into her sophomore year at UK in the fall.

Thank you, Harper, for guiding Kentucky 4-H, and good luck!

06/06/2026

4-H campers!! Camp Orientation will be this morning (Sat. June 6) at 9:00 am at the Extension Office !!

There will be a 4-H Camp Orientation today, (Friday, May 29) at the Caldwell County Extension Office at 2:00 pm. All campers and an adult must attend an orientation!

06/05/2026

If you are going to 4-H Camp and have not attended and orientation there are only 2 dates left. All campers must attend and orientation with a guardian or parent.
🍀Saturday, June 5 at 9:00 am is the next scheduled date.

There will be a 4-H Camp Orientation today, (Friday, May 29) at the Caldwell County Extension Office at 2:00 pm. All campers and an adult must attend an orientation!

06/03/2026

Calling all youth ages 11-18! Join us for a fun and educational 4-H BBQ Chicken Camp on June 17 at the Crittenden County Lions Club Park.
Participants will learn BBQ chicken cooking techniques, food safety, grilling skills, and enjoy a great day with fellow 4-H'ers!
📅Date- June 17
📍Location: Crittenden County Lions Club Park
👩‍🦰🧑‍🦱Ages: 11-18
💲Cost: $5 per participant
🏫Register at: Caldwell County Extension Office
⏰Deadline: June 12
Spaces are limited, so sign up quickly! Contact Rhonda Jewell at 270-365-2787 for more information and registration details. See less

06/02/2026

We are so excited to have Taylor as our Summer Intern! It’s not been too many years ago that she was a 4-H’er herself and now she is preparing to lead 4-H programs! 💚🍀

The Caldwell County Extension Office is proud to welcome Taylor Wynn to the Caldwell team for an exciting summer internship. Taylor is no stranger to UK and brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership ability to our team. You will see Taylor at the Caldwell County KY Farmers Market, and many other educational and youth events this summer.

05/31/2026

Way to go Caldwell County!! Our 4-H Livestock Judging teams showed up and showed out today at the State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest in Lexington! Congratulations to all and special thanks to all that helped them along the way: Coach, Kevin Laurent, Jenny Birrell-White, and all the extra help from Daniel Laurent, Laken White, Addeline Conger, and Evan Cotton.