Hancock County 4-H

05/22/2026

It's the Summer Learning Series time of year again! Join us for a vibrant virtual program that brings youth together statewide for discovery and growth!

Programs are free and materials are mailed to you. Please make sure you can commit to the workshop dates before registering, and be sure to adhere to age requirements. :-)

If you are an enrolled 4-H member, you can start registering today! Registration for all youth starts June 5th.

Check out what workshops are available this year:
https://extension.umaine.edu/4h/summer-learning/workshops/

05/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who donated to Paper Clover!

Your donations truly help support 4-H here in Maine.

🎉 $1,101,870 raised! 🎉

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Tractor Supply Co. team members and customers, the Spring Paper Clover campaign raised $1,101,870 to support local youth through 4‑H.

We’re especially grateful to the 4‑H’ers who showed up in Tractor Supply stores across the country, proudly sharing their 4‑H stories and sparking conversations about what’s possible for young people.

Funds raised through Paper Clover help create access to 4‑H camp and leadership experiences, empowering youth to build confidence, skills, and connections—so they’re truly for what’s next.

Thank you for making this impact possible! 💚🌱

05/15/2026

Registration is open now to enrolled 4-H youth, and will open to the public on Monday, May 18.

We do have some workshops at capacity, and others near capacity, so be sure to check the workshop listings.

Workshops will be filled in the order of registration received, and we will reach out if your youth needs to make a different selection.

If you're an enrolled 4-H member, be sure to register now to secure your spot.
Please note the age requirements for workshops.

4-H June Jamboree is an annual event hosted by Hancock County 4-H on Saturday, June 13th. It is open to ALL 4-H members, friends, and family in Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Waldo, and Washington Counties.

June Jamboree features a weekend of hands-on workshops covering topics such as science, art, crafts, physical activity, nutrition, animals, demonstrations, and animal project clinics. It is held at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds, and overnight camping is available for enrolled members on Friday, June 12th.

Rain or shine — fun for the entire family, all ages welcome!

https://extension.umaine.edu/hancock/4h/jamboree/

05/11/2026

Don't forget: if you're a current 4-H member, registration for our Hancock County 4-H June Jamboree opened today! The fun starts for our 4-H members on Friday, June 12, if your family would like to camp; otherwise, the workshops will start bright and early on Saturday, June 13.

Please find the link that was included in your May newsletter to register.

Registration will open to the public in exactly one week, so don't delay your workshop choices!

Send a message to learn more

05/07/2026

Our 4-H Aquaculture Virtual Field Trip (VFT) team has recently finished their visit to Canopy Farms! Be sure to check out our updated webpage for the virtual field trips. We're also tracking the reach, and filling out the optional form on the page truly helps us understand our impact!



https://extension.umaine.edu/hancock/aquaculture/vft/

05/05/2026

We just added a SPIN Club! The Aquaculture Builders SPIN Club
is for youth ages 11 – 14.

Weekly on Tuesdays:June 2 – July 7, 2026, from 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Lafayette and Rawcliffe 4-H Science and Engineering Learning Center

The Aquaculture Builders SPIN Club will explore how and why we grow aquatic organisms, such as oysters and kelp, through an engineering lens. Participants will learn about the diverse range of species we grow right here in Maine, and beyond! We’ll use that knowledge to help us complete a hands-on engineering challenge unique to each species. Hope to see you there!

Registration deadline: May 26th

Any questions or to request a reasonable accommodation, please email Tess Hureau at [email protected] or call 207.667.8212.

Register for Aquaculture Builders SPIN Club by following the link below. Only 8 spots are available!

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05/05/2026

Our Hancock County 4-H May 2026 Newsletter is live!

4-H Happenings A monthly newsletter for Hancock County 4-H Members Table of Contents Upcoming Dates| County News | Club News | State News | Volunteer News| Leaders’ Meeting Minutes Upcoming Dates to Remember May 11 – June Jamboree Registration Open to Enrolled 4-H Families May 13 – All Caught ...

05/04/2026

🌎 🍀 💚

🚀💫 May the fourth, we mean 4-H, be with you! Happy ! 🌍🍀💚

04/25/2026

Come support our Service Squad and Fishing Club at Tractor Supply Co. till 12pm today.

04/24/2026

Another of our Hancock County 4-H Volunteers! We're so fortunate to have such wonderful volunteers!

Meet Terry Curtis Swazey! 💚

For 28 years, Terry has poured her heart into 4-H and it all started because her daughter wanted a horse. 🐴

What began as joining a local club quickly grew into a lifelong commitment to empowering youth. From helping run horse camp to leading clubs to leadership roles with the Hancock County Leaders’ Association to managing the fair food booth, Terry has followed the sparks of countless young people and helped them shine.

Thank you, Terry, for 28 years of dedication, leadership, and heart. 🌟🍀

🗨️Terry shares, "In 4-H I've grown with the kids and other adults that I work with.”

Learn more about volunteering with Maine 4-H at extension.umaine.edu/4h/volunteers