Pickin' In The Pines

 

You're invited to the 2025 fundraiser and celebration Pickin in the Pines at Millstone   4-H Camp on October 18 from 3 to 8 pm!  Don't miss all the fun, BBQ and Bluegrass at this year's Pickin in the Pines event at Millstone 4-H Camp. We are proud to say that, with your help, we have raised funding to send 150+ youth in need to camp since this fundraiser started in 2018 and we want to keep the momentum going.  Join us for a magical evening of food, music, drinks, dance, and friendly gathering in the Pines!  Headlining the event are the fun, North Carolina-based traditional Bluegrass band The Asheville Mountain Boys, with local entertainment from Bluegrass group The Axe Handlers.  Your $50 event ticket includes a BBQ meal, beer/wine for the evening and entertainment from these two first-class Bluegrass acts. You'll find many unique pieces donated by craftsmen and foundations all across North Carolina on sale at our silent auction. Don't miss out on all the fun, food and Bluegrass!  Can't make the event? You can still support Millstone with a donation or by becoming a sponsor here.

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A Brand New 4-H Camping Newsletter

 

June 2, 2025 Welcome to the new quarterly newsletter from NC 4-H Camps. You are receiving this newsletter as a friend, parent, member, alumni, or interested person of our NC 4-H Camps. We're excited to launch this new way of connecting with you! Each quarter, we will share highlights, upcoming events, helpful resources, and stories from our community. Whether you're looking for the latest news or your next camp adventure, we hope this will bring value to your inbox. Thanks for being a part of our journey!

Register now with your 4-H camp for the best summer ever! We have limited space still available at all of our camps this summer. Click the links below to learn more and register at your camp of choice. Traditional 4-H Camp at Betsy-Jeff Penn Day Camp at Betsy-Jeff Penn Camp Canvasback at the Eastern Center Cloverbud Camp at Millstone Traditional 4-H Camp at Millstone

Join our staff at BJP this summer! We're hiring cabin counselors and support staff at Betsy-Jeff Penn. If you or someone you know is looking for a FUN and formative summer job experience, apply now. Must be 18+ to apply.  Want to know what it's like working at BJP? Hear first hand from staff member Joala Downey. APPLY NOW

First time attending summer camp?  That first experience at sleep-away camp is exciting and scary all at the same time. We've got you covered with tips, tricks and resources for first-time families!  LEARN MORE

We're making an impact Listen first-hand from campers, 4-H Agents, and staff about the impact summer camp has on our young people.  VIEW THE VIDEO

Featured Story Jessica Wiles #IWorkat4HCamp Learn about Millstone 4-H Camp staff member Jessica Wiles' journey from Camp Counselor to full-time Program Director.

NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. NC 4-H, 2601 Stinson Dr., Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, United States Click here to unsubscribe By clicking unsubscribe above, you will unsubscribe from ALL electronic newsletters from this department. If you would like to unsubscribe from specific mailings, please reply to this email and let us know what program you are no longer interested in receiving electronic communications from.

4-H Camp Looking for a few Good Counselors

 The State Camping Team wanted to reach out to each of you in hopes you could continue to spread the word regarding some key positions we are still looking to fill for this summer.  We would ask that you would kindly share this information with former campers, LIT's and others in the 4-H community that may be interested in being a part of an amazing camp experience for our youth.  

Many of you have seen the impact these incredible staff have on our campers firsthand but I'd also like to emphasize the impact this experience creates for these staff as they begin to lay their own foundation for success professionally.  If you know of youth aged 18 and older that are interested in strengthening their skill set in areas like leadership, critical thinking, problem solving, teambuilding and more, then please consider sharing this opportunity with them.  

I have included links to each camp's hiring page as well as some information from the ACA which emphasizes the benefits of working at camp.  If you have specific questions regarding the opportunities below, please don't hesitate to reach out.  

Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center: Male and Female Counselors, Wellness Coordinator, Health Care Coordinator

• Betsy Jeff Penn Summer Camp Staff

Eastern 4-H Center: Male and Female Counselors, Rock Wall/High Ropes Instructor, Health Care Coordinator, Wellness Coordinator

• Eastern Center Summer Camp Staff

Millstone:  Counselors

• Millstone Summer Camp Staff
  

We appreciate all that you do to support our programs and we hope that together we can work to not only finalize this year's staff but continue to positively impact those that have graduated from camper by affording them the opportunity to give back in such a rewarding and meaningful way as a counselor.  Please remember to bookmark and save the NC 4-H Camp Resources for Agents google folder where we house information and resources related to camp such as marketing materials, forms, guidance and more.

On the Dock of the Bay Update

 

Important Announcement 2025 On the Dock of the Bay  Dear Friends and Family, On behalf of the Eastern 4-H Center, I am reaching out to share an important update regarding our annual fundraising event, On the Dock of the Bay, which has been a cherished 4-H tradition in Tyrrell County for many years. After much thought and deep consideration, we have made the difficult decision to pause the event this year due to several transitions in the coming months that require our dedicated focus and careful planning. Instead, we are excited to announce that our next celebration will take place on May 2, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the Eastern 4-H Center. This milestone offers a unique opportunity to create an unforgettable event that honors our collective impact. While we understand that this change may come as a surprise, please know that this decision was made with great care and a commitment to ensuring the long-term success of our organization. By focusing our efforts on the 25th anniversary event, we aim to deliver an unparalleled celebration that reflects the dedication and generosity of supporters like you. Though we won’t gather this year, our work continues. We ask for your continued support of the programs and activities of the Eastern 4-H Center, particularly in providing camp scholarships for the upcoming summer. Your generosity ensures that children in need can experience the joy, growth and connection our camp provides. Donations can be made online at go.ncsu.edu/eastern4h or via check payable to the NC Agricultural Foundation (memo: “Eastern 4-H Center”). Checks can be dropped off at the Center or mailed to: NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc.  Attn: Eastern 4-H Center NC State University Campus Box 7645  Raleigh, NC 27695-7645 To ensure support for campers this summer, please send all donations by May 3, 2025. In the coming months, we will share more details about our 25th-anniversary celebration and ways to get involved. If you have any questions or wish to explore other ways to support the Eastern 4-H Center, feel free to reach out to me at 252-797-4800 or jlstandi@ncsu.edu. Thank you for your understanding and continued commitment. We look forward to celebrating this incredible milestone together in 2026! Warm regards, Jennifer L. Standish Center Director Eastern 4-H Center

Picking In The Pines

 

You're invited to the 2024 fundraiser and celebration Pickin in the Pines at Millstone 4-H Camp on October 19 from 3 to 8 pm!  Don't miss all the fun, BBQ and Bluegrass at this year's Pickin in the Pines event at Millstone 4-H Camp. We are proud to say that, with your help, we have raised funding to send 100+ youth in need to camp since this fundraiser started in 2018 and we want to keep the momentum going.  Join us for a magical evening of food, music, drinks, dance, and friendly gathering in the Pines!  Headlining the event are the fun and wicked-fast Bluegrass sensations The Po' Ramblin Boys, with local entertainment from Bluegrass group The Axe Handlers.  Your $50 event ticket includes a BBQ meal, beer/wine for the evening and entertainment from these two first-class Bluegrass acts. You'll find many unique pieces donated by craftsmen and foundations all across North Carolina on sale at our silent auction. Don't miss out on all the fun, food and Bluegrass!  Again this year! The event will feature an open Bluegrass jam starting at 3pm. BYOinstrument and join the musical fun. All levels welcome.  Can't make the event? You can still support Millstone with a donation or by becoming a sponsor here.

Betsy's Bash

You're Invited to Betsy's Bash and the 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center on May 18th, 2024! 

Friends and Family, We cordially invite you to attend the second annual Betsy's Bash on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center from 4 - 8pm. The 2024 Bash will also celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Penn 4-H Center and will be a truly spectacular event that you don't want to miss! This second annual celebration and fundraising event will honor the legacy and impact of Mrs. Betsy Penn and her vision for a 4-H Center focused solely on the health, wellbeing, and education of the youth of North Carolina. Your $50 event ticket will include a meal, a s'mores dessert, adult beverages, and live music from the Sassafras Bluegrass Band.  All proceeds from the event will support the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center. If you would like to support the center by becoming an event sponsor, please refer to our sponsor packet for more information on sponsor levels and benefits. For questions, please contact the center at 336-349-9445 or by email to Center Director Stacy Burns at stacy_burns@ncsu.edu. With Gratitude, Penn's Pals

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Crowdfunding Support Opportunities

    

Many of our folks have enjoyed the camping scholarships from our state 4-H Office.  Here is a chance to give back to that program, or others that you may find of interest.  The 4-H camping program is close to our 4-H Agent's heart as she is even in the video (What?????) explaining the importance of 4-H camps for our youth.  It also highlights 4-H member Micah Ransom.  Please see the information below and click the link to see the projects.

 Seven groups are raising funds to elevate the NC State experience, and starting today, you can make a contribution that will amplify the Pack’s impact in our communities. You — our Wolfpack faculty and staff — know better than anyone how crucial experiential learning is for shaping student success. 

 

With your support, this winter’s crowdfunding projects will:

• Help more students with disabilities participate in NASA-sponsored programs

• Fuel opportunities for Jenkins MBA students to study around the world

• Fund scholarships to train a new crop of 4-H leaders

• Enable faculty to expand students’ access to high-quality, low-cost textbooks

• Support Pack problem-solvers designing cleaner energy solutions and tackling over a dozen more of society’s biggest engineering challenges

• Modernize training facilities for our Air Force ROTC cadets

• Equip historically excluded researchers to gain hands-on experience in their fields

 

Thank you for your vital support to enhance our Wolfpack community.

Pickin' In the Pines Invitation

 

You're invited to the 2022 fundraiser and celebration Pickin in the Pines at Millstone 4-H Camp on October 15 from 5 to 10 pm!  For three years, Millstone 4-H Camp has held Pickin' in the Pines to raise money to help send deserving youth to camp. We are proud to say that, with your help, we have raised funding to send 60+ youth in need to camp since this fundraiser started in 2018! We want to keep this momentum going into this year's event.  Join us for a magical evening of food, music, drinks, dance, and friendly gathering in the Pines!  Headlining the event is the LONESOME RIVER BAND. We will also have local entertainment from THE AXE HANDLERS. Your $50 event ticket includes a BBQ meal, beer/wine for the evening and entertainment from these two first-class Bluegrass acts. You'll find many unique pieces donated by craftsmen and foundations all across North Carolina on sale at our silent auction. Don't miss out on all the fun, food and Bluegrass!  Can't make the event? You can still support Millstone with a donation or by becoming a sponsor here.  Buy Your Tickets Get all the Details