4-H Clubs

4-H is a youth development organization that serves more than 6.5 million youth nationwide and more than 55,000 locally in New Jersey.

Camden County 4-H Clubs offer youth in grades K-13 (one year out of high school) the opportunity to learn about life skills.

4-H members practice the Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development by focusing on Generosity towards the community, Belonging in an organization, Mastery of Skill in their project area, and Independence in decision making.

2024-25 Camden County 4-H Clubs

*NEW CLUB – Whisk Takers 4-H Club

Learn and practice the basics of cooking and baking in a large kitchen setting…….it’s a “mix” of fun and learning!

Club Leader: Sharon Kinsey

Meetings: Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012

For 4-8th graders

Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm.

Meeting Dates for 2025

Jan. 15, 2025

Feb. 19, 2025

March 19, 2025

April 16, 2025

May 21, 2025

June 18, 2025

Small Animal 4-H Club

If you love animals then this is the club for you. Youth learn about a different small animal each month with the opportunity to meet the animal of the month up close and personal.

Club Leaders: Sara Weist and Devin Brady

Meetings: Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012

For K-13th graders.

Meetings are held the fourth Monday of every month at 7:00 pm.

Meeting Dates for 2025

Jan. 27, 2025

Feb. 24, 2025

March 24, 2025

April 28, 2025

May 26, 2025

June 23, 2025

Contact: Sharon Kinsey at sbkinsey@njaes.rutgers.edu if interested in joining.

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Mindfulness/Yoga 4-H Club

Practice ways to be mindful through yoga and breathing exercises, plus fun activities with friends.

Club Leaders: Aamira Broscious and Sharon Kinsey

Mindfulness/Yoga – for K-5th graders.

Meetings: Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012

Meetings are held the second Monday of every month at 6:30 pm.

Meeting Dates for 2025

Jan. 13, 2025

Feb. 10, 2025

March 10, 2025

April 14, 2025

May 12, 2025

June 9, 2025

Contact Sharon Kinsey at sbkinsey@njaes.rutgers.edu if interested in joining.

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*NEW CLUB* Global Kids 4-H Club

Learn about a new country and culture each month through arts and crafts, foods, and music.

Club Leader: Sharon Kinsey

Meetings: Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012

For 4-7th graders.

Meetings are held the fourth Monday of every month at 7:00 pm.

Meeting Dates for 2025

Jan. 23, 2025

Feb. 27, 2025

Mar. 27, 2025

April 23, 2025

May 22, 2025

June 26, 2025

Contact: Sharon Kinsey at sbkinsey@njaes.rutgers.edu if interested in joining.

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STEM 4-H Club

Do you like hands-on learning and wondering why and how things happen? Join the STEM Club for a monthly dose of asking and answering these questions.

Club Leaders: Aamira Broscious and Sharon Kinsey

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) for 2nd-6th graders.

Meetings: Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012

Meetings are held the fourth Monday of every month at 6:30 pm.

Meeting Dates for 2025

Jan. 9, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

Mar. 13, 2025

April 9, 2025

May 7, 2025

June 12, 2025

Contact Sharon Kinsey at sbkinsey@njaes.rutgers.edu if interested in joining.

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Craft ‘n Things 4-H Club

Do you like being creative? Then Craft ‘n Things is the place to be where you will complete a different craft each month.

Club Leaders: Debbie and Devin Brady

For 4th-13th graders (one year out of high school).

Meetings: Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012

Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm.

Meeting Dates for 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

Feb. 18, 2025

Mar. 18, 2025

April 15, 2025

May 20, 2025

June 17, 2025

Contact Devin Brady at devinbrady125@yahoo.com if interested in joining.

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Cloverbud Explorers 4-H Club

Cloverbuds are our youngest 4-H members in grades K-3. At club meetings, members explore a variety of topics from nature to arts and crafts as an introduction to 4-H. The emphasis is on making friends and having fun while learning.

Club Leaders: Gennifer Kelling

For K–3rd graders.

Meetings: Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012

Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm.

Meeting Dates for 2025

Jan. 23, 2025

Feb. 27, 2025

Mar. 27, 2025

April 23, 2025

May 22, 2025

June 26, 2025

Contact Sharon Kinsey at sbkinsey@njaes.rutgers.edu if interested in joining.

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Culinary 4-H Club

They chop, saute, cook, and bake…….club members work together each month to stir up delicious meals and then share a meal together. It’s a truly delicious experience!

Contact Sharon Kinsey to be placed on the WAITLIST.

Club Leaders: Tricia Weist, Sara Weist, and Donna Flynn

Meetings: Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012

For 6th-13th graders (one year out of high school).

Meetings are held the third Monday of every month at 6:30 pm.

Meeting Dates for 2025

Jan. 20, 2025

Feb. 17, 2025

Mar. 17, 2025

April 21, 2025

May 19, 2025

June 16, 2025

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Camden County 4-H Teen Council

If you are interested in increasing your leadership skills while serving the community then the Junior or Teen Council is right for you!

Club Leader: Sharon Kinsey

Meetings: Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012

For 8th-13th graders.

Contact: Sharon Kinsey at sbkinsey@njaes.rutgers.edu if interested in joining.

Club Leader: Sharon Kinsey

Meetings: Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012

For 5-7th graders.

Contact: Sharon Kinsey at sbkinsey@njaes.rutgers.edu if interested in joining.

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