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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.
2026-27 Camden County 4-H Clubs
NEW! The Grow Getters 4-H Garden Club
Club Leader: Terry Schuster
Meeting Location: Clementon, NJ
Membership: For 4-8th graders.
Meeting Date: Info Meeting – Mon., Sept. 14, 2026 – 7:00 pm
Contact: Terry Schuster at terry.schuster@gmail.com if interested in joining.
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NEW! Animal Adventures 4-H Club
Club Leader: Amanda Wells
Meeting Location: Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012
Membership: For K-4th graders.
Meeting Dates:
Sun., Oct. 18 – 10-1 pm – Club members are invited to the Camden County 4-H Pumpkin Patch
Dec. 6, 2026 – 10-12 pm
Sun., Jan. 24, 2027 – 10-12 pm
Sun., Feb. 21, 2027 – 10-12 pm
Sun., Mar. 7, 2027 – 10-12 pm
Sun., April 18, 2027 – 10-12 pm
May 2027 – TBA
June 2027 – TBA
Contact: Sharon Kinsey at sbkinsey@njaes.rutgers.edu if interested in joining.
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The Critter Keepers 4-H Club
Club Leaders: Sara Weist, Devin Brady, and Tricia Weist
Meeting Location: Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012
Membership: For 4-8th graders.
Meeting Dates:
Mon., Sept. 28, 2026 – 7:00 pm
Mon., Oct. 26, 2026 – 7:00 pm
Mon., Nov. 30, 2026 – 7:00 pm
Mon., Dec. 28, 2026 – 7:00 pm
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
Membership: For 3-7th graders.
Meeting Location: Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012
Meeting Dates:
Sept. 17, 2026 – 6:30 pm
Oct. 15, 2026 – 6:30 pm
Nov. 12, 2026 – 6:30 pm
Dec. 10, 2026 – 6:30 pm
Jan. 14, 2027 – 6:30 pm
Feb. 11, 2027 – 6:30 pm
Mar. 11, 2027 – 6:30 pm
April 15, 2027 – 6:30 pm
May 13, 2027 – 6:30 pm
June 10, 2027 – 6:30 pm
Contact Sharon Kinsey at sbkinsey@njaes.rutgers.edu if interested in joining.
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Culinary 4-H Club
Current Waitlist.
They chop, saute, cook, and bake…….club members work together each month to stir up delicious foods and then share a meal together. It’s a truly delicious experience!
Membership: For 6th-13th graders (one year out of high school)
Club Leaders: Tricia Weist, Sara Weist, and Donna Flynn
Meeting Location: Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012
Meeting Date: Sun., Sept., 20, 2026 – 4:00-6:00 pm
Contact: Sharon Kinsey at sbkinsey@njaes.rutgers.edu if interested in joining.
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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 Teen Council is right for you!
Club Leader: Sharon Kinsey
Meeting Location: Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012
Membership: For 7th-13th graders (one year out of high school)
Meeting Dates:
Thurs., Sept. 17, 2026 – 7:00-8:00 pm
Thurs., Oct. 22, 2026 – 7:00-8:00 pm
Thurs., Nov. 19, 2026 – 7:00-8:00 pm
Thurs., Dec. 17, 2026 – 7:00-8:00 pm
Contact: Sharon Kinsey at sbkinsey@njaes.rutgers.edu if interested in joining.
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Global Kids 4-H Club
Do you like learning about new cultures and traditions? Then the Global Kids 4-H Club is for you. We’ll discover a new country each month and learn about food, language, music and everything in between.
Club Leader: Sharon Kinsey
Meeting Locations: Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508 Lakeland Rd., Blackwood, NJ 08012
Membership: For 4-8th graders
Meeting Dates:
Tues., Sept. 22, 2026 – 6:30-7:30 pm
Tues., Oct. 27, 2026 – 6:30-7:30 pm
Tues., Nov. 19, 2026 – 6:30-7:30 pm
Tues., Dec. 17, 2026 – 6:30-7:30 pm
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Craft ‘n Things 4-H Club
Explore your creative side through a variety of art projects – meetings will be held quarterly.
Meeting Location: Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508 Lakeland Rd., Blackwood, NJ 08012
Membership: For 4-13th graders (one year out of high school)
Meeting Dates: TBA