County Activity Day is Coming: Why 4-H Presentations Matter

(Updated: March 12, 2026, 3:48 p.m.)
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Share Your Skills. Find Your Voice. Take the Stage.

County Activity Day (CAD) is your opportunity to showcase your talents, build confidence, and grow as a leader through 4-H presentations, public speaking, and 4-H Entertains.

Whether this is your first time or you’re ready to advance to the next level, we encourage all 4-H’ers to participate!

County Activity Day Details

Date: May 12
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: 4-H Office

Participants may choose their presentation format:

  • Present to 4-H staff only OR Present to a live audience

Youth may compete in:

  • Presentations
  • Public Speaking
  • 4-H Entertains Talent Showcase

The top two placing entries in each age group and category will advance to District Activity Day.

What Happens Next?

District Activity Day (DAD)

Date: June 24
Location: NL Dillard Middle School, Caswell County
Format: In-person
Note: Transportation may be available.

Top two qualifying participants from each age group and category at the district level will advance to State.

State Presentations

Date: July 21
Location: Raleigh, NC (exact location TBA)

Presentation Workshop & Information Session

We will host a virtual workshop and information session to help youth prepare:

Date: April 21
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Details and Registration

VLA Incentives

Youth can earn VLA funds for participating:

  • $10 for attending the presentation workshop and presenting at CAD
  • $10 for presenting at County Activity Day
  • $10 for presenting at District Activity Day

That’s up to $30 for building valuable life skills!

Why Participate?

From a Parent’s Perspective

4-H presentations help youth build confidence, communication skills, and responsibility — all in a supportive environment. Preparing for County Activity Day teaches organization, goal-setting, and follow-through. Youth also receive constructive feedback that helps them grow, and they can earn VLA funds for participating.

From a Youth’s Perspective

You get to choose a topic you care about and share it with others. Presenting helps you stand out in school, scholarships, and future jobs. It might feel a little nerve-wracking at first — but finishing your presentation (and possibly advancing to District or State!) is incredibly rewarding. Plus, you can earn money while building real-world skills.

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