Cooperative Extension in Hancock County

Start keeping records of your projects now. New this year: cash prizes for youth who submit project records! More details TBA.

Join us for the annual celebration of the 4-H year, with entertainment and awards. More details TBA soon.

Photo of 4-H youth participating in the 2020 At-Home Jamboree Join Hancock County 4-H for Annual Jamboree Celebration! Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County as we celebrate our annual 4-H June Jamboree! This year, Jamboree will span from June 5th through July 11th and will feature at-home activities and in-person workshops […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer its hands-on virtual summer learning series June 14–Aug. 20 with over 50 workshops open to all youth ages 5–18.  “UMaine Extension 4-H Summer Learning Series,” to be offered in two parts, includes learning tracks in arts and crafts, food and nutrition, STEM, marine science and aquaculture, animal […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is partnering with the University of Maine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research and UMaine Aquaculture Research Institute to offer a 4-H At-Home Aquaponics Project, an experiential learning program for youth ages 9–18 delivered virtually from June 15 to October.  The project includes learning experiences in introductory aquaponic systems and […]

Join us for a FREE, fun, outdoor, family-friendly event open to the general public in Hancock County! Bring the family to experience what our local 4-H Youth Development program has to offer. Kids can participate in a variety of hands-on activities on topics ranging from art to science to animal husbandry. 4-H Staff and Volunteers […]

Come celebrate the 4-H youth and volunteers that have accomplished so much in 2022! The evening will include dinner, entertainment, and an awards ceremony at no cost to you. It is a night of fun for all 4-H families! When: October 21st, at 6:00 pm Where: Cave Hill School, 1205 Eastbrook Road, Eastbrook Evening Schedule […]

The Hancock County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament will take place on March 11 from 10am-3pm at the Hancock County Cooperative Extension Office (Snow Date March 18). Every 4-H member in Hancock County is encouraged to participate in Public Speaking! Youth choose a topic of their choice and then practice the important life skill of public speaking […]

Every 4-H member in Hancock County is encouraged to participate in Public Speaking! Youth choose a topic of their choice and then practice the important life skill of public speaking by giving presentations to their clubs, community, and at the county and state tournaments. Hancock County 4-H will be hosting our county Public Speaking Tournament […]