Presentations 2026: Ice Cream Social

Confident public speaking is a crucial, but often overlooked and underdeveloped skill. Developing effective communication skills and techniques provide youth with a positive sense of self and higher levels of self-confidence. This empowers them to achieve and succeed in any situation they encounter.  More information on the benefits and importance of developing effective public speaking skills in youth can be found in this article.

Good public speakers are made – not born. Check out our homegrown, right here in Currituck,  4-H National Public Speaking Champion. 

The Currituck County 4-H Public Speaking program allows youth to develop and practice these essential skills in a positive and fun learning environment under the guidance of caring volunteers and Extension staff. In this program, youth ages 8-18 research, write, practice, and deliver a 5-12 minute presentation on a topic of their choice. Youth ages 5-7 can also participate by presenting a two to four-minute presentation on the subject of their choice. All participants may compete in our District 4-H Activity Day Competition on June 26, 2026 and qualify for the NC 4-H State Public Speaking competition held on the campus of NC State University in Raleigh, NC on July 21, 2026.

Currituck County 4-H staff will host a “Presentations Ice Cream Social” on April 15, 2026 for all families interested in participating in the 2026 presentations/public speaking program. We will provide information about the program, go over the process and rules, provide a calendar of presentation program workshops and practice sessions, and provide a detailed walkthrough of the presentations categories and age groups. There are no fees for this event however pre-registration is required by visiting: Ice Cream Social Registration

For more information on categories, rules and general information on the 2026 NC 4-H Presentations program check out the 2026 4-H Handbook

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