Gates County 4-H teens recently joined youth from across the region at the 2025 Northeast District 4-H Teen Retreat, held at Eastern 4-H Center in Columbia, NC March 7th-9th. Teen Retreat brings together 4-H members in grades 7-12 for a weekend filled with leadership development, team building, and fun.Over the course of the retreat, teens participated in interactive workshops, officer elections, district service projects, and team-building activities that helped strengthen friendships and develop important life skills.