The 4-H Update
August 26, 2021
State Fair
We hope you make the trip out to Grand Island to check out this year's Nebraska State Fair!
Below are some links to make your trip easier.
4-H State Fair mobile app: 4h.unl.edu/state-fair#app
Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Clover Kid Club
Parents and children ages 5-7 are invited to be a part of the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Clover Kid Program. The primary goal of Clover Kids is to promote the child's stages of development - intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally. Participants can enroll in the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H program and participate in all the program’s contests, events, and county fair.
2021 dates and programs include:
- September 14 – Cooking and measuring
- October 5 – Bug out – Entomology presentation and activity
- November 9 – Fall Nature activity
- December 11 (10 am -12 pm) - New Year’s Celebration at Noon!
The programs (unless otherwise noted) will be held from 6-7 pm at the Douglas-Sarpy Extension office. All events are subject to change if the COVID status of our community changes.
The program is designed to provide 5- to 7-year-olds a variety of educational and recreational experiences in a non-competitive environment. Clover Kids provide an excellent opportunity for youth to achieve his/her highest potential because early life experiences affect future development.
Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Counties is located at 8015 West Center Road, Omaha. There is no cost to attend, but participants are asked to preregister with Rachel at rwright4@unl.edu.
Otoe County Outdoor Skills 4-H Club
Meet Nebraska Native – Sam Larson, History Channel’s Alone Season 5 Winner!
Nebraska native, Sam Larson, spent 55 days in the wilderness on season 1 of the History Channel’s Alone and returned for an additional 60 days to win season 5. Sam has agreed to spend the afternoon with the club on Oct 9th to talk about his experiences and to also give us some lessons on outdoor survival. Bring a guest!
When: Oct 9, 2021
Time: 2 pm – TBD
Location: 900 A Street
Palmyra, NE 68180
AKSARBEN
High School Youth are Invited to Join Next Chapter
Attention high school youth! "Next Chapter at Nebraska" 4-H workshops are being offered this fall for youth in Douglas and Sarpy Counties. In this series of 4 workshops you will get some great ideas and tips as you prepare for success in college and careers! The workshops are open to any youth in grades 9-12. Youth must attend all 4 workshops in order to complete the Next Chapter program and be eligible for the Emerging Leaders Scholarship for University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
The workshops will be held at the Douglas-Sarpy Extension Office on Saturdays: October 16, 23, 30 & November 6th from 9:00 AM- 12 Noon. The workshops will be held in person at the Douglas-Sarpy Extension office on 8015 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE 68124.
Sign up at https://forms.gle/1f8C41CgHDhVx9W77
*At least 10 youth must register in order to be able to offer the workshop. Registration closes on October 8th, so sign up now! For more information, please contact Stephanie Thorson, at stephanie.thorson@unl.edu.
State Fair Pick Up
After State Fair, entries may be picked up at the Extension office.
Wednesday, September 8 through Friday, September 10 from 8 am – 4:30 pm.
Please pick up items NO LATER than Sept. 10 as we do not have room to store them.
Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties
Email: douglas-sarpy4h@unl.edu
Website: www.douglas-sarpy.unl.edu
Location: 8015 West Center Road, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-444-7804
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NebraskaExtensioninDouglasSarpyCounties/