The 4-H Update
January 21, 2022
Enroll in 4-H for the 2022 4-H year
Nebraska 4-H has transitioned to 4honline 2.0. To enroll, click here.
For returning families, please do not create a new account; rather use your log-in credentials for 4honline used in previous years. Instructions can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/enroll/returning-member.
Enrollment instructions for new families can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/enroll/new-member.
Please note the enrollment fee for Douglas-Sarpy counties is $10.00 per member and is paid online. Enrollments are due June 15, 2022.
Please contact Mary Dierks at mdierks@sarpy.com with any questions.
All 4-H Volunteers for Douglas-Sarpy 4-H will need to be rescreened this year regardless of their last screening. To enroll and begin the screening process visit and enroll via 4-H Online. Volunteers may not work with youth until volunteer enrollment and screening is complete.
Upcoming Events
4-H Spirit Day - February 2
Wear your 4-H gear on February 2 and share your pictures on our facebook at https://fb.me/e/ZP7gyui1 or email your pictures to us here.
Achievement Application for National 4-H Conference, National 4-H Congress, and the Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarships Due February 5th
Clover Kid 2022
Parents and children ages 5-7 are invited to be a part of the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Clover Kid Program.
2022 Clover Kid Dates:
February 15 from 6-7 pm – Science Spectacular
March 15 from 6-7 pm – Chickens and learning more about the 4-H Speech Contest
April 19 from 6-7 pm– Gardening Basics and Learning about Rabbits
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.
Mechanical Engineering Workshop
When: March 30, 2022 from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Counties is located at 8015 West Center Road, Omaha.
Cost $15
In this engaging workshop, youth (ages 8 and older) will learn about mechanical engineering and apply skills learned to build cardboard automatas! Cardboard automata is a type of mechanical sculpture made of simple materials. As youth build, they can explore simple machine elements such as cams, levers, and linkages in a playful way. Join us as we bring stories and ideas to life with these cool mechanical sculptures that can be entered into fair!
Sign up by March 23 at: https://cvent.me/m7R221
New Events
Big Red Camp - Spend time on Campus Exploring Careers
Big Red Camp Scholarships applications can be found at https://forms.gle/ky3kzD75dwvmxtjSA.
- Applications are due April 13, 2022 (Wednesday).
- After the application deadline, our 4-H team will select the top 10 applications and notify the winners via email by that Friday, April 15th.
Application winners will receive will instructions for registering for their camp and the special “code” that they will need to use to bypass the payment section of the camp registration.
The camp will be June 12th-June 17th. Learn more at https://4h.unl.edu/big-red-camps-sessions
SOAR Dog Workshop - Register by February 11th, 2022
Handlers will gain greater success in participating in each workshop as it provides action steps for youth to move forward and builds upon the skills learned from previous sessions. We do encourage others to join any of our workshops even if you cannot go to all of them.
Along with building skills with your dog(s), youth will also learn more about other events and organizations they can participate in to immerse themselves in dog related activities.
Date: February 19th, 2022
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Address: Companion Dog Club of Omaha and Council Bluffs
10803 N 72nd Street, Omaha NE 68122
Learn more and see registration info. at https://fb.me/e/eCBBpRgvN
Free school Enrichment Civic Engagement: Games for Change for 6th - 8th Grades
Civic Engagement: Games for Change is an experiential learning experience to teach students about the three branches of government and their roles and functions, as well as the fourth branch, which is about the rights and responsibilities of individuals. The enrichment consists of four sessions. Each session includes the main content, an interactive online game called iCivics (e.g., Executive Command, Branches of Power, County Work) to reinforce the lesson, and a class discussion to reflect on what was learned. Students will also participate in an impact point challenge through which they can donate their game points to actual community organizations.
Fee: FREE (Funded by a grant from USDA/CYFAR)
Sign up and learn more at: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/school-enrichment-registration-form/?option=44
Livestock Information
Become a Livestock Booster!
Youth are invited to share this letter with local businesses, community organizations and families.
Nebraska 4-H Farrowed & Owned Swine Cohort
4-H Market Beef Weigh Day
Saturday, January 29th 2022 from 9 am-11 am
Cooper Farm (Omaha Home For Boys)
8502 Mormon Bridge Rd, Omaha, NE 68152-1929
Beef Weigh Day is for those market beef animals that will be participating in the Beef Rate of Gain contest at the 2022 Sarpy County Fair. Animals in the 2nd year Bucket Calf Program are not eligible.
This will also be an opportunity to tag the animal with an EID Tag or a County-Only Tag. Additionally, DNA will also be pulled for those market animals participating in the 2022 Nebraska State Fair or AKSARBEN Stock Show.
EID Tags are required for Market Beef and Feeder Calves being entered in the Nebraska State Fair and AKSARBEN. Prices: $3 for the EID Tags and $2.50 for the County Only Tags.
Any Questions, please contact Brett Kreifels, 402-444-1799
Livestock Achievement Program
The Nebraska 4-H Livestock Achievement Program is designed to promote all educational aspects of 4-H livestock projects including selection, production, leadership, and exhibition by recognizing youth striving to improve in their livestock project knowledge and leadership. Learn more at https://4h.unl.edu/livestock-achievement-program
Statewide Opportunities
Nebraska 4-H Gives Back
The Nebraska 4-H Gives Back program is an opportunity for a Nebraska 4-H member or a team of 4-H’ers to make a meaningful contribution to their community. This award recognizes the impact that 4-H youth make in their communities and celebrates the spirit of service-learning, a pillar of the 4-H experience.
Learn more at: https://4h.unl.edu/ne4h-gives-back
National 4-H Youth in Action Awards
4-H Rabbit Show, March 19
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Exhibit Hall. See Details at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/companionanimal. For more information, call Bob at 402-525-8263 or the Extension office at 402-441-7180.
Rabbit Showmanship video here.
2022 UNL Chick Days - open to youth and adults!
2022 UNL Chick Days: March 26, 2022 10am -2pm
Where: Animal Science Complex, University of Nebraska-East Campus, Student Commons
More info. and registration can he found here.
Special Garden Project
The Special Garden Project gives 4-H members the opportunity to try growing a new and unusual vegetable or flower each year.
Learn more at https://4h.unl.edu/special-garden-project
Ag Innovators Experience
Nebraska 4-H is seeking 20 teens to lead the Ag Innovators Experience statewide. The challenge for 2022 is “Unlock Ag Innovations”.
Application Form: https://go.unl.edu/aie_2022
Nebraska 4-H Projects and Resources
See all about it here.
Purchase Manuals at:
- UNL MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.unl.edu/ne4h/curriculum
- NATIONAL 4-H MALL: http://www.4-hmall.org/Category/educationresources.aspx
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Mark Your Calendars
4-H Events | Nebraska Extension (unl.edu)
February 10, 2022 6-8 pm Valentine's Design Decisions Workshop - Wood Burning
February 15 from 6-7 pm – Science Spectacular - Clover Kid Club
February 22 from 6-7 pm - 4-H Horse Meeting
March 1 from 6-7 pm - 4-H Livestock Meeting
March 15 from 6-7 pm – Chickens and 4-H Speech Workshop- Clover Kid Club
March 24 - Speech Workshop 6:30 -7:30 PM - Sign up at https://forms.gle/CKvgBvGKj41C1P4z6
March 31- STEM Workshop - 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
April 15 - Building Better Babysitters workshop (times TBD)
April 15 - 4-H Public Speaking contest entries DUE
April 19 from 6-7 pm– Gardening Basics and Learning about Rabbits - Clover Kid Club
April 28 - 4-H Public Speaking Contest (evening time TBD) "A Guide to Making Great 4-H Speeches" - https://4h.unl.edu/documents/guidetomakinggreatspeeches.pdf
May 19 - 4-H Presentation workshop, 6:30-7:30 PM
My 31 - 4-H Table Toppers workshop 6:30-7:30 PM
June 4 - 4-H Small Pet and Cat Show 9 am at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds
June 10 - 4-H Presentation contest entries DUE
June 12-17, 2022, Big Red Camps (times TBD)
June 14, 2022 1:00 PM-3:00 PM - Rocket Building Entry-Level Workshop
June 15, 2022 1:00 PM-4:00 PM - Rocket Building Advanced-Level Workshop
June 16 - 4-H Fashion Show workshop, 6:30-7:30 PM
June 21 - Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Presentation Contest (times TBD)
June 24 - 4-H Table Toppers contest entries DUE
June 30 - Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Table Toppers Contest (times TBD)
July 8 - 4-H Fashion Show contest entries DUE
July 8 - Rocket Launch Entry Forms Due
July 13 3:30 PM-6:30 PM - Rocket Launch Contest (times TBD)July 14 - Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Fashion Show judging day (times TBD)
August 4 - Douglas-Sarpy Public Fashion Show @ Sarpy County Fair (time TBD)
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/