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Brookings County 4-H Info & Updates
March 31, 2023
Brookings County 4-H
Email: brookings.county@sdstate.edu
Website: http://brookingscountysd.gov/345/4-H
Location: 2810 22nd Ave S Suite 2, Brookings, SD, USA
Phone: (605) 693-8280
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brookings4H
New 4-H Year has Begun! New and returning member and volunteer enrollments are now open. Everyone (youth & adults) who plan to be active during the 2022-23 4-H year should enroll/re-enroll here: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in
Independent members should submit insurance to the office by May 1.Brookings County 4-H T-shirt Designs open for votes!
Feeding Brookings Canned Fruit/Veggie Challenge
Feeding Brookings Canned Fruit/Vegetable Challenge – Brookings County 4-H has been challenged to collect 450 cans of fruit and vegetable to be distributed by Feeding Brookings during their Easter holiday distribution. Cans should be turned in to the Extension Office by Wednesday, April 5. Let’s Rise to the Challenge!
Cans may be left in the totes located outside of the 4-H Office doors.April 1, 2023: Teen Leadership Conference (TLC) registration opens
TLC (Teen Leadership Conference) registration will open on April 1, 2023.
The cost to register is as follows:
- Early Bird Teen Participant Registration - April 1-April 20, 2023 - $325
- Regular Teen Participant Registration - April 21-May 5, 2023 - $350
Youth with a financial need are eligible for a $40 discount at this event thanks to our partners at Tractor Supply Company. Type in the code TSC to apply this discount to your registration (please make sure to use upper case letters). The code can be entered once you select the "Enter promo code" option at the top of the tickets.
Performing Arts Camp Registration
The 2023 South Dakota 4-H Performing Arts Camp Registration is now open until May 31st. South Dakota 4-H Performing Arts Camp is a 7-day performative experience from June 11-17 at Northern State University (1200 S. Jay Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401) for youth ages 13 (or have completed 7th grade) to 18. The camp provides the opportunity for youth to gain skills in musical theater performance.
The cost of registration is $425. The registration deadline is May 31. An early registration discount of $25 ends on May 15. Families with more than one camper attending will also receive a $25 discount by selecting the "Family of 2 Youth Participants" ticket at checkout.
April 3, 2023: 4-H Scholarships due
April 12, 2023: 4-H Camp registration opens
4-H Camp Registration will open online soon! Youth are welcome to attend the camp session that best fits their schedule. Check your calendar now and be watching for the registration link.
Brookings County will secure chaperones for Camp Poinsett session 1 (June 5-7).
April 15, 2023: Scholarship Due
April 15, 2023: Our Dakota Dreams: Career Exploration Camps
To those with students who will be in 7th and 8th grade next school year,
Middle school is an amazing time for students to learn about themselves and start thinking about their future. That’s why Our Dakota Dreams, a partnership between the South Dakota Department of Education and the South Dakota Board of Regents, is sponsoring free Career Exploration Camps for students who will be entering 7th and 8th grade in the 2023–2024 school year.
With six camps being held at universities across the state, these multi-day sessions help students explore at least ten different career paths through hands-on activities led by college faculty members and with the guidance of counselors. Potential careers including everything from health care and engineering to marketing, finance and aviation.
Each free summer Career Exploration Camp includes:
• Three full days on a college campus
• Free on-campus housing for four nights
• Field trips and business tours
• Experiential activities, lessons and classroom discussion
• Evening social activities to meet new friends
• Transportation
• All snacks, meals and drinks
By the end of camp, students will have a better idea of their interests, potential career paths and how their education can help get them there. Space is limited for these free camps, so visit their website today to see dates, view campus locations, and apply to attend by April 15.
May 1, 2023: SD 4-H Rodeo Packet Due
May 1, 2023: SD Wildlife Federation Youth Conservation Camp Registration Deadline
Registration deadline for the SD Wildlife Federation Youth Conservation Camp
Camp is held at Bob Marshall in the Black Hills June 4-10, 2023. Camp is open to any student who has completed 8th grade or is currently in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade. Find more information here: http://sdwf.org/camp/. Camp applications are available online or in the office; scholarships are available through the local chapter.
May 5, 2023: Black Hills Parks & Forests Association Art Contest Deadline
Find more information here:
https://blackhillsparks.org/black-hills-parks-forests-association-launches-annual-youth-art-contest/
Picowsa 2023 Dairy Fest Fine Arts Contest
Two exciting opportunities for youth to create some art and get behind the camera. Pictures do not have to include cows, but how they see the dairy industry. Sky is the limit on how you see our wonderful industry. We are excited to be able to have this annual event which is in its 5th year!
Entries should be dropped off at the Swiftel Center in Brookings, SD on the following dates: May 25 - 27 and May 29-30 from 10 am - 4 pm.
Any questions or to register, please email souza004@umn.edu
Upcoming Youth Livestock Literacy Event opportunities
April 22: Clark County is hosting a Youth Rabbit Workshop in Clark at the American Legion Hall.
April 22: Moody County Fairgrounds, Flandreau, SD @ 9 am
May 31: The Showman’s Best Camp - an excellent workshop opportunity for youth sheep and goat exhibitors! It’s a one-day camp in Vermillion (Clay County) and will feature national presenters. There will be a t-shirt and lunch included, plus opportunities for great door prizes.
Register here: https://showmansbestcamp.com/
UPCOMING EVENT DATES
2023 Teen Leadership Conference: June 5-9, South Dakota State University
4-H Camp Poinsett Dates (ages 8-11): June 5-7 and June 7-9, 2023
4-H Camp Poinsett Going Beyond (ages 11-13): June 12-14, 2023
SD 4-H Performing Arts Camp – June 11-17, Northern State University campus
County Horse Show: June 20, Swiftel Center
Special Foods Contest: July 12, 2023 – Volga, Sioux Valley High School
County Dog Show: July 17, Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center
Public Presentation Contest: July 18, Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center
Fashion Revue Contest: July 19, Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center
2023 Achievement Days: July 31 – August 3, 2023 – Swiftel Center
2023 SD State Fair: August 31 – September 4, 2023