The 4-H Update
September 23, 2021
Vote for our Annual Awards!
4-Her of the Year - https://forms.gle/3UxeckHFgavfcYUB8
Club of the Year - https://forms.gle/Vmy6s3VQVd6FeyXz8
4-H Volunteer of the Year - https://forms.gle/Efvw3Wu2vG3Gvep48
Upcoming Events
4-H Enrollment Info.
Enrollment for next year’s 4-H program will be open in early November. We will be sending information to our members as soon as the enrollment program is ready. Thanks for your patience and we can’t wait for a great year.
Spa Science Day
Join us October 18 from 6-8 pm for our Spa Science Workshop!
In this workshop, youth (ages 8-18) will be using ingredients to create their own candles, sugar scrub, and soap. All supplies will be provided.
This hands-on event will be held at your local 4-H office (8015 W. Center Road).
$15 only, but registration is limited, so sign up today at https://cvent.me/xkX2Em
Please email Mirissa mscholting2@unl.edu with any allergies and accommodations needed.
Deadline-October 14th
Free College Prep for High School Students
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.
Space Workshop
Join us November 15 from 6-8 pm for a fun night of science and stars!
In this workshop, youth (ages 8-18) will be engineering their own telescope and learning about constellations in our inflatable planetarium.
This interactive event will be held at your local 4-H office (8015 W. Center Road).
$10 only, but registration is limited, so sign up today at https://cvent.me/zPnmmw .
Registration Deadline-November 11th
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:
- 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.
Highlighting Local Youth
County Fair Champion
Marissa Rolle won champion senior sheep showmanship this year, champion wool lead line, and reserve champion wool breeding ewe with her Columbia lamb named Jolene. They also made the trip out to State Fair and got to show in Grand Island. Do you want to be featured in our newsletter? Send us an email at rwright4@unl.edu.
Resources and Project Ideas
4-H Project Idea - Refurbished Old Treasures
Be on the lookout at thrift stores, garage sales, or Grandma's basement for future 4-H projects. We love to see the creativity that our youth show. Make sure to take before pictures so the judge can see the transformation process!
Find us on Facebook
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
Save The Date!
State Wide Opportunities
Launching Nebraska-nauts
Youth 13 and Older - Become a 4-H Youth Leadership Ambassador!
We are so excited that you are interested in becoming a part of the Nebraska 4-H Youth Leadership Conference Ambassador Team.
As a part of this group we hope you can be a voice on the youth perspective, develop & practice leadership skills that you can take back to your communities, and collaborate with Extension Staff and 4-Hers across the state to plan & implement the 4-H Youth Leadership Conference!
The deadline for applications for the Ambassador team is Friday, October 15th, 2021! Apply here: https://go.unl.edu/2022ylcapp
If selected our first meeting will be Sunday, November 7th, 2021 at 4-6pm CT (via Zoom). From there we'll meet monthly to create an amazing experience for you and other high schoolers across the state!
The 4-H Youth Leadership Conference will be held June 24th-26th, 2022 at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp in Halsey, NE!
If you have questions or would like to know more please contact Julie Kreikemeier (julia.kreikemeier@unl.edu) or Stacey Keys (stacey.keys@unl.edu)!
Galactic Quest
Halloween Bash at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp
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/