Congratulations to Harper Bailey from the Camping, Coding and Creating Kids 4-H Club.

She is the winner of the T-shirt design contest.

Her winning design will be featured on our new 4-H Shirts Sponsored by the Sarpy County Farm Bureau.

Thank you to our other artists who submitted designs: Mallory Beethe, Alex Zavitz, Lillie Gruhlkey, Hannah Gruhlkey, Emersyn Pichler, Violet Nuss, Giuliana Boschult.

When: June 28, 2022, 9 am-noon

Where: Douglas-Sarpy Extension Office, 8015 W Center Rd. Omaha, NE

Cost: $25 per kid

Ages welcome: 8-18

Registration due June 21. Register at https://cvent.me/r0Ddg0

During the workshop, youth will learn about colors and quilt designing and how this applies to barn quilts. Youth will choose your barn quilt pattern, put the guide lines your design on the wood canvas, and paint the design. Before the workshop youth will need to paint the base coat on the wood canvas. They will need to bring their own paint to the workshop. To complete the barn quilt, youth will need at least 2 colors and no more than 5 colors. The wood canvas is one foot by one foot. The type of paint that will work best is acrylic paint: brands like Apple Barrel or FolkArt will work for this project. Acrylic paint from any craft supply store or grocery supercenter art section will work. All other materials needed to design and paint the barn quilt will be provided.

For more information, contact Stephanie at stephanie.thorson@unl.edu

See resources for Table Toppers Contest here.

Entries for the 4-H Table Toppers Contest are due by Friday, June 24th and the 4-H Table Toppers Contest will be on Thursday, June 30, in-person at the Douglas-Sarpy Extension office.

Sign up for Table Toppers here.

Goat, Sheep & Beef Show • Saturday, June 25, 2022

Sarpy County Fairgrounds – Springfield, NE

Check out the flier and all the details at:

https://files.constantcontact.com/f3efa1f3101/93b5ed9a-5a6f-4205-89ee-e4e95d07884c.pdf

Showmanship and Grooming Clinic

June 26th 2022 at 1 pm at Cass County Fairgrounds

Sign up by June 23 at https://forms.gle/kZTJnatU4sb98sfbA

Tack Cleaning Clinic

July 8 at 6:30 pm

Bring $10 and your own saddles and bridles, as well as your own saddle cleaners: saddle soap, conditioner, oil.

Sign up by July 1 at https://forms.gle/8V6aDgbfiHMt3iAm8

The horse program is for youth Age 8-18.

For more information about the horse program or these specific events, contact Alaina Kauffman, Extension Assistant, 4-H at alaina.kauffman@unl.edu

Consumer and Family Science - Department C

Division 200 – Human Development

CLASS 8 BABYSITTING KIT

State which ONE age group (infant, toddler, preschooler, middle childhood) the kit was prepared for. Purpose of the kit is for the 4-H’er to take with them when they babysit in someone else’s home. Do not make kit for combination of ages or for your own family to use. 4-H’er should make one or more items in the kit, but purchased items are also allowed. A list of items in the kit is suggested to be included. Display in box or bag suitable for what it contains. Approximate size not larger than 12"x15"x10". All items in kit must be safe for child to handle.

Information sheet for Class 8 should include:

1. State which ONE age group (infant, toddler, preschooler, middle childhood) the kit was prepared for.

2. What are children this age like? Give 2 examples to show how the kit would be appropriate for children this age. 3. What will the child learn or what skills will they gain by using the kit? 4. What item(s) were made by the 4-H member?

See this area of the fairbook at https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/pdfs/4-H/4h-sarpy-fair-human-development-2022.pdf

See more fair project ideas here.

Contest Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Time: 3:30-6:30pm

Where: 13600 Pflug Rd, Springfield, NE 68059 (Sarpy County American Legion)

Contest Details: •Rocket Launch Contest entry form is due Wednesday, July 6, 2022 •This contest is open to 4-H members ages 5 – 18. •Paper tube rockets may only be launched by Clover Kids (ages 5 – 7); 8- 18 year old participants will need to conduct a launch using rockets specified in Fairbook Guidelines.

See more details and get the registration form at: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/pdfs/4-H/4h-sarpy-fair-rocket-launch-2022.pdf

Join us on June 21 from 6-7 pm for a question and answer session "what to expect at fair."

This session will be repeated on July 6 from 6-7, and this session will include a Livestock/Rabbit/Poultry questions and answer session.

These event will be held at the Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties, 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.

The Douglas/Sarpy 4-H Council would like to encourage all eligible candidates to participate in the Douglas-Sarpy Showcase of 4-H Gems.

To be selected and honored as a 4-H Gem is a positive way to share your success and experiences throughout your 4-H career. Receiving the honor of being named a Diamond or Emerald 4-Her is an excellent addition to your resume and college scholarship essays. We encourage all eligible candidates to submit their application for the opportunity to participate so that we can celebrate all of your accomplishments throughout your 4-H career. See the application here.

Return to the Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Extension Central or South Office or they can also be e-mailed to rwright4@unl.edu no Later Than June 29, 2022

For more information please go to: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/4-hresources/

Sign up for the Fashion Show https://go.unl.edu/4hfashion2022

Fashion Show will be July 14 from 2-7.

Public Fashion Show will be at the fairgrounds on August 3 at 6 pm.

Join the 2022 Sarpy County Fair Coloring Contest and get a chance to win cool prizes! This contest is open to all youths (contest age groups: 5 and under; 6-9; 10-13; and 14-18). All youth are encouraged to enter the contest, even if they're not 4-H members! Color it using any physical medium, including crayons, colored pencils, markers, or paints and then enter the coloring sheet. Bring the coloring sheet to 4-H project entry day on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 12-7 PM and turn it in OR drop the coloring sheet off at the Extension Office by July 26, 2022. Follow the link for full details and to download the coloring sheets: https://go.unl.edu/2022coloringcontest. Questions? Contact Katherine at ksundgren@unl.edu.

Sponsorship requests will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. If your request is already filled, your donation will be used to fund an award in the same event.

Get your form here.

Do you know what it takes to pick the best fruit and vegetables out at the grocery store? Or do you know what judges are looking for when they judge your plants at the county fair? Have you ever wondered, what plant is that!?! We are excited to offer the opportunity to learn these and other important horticulture skills through the Online Horticulture Contest. The contest will be available June 3-20, 2022 at: https://go.unl.edu/online4hhortcontest

More details at: https://4h.unl.edu/online-horticulture-judging-contest

More information about the Nebraska State contest can be found in the Fairbook https://4hfairbook.unl.edu/fairbookview.php/contests/45

When: July 6 - 9, 2022

Where: Christensen Field, W 16th St & N Ridge Road Drive, Fremont, NE

4-H & FFA Exhibitors from the following counties: Burt, Butler, Colfax, Cuming, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington.

Open check out the opportunities to enter static exhibits and livestock.

https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/dodge/frfourhexhguide/

Livestock Show information and registration can be found at https://www.douglascountyfair.org/entry-forms-1

For more information about the fair go to https://www.douglascountyfair.org/

4-H State Dog show rulebook is done! Please let your 4-H families know of the new rulebook update and the changes that were made and are in effect for the 2022 year!

Dog Show Opportunities can he found here.