The 4-H Update
March 19, 2021
New Information
Robotics Workshop!
This fun workshop is for youth ages 8 and up.
When: June 8, 2021 from 1-3 pm
Where: 8015 W. Center Rd. Omaha
Cost: $10
Sign up at: https://cvent.me/9K3kkL
For more information, contact Mirissa here.
4-H Photography Workshop!
Are you a youth interested in photography? Attend our workshop to get tips, hints and ideas for your summer snapshots! Open to all youth ages 8-18.
Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Photography Workshop
When: 9-11 am on June 17, 2021
Where:8015 W. Center Rd., Omaha
Cost: $10
Sign up at: https://buff.ly/3vD4SPy
For more information contact Mirissa mscholting2@unl.edu
Work with us this summer!
Looking for summer employment? Imagine Science-Omaha is looking for Teen Teachers for the summer of 2021!
Questions?
Please contact Mirissa at mscholting2@unl.edu or 402-444-4306. https://buff.ly/3tncXG9
Local Opportunities
4-H Sign Up
Sign up for 4-H here. Families that sign up between now and April 5 will be able got get an “I Belong” yard sign! Families that have signed up prior will be eligible to get a yard sign after April 5th. While Supplies Last. For information about the yard signs, please contact Tayler Wickham at tayler.wickham@unl.edu.
Sign up deadline is June 15, 2021.
4-H Cat and Small Pet Show Informational Meeting
Learn why the 4-H cat show is "purr-fect" for your child and cat! Or how your gecho can get a great ribbon in this year's show!
When: April 20, 2021 at 6PM
Where: 8015 W. Center, Omaha Open to kids ages 5-18 in 4-H who own a cat, lizard, fish, rat, hamsters and more!
This show is based on animal health, care and the 4-H'ers knowledge - not judged on breeds.
4-H enrollment info. will also be given out at the meeting. RSVP or send any questions to Mirissa at mscholting2@unl.edu
Animal Information
Vet Science workshop is scheduled for June 10, from 1-3. Cost $10. Participants will not only learn about animal care, but will also complete a project for fair. Sign up at: https://cvent.me/4xbBdP
For more information contact Mirissa here.
Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Poultry, Rabbit & Cavy Meeting April 8 - 6:30 pm
https://unl.zoom.us/j/94349246231
YQCA* Training
- Tuesday, June 01, 2021 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at 8015 W. Center Road, Omaha
- Tuesday, June 08, 2021 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at the Sarpy Fairgrounds.
- YQCA* can take the online course instead at http://yqca.org/ Online course is $12. Print off or screen shot completion certificates and mail or email them to the 4-H Office at this time.
DO NOT register for in person courses yet. More to come on In person courses. Stay tuned.
*Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national multi-species quality assurance program with a focus on three core pillars: food safety, animal well-being, and character development. This is required for youth ages 8 and up who plan to show animals in the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H program.
Important Animal Deadlines:
District & State Horse Show Entries – May 7th
District & State Horse Show Level Testing Requirements Completed – May 7th
County, District & State Horse ID Sheets – May 7th
Sarpy County Fair Livestock, Rabbit & Cavy ID Sheets – June 15th
Nebraska State Fair Online Nominations – June 15th
Sarpy County Fair ONLY Horse Level Testing Requirements – July 15th
Sarpy County Fair Livestock, Horse, Poultry, Rabbit, and Cavy Entries due via ShoWorks – July 15th
Nebraska State Fair Entries Due via ShoWorks – August 10th
STATEWIDE AND NATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
New Opportunity - PASE Livestock Judging Team and/or the Poultry Judging Team
Are you interested in taking part in the PASE Livestock Judging Team and/or the Poultry Judging Team?
Douglas-Sarpy has a opportunity to put together an intermediate team (ages 10-13) and a Senior Team (14-18) for Livestock and another one for Poultry.
For more info. or to sign up, contact Brett at brett.kreifels@unl.edu.
Big Red Camp registration is now open!
Big Red Summer Academic Camps are residential, career exploration camps held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. By participating in a camp youth get the opportunity to explore the Nebraska campus, meet people from across the country, spend time investigating an interest or potential career, and have a lot of fun!
See the 2021 session details and register online at 4h.unl.edu/big-red-camps.
Home Environment Workshop
Learn about elements of design and some possible fair projects!
When: April 15, 5:30-7 pm
Where: online!
Sign up at: https://go.unl.edu/homeenvironmentworkshop
4-H Summer Camp
It must be time to register for 4-H Summer Camp!
Check out the schedule and session details at 4h.unl.edu/summer-camp.
State Horses Show July 11- July 15, 2021
The State 4-H Horse Program would like to remind 4-H families to book their hotel reservations soon if they plan to attend/participate at the 2021 Fonner Park 4-H State Horse Expo. This year the Horse Expo (July 10th - 14th) is scheduled on the same dates as the National Jr. Angus Show. This means limited hotel availability during the state horse show. We have blocked off a limited number of rooms with the Fairfield Inn hotel for 4-H families. Book your group rate for State 4-H Horse Show at Fairfield Inn & Suites Grand Island by Friday, March 19, 2021.
Pick Your Project
The Pick Your Project, available at http://4hcurriculum.unl.edu, has been updated for the 2021 program year.
2021 4-H STEM Reading Connections
This year’s 4-H STEM Reading Connections is Tails & Tales, following the Collaborate Summer Library Program theme and incorporating STEM programing.
The Nebraska 4-H STEM Reading Connections Resources are adaptable lessons & workshops. Check it out here.
Upcoming Events
- March 27, 2021 - 4-H Horse Stampede
- Now -August Livestock Judging Circuit | Nebraska Great Plains
- April 20, 2021 at 6 pm - 4-H Cat and Small Pet show Informational Meeting. RSVP with your name and any questions to Mirissa mscholting2@unl.edu
- April 27 - Douglas-Sarpy Public Speaking Contest | Extension Office
- June 5 - Beef Progress Show | Loup City,
- June 7-11 2021Tractor Safety Training. Learn more here.
- June 8 - Robotics Workshop from 1-3 pm. Sign up at: https://cvent.me/9K3kkL
- June 10 - Vet Science workshop from 1-3 pm. Sign up at: https://cvent.me/4xbBdP
- June 11 - Babysitting workshop from 9-11 am. Sign up at: https://cvent.me/eXBbvL
- June 15- Clover Kid Workshop for youth 5-8 from 1-4 pm. Sign up at https://cvent.me/qMwvGN
- June 16 - Home Environment workshop from 9-11 am. Sign up at https://cvent.me/wQ9QNa
- June 17 - Photography workshop from 9-11 am. Sign up at: https://cvent.me/vw97Bw
- June 22 - "You Design It" workshop from 1-3 pm. Sign up at: https://cvent.me/WYKLwk
For more information contact Mirissa mscholting2@unl.edu
- June 23rd 5-6:30 pm Rocket Launch Informational Meeting
- June 24 - Deadline June 22 - Plant & Insect ID Contest | Columbus
- June 26 - Papio Valley 4-H Livestock Progress Show at the Sarpy Fairgrounds, more information coming.
- June 29 - Table Toppers Contest
- July 7 - Rocket Launch Contest Entry Forms Due
- July 11- July 15, 2021- State 4-H Horse Show
- July 14th 3:30-6:30pm Rocket Launch Contest (Springfield American Legion-13600 Pflug Rd, Springfield, NE 68059)
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/
WE HAVE MOVED!
The Papillion 4-H Extension office is once again on the move! We are now located at 1102 E. 1st Street, Papillion, NE 68046. We are at the intersection of 72nd and 1st in what was previously the Black Hills Energy building. Due to ongoing construction, we won't officially be open until May. If you are in need of anything from our staff, please contact the Omaha office at 402-444-7804.