The 4-H Update
June 26, 2020
The 2020 4-H Fashion Show: Details
Take a look at the document we've put together to help you prepare for the 2020 4-H Fashion Show. It will look a bit different this year, but this document will help you walk through it all.
Questions? Reach out to Cathy Raneri at craneri2@unl.edu or 402-444-4357.
UNL & Girl Scouts
During the week of July 6, join UNL and the Girl Scouts for a fun workshop series on insects and the ecosystem. Registration is due June 29.
Have you done 4-H Hopscotch yet?
4-H LEADERSHIP & CITIZENSHIP HOPSCOTCH!
Take a picture of what you complete to make it through the hopscotch squares. Submit your pictures to Mirissa by July 1 to get a free special edition t-shirt!
DOWNLOAD THE DOCUMENT HERE.
Share with your friends & challenge your club members! Questions? Let us know.
NEW: Rocket Launch Contest Prep
If not, no worries! We have the recording for you here:
https://unl.zoom.us/rec/share/wfdaD5jcx3JOTbfCsxjuZe0NQar8T6a8gXUcq_YLxRyPicLbm1YPx8KXjTnmx46n
Here are some key dates to remember:
Wednesday, July 8th - Rocket Launch Contest Form Entry Due Date
Wednesday, July 15th - Rocket Launch Contest Date
Tuesday, July 28th - County Fair pre-entry form due dateNEW: Summer Workshop Recordings
We just wrapped up our Summer Workshop Series! THANK YOU to everyone who participated!
If you didn't attend but would like to complete the activities from the workshops, you're in luck! We have all of the recordings and supporting information in a folder. Simply click the link below to access them. Have fun!
Summer Workshop Series folder: https://unl.box.com/s/4hvbxqqpleo25iwck0nre2zk8lorf6lx
A Letter from the 4-H Council
Check out the letter linked below to learn how you get involved.
Let us help you celebrate your 4-H achievements!
Will you be a junior or senior this fall?
If so, don’t forget to apply for the 2020 4-H Royalty Coronation.
It’s a great way to celebrate your 4-H career with other 4-Hers and the community. Being selected as 4-H royalty is a positive way to share your success and experiences throughout your 4-H career and is an excellent addition to your resume, and college scholarship essays. Plus, what a great photo opportunity for mom and dad!
Answering a few simple questions about your 4-H experience will give you the opportunity to represent 4-H in Douglas and Sarpy Counties.
Applications are due June 29, 2020. Get your application here: https://unl.box.com/s/u6cbqif4xhnykp0d9x1o5hq4p849jzkc
The coronation of the 4-H royalty will be held at 6 pm on Thursday, July 30, 2020, in the open-air auditorium at the Sarpy County fairgrounds. In the case we must modify this event, we will hold a virtual/digital celebration.
Want more information or have questions, contact Rachel Wright at rwright4@unl.edu or 402-319-9379.
4-H Spotlight: 4-H Workshop Friends!
WHERE TO FIND FAIR INFORMATION
Looking for additional information about contest and fair deadlines?
Find it all here!
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/sarpy-county-and-nebraska-state-fairs/
IMPORTANT! Livestock Entry & Nomination Deadlines
July 1st | All Market and Breeding Livestock potentially going to the Nebraska State Fair need to be nominated on Show Stock Manager: www.showstockmgr.com
- State Fair Market Swine and Market Beef must have an EID Tag
- All Market Beef, Lambs, Goats and Swine must have DNA pulled and submitted to the Extension Office by July 1st
July 15th | Online Livestock, Horse, Rabbit, Poultry and Cavy Showorks Entries for the Sarpy County Fair are Due
LOCAL 4-H OPPORTUNITIES
Project Idea: Horticulture
Watch your garden grow and enter its harvest at the county fair! 4-H members can enter a large variety of garden products including flowers, vegetables, herbs, fruits and plants.
- Find horticulture projects to enter in the fair at this link: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/pdfs/4-H/4h-sarpy-fair-horticulture-2020.pdf
Resources to help you choose select the best from your garden are:
- 4-H Preparing Cut Flowers for Exhibit https://unl.box.com/s/2f3a785c67p7qhqasevp6gu6adf3ugon
- Selecting and Preparing Vegetables, Herbs and Fruits for Exhibit http://4h.unl.edu/4hcurriculum/preparingvegetabesherbsandfruit
Department: Plant Science
Division: Horticulture
Class: 1-66, 901
Looking for a Club to Join?
They meet at the Catholic Church in Springfield (9th & Main St.) and the next meeting is Friday, June 25 at 7pm. Interested in learning more? Contact Leader Beth Meister-Carlson at 402 980-6286 or bethmeister10@gmail.com.
Take a look at a project the club recently did! They sent cards to a local nursing home as part of the 4-H Bingo activity.
STATEWIDE 4-H OPPORTUNITIES
NEW: Virtual 4-H Camp in July
Virtual Vibes 2.0 - Ages 6-14*
July 6-10 @ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST
Who’s ready for VIRTUAL VIBES TWO POINT OHHHHHHH!!!! Join us for this week long virtual camp as we explore a crazy-campy-fun topic each day! Which day will be your favorite?! Marvelously Sweet Monday, Float Away Tuesday, Wildly Creative Wednesday, OutdoorZy ThurZday, or Cool Fire Friday?! Connections, crafts, friends, food, experiments and more all packed into one week! Corncob and Yups will be back with their silly costumes, hilarious jokes and super fun activities! 4-H Camp on ZOOM coming straight to your living ROOM very SOON!
*Adult assistance is highly encouraged for youth ages 6-7.
Supply Box: Don't have the supplies? Don't worry! We're offering a Supply Box full of items participants will need for the activities plus a 4-H Camp t-shirt. Just add that to your registration, and we'll ship the Box straight to your door. Supply Boxes must be purchased by the Thursday before camp. For a list of items included in the Box, please see the supply list. Costs are $25 for 1-person box OR $50 for 4-person box.
Registration: Registration closes the Friday before camp. Fees are $75 per participant OR $100 for a family of up to 4 participants.
Video Companion Animal Showmanship Contest
Video submissions will be accepted from June 1st through August 10th.
Do you have a companion animal that you have great relationship with and want an opportunity to show them off? Look no further!
- Sign up for our Video Companion Animal Showmanship Contest for an opportunity to present your favorite pet from the comfort of your own home! From cats, rabbits, and rodents to birds, reptiles, and amphibians, 4-H youth are invited to record a 3-5 minute presentation demonstrating their knowledge about the care their companion animal requires. The contest is open to youth ages 10-18 who are enrolled in a companion animal project.
- For questions, contact Lisa Karr (lisa.karr@unl.edu). For more details about the contest and how to register, visit: https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal/showmanship-contest
Virtual Episodic Events
Evaluate My Ride
Nebraska 4-H Evaluate My Ride will provide members with tips, suggestions, and ride evaluations from Equine Industry clinicians. New patterns or topics will be shared and cover a variety of disciplines related to equine riding. Participants may review materials at their own pace, try out any of the listed topics, and work on the feedback they are given. Evaluate My Ride is open to ALL AGES. Members will have the opportunity to submit videos of ranging difficulty and experience. New members can join at any time and catch up on the past weekly materials at their own pace.
- To Sign up: https://4h.unl.edu/evaluate-my-ride
- Get started with our Introduction Topic and our first set of patterns!
VIRTUAL DOG CLUB
Are you and your dog at home with nothing to do? Have you thought of training your dog, but didn’t know where to start? Join our 4-H Virtual Dog Club to get started on training your dog at home. You just need a few minutes each day to build the relationship with your dog and improve their behavior.
The club will provide some training tips each week with short videos. You can submit videos of your training progress as we go and get feedback from dog experts. The club is open to all 4-H youth and will focus initially on beginning obedience, but will expand to showmanship and agility as skills increase.
For questions, contact Lisa Karr (lisa.karr@unl.edu).
For more information and to sign up, go to: https://4h.unl.edu/virtual-dog-club
Online Livestock Judging Video Series
During this unusual time, we know that it is extremely difficult for youth to have the opportunity to practice livestock judging and prepare for future contests. This new video series will provide students the chance to evaluate the class, listen to a critique of the class, and hopefully gain some knowledge regarding terminology for their reasons moving forward.
- Each week we will add 1 to 3 classes to the series that way students will enjoy plenty of content.
- Youth can access these videos at 4h.unl.edu/self-paced-videos
JOKE OF THE WEEK
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/