The 4-H Update
March 18, 2022
This Week's Deadlines
4-H Rabbit Show, March 19
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Exhibit Hall. See Details at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/companionanimal. For more information, call Bob at 402-525-8263 or the Extension office at 402-441-7180.
Rabbit Showmanship video here.
4-H Public Speaking Workshop - March 24
4-H Public Speaking Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 6:30 PM
Join us at the 4-H office for the public speaking workshop where kids can learn about the contest and parents can sign their kids up for 4-H!
Sign up at https://forms.gle/CKvgBvGKj41C1P4z6
Public Speaking Contest will be the evening of April 28. Sign up through our entry form:
New Class Offerings!
Smart Cents
The Millard Young Adult Program participated in the 4-H Smart Cents workshop. Students completed hands-on activities about Financial Decision Making, Employment and Career Exploration, and Spending & Saving/Budgeting!
Financial Literacy is essential for all learners, of all ages and abilities! Stay tuned for the next Smart Cents workshop open to the public -- Coming Summer 2022!
For more information on the Smart Cents Financial Literacy Program, contact Ericka, 4-H Extension Assistant at ericka.murray@unl.edu.
See more pictures from our event here.
Barn Quilt Workshop
What: Barn Quilt Workshop
Date/Time: June 28, 2022, 9 am-noon
Where: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Douglas-Sarpy Extension Office
8015 W Center Rd.
Omaha, NE
Cost: $25 per kid
Ages welcome: 8-18
Limited Registration -Don't Wait! 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.
Perfectly Imperfect
Art isn't perfect, but it always tells a story.
Perfectly Imperfect 4-H curriculum is designed to introduce youth to Latinx, Chicanx, and Hispanic perspectives while also engaging them in learning and practicing design elements, color theory, and life skills. Throughout the lessons, youth will discover their own unique identity and power as an "artevist" as they create and fill their own junk journal. Perfectly Imperfect is a 12-hour program, comprised of six two-hour lessons designed for use by 4-H professionals and volunteers in out-of-school settings, such as 4-H afterschool programs.
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) In-Person Training
May 24th: 6:30 PM at the Douglas-Sarpy Extension Office, 8015 W Center Rd
June 7th: 6:30 PM at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds, Springfield
Deadline to Complete YQCA Training, June 15th.
More details to come.
Learn more about YQCA at https://4h.unl.edu/yqca
Upcoming Events
UNL Chick Days - March 26
2022 UNL Chick Days: March 26, 2022 10am -2pm
Where: Animal Science Complex, University of Nebraska-East Campus, Student Commons
More info. and registration can he found here.
For more information about avian influenza, visit NDA’s website at https://nda.nebraska.gov/animal/avian/index.html or the USDA’s website https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/. Additional information on biosecurity for backyard flocks can be found at http://healthybirds.aphis.usda.gov.
Cat Show and Small Pet Show Informational Meeting - March 29
4-H Sign up assistance will be available at the end of the presentation.
When: March 29 from 6-7 pm (presentation 6-6:30, question and answer 6:30-7)
Where: Douglas-Sarpy Extension office; 8015 West Center Rd., Omaha
RSVP with Rachel at rwright4@unl.edu
4-H Alumni Scholarship - due April 1st.
4-H Alumni Scholarship - due April 1st.
The Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Council will be selecting four alumni 4-H members to receive college scholarships.
Learn more here.
Virtual Companion Animal Challenge Contest - Entries Due April 1
The Companion Animal Challenge offers a variety of 4-H companion animal contests that don't require live animals, including a Demonstration Contest, Essay Contest, Art Contest, and Photography Contest. Youth have the opportunity to display their companion animal knowledge through these contests both as individuals and as part of a team.
More information can be found at: https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal/challenge
Watch this video for tips and suggestions for the Virtual Companion Animal Challenge Contest! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yjQ7sNpyuo
Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Award - Due April 1
Learn more at https://www.ne4hfoundation.org/governers-ag-excellence-award/
Leader Training - April 5
April 5, 2022 6-8 PM
Join 4-H staff to talk about risks management and volunteer resources. Ideal for new and established leaders. This free training will be at the Douglas- Sarpy Extension office at 8015 W. Center Road, Omaha.
RSVP Today with Katherine at ksundgren@unl.edu
Big Red Camp - Scholarships Due April 13
Big Red Camp Scholarships applications can be found at https://forms.gle/ky3kzD75dwvmxtjSA.
- Applications are due April 13, 2022 (Wednesday).
- After the application deadline, our 4-H team will select the top 10 applications and notify the winners via email by that Friday, April 15th.
Application winners will receive will instructions for registering for their camp and the special “code” that they will need to use to bypass the payment section of the camp registration.
The camp will be June 12th-June 17th. Learn more at https://4h.unl.edu/big-red-camps-sessions
“Building Better Babysitters” Workshop - April 15
Open to youth ages 11 and older
Cost is $15
When: Friday, April 15, 2022
Workshop: 10 am - 3 pm
bonus pre/post sessions from 8-10 am and 3-5 pm
Pre-activity (8-10 AM)
Take it to fair! -Workshop to create a toy, game, or activity made for a selected and identified age group. (Human Development, Class 1-6). Youth can arrive anytime between 8-10 for this session.
Building Better Babysitters workshop (10-3 PM)
Youth will learn about ages and stages of Child Development, safety, nutrition, and the business of babysitting. Bring a sack lunch (refrigerator is available if needed).
Post-activity (3-5 PM)
Kids in the kitchen! Learn ideas for healthy snacks that you can make with young children when babysitting.
Sign up at: https://cvent.me/RRV79n
Clover Kid Club - April 19
Parents and children ages 5-7 are invited to be a part of the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Clover Kid Program.
2022 Clover Kid Dates:
April 19 from 6-7 pm – Gardening Basics and Learning about Rabbits
May 17 from 6-7 pm – Fashion Show
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.
4-H Happy Hands Quilt Club
4-H Happy Hands Quilt Club is Open for new members!
When: April 19 - third Tuesday of each month
Time: 6:30-8:30
Where: Celtic Quilter (5080 S 108th in Omaha).
The leader will have sewing machines available for members to use and typically provide all the project materials needed during the meetings. For more information, contact club leader Stephanie Jacobson at stephkucera@hotmail.com.
Youth Interested in Poultry Judging
Sign up at https://go.unl.edu/poultryjudgingmeeting
Fair Information/Resources
Home Environment Support Tag print here.
4-H Livestock Achievement Program https://4h.unl.edu/livestock-achievement-program
The 4-H Pick Your Project is an online project selection guide used to explore Nebraska 4-H projects here.
Purchase 4-H Manuals at:
- UNL MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.unl.edu/ne4h/curriculum
- NATIONAL 4-H MALL: http://www.4-hmall.org/Category/educationresources.aspx
Important Livestock & Horse Due Dates
May 6th-Horse ID sheets for District & State Competition are due to the office
May 6th-District Horse Entries are due to our office
May 6th-All Horse Level 2 requirements must be met to compete at District & State Horse Shows
June 1st-Horse ID Sheets for the County Fair Only Competition are Due
June 15th-YQCA Completion Due
June 15th-Livestock, Rabbit & Cavy ID sheets Due
July 1st-All Horse Level Testing for Sarpy County Fair Competition is due
July 15th-All Sarpy County Fair Horse, Livestock, Poultry, Rabbit and Cavy Entries due
Statewide and National Opportunities
Big Red Camp registration is open!
Enroll in 4-H for the 2022 4-H year
Nebraska 4-H has transitioned to 4honline 2.0. To enroll, click here.
For returning families, please do not create a new account; rather use your log-in credentials for 4honline used in previous years. Instructions can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/enroll/returning-member.
Enrollment instructions for new families can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/enroll/new-member.
Please note the enrollment fee for Douglas-Sarpy counties is $10.00 per member and is paid online. Enrollments are due June 15, 2022.
Please contact Mary Dierks at mdierks@sarpy.com with any questions.
All 4-H Volunteers for Douglas-Sarpy 4-H will need to be rescreened this year regardless of their last screening. To enroll and begin the screening process visit and enroll via 4-H Online. Volunteers may not work with youth until volunteer enrollment and screening is complete.
Mark Your Calendars
4-H Events | Nebraska Extension (unl.edu)
March 24 - Speech Workshop 6:30 -7:30 PM - Sign up https://forms.gle/CKvgBvGKj41C1P4z6
March 31- STEM Workshop - 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
March 31 - 4-H Council Meeting at 6:30 PM
April 5 - Leader Training from 6-8 PM- RSVP ksundgren@unl.edu
April 15 - Building Better Babysitters workshop https://cvent.me/RRV79n
April 15 - 4-H Public Speaking contest entries DUE
April 19 from 6-7 pm– Gardening Basics and Learning about Rabbits - Clover Kid Club
April 28 - 4-H Public Speaking Contest (evening time TBD) "A Guide to Making Great 4-H Speeches" - https://4h.unl.edu/documents/guidetomakinggreatspeeches.pdf
May 19 - 4-H Presentation workshop, 6:30-7:30 PM
May 31 - 4-H Table Toppers workshop 6:30-7:30 PM
June 4 - 4-H Small Pet and Cat Show 9 am at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds
June 10 - 4-H Presentation contest entries DUE https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eaPPn2c3WGXy3Ea
June 12-17, 2022, Big Red Camps (times TBD)
June 14, 2022 1:00 PM-3:00 PM - Rocket Building Entry-Level Workshop
June 15, 2022 1:00 PM-4:00 PM - Rocket Building Advanced-Level Workshop
June 16 - 4-H Fashion Show workshop, 6:30-7:30 PM
June 21 - Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Presentation Contest (times TBD)
June 24 - 4-H Table Toppers contest entries DUE
June 30 - Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Table Toppers Contest (times TBD)
July 8 - 4-H Fashion Show contest entries DUE
July 8 - Rocket Launch Entry Forms Due
July 13 3:30 PM-6:30 PM - Rocket Launch Contest (times TBD)July 14 - Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Fashion Show judging day (times TBD)
August 4 - Douglas-Sarpy Public Fashion Show @ Sarpy County Fair (time TBD)
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/douglassarpy4h