4-H Blast
MAY 8, 2020
York County 4-H Blast
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May Dates
July Dates
Congratulations to all of our York County 4-H Seniors. Good Luck in your future plans.
PSA & PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST
Fill out the online form to enter. https://go.unl.edu/7nuo
PSA's need to be emailed to steph.horak@unl.edu by May 19th. Rules & Regulations can be found at 4h.unl.edu/public-speaking
Results will be announced on Friday, May 22nd at 12:00 pm, via a Facebook Live. Judges comments and ribbons will be mailed to each contestant after the event.
Workshop Information
All Ages Flag Kit
Are you looking for a great way to teach your kids American values? The kid's wooden American flag build kit is a wonderful way to bring families together, have fun, and show off your artistry. All you need is your crayons or markers and a little creativity! It also serves a great teaching tool about American history as you discuss the symbols within the flag...50 stars, 13 stripes, the colors red, white, and blue. With the many challenges associated with the COVID-19 crisis, we all need something to smile about and show pride in our great nation. Help your kids create a beautiful American flag during this challenging time while we UNITE to overcome the global pandemic. It's the perfect art project for patriotic families stuck at home!
You can exhibit this project under Department A: Leadership, Citizenship & Personal Development Class A120003.
- Includes wooden American flag components, glue stick, wooden display easel, and detailed instructions
- You only need to provide crayons or markers to color the flag components
- No cutting required
- Safe for kids of all ages
Register by using the google order form by May 13th.
Payment can be made by mail or dropping off at the office, Venmo or PayPal. Once registered, we will email you information for your payment choice.
Pick up will be announced once Kits are ready.
The Art of Succulent Plants
Succulent garden kit. The Dorothy & Howard May Trust will be covering the cost of the kits. There are only 20 Kits available. The kit will include dirt, and a variety of 3 succulents, and an informational video. Pick up will be announced when kits are ready.
Register for you your kit by May 15, 2020.
Register by going to: https://go.unl.edu/mmt2
Building Better Babysitters Virtual Training
Are you interested in building your skills as a babysitter? Babysitting is a big responsibility. It’s a little like the Nebraska state motto: “It’s not for everyone!” Find out if babysitting is for you by registering for Nebraska Extension’s virtual babysitting training. For youth ages 11 years and up.
Register by going to https://cvent.me/d4gWeD
York ESI Camp
Be a part of York's ESI Camp 2020!
ESI uses a variety of tools to help participants develop their entrepreneurial skills and find their business niche. Through exciting activities, case studies and current technology, participants are transformed into budding entrepreneurs! Youth will then have the opportunity to sell their product during the Balloon Day Sidewalk Sales in downtown York on Saturday, July 18. More information can be found at https://esi.unl.edu/
To register fill out the pdf form or Google Form
Hands to Larger Service
York County Extension Office 402-362-5508 or York Public Transportation 402-362-7626
NO Face to Face till June 15th
COVID 19 Update: All face to face Extension programming, including 4-H, have been extended until June 15th.
We are making plans to offer workshops this summer in a few different ways. We are also making plans for County Fair with many contingency plans as well. There will be an opportunity for 4-H’ers to showcase their work; it just might look different!
More to come! As always please feel free to contact us with any questions!
York County Fair Aug 6-9, 2020
This year is the 150th anniversary of York County. Look for the special class section that we have for projects this year.
Livestock Information
YQCA Training
YORK WILL NOT be having a face to face this year!
4-H members (ages 8-18) and all FFA members who plan to exhibit beef, goats, sheep, swine, rabbits and poultry MUST complete quality assurance training each year through YQCA by June 15th to be eligible to exhibit at County and State Fair. Youth must be currently enrolled at https://ne.4honline.com in York County,
Complete online training at https://yqca.learngrow.io. Cost is $12. For directions and more information, visit https://4h.unl.edu/yqca. Once training is complete, send completed certificates to Tanya Crawford, tanya.crawford@unl.edu or drop off at the Extension Office. If certificates are not submitted, we have no way of knowing if training's have been completed. No certificate = No Certification.
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Dates to Note
- NO DISTRICT HORSE SHOW, ALL QUALIFY FOR STATE.
- Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Show Entry Date - June 12, 2020 to the county office.
- Advancement Levels Completed Due Date for State Entries: June 12, 2020.
- Written Advancement Tests Available On-Line: Due June 12th.
Horse Advancement Level Update
We are encouraging youth to complete the written test, which will be offered online, and the reports/feed chart/healthcare charts as these pieces can be completed by youth at home. The goal is to offer the skills test and demonstration after May 9, 2020.
Horse Advancement Level 2 & 3
For written exams contact Tanya and she will send you the link for the advancement level you need. You can reach her at tanya.crawford@unl.com.
* LEVEL 2 & 3 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - Written report and feed chart emailed to county office at time of completion. Youth are encouraged to complete these while we are all practicing social distancing.
* LEVEL 3 – ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT - Health care paper emailed to county office at time of completion. Youth are encouraged to complete these while we are all practicing social distancing.
Online Rabbit Club
Virtual Dog Club
Online Cat Club
UNL Extension - York County
Tanya Crawford - tanya.crawford@unl.edu
Steph Horak - steph.horak@unl.edu
Sue Stahr - sstahr2@unl.edu
Email: york-county@unl.edu
Website: https://york.unl.edu
Location: 2345 North Nebraska Avenue, York, NE, USA
Phone: (402) 362-5508
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