Lincoln, Logan, & McPherson Co. 4-H
June #2 (6/16)
A Note from Miss Caitlyn
Dear Lincoln, Logan & McPherson County 4-H Families,
Well it has Came and Left for the final deadline for 4-H enrollment, affidavits, & YQCA. We hope you all got your stuff turned in and can't wait to gear up for fair. Keep a lookout in our newsletter and Facebook for anymore information and upcoming events!
Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns,
Miss Caitlyn
2022-2023 4-H Enrollment is now closed!
Interested in joining 4-H Council?
- Adult terms are for 3 years
- Youth terms are for 2 years.Youth must have a 4-h age 14 years old
- Youth terms go from December 1 of the calendar year to November 30.
Council Elections will be held throughout fair in July.
Please contact the office if interested in this new adventure! 308-532-2683
SHOWORKS (Online Fair Entries) OPEN!!!
Even though you all have got on 4-H online and did your enrollment you still need to be sure to get on your designated fairwire sites and put in your entries for fair before the deadlines!!!
Lincoln County: LINCOLN.FAIRWIRE.COM
*Open June 1st- July 1st @ 5 pm. *
Logan County: LOGANNE.FAIRWIRE.COM
*Open June 1st- July 15th @ 5 pm. *
McPherson County: MCPHERSON.FAIRWIRE.COM
*Open June 1st- July 15th @ 5 pm. *
Calendar of Events
Lincoln, Logan, & McPherson 4-Her's
Lincoln Co. Music Contest
Summer Workshops
Fair Schedules
4-H Project Podcast
Nebraska State Events
7th Annual Agronomy Field Day
Great Plains Livestock Judging Circuit schedule
2023 4-H Camp
Silver Spurs 4-H Horse Show
Platte Valley 4 Paws Dog Show
Spotlight on 4-H
Human Development
Calendar of Events
6/1-7/1: Registration for Online Fair Entries Open (ShoWorks) *Lincoln Co.
6/1-7/15: Registration for Online Fair Entries Open (ShoWorks) *Logan & McPherson
7/20: Lincoln Co. Fashion Review & Clothing day; 10 am.
7/20: Lincoln County Music Contest & Fashion Show; 6 pm.; MPCC South Campus
7/23: Lincoln Co. Goat Tying
7/24-7/30: Lincoln Co. Fair
7/30-8/4: Logan Co. Fair
8/5: Logan Co. Rodeo
8/5-8/6: Lincoln Co. Horse Show
8/10-8/12: McPherson Co. Fair
8/25-9/4: State Fair
🎤 Lincoln Co. Music Contest 🎤
🍧 Summer Workshops 🍧
*Anyone that signs up for Building Better Babysitters Workshop by May 22nd will go into a drawing to be held May 23rd for 5 members to have your fee for enrollment waived thanks to Families First Partnership*
Lincoln Co. Fair Schedule
Logan Co. Fair Schedule
McPherson Co. Fair Schedule
4-H Project Podcasts
Each month we are looking for a 4-H youth that would be interested in making a podcast with Eagle Radio about a 4-H project. If you are interested contact (308) 532-2683 or email caitlyn.jacobson@unl.edu.
Check out our May Podcast with Kaitlin and Caitlyn on our website at:
https://northplattepost.com/posts/9cfa8c00-f76f-43b5-9f47-2019159ef138
7th Annual Agronomy Field Day
Open state wide to ALL youth ages 9-18 as of 1/1/23. Parents and adults are welcome! Free event with lunch provided by Ag Valley Coop.
Learn how agriculture is changing with precision technology; benefits of cover crops; how to tell if soil is healthy; explore plant growth; understand importance of weeds & herbicide application; how to scout crops for insects; & fly a miniature drone!
The 2023 Great Plains Livestock Judging Circuit Schedule
2023 4-H Camp
We’re so excited to announce Adventure Together, the new Nebraska 4-H Camp series for 2023! Registration information will be coming soon. In the meantime, mark your calendars: Cozad – June 16-20; Ashland – June 26-29; Burwell – July 16-20; Louisville – July 27-30.
Silver Spur 4-H Horse Show
June 24, 2023 at 7:30 am in Imperial, NE.
Platte Valley 4 Paws Dog Show
July 1, 2023 at the D & N Event Center. If interested in this show then please stop in the office to get a registration form or call and we can email it to you as well.
Human Development
1. The term Human Development includes childcare, family life, personal development, and character development.
2. To learn characteristics of suitable and unsuitable toys and for characteristics of children at various
stages of development, please refer to the new 4-H online resource:
https://unl.box.com/s/eoigrjsuq67yvtq1def160mmjuhozvck.
3. Exhibitors in the Human Development project will be asked to focus on designing toys/games/activities that meet the different needs of children. Categories are based on the Early Learning Guidelines in Nebraska which identify the important areas in which our children should grow and develop.
4. Use the Nebraska Department of Education website and resources around Early Learning Guidelines to help understand the six areas and skills children need to develop to create your exhibit, in conjunction with your project manual. https://www.education.ne.gov/oec/early-learning-guidelines/
Additional resources can be found at: http://go.unl.edu/ne4hhumandevelopment
5. Information Sheets: Required for each exhibit in Classes 1 through 6 and Class 8.
6. Information sheets for Classes 1-6 should include:
• Where did I get the idea for this exhibit?
• What decisions did I make to be sure exhibit is safe for child to use?
• What age is this toy, game, or activity appropriate for and why? (Infant, birth-18
months; Toddlers, 18 months -3 years; Preschoolers, 3-5 years or Middle Childhood, 6-9 years)
• 4-H’ers must give at least 2 examples that help in understanding the appropriateness of this exhibit for the age of the child (see project manuals).
• How is the toy, game or activity intended to be used by the child?
7. Toy, game or activity made for a selected and identified age group. The intent is for the
toy/game/activity to teach the child in the developmental area related to each class. For example, a game that is developed to help youth learn language and literacy skills would be an exhibit for Class 2. Each area is a different class.
*C200-001 Social Emotional Development
*C200-002 Language and Literacy Development
*C200-003 Science
*C200-004 Health and Physical Development
*C200-005 Math
*C200-006 Creative Arts
*C200-007 Activity with a Younger Child: Poster or scrapbook showing 4-H’er working with a child age 0 to 8 years. May show making something with the child, or childcare or child interactions. May include photos, captions, story, or essay. Size of exhibit is your choice. Other people may take photos so 4-H’er can be in the photos. 4-H’er must make the poster or scrapbook. No information sheet needed for Class 7.
*C200-008 Babysitting Kit: Purpose of kit is to take this 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" x 15"x 10". All items in kit must be safe for child to handle. Information sheet for Class 8 (Babysitting Kit) should include:
- State which ONE age group (infant, toddler, preschooler, middle childhood) the kit was prepared for.
- What are children this age like? Give 2 examples to show how the kit would be appropriate for children this age.
- What will the child learn or what skills will they gain by using the kit?
- What item(s) were made by the 4-H’er. 4-H’er should make one or more items in the kit, but purchased items are also allowed. (It is highly suggested that an inventory list of items in the kit be included.)
*C200-009 Family Involvement Entry: Scrapbook, poster or story describing an activity the family did together. It might include making something such as a doll house or feed bunk. Items may be exhibited if desired. Other possibilities include a house or farm cleanup project, a family reunion, a celebration of a family milestone, a trip or vacation, moving, a community service project. Photographs are encouraged. Visuals should show family participation. Participation by all family members is important. Include a list of family members and what each person did to participate in the event.
*C200-010 Growing with Others: Scrapbook or poster. Examples - How to decide if it is time-you can be home alone and related activities. How responsibilities and privileges are related. Friendships. Working with others. Understanding rules and boundaries. A family tree. A family rules chart. A family meal plan with pictures of a special family meal. A home safety checklist. Being street smart (safety). A school scrapbook showing yourself and your school activities, memories, and special interests.
*C200-0011 Growing in Communities - Scrapbook or poster. (E.g. A career study). A photo story about your own growth and development, not only physically but emotionally, socially, spiritually, mentally. A television evaluation (see project manual). How you have overcome obstacles. Friendships. A community profile. A community service project. Working with parents. Teaching experiences. Understanding discipline. Playground safety check.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. (M-F)
Email: caitlyn.jacobson@unl.edu
Website: https://llm.unl.edu
Phone: 308-532-2683
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLM4h