Remember to re-enroll through 4hOnline before December 1st to receive the 4-H Foundation enrollment credit! Enroll TODAY at http://v2.4honline.com

Market Beef Weigh-In will be December 11 from 8-Noon at the DeWitt Vet Clinic. Letters were emailed with details to members enrolled in the Market Beef project. Confirmed Fees: $2/ 4-H tag, $5/state fair retinal image (please bring check or cash)

To celebrate over 300 enrolled, we're hosting a giveaway. All 4-H members enrolled will be entered into a random drawing to win a pair of Beats Solo3 Headphones! All Clover Kids enrolled will be entered into a random drawing to win a pair of iClever Kids Headphones. The drawing will take place on Dec 15. You must be enrolled by Dec 15 to be entered!

Looking for a unique gift to give? Look no further! Clinton County 4-H will be offering gifts of experience this year with several options for spring and summer camps in 2022! Most camps are for 4-H and friends meaning you don’t have to be an enrolled member to attend.

Trips include (but are not limited to):

Here is the order form. Place an order by Dec 17! Gifts will include a physical item wrapped, ready to give.

Support the 4-H Foundation and let us wrap your gifts this holiday season! Drop off gifts before Dec 17 and they will be ready by Dec 23. More details online. Cost is free-will donation.

Please remember to mail a check or drop off payment if you did not pay your enrollment fees online. We’re open 7:30-5 pm Monday-Thursday and 7:30-2 pm on Friday.

Please stop by the Extension Office if you are missing anything from Recognition Night. Members who should have received a pin, had a paper clipped to their certificate instead.

We also understand we missed some 1st Year Member certificates. If this applies to you, please let us know! We feel awful you didn’t receive the recognition you should have. 4hOnline adds Clover Kids years to 4-H years sometimes and we thought we caught everyone. We apologize.

In early January, we will receive fruit sales information from MinnTex. We are aware this pushes up next to FFA fruit not being completely eaten yet. We have tried to help this by booking the latest date possible for delivery of March 11.

A few reminders:

Are you ready to start babysitting for your family, neighbors, or friends? Then don't miss this class designed to help you learn numerous babysitting basics! Register through 4hOnline. Cost is $20 to cover workbook, lunch, snacks, and other resources. Class is limited to 20 youth!

This is the most up-to-date list we have. Please check with your club leader or club Facebook group for more information!

Cal-Wheat Clover Kids - Dec 8

DeWitt Clover Kids - Dec 12

Elk River Eagles - Dec 7

Goose Lake Clover Kids - Jan 12

Grand Mound Clover Kids - Dec 16

Low Moor Clover Kids - check with leader

Remember to re-enroll through 4hOnline before December 1st to receive the 4-H Foundation enrollment credit! Enroll TODAY at http://v2.4honline.com

To celebrate over 300 enrolled, we’re hosting a giveaway! All Clover Kids enrolled will be entered into a random drawing to win a pair of iClever Kids Headphones. The drawing

will take place on Dec 15. You must be enrolled by Dec 15 to be entered!

Activity: Slippery Slopes

Supplies: pipe cleaners, craft sticks, straws, wax paper, aluminum foil, (or substitute items!)

Related topics: STEM

Background: We are exploring gravity by learning about a fun winter sport, skiing! Gravity is a natural force that causes things to fall towards the Earth. Gravity helps skiers travel down the slope at increasing speeds, but the skier needs to stay on their feed for gravity to work in their favor!

Link: Extension Store (it is free!)

This month's recipe is Chocolate Suprise Cupcakes. Find the recipe on Spend Smart. Eat Smart.

This year’s challenge will feature monthly “bonus” activities to learn about the importance of our brain and how that impacts our well-being. This is a 6-month challenge. Register by December 23 to receive a goodie bag of challenge supplies. Clubs can register via JotForm or learn more online.

This year Iowa 4-H will have four statewide virtual workshops guiding youth through the state recognition experience. Youth can register in 4HOnline under "events"

The schedule will be:

Designed to encourage Iowa 4-H members to continue their education beyond high school, the Iowa 4-H Foundation’s current scholarship program offers over 90 scholarships worth more than $100,000. Scholarships range in value from $250 to $5,000. Read more and apply online.

NEW for 2022 - The Iowa State Fair 4-H swine show will utilize 2-judge system for market swine. Judge 1: Purebreds, Market Gilts and Judge 2: Market Barrows

There will also be limited entry numbers in Fair Entry for July 1:

• 6 Market Swine

• 6 Breeding Swine

• Note: you can still ID up to 40 head

9-12th grade youth are invited to expand their learning in the clothing and sewing project areas by joining Iowa 4-H Enthusiasts! Partner with Iowa 4-H professionals and Joi Mahon, fashion

entrepreneur and author, to advance your knowledge and skills in the project area while completing technical skill building challenges.

Iowa 4-H enthusiasts will have access to an online classroom, experience virtual monthly meetings, practice skills by creating modern sewing projects, and have access to live and recorded companion resources and lessons to enhance your skills.

To register, log into your 4-H Online profile and visit the 4-H Events tab on 4-H Online. Questions? Please Contact the Iowa 4-H Enthusiasts Team by emailing Bonnie Dalager at bdalager@iastate.edu.

Question. Persuade. Refer. Is a one-hour program that teaches participants three steps to help save a life from suicide. Learn more and register online. This program will be offered virtually three times coming up from Noon-1 pm:

Reach out to the Extension Office for more information.

Registration is REQUIRED! Click here to register or call 563.659.5125.

We’re excited to offer a weekly program starting February 3 and running weekly until March 10 here at the Extension Office.

About Camp: Parents want to protect their children, but it’s challenging. Youth need skills to help them resist the peer pressure that leads to risky behaviors. Research shows that protective parenting improves family relationships and decreases the level of family conflict.

What to Expect: Parents and youth will share a meal to start each week. Youth and parents will learn their own skills for a little bit and then come back together for games before heading home.

Cost: None. Family Camp is free!

Register: Contact our office at clintoncounty@iastate.edu.

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