Friday, December 17, 2021
Volume 3 Issue 6
Friday 4-H Nugget
Greetings 4-H Community,

Wow! December is already halfway over! Have you completed your 4-H enrollment for the 2022 year? If not, your winter break is a great time to get that started and even complete a 4-H project or two.

There are several articles of interest, so be sure to check them out. One of them features our graduating class of Juntos 4-H members here in Elkhart County! This program focuses on new audiences and we appreciate the partnership with the Community Foundation of Elkhart County and the Indiana 4-H Foundation to make this possible!

If you have any questions please reach out to us and we will be happy to assist you!

All the best,

Robby Kelly & Sthele Greybar
Extension Educators
Juntos 4-H Graduation
In November we launched a new program in Elkhart County called Juntos 4-H. This program focuses on new audiences to ensure high school and college success. We received a grant from the Community Foundation of Elkhart County and support from the Indiana 4-H Foundation to make this happen. This program was in partnership with Goshen High School. We will be starting a 4-H Club in January, with over 10 first-time 4-H members signed up already! Congratulations to all of our participants.
4-H Scholarships & Career Readiness Recording Available
All 10th-12th graders: check out our 4-H scholarships! Most applications are due January 15-25; that's soon! Scholarships are just one part of our Career Readiness Workshop, so view the recording here.
Camp Counselor Applications Due
Ready to spend a fun-filled summer in the woodlands at Camp Amigo? We are! We are looking for 7th-12th grade 4-Hers who are interested in teaching/mentoring youth in an outdoor setting. If that's you, please apply to be a camp counselor! Camp is offered June 6-10. Applications and references are due January 15.
State 4-H Junior Leader Conference Update
Plans are underway to offer an in-person State 4-H Junior Leader Conference in 2022. Dates will be June 14-17 for students in grades 9-12 at DePauw University. Interested in more details? Complete this survey and will will send you registration details by email when available.
Indiana 4-H Day at the Statehouse - Registration OPEN!
Youth in 7th-12th grade will learn about their state government through a day full of civic engagement and leadership. Participants will tour the state house, meet representatives, and have the opportunity to serve as student pages. Register here by January 18.
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Teens as Teachers
Are you in grades 8-12? Do you want the chance to learn something new or teach 4-H members? We are looking for youth to join our Teens as Teachers team. These teams need to have 3-4 teens and a mentor.

This year the following tracks are open:
  • Animal Science
  • Gaming Design
  • Health and Wellness
  • Explore Space with ISS
  • Teen Leadership

Check out the website and contact Robert Kelly to sign up today.
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