Friday 4-H Nugget

Friday, November 17, 2023

Volume 5 Issue 5

Friday 4-H Nugget

Greetings 4-H Community,

Happy December! There is a lot of activity going on in the 4-H program this year so be sure to read all of the articles below to get caught up on the latest news. If you or someone you know are interested in sharing your time and talents with our 4-H members to host a workshop please be sure to fill out our survey.

Now is also a good time to complete your 4-H enrollment if you have not already done so. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out!

All the best,

Robby Kelly, Sthele Greybar & Corey Sharp

Extension Educators

Junior Leaders Serve their Community

Last week Junior Leaders had their second meeting at Faith Mission in Elkhart where they completed community service projects and learned about the mission of the organization. They had a great time!

If you'd like to be a part of Junior Leaders and are in 7th-12th grade, contact the Extension Office at 574-533-0554. Their next meeting will be December 14.

National 4-H Conference Trip

National 4-H Conference is a trip for 9-12 grade 4-H’ers and will be April 19-24 in Washington D.C. This trip teaches youth advocacy and also includes tours and community service activities. The cost is $1,600 per delegate and registration is completed using 4HOnline. Application is due by Friday, December 15. If financial support is needed, please reach out to our office.

Scholarship Applications due Jan 15

Calling all 10-12 grade 4-Hers! We are hosting a 4-H Scholarships 101 Workshop on December 19 at 6:30pm at Ag Hall. We will help you prepare for both county and state 4-H scholarships. We will also explore other scholarships and financial aid opportunities. Mark your calendar for December 19. Sign up here.

College and Career Readiness Workshop: Manufacturing 101 How things are Made!

Calling all 7-12 grade 4-Hers! Come along with the Blacksmithing Club and learn how things are made. On Wednesday. January 3 we are hosting a workshop and field trip to expose 4-H members to manufacturing and engineering processes.

The day begins at the Purdue Extension office with hands-on manufacturing activities and then travel to Reliable Metal Craft for a tour of their stamping plant. This is a great way to learn about careers, skilled trades and how products are designed and made.

Limited space is available. Sign up today using the QR code or link. Please let us know if you need transportation from the Extension Office to Reliable Metal Craft. We have one mini-van available to help shuttle a total of six to seven 4-Hers.

New 4-H Clubs

Enroll now into our new STEM clubs! These two new clubs will grow interest in cutting edge tools and technology. Check out the descriptions of the clubs for more information.

Computer Science, Technology and Robotics: 4-H Members will learn how to code, build and program robots for 4-H competitions, explore newer technologies and systems such as AI, Cobots, 3D Printing and Arduino microcontrollers. Field trips to local robotics programs and STEM facilities are anticipated. The Computer Science and Electronics State fair projects are recommended for members.

Aviators and Astronauts: 4-H Members will learn and explore the science and technology of flight and aviation. Example activities included build and fly model aircraft, program and fly drones and build rockets for the county 4-H rocket launch. Model Rockets, Electricity, Small Engines and Weather are recommended for members. Field trips are being planned for local airports and other aviation and aerospace centers in Indiana.

Quality Assurance Trainings

We have our 2024 Livestock Quality Care Class dates booked! Be sure to save your spot today. You can call or email Nancy Borkholder to sign up for a class. Please see the family letter and class dates below. This is required for any 4-H member showing the following animals: Beef, Dairy, Dairy Feeder Calf, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep and Swine.

PS. You need to be enrolled in 4-H before you sign up for the classes!

Class Dates

Family Informational Letter

Purdue Extension Information

Elkhart County 4-H Information

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