Friday 4-H Nugget

Friday, March 15, 2024

Volume 5 Issue 12

Friday 4-H Nugget

Greetings 4-H Community,

Happy Friday! We are in the middle of March and time has been flying by. Have you started to plan your summer yet? There are a lot of different opportunities listed below to sign up for: 4-H Camp, 4-H Academy at Purdue and much more.

Registration has also opened for our Performing Arts contest which will be back in person this year, along with our Public Speaking and Demonstration Contest. We encourage you to check those our and sign up or mark your calendar to cheer on your 4-H members.

All the best,

Robby Kelly, Sthele Greybar & Corey Sharp

Extension Educators

4-H Camp Registration Open!

Are you excited for 2024 Michiana 4-H Camp? We’re excited to have you join us!

Campers will experience night hikes, outdoor cooking, fishing, canoeing, crafts, campfires and so much more!

Camp will take place June 4-7 at Camp Amigo in Sturgis, MI.
The cost for Elkhart County 4-H’ers is $100!
4-Hers in grades 3-6 can register today: 2024 Michiana 4-H Camper Registration
Contact Sthele at sgreybar@purdue.edu or 574-533-0554 with any questions!

Public Speaking & Demonstration Contest

Youth in grades 3-12 are encouraged to participate in our Public Speaking and Demonstrations contest held Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. Register today for either public speaking or demonstration, or both! The contest will be held in the Fair Board room located on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds.

Get Ready for a Summer to Remember with 4-H Academy at Purdue!

Are you eager to plan your summer events? Look no further! 4-H is offering an exciting opportunity for students in grades 9-12 to participate in a three-day hands-on experience at Purdue University June 12-14.

Choose from a variety of tracks including Civic Engagement, Food Science, Natural Resources, Plant Science, Forensic Science, Cyber Security, Digital Agriculture, and more!

Complete the registration form and submit it to the Extension Office with $125.00 for the first 10 registrants, or $250.00 thereafter. Registration with payment is due by May 6. Classes fill up quickly, so register soon to secure your spot.

For Inquiries, reach out to Corey Sharp at sharp22@purdue.edu or call 574.533.0554.

4-H Academy Video: https://youtu.be/FLmz-3bBlVY?si=mRKEj6ns64ikSxnk

Performing Arts Contest Registration Begins!

Date: Tuesday, April 16

Time: 6:30pm (registration begins @ 6:00pm)

Where: Goshen Theater (216 S Main St, Goshen, IN 46526)

Entries Due: April 12

4-H Performing Arts Event is a non-competitive event designed to allow 4-H members to exhibit their talent in a fun way.
Categories include musical, non-musical, and group. Examples of a 4-H Performing Arts act include singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument, and performing a funny skit to name a few.
A limited number of performances at an area event will be invited to perform at 4-H Round-Up.
Participation is open to any 4-H member.
Mini 4-H members may be part of a group act.

STEM Project Nights

Need help with some of your STEM projects for the county fair? Volunteers will be on hand to help with computer science, robotics, rockets, drones, aerospace and electric projects. They will review project requirements, provide sourcing suggestions and help with initial design and build ideation.

The STEM Project Nights will be held at the E3 Robotics Center, 3709 Cassopolis Street, Suite E, Elkhart IN on April 18 and 23 from 6:30-8:00pm. Click on this link to reserve your spot today!

Mini 4-H Workshop

Are you seeking assistance with your Mini 4-H projects? Volunteers and project leaders will be available to lend a hand with a variety of projects during the Mini 4-H Workshop on Saturday, April 20. They will review project requirements, offer sourcing suggestions, and assist with initial design and build ideas.

The Mini 4-H Workshop will take place at the ECCC building located at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, 17746 County Rd 34, Goshen, IN 46528. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., with the workshop commencing promptly at 8:45 a.m. and concluding at 10:30 a.m..

Click here to register.

Posters and sleeves for Mini 4-H projects can be purchased M-F from 8:00am-4:30pm at the Purdue Extension Elkhart County Office.

Purdue Extension Information

Elkhart County 4-H Information

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