Friday 4-H Nugget

Friday, January 19, 2024

Volume 5 Issue 8

Friday 4-H Nugget

Greetings 4-H Community,

We hope you are enjoying the January snow but forget about those negative temps we had and get warmed up by all of the great 4-H activities! Below you will find some of the latest program offerings and registrations.

If you have not completed your 4-H enrollment, here is your reminder to get that done ASAP! As a reminder to club leaders, please be sure to turn in the yearly financial report to the extension office. You will also want to update your Dates to Remember page. The leader training that was originally set for June 25 is being moved to June 20 in Home and Family Arts Building.

In case you have not heard yet, Susan Stine will be retiring on February 9 from Purdue Extension Elkhart County. We want to thank her for her 10 years of service and wish her a fantastic retirement! If you have any questions please feel free to reach out.

All the best,

Robby Kelly, Sthele Greybar & Corey Sharp

Extension Educators

Michiana 4-H Camp Counselors Registration Still Open!

If you are in grades 7-12 you are invited to be a Michiana 4-H Camp Counselor! Register here.

Join fellow 4-H'ers from Elkhart County and serve as camp counselors! You will work as a team to mentor younger 4-H'ers, develop leadership skills and become positive role models!

The cost to be a Michiana 4-H Camp Counselor is $100. While the price has increased compared to previous years, our camp counselors will have the added benefit of a second trip via a weekend-long camp counselor training at Camp Amigo in April in addition to camp itself in June.

In an exciting addition, St. Joseph County (MI) 4-H camp counselors will be joining us during our April counselor training so we can learn more about camp in Michigan and train together! Marshall County 4-H will also be partnering with us again this year during camp.

4-H camper information will be available in March. The cost for campers will also be $100 to attend camp.

Counselor Training Weekend: April 13-14, (required)
Camp Date: June 4-7 (counselors arrive the night before on June 3)
Location: Camp Amigo - 26455 Banker St, Sturgis, MI 49091

Grill Masters

Calling all 7-12th graders! New this year we will have a Grill Masters program offering a hands-on experience learning about outdoor cooking, food safety, food preparation and menu planning.

There will be 3 workshops then a Saturday BBQ cook-off event! This will be a great capstone to try out everything you have learned. Spots are limited to 20 youth and we are near capacity so be sure to sign up today.

Grill Masters Series Flyer

Livestock Project Updates

If you are taking a livestock project there are a few things you need to review.

If you have any questions about these feel free to reach out. It is important you get signed up ASAP for one of the Quality Assurance classes.

4-H Club STEM Kit Training

Calling all 4-H Volunteers! On Monday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the ECCC-Martin Room we are offering a hands-on training to cover the new STEM Kits that the 4-H Educators are putting together. This training will build on our January training and give you the confidence to teach STEM within your club meetings!

Mini 4-H Welcome Event

Join us for the Elkhart County Mini 4-H Annual Welcome Event on Wednesday, February 21 at 6:00pm at the ECCC building! This is an incredible opportunity for Mini 4-H families to connect with volunteers, 4-H Educators, and fellow families.

Discover exciting county fair projects, and get a sneak peek into upcoming events like Bonneyville Mills Day Camp, Livestock Camp, and Mini 4-H Day of Service. It's a chance to build lasting connections, gain valuable insights, and kickstart an amazing Mini 4-H journey. Don't miss out on this enriching experience that promises fun, learning, and community spirit. See you there!

Scan the QR Code to register for the Mini 4-H Welcome Event or call the office at 574-533-0554.

Purdue Extension Information

Elkhart County 4-H Information

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