The following updates are for California 4-H State Staff. The articles below the blue "For your newsletter" can and should be shared with your county club, volunteers, and partners. View as Webpage
|
|
|
Message from the
Statewide Director
|
|
I am happy to announce that beginning July 1, 2021 the University of California 4-H Youth Development has relaxed some of the guidelines for in-person 4-H activities in accordance with State of California and University of California. The limited resumption of in-person activities will ensure the 4-H program continues to provide safe learning environments to protect youth and adults, while at the same time allowing for increased engagement and opportunities to build relationships and engage our communities.
I'm so very proud of how the California 4-H Youth Development Program conducted themselves and managed these very challenging 18-months. I greatly appreciate the leadership and dedication of our 4-H professionals and volunteers in successfully creating new opportunities to keep members engaged and thank all the members and families for your on-going interest and participation in the program.
Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty
Statewide 4-H Director
University of California, Agriculture & Natural Resources
4-H Youth Development Program
|
|
4hOnline 1.0 Rollover and Migration to 4-H Online 2.0
This is a reminder that families and volunteers will not have access to 4-H Online from June 30- August 16, 2021. Families are encouraged to delay re-enrollment for the 2021-2022 program year until the system is open and they can complete the online self-enrollment process when 4-H Online 2.0 opens enrollment after August 16, 2021.
If enrollment or re-enrollment is necessary during the interim period the system is offline, your county staff will work with you to complete the enrollment process. |
|
Please note: any early enrollments into 4-H Online 2.0 before the official opening of the system into 4-H Online 2.0 will be deleted. All dates listed are subject to change based on our vendor and UCANR 4-H needs. Any changes will be broadly communicated by the State 4-H Office. |
|
Project Learning Tree Environmental Educator Training
Through our engaging workshop, formal and non-formal educators can investigate topics with indoor and outdoor activities adaptable to all ages. Receive multi-disciplinary, hands-on lessons aligned with state and national academic standards, including the award-winning K-8 Environmental Education Guide. These lessons are customizable and can be used right away in your own classroom or program.
UPCOMING PLT WORKSHOPS:
- July 13, 14, 16; 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- July 27, 28, 30; 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- August 10, 11, 13; 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Theme: California's Fire Adapted Ecosystems)
Cost: $20/$15 for California Naturalists and Climate Stewards
|
|
4-H Shooting Sports National Championships
June 26 – July 1, 2022
Grand Island, NE
|
Online applications are now being accepted for the 2020 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships in Grand Island, Nebraska. The applications and a list of expectations of potential California 4-H members wishing to participate in the event can be found on the online application.
Applications are due online by October 1, 2021.
|
|
|
After October 1st, a panel composed of members from the State 4-H Shooting Sports Advisory Committee reviews the applications and makes the selections of those who will attend the event. Applicants are notified if they have been selected by the end of October. Applications are due months in advance of the event to allow individuals or teams the opportunity to fundraise and help defray travel costs. Information regarding the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships website
|
|
4-H Camp Memories
Hello, California 4-H! My name is Eve Dowdell and I am on the State 4-H Camping Advisory Committee. The Camping Committee is responsible for planning and running the State Camping Conference, collecting and analyzing Camp Survey Data from all over...
Read more
ucanr.edu
|
|
|
|
|
|
eXtension Learning Management System Updates
eXtension Campus is the learning management system (LMS) for the California 4-H Youth Development Program. The system offers a broad range of interesting and diverse online courses for individuals of all ages. To access a list of all the online courses offered through the CA 4-H State Office, visit the CA 4-H Learning and Development page.
Below is a list of some new features and course updates designed to increase the quality of the user experience:
- Mobile App available for phones, tablets, and desktop computers (Limited course offering in first year pilot).
- Ability to create multiple eXtension accounts from a shared email address.
- Simplified course structure on annual New and Returning Volunteer Courses.
-
New Support Website with video and written tutorials.
-
Updated Support Ticketing System.
- Short, anonymous user-feedback surveys for each lesson/course offered.
Annual New and Returning Volunteer Courses
As mentioned above, the New & Returning Volunteer Courses have been revised with a simplified course structure for the 2021-2022 program year. Also, these courses are part of the mobile app pilot! The updated courses will be available July 1, 2021 – June 29, 2022, in the eXtension system. You can learn more about the appointment/re-appointment process, how to access the courses, and information about the new mobile app using the following links:
|
|
2021 Virtual State Leadership Conference
Mission:Sparks
Explore Your Possibilities
July 23 - 25, 2021
|
Learn how to use your Sparks for:
- Personal growth,
- College and career exploration,
- Making positive change in your community.
Check out our dynamic list of workshops focused on giving you skills as a leader and to plan for your future.
All youth ages 13 and up should attend! Please spread the word – this event is not just for 4-H members.
|
|
New this year:
- Workshops on both Friday and Saturday
-
4-H PRIDE: Exploring Equity & Inclusion Workshop hosted by 2021 Youth in Action Healthy Living winner Mayyadah Zagelow and Washington State 4-H Teen Equity & Inclusion Taskforce members Priya Kuma and Shann Kumar
-
Escape to Jupiter workshop - escape room mission to Jupiter hosted by Texas 4-H STEM Ambassadors
|
|
|
|
Keynote Speaker - Maya Higa! |
Maya is one of the top female streamers on Twitch. She has used her passions of wildlife conservation and education to create some of Twitch's most unique content.
Maya recently raised more than $500,000 during her first fundraising stream to found Alveus Sanctuary, a nonprofit exotic animal sanctuary and education center.
Maya is a former Santa Clara 4-H County Ambassador and a proud California 4-H alumna.
|
|
|
|
Register by July 16
Registration Fee $50.
Fee waivers available.
|
|
Order SLC t-shirts by July 8
Don't delay to order your 2021 SLC t-shirt so you can get it in time for the start of SLC on July 23!
|
|
2 sessions of Virtual Summer Camp! |
Registration is open for two sessions of 4-H Virtual Summer Camp:
Session 1: July 19-23
Session 2: August 9-13
Each session has 5 days full of activities, plus a camp t-shirt! Go to our website to choose your workshops for each day. There's a variety of activities to choose from: Coding, Baking, Mindfulness, Art, Environmental Science, Beekeeping. You can explore something new every day.
|
|
Week 1: July 19 - 23
Registration closes July 14th
|
|
Week 2: August 9 - 13
Registration closes August 2nd
|
|
The California Diamond Clover is the highest achievement for which a 4-H youth member is recognized. All youth members who achieve the requirements are eligible to receive this award.
Diamond Clover Award applications are accepted year round.
|
|
Join us on Facebook or Instagram to stay up to date! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
