Teen Council Officer Applications |
Teen Council Elections will take place on May 23rd. To be eligible to run for office, 4-H'ers will need to fill out the application below. Please read through the application carefully to make sure you understand the requirements for application. Turn in the application by May 11th to Mindy.
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In addition to the Teen Council Elections, we are also looking to install new Adult Council Officers. The Adult Council Officers serve two year terms and the current officers are at the end of their term. If you or someone you know is interested and would be a good fit, please apply by sending the form below to Cody.
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It's time to register for 4-H Camp!
4-H Camp will be in Hinton, OK at Canyon Campgrounds and Recreation Center.
We will join Canadian County for a week of fun and adventure. Pack your bags and your best attitude and let’s go to 4-H Camp Tuesday, June 14th through Friday, June 17th.
Parents have been sending their kids to 4-H camp for decades to empower them with skills that will last for a lifetime! Our teen counselors and staff are planning educational and recreational workshops for the week. The campgrounds have a pool (with lifeguard), putt-putt, basketball court, kick ball, monkey ball pit, 9-square court, archery, and hiking.
You must be between the ages of 8 and 13 and currently enrolled in ZSuite.
Email Mindy if you need financial assistance for camp.
Camp Registration price $225 until May 12.
On May 13th, the price rises to $275.
The final registration deadline is June 3rd.
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Fair Book Suggestions Needed |
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The Free Fair Association (Fair Board) is conducting a revision of the fair book. You can make suggested changes, additions, or removals until May 7th.
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Oklahoma County Extension is offering five summer workshops for youth. Please read the descriptions and fill out both forms below. These workshops are open to all kids (within the age requirements).
Please email, mail or bring the photo release forms with you before or on the day of the workshop.
Email registration and the photo release form to Janet and/or Caitlyn.
Call 405-713-1125 to make a card payment.
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The 9th Annual SE District FCS Skills Day is slated for Wednesday, June 23, 2022, in Atoka at the Kiamichi Technology Center located at 1301 West Liberty Road, Atoka. 4-H members who have completed 3rd – 6-th grade by June 23, 2022 with an interest in Foods and Cooking, Sewing and Clothing, Interior Design and Housing, and Consumer Education are encouraged to join the fun as we explore Family & Consumer Science Projects.
Registration for the event is $5 per person (this covers lunch and insurance).
The five rotations include the following topics:
• Sewing and Textiles – Owl Pin cushion
• Housing/Interior Design – Bulletin board
• Culinary Arts/Foods – Food Art snacks
• FCS Skill-A-Thon and Consumer Decision Making
• Say Yes to FCS(Careers in FCS)
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SED Animal Science Field Day |
Come join us at the Johnson County Extension Office, 1301 S. Airport Rd, Tishomingo, OK for a full day of fun and exploration of livestock production issues related to youth livestock projects. Registration is $5 per person (youth and adults). Register in your County Extension Office before June 1. |
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Oklahoma Youth Legislative Experience |
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The Oklahoma Youth Legislative Experience will provide 4-H and FFA members an opportunity to learn about the state legislative process. During the two-day conference, selected delegates will have the opportunity to research and write a proposal for a change to Oklahoma law. Delegates will debate selected proposals similar to the Oklahoma lawmakers. Delegates will also have the opportunity to interact with current and former state elected officials who were 4-H and FFA members. We would like to extend our thanks to Oklahoma Farm Bureau for sponsoring this conference and to the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy for providing program support. |
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County Record Books, Star Awards, and Medals, OH MY! |
Oklahoma County 4-H encourages all members to apply for awards and submit a record book. You are able to apply for awards as early as your first year in 4-H! Check out the county 4-H website for tips and tricks on winning record books.
Anyone who submitted a State Record Book does not have to submit a county record book.
Star Awards DO NOT require a record book submission. However, All-Star, Super All- Star, and County Project Pins, DO require a record book submission.
Hall of Fame, Jr. & Sr. Citizenship, and Sr. Leadership Awards are awarded based on the scores of the record book and interviews.
The deadline for these county awards is June 1st.
ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE ELECTRONIC. EMAIL EVERYTHING TO MINDY!
Interviews will likely take place in July but have not been scheduled yet.
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2022-2023 Oklahoma 4-H Leadership Council |
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The application for the 2022-2023 Oklahoma 4-H Leadership Council is available on the State 4-H Website.
Applicants must be at least 15 by the first day of Roundup (July 27, 2022) for District Representatives. Applicants for Executive Offices (Vice-President, Secretary, Reporter and Recreation Leader) must be at least 16 years by the first day of Roundup and applicants for President must be 17 by the first day of Roundup.
Applications are due to Cathleen Taylor by June 15th. Applicants must view the training video and complete the quiz.
Both the video and the quiz are also linked to the State 4-H Website.
If you have additional questions, please contact Cathleen Taylor.
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4-H: A Universe of Endless Possibilities |
The 101st State 4-H Roundup will be held July 27-29, 2022 with County Night Out on July 26th on the Oklahoma State University Campus.
4-H'ers will need to have completed 7th grade by July 1st, 2022 to attend. The cost is $150. The Oklahoma County 4-H Adult Council will pay for attendance and activities on July 26th for County Night Out but the kids will need to bring money for 3 meals: Dinner at County Night Out, Breakfast on July 27th, and Lunch before the trip home on July 29th. Registration is due to the county office by June 8th. The State 4-H Roundup website will update with State Contest details throughout the months of May and June. You must be registered for Roundup before you can register for contests. |
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Oklahoma 4-H Healthy Living Summit |
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The Oklahoma 4-H Summit on Healthy Living, bringing together 4-H youth and volunteers from across the state to focus on learning about and solving healthy living issues impacting our homes, our communities and our state.
The Summit is designed for 4-H members grades 6 through 12, the Summit provides the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills to address today’s issues facing nutrition education, physical fitness, wellness, emotional well-being and health related careers.
Mark your calendar and hold the date!
When: Saturday, November 19, 2022
Where: OSU Campus; Stillwater
Stay tuned for more information.
The Summit includes:
• Career Preparation and Networking
• Educational Workshops
• Back Home Action Plan Development
• Community Service Project
• Campus Tour
• 4-H member Healthy Living Showcase of Programs and Projects
• Keynote Speaker
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4-H'ers converge on the Capitol |
STILLWATER, Okla. – For the first time since 2019, the halls of the Oklahoma State Capitol were filled green on April 12 as more than 100 4-H’ers from across the state, as well as Langston University, took part in the 23rd annual State 4-H Day at the Capitol.
“It was such an amazing day for our youth to have this opportunity to meet with our state legislators,” said Steve Beck, state 4-H program leader for the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program. “I think our club members and our state senators and representatives appreciate this opportunity to come together and learn from one another. The kids got to tell their 4-H story and the state leaders were able to share about the legislative process.”
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month |
The spring season is in full swing, bringing proms, graduations and other celebrations. It’s also a time to focus on mental health since May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Rachel Morse, Oklahoma State University Extension’s youth mental health specialist with the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program, said now is a time for mental health awareness organizations and nonprofits to address child and adolescent mental health problems and look for ways to reduce the stigma often associated with mental health.
To help bring understanding to mindfulness, Morse suggest going on a five senses scavenger hunt. To start, recall what the five senses are – sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. Using your senses, look for the following things:
· Something that makes a crunch sound
· Something that tastes sour
· Something that smells good
· Something that is smooth
· Find three of the same things
· Something that smells bad
· Something that has a sweet taste
· Something loud
· Something long
· Something soft
· Something colorful
· Something quiet
· Something rough
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Food, Fun, 4-H in Our Great State! |
Food, Fun, 4-H, our popular at-home summer program, is back for the third summer. Join us in our exploration of Oklahoma's locally produced agricultural commodities and products. The program is FREE and perfect for 4-H members of all ages.
Get ready for the land run and register today:
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Lil' Champs Sheep & Goat Camp |
Register online or send email to Kodi Peters or call 405-821-7709. Camp Fee: $50 (Includes lunch, t-shirt and prizes!!!) Ages: 12 & UNDER ONLY
Deadline to Register : June 1st
Date: June 25th
Location : Lincoln County Fair Grounds Chandler, OK
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Eastside Fresh Market Grand Opening: May 3
SED FCS Skillathon & Food Showdown Registration Due: May 5
Teen Council Applications Due: May 11
Camp Registration Due: May 12
SED FCS Skillathon & Food Showdown: May 16
4-H Council Meeting & Elections: May 23
Babysitting 101 Registration Due: May 26
Babysitting 101: June 1-2
SED FCS Skills Day Registration Due: June 1
County Record Books Due: June 1
County Star Awards & Medal Applications: June 1
SED Animal Science Field Day Registration Due: June 1
Babysitting 101: June 1-2
Final Deadline for 4-H Camp: June 3
SED Horse Show: June 7-8, Shawnee, OK
State 4-H Round-Up Registration Due: June 8
SED Dutch Oven Contest: June 9
4-H Camp: June 14-17, Canyon Camp, Hinton
SED Animal Science Field Day: June 21
SED Skills Day: June 23
Jam & Jelly Making Registration Due: June 27
Jam & Jelly Making Day Camp: June 30
Southeast District Leadership LEAP: July 6, Ada, OK
Eco Academy Registration Due: July 7
State Horse Show: July 14-16, Chickasha, OK
Salsa Savvy Registration Due: July 18
Eco Academy: July 19
Salsa Savvy Day Camp: July 21
Big 3 Field Days: July 20-22, Stillwater, OK
Plant-it Earth Registration Due: July 22
Plant-it Earth: July 26
4-H State Round-Up: July 26-29, Stillwater, OK
These dates are subject to change.
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