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National 4-H Week, October 2-8, 2022 | |
#Opportunity4All
National 4-H Week is a great time to share the positive impact 4-H makes in your county! We are the largest youth development organization in the country, and we're proud to make opportunities available for all youth to reach their potential.
Tag @California4H in Facebook and Twitter and @CA4H in Instagram. Use #Opportunity4All and #4HWeek all week long!
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Tractor Supply Paper Clover
October 5-16, 2022
It's Paper Clover time! The Fall 2022 Tractor Supply Paper Clover campaign starts Wednesday, October 5th and runs through October 16th. Thanks to your support, the fall campaign is our largest fundraiser for scholarships for 4-H camp and leadership conferences! Spread the word to purchase a paper clover at the register at your nearest Tractor Supply store!
Donate online too!
Online donations will be credited to California 4-H, not individual counties. These funds will still be used to support 4-H Camps and Leadership Opportunities.
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October is 4-H STEM Month | |
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2022 4-H STEM Challenge
Explorers of the Deep
Explorers of the Deep focuses on the mysteries and adventures of ocean exploration—with robots! Young people learn how to use science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to explore Earth’s Ocean and how it relates to all life on the planet.
Learn more
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FOR A LIMITED TIME - 25% off Explorers of the Deep Kits now Available!
Explorers of the Deep activities can be done all at once or individually.
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Ocean Robot Test Tank is an activity where youth learn how to “ballast” their ocean robot by adding weights to replicate the sinking and floating behavior of a real ocean robot. They will investigate data collected by ocean robots and learn about the value of ocean exploration.
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Ocean Expedition is a board game where youth navigate their ocean robot around the world while learning key ocean concepts. Topics include aquaculture, climate change, innovation, human impact and the ocean ecosystem.
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Ocean Communicator is an activity in which young people investigate challenges that ocean scientists, engineers and technologists are currently exploring. They design and advocate for innovations and technical solutions that inspire public action.
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Spread the word and order your kit(s)!
Each Kit ($24.99) includes materials for 6 youth or more if rotating to participate in the offline activities at the same time.
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Due Date Reminders- State Record Book Competition
By September 30, 2022: Member completes Intent to Submit Form.
By October 14, 2022: Member completes online Cover Page. The Cover Page will ask the member to provide a link to the record book so it must be “Competition Ready” at the time of submission.
By October 14, 2022: Evaluator’s application deadline
November 4, 2022: Evaluator Orientation
Please follow all steps found on the State Record Book Competition webpage.
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Evaluator application deadline: October 14, 2022
Questions? Contact Gemma Miner, [email protected]
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Evaluators Needed!
State Record Book Competition will be conducted electronically during the month of November.
Evaluators can be 4-H Adult Volunteers or 4-H Members who are at least 16 years old. For teens, this counts as an event you judged in your own rank achievements!
Attendance is required at a final calibration meeting, in-person,
December 3, 2022, 10 am – 2 pm.
UCANR, Davis, (Travel expenses are reimbursed, lunch provided).
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4-H Food Waste Busters project
Leader Training Workshop - Virtual
November 2, 2022 @7pm
Training for 4-H Adult and Youth Leaders to lead the 4-H Food Waste Busters project. The project was designed for youth ages 8-11.
This project was adapted from the Food Waste Warriors curriculum by the World Wildlife Foundation. With upgraded resources such as videos and experiential learning experiences, this project will increase awareness of food waste reduction practices and their impact.
Through interactive activities, youth develop the knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes needed to live a sustainable lifestyle. This project will get youth thinking about how making little changes can make a difference in their home, club and community.
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Members will be able to:
- Describe what food waste means
- Explain the benefit of preventing food waste
- Conduct a food waste audit at home.
- Design solutions to prevent food waste at home.
SIGN UP for Leader Training by October 17, 2022
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Host a workshop at the Youth Summits
Call for workshop proposals for the 2023 Youth Summits. In-person in three locations or virtual options available.
Educational Platform: What's in your Toolbox?
"Reach the next steps by identifying your skills, utilizing available resources, and developing competencies needed to take action."
The 2023 Educational Platform is focused on helping youth identify their skills, strengths, sparks/passions, personal connections, and knowledge they already have in their toolbox and finding ways to expand their toolbox through mentors/advisors, leadership skills development, working in diverse teams, incorporate external resources, and other 4-H opportunities to continue building their toolbox.
Please submit proposals by October 31, 2022.
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January 13-15
South: Pathfinder Ranch, Mountain Center CA
January 20-22
Central: Wonder Valley Ranch, Sanger CA
January 27-29
Virtual: via Zoom
February 10-12
Bay/Coast: CYO Retreat Center, Occidental CA
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Youth Summit Facilitators
The 2023 California 4-H Youth Summit is nearly here!
Applications are open for Youth Summit Facilitators, a hands on leadership opportunity for Senior 4-H'ers (14+). Facilitators are responsible for making the Youth Summit a success, and lead groups of Youth Summit attendees with a partner in small meeting discussions about conference activities, goals, and personal development. Facilitators will work as a team and assist with conference activities and educational sessions. But most importantly, Youth Summit facilitators will develop skills in leadership, group facilitation, and more!
Responsibilities
- Lead and teach your own group of Summit attendees.
- Assist with conference activities, educational sessions, and more.
- Attend a facilitator orientation on November 13th, 10AM - 12 PM.
- Attend following team meetings and be present for the Youth Summit weekend in your area.
Outcomes
- Gain new leadership and facilitation skills.
- Learn how to work with youth ages 11-13.
- Make teen 4-H friends across the State of California!
View full role description
For questions or concerns, please contact the Facilitator Coordinator team.
Mia Castro: [email protected]
Trent Baldwin: [email protected]
Johnathan Salters : [email protected]
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4-H Activity Tracker
Need a quick and simple way to capture your 4-H activities? Thanks to Alameda County 4-H member Harini Muthu and her Emerald Star project, there’s an app for that!
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New! Spark Achievements Program
Spark Achievements Program Launch
- Designed for junior and new members (although any member can earn them, especially if they have never done Star Ranks)
- Focused on trying new things to discover the breadth of 4-H activities and programs
- Teen leader mentorship opportunity built into the design
- New achievement pins
- Opportunity to acknowledge achievement more frequently
Join us for one of six Zoom webinars: (All times PDT)
October 11th, 6 pm
October 12th, 6:30 pm
October 18th, 6pm
October 19th, 6:30pm
October 21st, 6pm
October 22nd, 10am
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| Zoom link will be sent when you RSVP |
| 10/06/22 6:00pm - 10/08/22 10:00am US/Pacific |
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| Zoom link will be sent when you RSVP |
| 10/10/22 6:00pm - 10/12/22 6:30pm US/Pacific |
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Ironstone Concours Service Dog Award
Are you in a Guide Dog or Service Dog Project?
If you have a passion for working with guide puppies and dogs, did you know you can get an award for your work?
Please consider applying for the Ironstone Concours Service Dog Award.
We have 2 Golden Clover awards to give out this year (medallion, pin, small cash award)
If you would like to apply, or nominate a youth member who is doing great things in the guide dog project, please contact Gemma Miner at [email protected]
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