From Megan Shytle:
FYI– 4-H Spring and Summer Events
Upcoming 4-H Events
Wild at Webb Camp Applications available
4-H and DNR 4-H Wild at Webb Camp is June 10-14, 2013. This 4-H Shooting Sports camp will teach campers about hunter safety, shotgun, rifle and archery skills, wildlife and their habitats. Canoeing, fishing, night hikes, trapping, camp fires, nature crafting and bird calling. For youth ages 10-13 at Webb Wildlife Center, Garnett. Cost $350 (overnight) for 4-H members/$360 non-members. Spaces are limited and camp fills up fast. Go to the website for application.
http://www.clemson.edu/extension/county/bamberg/programs/4h/4h_projects/wild_webb/index.html
3. ENGINEERING EVENT
Attached is the flier for the State Engineering Event on April 20th. It will be at the Midlands Technical College – Ariport Campus. Attached are the rules so to help your 4-Hers start getting prepared. Registration is due April 5th
4. STATE PRESENTATION CONTEST
The State Presentation Contest will be held April 20th at the Midlands Technical College – Airport Campus. Attached is the registration information Remember the Horse Presentation Contest is at the same time. The Presentation Contest is in the AM and the Engineering Events will be in the PM so youth can participate in both. Registration is due on April 5th
5. SUMMER CAMP
Summer will be here before you know it. Please start promoting and recruiting youth for Summer Camp. We expect at least 15 campers from each county. It will be a great experience for your 4-Hers. Refer back to other emails for the registration process for camp. They will hire staff based on registration in April, so please do not wait till the last minute to get youth registered. If you do not have 4-Hers to fill your slots, start promoting to other youth and charge them the additional $10 for the membership fees.
6. Clovers all Over
The Spring Clovers all Over Campaign is getting ready to start May 8th-19th. Clovers All Over is a great way to promote 4-H as well as bring in funds for local clubs or county programming. This Spring, National 4-H is not taking any funds out of the money raised, so each club will get a higher percentage of the funds raised. Attached is some information concerning the campaign.
7. Burpee Seeds
Operation Military Kids will be receiving Burpee Seeds again this year. Many of you helped us get them out to veterans and military families. If you are interested in receiving some of the seeds, please let Sharon Lone (sharonl@clemson.edu) that you are interested. Some of your 4-Hers might want to plant a flower garden in honor of some of your vets.
Mud Run & Fun Run – April 13
Pickens County 4-H is sponsoring a 5K Mud Run on Saturday, April 13. $35 register before April 8 and $50 at door at BJ Skelton Career Center in Easley. 1K youth fun run with mini-obstacles for youth ages 12 and under. Fee is $10 per entrant. All participants will get a 4-H water bottle and certificate of completion. To register, to go https://shopping.clemson.edu then search for “run”. For more information contact Janine Sutter at 864-878-1394 ext. 122 or email jsutter@clemson.edu. Click here for a flyer: http://www.clemson.edu/extension/county/bamberg/programs/4h/extras/funrun2013.pdf
Commissioner’s School for Agriculture – Application due April 16
Are you considering a career in agriculture, natural resources or life sciences? The week is filled with Animal & Vet Sciences, Forestry, Entomology, Environmental & Natural Resources, Food & Packaging Science, Horticulture, Turfgrass and Ornamentals and a Chattooga rafting trip. Sponsored by Clemson University’s College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences. July 20-26 at Clemson University, cost $375,for rising 11th-12th graders.
http://www.clemson.edu/extension/county/bamberg/programs/4h/4h_projects/commissioners_school/
Spring Science Showcase – April 27
Chester County 4-H is hosting their annual spring science showcase to any 4-H volunteers or clubs interested in learning more about 4-H rockets and robotics. Open to youth ages 6-19, participants will make and launch a rocket and learn about robotics. To register, mail or email Robin Currance rcrrnc@clemson.edu by April 19. Click here for a registration form:
http://www.clemson.edu/extension/county/bamberg/programs/4h/4h_projects/engineering/index.html
4-H Pullet Chain
We had 20 4-H’ers register for our regional 4-H Pullet Chain Project. If you are interested in raising chickens don’t forget our 4-H Backyard Poultry Project Registration is May 1. You can use any chicken for that project. Look for more information in the near future.
Beverley Connelly-Brown
4-H Agent, Beaufort County, SC
4-H Science Team
Clovers All Over – Spring 2013
Draft Schedule for Participants
