Register Now for the Authors of Change Virtual 4-H Retreat!
Washington State 4-H teens are invited to register for this upcoming event! The retreat is free, registration is open until full and there are also retreat kits available to order (until February 10) through the website for those that want a t-shirt, etc.
For more information, to register and order kits, go to wa4hteenequity.weebly.com.
New Experience 4-H Workshop Scheduled for February 13!!
February 13th, 2021 @ 1:00 PM PST
Questions? Contact Toni Gwin at tgwin@wsu.edu
Register Now at
https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkcO6prj4uGNw5waRFB9L-YrxMDWiDFG5W
New Workshops Scheduled:
Experience 4-H Virtual Small Animal Series!
The Washington State 4-H Small Animal Committee has added new topics to the Experience 4-H – Virtual Small Animal series! Check out what is upcoming!
Please pre-register by clicking the link for the workshop you would like to attend. Youth age 9 and younger need to have an adult helper attend with the youth participant.
Thank you to the Washington State 4-H Small Animal Committee for providing these workshops that are being facilitated by many individuals across the state!
February 6, 1 p.m. PST – Cat Basics
Come learn about the 4-H cat project!
https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIof-CgqzwsGtHs3ZcFXbnZmEj7KqQI3a_Y
February 20, 1 to 3 p.m. PST – Market Rabbits & Poultry
An introduction to raising rabbits and poultry for youth market sales
https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcudu2uqjgjGdO6m7u7nmTruLfW7X7FzZVf
March 6, 1 p.m. PST – Poultry Basics
An introduction to raising poultry for youth
https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvc-qrrjgtGdzyra_AoETCeVlHdFWrUIm2
Future Topics:
Cavy Basics, Rabbit Basics, Poultry & Rabbits for Home Use, and Rabbit/Cavy Judging Contests.
Questions? e-mail tc4h@co.thurston.wa.us
Save the Date! Virtual Super Saturday!
Save the date for March 6th & 13th for Super Saturday, hosted by Central Washington 4-H. Super Saturday is open to all 4-Hers Statewide!
If you want to lead a session, contact brittany.briggs@wsu.edu
2021 National 4-H Conference Update
Theme: Shaping the Future
Dates: April 10-14, 2021 Virtual Format
The link to the information letter is here.
Cost: $325 for youth participants. Adult chaperones are free but need to register to attend.
Maximum 350 Participants
Registration Timeline:
- January 26: Registration opens (online only, no paper forms) o Active link will be available on the National 4-H Conference Website
- February 23: Late registration begins $50 upcharge per delegate
- March 2, 5:00 pm EST: All registrations close
28th Annual VIRTUAL Springtime Youth Calf Sale
on March 20, 2021
New! Calf Scholarship and Grant Application Links!
Updated January 26, 2021
Mark your calendars for the 28th annual Springtime Youth Calf Sale date of March 20, 2021. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the sale WILL NOT be held at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds at Monroe, but will be held virtually. More details will be provided closer to the sale date.
Please contact sale chairman, Liz Holtcamp at sycs4h@gmail.com. For more information about the Springtime Youth Calf Sale please go to this link: https://extension.wsu.edu/4h/dairy-endowment-fund/program-activities/springtime-youth-calf-sale/.
Also find us on Facebook at Springtime Youth Calf Sale.
Challenge Check-in
State of Innovation Challenge Update
It’s only weeks until the March 4 deadline for project submissions, so if you haven’t already started, now is a great time to get going on your projects:
- Visit our “Get Started” page to find everything you need to get going with the Challenge
- Download our instructional guides, your one stop shop to implement the cases with youth
What happens to project submissions?
All students who submit a Challenge solution — whether it’s a Nano project, a Micro project, or a Macro project will be recognized for their contribution.
The most innovative projects will be awarded special recognition at our award ceremony in March — for those innovation awards we are looking for projects that meet most of the submission guidelines.
I don’t have a lot of time for special projects, can my students still participate?
Yes. A Challenge solution doesn’t have to be a major project, it can take as little as one hour or one class period to create an idea to submit.
- If you have limited time, have your students submit a “Nano” solution, using Flipgrid — No Flipgrid? Vimeo, Youtube or even email work
- Got more time or looking for a more challenging project for your students? They can submit a “Micro” or “Macro” solution.
The Challenge is scalable based on the needs and capacity of adults and students — so choose what works best for you — the State of Innovation Challenge team can’t wait to see the responses!
CHECK OUT THE LINK!
Read the press release from the Office of the Governor – “State of Innovation Challenge invites Washington youth to design solutions to the state’s big issues.”
Application Open! – 2022 Youth In Action Awards
Applications for the 2022 4-H Youth in Action Awards are open! Four dynamic youth leaders will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share their stories along with unforgettable experiences, celebration on the national stage, recognition in the media and a $5,000 college scholarship. Open to youth age 15-19. Apply beginning January 6 through March 29, 2021. The four youth leaders will represent STEM. Healthy Living, Agriculture and Civic Engagement. Please pass this information along to anyone working with our youth!
Apply at
https://4-h.org/parents/4-h-youth-in-action-awards/#!application.
MORE 4-H NATIONAL YOUTH SUMMITS
2021 National 4-H Youth Summit on Agri-Science
Online, March 5-7, 2021
Registration Closes Friday, February 19, 2021
At the National 4‑H Youth Summit on Agri-Science, high school students develop the skills and knowledge needed for the challenges facing agriculture, food security, and sustainability. Students will work with each other and experts in the agricultural community in this collaborative, hands-on educational setting.
Eight registration Scholarships of $75 each have been arranged that will be covered by either Brightmark or Corteva. If you have youth interested in receiving one of these scholarships (four each sponsored by Brightmark and Corteva), please email Tony Dell at adell@wsu.edu and/or Kristi Axtell at Kristi.axtell@wsu.edu
Register Now for the 2021 Virtual Sewing & Stitchery Expo!
The 2021 Virtual Sewing & Stitchery Expo is Feb. 24-28, 2021. You can register now! The 2021 Class Catalog is online now! Follow this link to find it on the Sew & Stitch website.
More information and registration link is at https://sewexpo.com.
Washington State 4-H Scholarship Applications Are Open!
The 4-H Scholarship application is now available for Washington 4-Hers in the 12th grade. Information can be found at https://extension.wsu.edu/4h/youth/scholarship-opportunities/
Please note: 4-H Scholarship applicants must be enrolled and approved in 4-H Online to be eligible. Previously, applicants only needed to be enrolled in the previous two years.
12th graders are encouraged to check out the available scholarships and apply! Applications close on March 15th.