December 2025
4-H Newsletter
Important Dates
December 1
December 9 – 29
December 13
Upcoming Events
Join us for a Holiday Party
We’re excited to share a new event for San Juan County Youth to participate in this winter!
We will be hosting a Holiday Party, along with the Still Life Society 4-H Club, with crafts, soup, and a cookie exchange.
When: December 6th from 11:30 – 2:00 p.m. at the Marie Boe Building.
Please register via 4-H Online if you haven’t already – registration closes December 5th!
GiveOrcas Campaign opens December 2nd
San Juan County 4-H is once again a part of the Orcas Island Community Foundation’s GiveOrcas Holiday Campaign.
This year we are asking for help funding youth attending the Know Your Government Conference as well as other educational opportunities.
If you or someone you know would like to make a donation you can access the GiveOrcas catalog on the OICF website or donate directly to 4-H Campaign at our direct link.
Country Critters & Still Life Society Visit Heaven on Earth
Nine families, representing multiple 4-H projects, recently spent a memorable hour touring the Heaven on Earth Animal Sanctuary on San Juan Island. This peaceful haven is dedicated to giving retired and rescued farmed animals a safe, loving place to call home. The highlight of the trip was a truly hands-on experience, allowing our members to connect and share snacks with the friendly residents, including donkeys, llamas, pigs, geese, and cows. It was a wonderful opportunity to foster empathy and understanding for all creatures, aligning perfectly with the spirit of 4-H! After the tour some 4-H members took the opportunity to practice their photography skills by taking photos of the animals.
Save the Date – January 3rd! New Year, New Skills
How about another new event to visit with 4-H friends and learn some new skills in the new year!
When: January 3rd, 2026 – 11:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Marie Boe Building
What: A variety of workshops to learn new skills and be inspired in the new year:
- First Aid Basics
- Thank You Note Writing
- Sewing 101
- … and more
More information to come including a registration link but please mark your calendars for this fun and interactive event!
Register for the 4-H Youth Leadership Conference
What?
4-H Youth Leadership Conference – Training for club officers and other youth leadership conferences
When?
December 13, 2025 – 9:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where?
WSU Everett Campus
Get more information and Register via 4-H Online
Shooting Sports Archery Volunteer Training in Kitsap County
Register now – 4-H Shooting Sports Archery Volunteer training opportunity
Kitsap County Fairgrounds – December 6th
Are you currently a 4-H volunteer that would like to be certified in Archery in your 4-H County club program, or to renew your certification? Volunteers need to be certified in a discipline to add these projects to their volunteer profile in 4-H Online.
Our next 4-H Level 1 Shooting Sports training will be held:
- December 6th in Kitsap County Fairgrounds, Archery Barn
- Hours are 9 am – 5 pm with a working lunch.
- We will offer Archery on Saturday.
Cost: $50 – a non-refundable deposit of $35 will be required at the time of sign up, with the remainder being paid in 4-H Online or by check/cash at the time of the event.
All registrations will be done on 4-H Online for Shooting Sports trainings going forward to make the process easier on our participants and staff.
In order to save your spot, a non-refundable deposit of $35 will be required at the time of sign up, with the remainder being paid by cash or check on the day of training or in 4-H Online before you attend the event. Registration is currently open through December 1st.
Go to 4-H Online click on Events and select Shooting Sports Level 1 Training Archery – Kitsap to complete your registration.
This training will be held at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds, Archery Barn. You will need to be a current volunteer and approved by your local 4-H county office staff in order to participate.
Event information will be hosted on our WSU 4-H website
Any questions? Contact us at 4h.shooting.sports@wsu.edu
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