Join us January 8th to learn about project bowl. We will have livestock trivia, introducing youth to project bowl and using buzzers while learning about different livestock species. Open to youth in grades 3 and up. The location is the Carlton County Extension Office {317 Chestnut Ave, Carlton, MN 55718}.
Registration deadline is January 7th. To learn more and register, visit https://z.umn.edu/a1mp.
Building Leadership and Understanding (BLU) engages youth in grades 6 and up in hands-on activities to build leadership skills, form relationships with other youth, learn to work together and make a difference in their communities. BLU is facilitated by youth leaders from the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador program and supported by a team of adult chaperones.
Pick one of the following sessions to attend:
- Feb. 1-2 at Camp Friendship in Annandale
- Feb. 8-9 at Redwood Area Community Center in Redwood Falls
- Feb. 15-16 at Camp Victory in Zumbro Falls
- Feb. 22-23 at Deep Portage in Hackensack
Cost: $100. Registration closes on January 10th. https://z.umn.edu/4-HBLU
Note: This year, the Teens Engaged in Emerging Leadership (TEEL) workshops will be incorporated into BLU instead of being a separate event.
Winter Round Up
Join us for an exciting three-day, two-night conference of adult and youth leadership and 4-H horse project learning.
January 17-19 at Camp Friendship, 10509 108th St NW, Annandale, MN 55302
It's for youth in grades 6 and up who are interested in horses and adult horse project leaders.
Winter Round Up includes speakers, educational workshops, and many hands-on activities in a beautiful outdoor setting.
In addition, there are opportunities to share information, network with other horse project leaders and youth, make new friends, and have fun!
Audience - Youth in grades 6 and up and adult horse project leaders.
Cost
- $125 - Early bird registration by Jan. 2
- $135 - Registration on Jan. 3 and after
Learn more and register:
https://z.umn.edu/winterround-up
Deadline to register is January 10th!
Northern regions 4-H barn bowl
Come and join fellow 4-H youth with a passion for livestock as we learn from Nicole Neeser, director of meat and dairy inspection, and play barn bowl! Nicole will be speaking about biosecurity that focuses on how to identify if your animals may be showing signs of illness, proper steps to take, etc.
We'll then play a game of barn bowl - Kahoot style - with opportunities to win prizes!
Bring your favorite snack, and join via Zoom on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m or attend at the Carlton County Extension Office .
Audience
4-H youth in grades 3 and up in the northeast and northwest regions
Carlton County Cloverbud Club
All Kindergartners-2nd graders are invited to participate in the 4-H Cloverbud Project Club! Each session will highlight a different 4-H project area and give youth the opportunity to explore and complete a hands-on project, make new friends, and learn new skills.
Join us on Saturday January 11 to learn about dogs and make a healthy treat! The session runs from 10:00-11:30 am and there is no cost to attend. Carlton County Extension Office 317 Chestnut Ave, Carlton, MN 55718. More information and to register at https://z.umn.edu/NE4-HCloverbudprojectclub2425
Are you part of a livestock or animal science PDC in your county? Do you want to learn and gather ideas from others from across the state? If so, join us on Jan. 23, 7-8 p.m., for a livestock PDC kickoff webinar to get your county animal science committees off to a great start.
Members of the state 4-H animal science team will cover the basics of a PDC, its purpose, policies and rules, finances and ideas for educational experiences.
We will discuss all 4-H livestock project areas.
Audience
4-H livestock volunteers, youth and staff
Cost
Free
Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the Zoom meeting.
4-H Intro to Video 2025
This awesome online filmmaking workshop is designed especially for beginners! If you have an interest in learning how to make and edit great videos, be sure to sign up for this program. Open to grades 3 and older, our fun and interactive ‘Intro to Video” will teach you how to get the best shots for your film, have a focus on storytelling, and introduce you to other youth filmmakers across the state. Invite your friends! Deadline to register is January 22, 2025 -z.umn.edu/4HIntroToVideo
Bingo anyone? The Carlton Count 4-H Federation elected to do a community outreach event in the month of February. Please use this form to indicate your interest in doing a Bingo event at a local nursing home and which date works best for you per those outlined in the form.
Contact
4-H Youth Development: Mikaela Schelde, schel484@umn.edu
General Information: Mandi Haglund, haglu119@umn.eduEmail: mnext-Carlton@umn.edu
Website: extension.umn.edu
Location: 317 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton, MN, USA
Phone: 218-384-3511
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarltonCounty4H