4-H Blast

November 1st, 2024

Grand Champion sweatshirts are available for pick-up in the office!

Registration for workshop kits due November 13th. Click here to register

Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Road Show!

Nebraska 4-H is excited to bring the 4-H Volunteer Road Show to volunteers statewide this November! The 4-H Volunteer Road Show will rotate host locations each year, get registered today at the location near you OR attend the virtual session! Please see the attached flyer for details regarding the dates, locations and times. The Volunteer Road Show is a great opportunity to experience project training and new ideas to bring back to your 4-H community. All 4-H volunteers, fair superintendents, parents/caregivers and any adult wanting to find THEIR spark while volunteering with 4-H is welcome!

Visit https://4h.unl.edu/volunteer-road-show for more specific information and registration link. Registration closes one week prior to each Road Show session. Registration is $15 per person and includes a meal and all supplies for in-person attendees. Virtual attendees will receive a packet of supplies to use during the program. Join us!

Schedule for In-Person Locations

5:30 pm Arrive, Eat, Welcome

6:00 pm North Central Region 4-H Volunteer Impact Study 2.0; Discover the impacts of volunteering for 4-H youth development and how you have made a difference of sharing your sparks!

6:15 pm County Fair Superintendent Training - County fair superintendents have a very important role in the 4-H experience for youth and families. Learn how to excel in this role and ensure a great experience for all!

6:45 pm Curriculum Training

Club Service Activities - Take your club service activities to the next level by creating a fair exhibit from the experience.

Animals and Livestock - Calling all animal and livestock volunteer enthusiasts! Take a deeper look into opportunities who have found their spark through animal and livestock projects.

7:30 pm Beyond Ready - Discover how volunteers can ensure youth are beyond ready for their future!

8:00 pm Safe Travels Home

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11 - Extension Office Closed for Veterans Day

28-29 - Extension Office Closed for Thanksgiving

30 - Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship Due

Week of December 16th - Pick up Winter Take-Home Kits from Office

24-31st - Office Closed for the Holidays

Be watching your mail in December for 2025 Calendars!

Local and State Wide Scholarships

There are multiple scholarships available in York County. Due dates are just around the corner starting in October. Click here to see what is available.

Virtual Opportunities

STEM at Home

Looking for fun STEM activities? Check out our STEM at Home collection offering fun and engaging activities for a variety of grade levels. The lessons are designed to meet the Nebraska State Standards, help youth gain knowledge, and prepare youth for the next grade level. Explore all the activities at 4h.unl.edu/stem-home

We offer a wide variety of adult volunteer opportunities, and we're excited to announce our new training resources designed to better equip our adult volunteers in engaging young people. Explore all of the new volunteer training resources at 4h.unl.edu/volunteer.

Classroom Connection

Whether your classroom is in a school, community center, park, or living room, we know learning needs to be able to happen anywhere. And Nebraska 4-H is ready to help deliver high-quality learning experiences in your classroom wherever it might be.
We’re proud to launch the new 4-H Classroom Connection, a collection of life enrichment experience designed for groups of youth in school classrooms, home school co-ops, afterschool programs, and families looking for supplemental learning experiences. All the programs are supported by a statewide network of positive youth development experts, bringing the education of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln straight to your classroom. 4h.unl.edu/classroom-connection

Link to York County Website