4-H Newsletter Early Summer Edition

Summer is almost here and you sure can feel it this week! The days are getting longer, the sunshine is sticking around, and those warmer temps are helping everything grow—our plants, our animals, and especially our amazing youth members. It’s one of our favorite times of year because all that hard work really starts to shine (just like our kids!). From camps and outdoor adventures to county fair fun, there’s so much to look forward to this season.

We’re also excited to share that this is our third newsletter in this new format! Can you believe it? We hope you’re loving it as much as we are! If you’re new here, be sure to check out some of the handy interactive features, like the table of contents, built-in translation options, and quick-click buttons that take you right where you want to go. Happy reading! 🌞

🗓️ July 6-12: Horse Fair

🗓️July 11: Dog Fair

🗓️ August 18-22: County Fair

There are many details about County Fair, Horse Fair, and Dog Fair that you are responsible for knowing in advance. Please double-check that you have read these resources:

• Prepare for Fair Handbook (admissions, move-in & out, activities, forms)
• Fairbooks for County Fair, Horse Fair, and Dog Fair (schedule, rules, class details)
• Who is the Superintendent for your project area? Check this list!
• The County Fair and Project web pages for your project areas (forms, awards, rules, helpful tips)

While we encourage parents/guardians to be active participants in their child’s 4-H experience, the 4-H project animal is the member’s responsibility. The member is responsible for the care, handling, and fitting of the project animal.

The Clackamas County 4-H Association (CC4-HA) Board receives funds from several community partners and holds an annual Basket Raffle fundraiser that provides financial support for our 4-H programs. These funds are used for scholarships, awards and recognition, and maintain our non-profit status. We need your help!

Great opportunity for clubs or individuals to support Clackamas 4-H!

DONATE A BASKET: Please create a basket, fill out the Raffle Entry Form, and bring them on🗓️ August 15 or 17 (10:00 am – 6:00 pm) to the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds.

SELL TICKETS: Support Clackamas County 4-H by signing up for a two-hour shift selling tickets! (These hours can also apply to HEARTH service hours.)

BUY TICKETS: The baskets will be on display in the 4-H Building during the Fair. Tickets for the quilt and baskets are $1 each, six for $5, or 15 for $10, and will be available only during the Fair. The raffle drawing will be on 🗓️ Saturday, August 22, the last day of Fair, at 4:00 pm.

If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Kline at 503-898-7435.

In addition to our fundraising events, we gladly accept donations at any time. Checks may be made out to Clackamas County 4-H Association and dropped off or sent to the Extension office.

When moving and showing animals, remember to use good biosecurity practices to prevent the spread of disease. Not only can animals give diseases to others of their species, but some of the most serious conditions pass from one species to another. The best practices to prevent the spread of disease are:

• Segregation – prevent contact of your animals with other animals.
• At events, restrict the use of feed, equipment, and trailers between your animals and other animal clean and disinfect after use.
• Notify a veterinarian immediately if an animal becomes sick.
• After events, quarantine animals for 30 days; clean and disinfect equipment and bedding.

Serious disease threats are always present. Biosecurity can reduce your risk.

Here are some tools and quizzes that you can use at club meetings to engage youth in learning about biosecurity:

• Poultry: Defend the Flock Biosecurity Education Kit
• Horses: Risk Calculator https://thehorseportal.com/biosecurity-risk-calculator-tool/
• All animals: Bring Home the Blue, Not the Flu! https://agclassroom.org/matrix/lessons/791/
• All animals: Biosecurity Dominoes https://4-h.org/clover/activities/biosecurity-dominos/

The Clackamas County 4-H Association Board is recruiting adults and high school 4-H members. Adult members serve a three-year term and youth serve a one-year term. The board meets monthly. Candidate nominations are requested by the November (9) meeting. If you are interested or would like more information about board positions, contact Jan Williams.

Help us tell the 4-H Story! We have many stories about the impacts of 4-H, but not a lot of data. We really want to know how well 4-H is meeting its mission of Positive Youth Development.

A link to the 4-H Index Study has been sent to the parents of youth ages 13-18 with more than one year of 4-H participation. The study is open until early July.

Our goal is to have over 100 Clackamas County 4-Hers participate. We thank those who have already completed the survey.

Are you ready to train like a real emergency response team? Clackamas County 4-H is launching its very first Youth Emergency Team for teens ages 13–18!

This action-packed program teaches real-world emergency response skills through hands-on training, teamwork challenges, and a final disaster simulation drill where you’ll put your skills to the test.

You’ll Learn Skills Like:

• Fire Suppression
• Search & Rescue
• First Aid & Hands-Only CPR
• Animal Handling & Emergency Care
• Leadership & Teamwork
• Emergency Preparedness & Response
• And more!

Training Details:

• Weekday, evening Classes
• Occasional Saturdays
• November - February
• Held at the Clackamas Extension Office

What Makes It Awesome?

• Train using the FEMA-approved Teen CERT curriculum
• Work alongside community emergency response professionals
• Build confidence, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Make new friends and be part of a team
• Complete a huge hands-on emergency simulation exercise
• Earn an official uniform AND a backpack of emergency supplies upon graduation!

This isn’t just a class — it’s a chance to gain life-saving skills, explore future careers, and make a difference in your community. Are you interested? Limited space available. For more information, contact Jan or Katie for details.

Calling All Teens, ages 13-18! Ready to test your skills, compete, travel, and level up for real life? Join the LifeSmarts Team!

LifeSmarts is the nation’s top teen consumer challenge where you’ll learn real-world skills that actually matter — while competing with other students across the country.

Learn About:

• Personal finance & money management
• The environment
• Health & safety
• Technology
• Consumer rights & responsibilities

Why Join?

• Build leadership and teamwork skills
• Boost your critical thinking
• Compete online and in live events
• Meet teens from across the state and nation
• Gain skills that prepare you for adulthood, jobs, and college

How Competition Works:

Teams start with online competitions. Top-scoring teams advance to exciting live state championships, and state winners can qualify for the National LifeSmarts Championship! 2027 National Championship Location: Buffalo, New York!

Interested? Meetings/training begin in September! For more information and details, contact Jan Williams. Don’t miss your chance to learn, compete, travel, and represent your state

Oregon 4-H is still looking for Summer Inbound Host families. We still need to place one more teen boy from Korea.

Hosting a delegate can be a very rewarding and fun experience for the whole family. Opening your home to a delegate allows you and your family to share your culture with a Japanese or Korean delegate. You also get a chance to learn about another culture and share memories.

Delegates will arrive July 21 and return August 15.

Are you interested but have questions? Contact Jon Gandy.

Clackamas County Public Health is offering free long gun cases, cable gun locks, pistol key vaults, and medication lock boxes to Clackamas County residents. For more information about safe storage of firearms and medicines, visit their website and scroll down to Create a Safer Home.

Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens. Research shows that many suicide attempts take place during a short-term crisis. Putting time and distance between lethal means and individuals who may be in crisis can prevent suicide and save lives.

To get these items, complete the form online to indicate the type and quantity of item(s) you are requesting. You will need to provide your name and contact information and arrange for pickup at the Public Health office in Oregon City. Delivery may be available for those who are homebound.

Do you have some beautiful photos of Clackamas County? Clackamas County Vector Control District is holding their annual photo contest for their 2027 wall calendar.

The first-place winner will receive $100 with their photo placed on the cover of the calendar. Second place winner will receive $75, third place winner will receive $50, and any additional photos chosen will receive $50 each. Those photos will be placed on a randomly selected month inside the calendar. Photos must be of a destination, event, or scenery in Clackamas County. Please indicate where the photo was taken. Photos must be submitted by 11:59 pm on June 30, 2026.

🗓️ July 13, 20, & 27, 9:30am - 3pm

📍Hopkins Demonstration Forest (16750 S. Brockway Rd, Oregon City, OR)

Three Sessions of Day Camps Available:

• Session 1: Monday, July 13 - Feathered Friends
• Session 2: Monday, July 20 - Engineering Design
• Session 3: Monday, July 27 - Natural Sciences

Cloverbud youth, ages 6-9 years old, will explore a different project area each session.

Games, stories, crafts and trail walks will add to campers’ discoveries as they explore the different ecosystems found at Hopkins Demonstration Forest.

Only $20.00 per camper per session. (Scholarships are available - call to see if you qualify)

Interested in being a camp counselor?

We are looking for youth 12 and up to be counselors. Apply here contact Katie for more information.

🗓️ July 7-8, 10am - 1pm

📍 Hopkins Demonstration Forest (16750 S. Brockway Rd, Oregon City, OR)

Dungeons & Dragons + STEM Day Camp for youth ages 9–15 combines collaborative storytelling, problem-solving, and hands-on science and engineering activities into an engaging summer experience.

Participants spend the day immersed in a fantasy adventure where they become heroes, solve mysteries, explore magical worlds, and work together to overcome challenges. Guided by experienced camp staff and Dungeon Masters, campers learn the fundamentals of tabletop role-playing games while building creativity, communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills.

Cost: $30

🗓️ September 25-27

📍 Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp

Join us on an adventure this Fall at 4-H Questing Clovers! This weekend camp is for youth in 7-12 grade. It is held at the Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp, a beautiful and accessible camp location in our county.

Activities include:

• Crafting/Making
• STEM projects
• Cosplay Competition
• Outdoor Games
• Boffering

Registration begins in early July. Cost to attend is $250.

Oregon 4-H is offering seven sessions of overnight camp open for all youth at the Oregon Outdoor Education Center west of Salem (formerly the 4-H Center). All lodging and meals are included in this five-day/four-night experience. Anyone is welcome at any session – you don’t have to be a 4-H member or live in a specific county! Multiple dates: find the one that fits your schedule.

Activities include:

• Archery – at our Archery range
• Pool time – cool off by swimming and playing with friends
• Giant Swing – a camper favorite!
• Arts and Crafts – for those creative kids
• Canoeing – on scenic Pagoda Pond
• …and so much more!

Camp Name, Ages, Dates

• Wild Rivers Camp: Ages 9-13, August 11-15, $650
• Wildlife Stewards Camp: Ages 8-12, July 28-August 1 or August 4-8, $650
• Outdoor Adventure Camp: Ages 12-15, June 29-July 1, $425
• Kids Camp: Ages 8-12, July 7-9, $325

Financial assistance is available for Clackamas County 4-H members.

A link to the Annual 4-H Club Registration Survey form will be emailed to club contact leaders in late summer. Please respond by September 15. Re-enrollment online permissions will be granted only if the form is completed and your club financial statement has been submitted. Contact the Extension office if you need a paper copy instead of an online form.

4HOnline will open for enrollment in the fall. Watch for an email announcing that enrollment is open! Members and leaders need to enroll annually.

Information for completing the online 2025 Financial Report form will be sent to the club contact leader at the end of June. Our fiscal year is July 1-June 30 and our taxes are due to the IRS in early fall. All clubs are required to complete and submit a Financial Report (even if there are no funds) after July 1 but before August 1. This is a VERY IMPORTANT DEADLINE and all clubs and advisories need to be prepared!

Penalties will apply to reports received after August 1. Penalties for late submissions may include one or more of the following:

• $20-$50 late filing charge
• Loss of fundraising privileges
• Loss of bank account privileges
• Loss of member participation at Fair
• Loss of permission to re-enroll

We are excited to share that a statewide conference for adult volunteers is coming this fall. Mark your calendars for October 10-11. Options for lodging in Redmond will be shared soon. Registration will be $25 and includes lunch and dinner.

September is welcome back to school month and with it, Juntos programming! As school begins to kick off, Juntos programming will begin to resume. Juntos wrapped up programming across 5 Clackamas County high schools last school year, leaving many families with a lot of information that incoming seniors will now have to put into practice. Juntos will continue to support families across the 5 schools in their youth’s application processes as well as begin to expand the 5 higher educational workshop series across new high schools. These 5 workshops walk families through the understanding of post high school graduation options and processes all in Spanish. From understanding high school transcripts, why they matter to applying to FAFSA/ORSAA and college. If you are interested in seeing Juntos programming come to your school or want to learn more click below.

Juntos will be offering FAFSA/ORSAA workshops all October.

Juntos’ families of Clackamas County, stay tuned for our first Juntos Family Day with Portland State University in September! Over the years, Juntos programming has offered Juntos Family Days on a biyearly basis at our OSU campus, allowing Juntos’ families to come onto campus and witness what their youth could experience in the future as potential OSU students. This upcoming fall, Juntos in Clackamas is expanding that opportunity for our families. Portland State has opened their doors and will be welcoming our Juntos’ families to visit and experience the PSU student experience. Families will be provided with informational sessions on admissions, financial aid, cultural centers, resources and much more. All will be provided in Spanish. Juntos alongside Portland State recognizes that as we strive to increase higher educational attainment for youth, we must also make institutional knowledge accessible for parents and families as a whole in order to best support youth in making their best post high school graduation decision. Stay tuned and join us in September!

🗓️ June 15-17

📍 Albany Area

Participants in the Winter/Spring Mail-In Tournaments qualify for the Annual Oregon 4-H Shooting Sports State Contest based on their overall scores for all rounds combined. This invitational event offers youth the opportunity to compete in an environment where they can:

• Safely interact with peers
• Set and achieve goals
• Learn to follow rules and rise to expectations
• Support and encourage other club members
• Build life skills
• Involve the entire family
• Engage in something that sparks their interest
• Develop and value morals and ethics

Congratulations to the following Clackamas County youth who qualified and participated in the Oregon 4-H Shooting Sports State Contest! Each youth participated in the Mail-in Tournaments in the discipline they shoot and earned a high red or blue ribbon to qualify for the state invitational.

• Wade Ballini, Senior, NC Compound Archery, Smallbore Rifle, Shotgun, & NC Smallbore Pistol
• Baylen Borntrager, Senior, NC Compound Archery
• Ethan Cannon-Ziolko, Senior, NC Compound Archery
• Achilles Castenada, Junior, EL Barebow Archery
• Axyl Grabeel, Junior, EL Barebow Archery
• Rye Heilman, Junior, EL Barebow Archery
• Mason Heilman, Intermediate, NC Compound Archery
• Harlee Hougak, Senior, EL Barebow Archery
• Adrian Kline, Junior, EL Barebow Archery
• Kyle Kline, Intermediate, NC Recurve Archery & NC Shotgun
• Hank Parker, Junior, EL Barebow Archery
• Anabella Peetz, Senior, EL Barebow Archery
• Dustin Peterson, Senior, NC Compound Archery, Smallbore Rifle, Shotgun, & NC Smallbore Pistol
• Emily Peterson, Intermediate, EL Barebow Archery, Smallbore Rifle, Shotgun, & NC Smallbore Pistol
• Eben Reel, Intermediate, EL Barebow Archery
• River Sadewasser, Junior, EL Barebow Archery
• Barrett Senn, Junior, NC Compound Archery
• John Paul Stafford, Intermediate, NC Smallbore Rifle
• Calvin Swanson, Intermediate, EL Barebow Archery
• Jack Swanson, Senior, NC Compound Archery
• Tayla Whitten, Intermediate, NC Smallbore rifle
• Cashton Williams, Senior, NC Compound Archery

Hats off to the graduating class of 2026! Shoutout to those members who have been in 4-H every year since they were 9. Certificates were mailed in June. New this year! The State 4-H Office made Grad Packs available to those who completed the survey in April.

The Awards & Recognition Committee is calling for nominations of 4-H leaders who have provided outstanding service for Distinguished Service Awards.

There are two categories:

• Leaders serving five years or less
• Leaders serving six years or more

In addition businesses, organizations, and individuals that give generously of their time and resources are recognized with the Clackamas County Friends of 4-H Award.

Past recipients of the Distinguished Service Awards and Friend of 4-H Awards are available online. Selected 2026 nominees will be recognized on November 21 at the 4-H Awards Night. We invite our 4-H families to submit nominations by September 1.

🗓️ Due October 1 by 4:30pm

We encourage all 4-Hers, including 2026 graduates, to submit record books for evaluation. Our website has information about record books and the awards available. All participants will be recognized on Awards Night, November 21. Many awards are available, including Program Dollars and scholarships. Record keeping also helps in life beyond 4-H, for example filling out applications for colleges or jobs.

Not sure what to do? Help is available! If you need some help getting started, we recommend our two helpful guides:

• 4-H Memories: A how-to guide to filling out My 4-H Resume
• 4-H Memories: A how-to guide to filling out Project Records

Want to know more? A record book workshop is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 am to noon, at the Extension annex. Contact Kelly at the Extension office to RSVP.

Record books!

Volunteers are needed to evaluate record books on Saturday, October 10, and Monday, October 12. Training is provided for first-timers at the Extension annex on Thursday, September 19, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm ,or Saturday, September 17, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

RSVPs are required for either session. If you can help, contact Kelly at the Extension office.

Congratulations to Julia Brown who was named an Amazing Kid by the Your Oregon News group. Julia was nominated by the OSU Extension Service. Julie was recognized for her leadership ability, Family and Consumer Science skills, and promotion of the Share The Love charitable fundraiser in Molalla.

Julia's full article can be found on page 22 of the below link.

Are you working with a 4-H club of youth in the Art, Sewing, or Foods projects and you’re not quite sure what to do next? Do your club members want more? Are you looking for fair project ideas?

Check out the online recorded sessions for 4-H club leaders below for information about:

• Learning fun club meeting activities and sharing skill-building project ideas
• Highlighting Blue Ribbon tips and techniques
• Fair entry class information

🗓️Saturday, August 15, or Monday, August 17

If you can spare a few hours to help 4-H Exhibit Hall judges by clerking on either Saturday, August 15, or Monday, August 17, sign up below and/or text Mel Jeffrey at 503-329-0503. Clerking qualifies as service hours toward 2027 HEARTH Adult/Leader Excel requirements. No prior experience is needed; we will conduct a clerk’s orientation before judging.

🗓️ Sunday, August 23 - 10 AM - 12 PM

ALL CLOVERBUD ENTRIES and County Fair STATIC EXHIBITS that are not being sent to State Fair NEED TO BE PICKED UP ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, FROM 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM. If you miss picking up your County Fair exhibits, they will be available for pickup at the Extension office 8:00 am – 4:00 pm beginning Wednesday, August 26.

Exhibits returning from State Fair can be picked up from the Extension office in Oregon City:

• Wednesday, September 9, 8:30 am – 7:00 pm, Extension annex
• Thursday, September 10, 8:30 am – 7:00 pm, Extension annex
• Friday, September 11, 8:30 am – Noon, Extension annex

🗓️Saturday, August 8 - 9 am - Noon

🗓️ Wednesday, August 12 - Noon - 6 pm

Photography exhibits need to be mounted and matted for judging and display at County Fair. Art exhibits also need to be properly mounted, and backer boards are available for this purpose.

You can purchase mat sets and backer boards in the 4-H Exhibit Hall at the fairgrounds on set-up day, Saturday, August 8 from 9:00 am to noon and exhibit prep day, Wednesday, August 12 from noon to 6:00 pm. Photo Mat sets and Art backer boards will be available through August 12, but we urge you to purchase them earlier, both to have a better color selection and to have the time to allow the adhesive to set up well.

• Mat set for 5"x7" photos, $5 each or 5 for $20
• Mat set for 8"x10" photos, $7 each
• Mat set for 11"x14" photos, $7 each
• Art backer board 8"x10", $3 each
• Art backer board 11"x14", $3 each

Do you have questions or want to schedule a time to purchase your mats? Text Mel Jeffrey at 503-329-0503. Sales benefit the HEARTH Advisory awards and scholarship fund.

🗓️ June 29 - 7 pm

We will hold a required meeting on June 29, at 7:00 pm, for all clubs that have entered Horse Fair. At this meeting you will get your schedules, camping and stall maps, and critical information for the week. We will also have volunteers shift sign-up ready. The meeting will be held outside the Extension Annex on the lawn. You may want to bring a chair. Remember to bring your payment for camping – write checks out to CCFEC.

Please update your calendars since the date and location of this meeting have changed recently.

Our Horse Fair theme is Ponies, Pies, and Patriotism

Camping maps, stall maps, patterns and schedules will be posted online before the start of Horse Fair. Remember to review the Horse handbook and the Horse Contest Guide before fair.

Are you signed up for Band? Make sure to Join Band and connect to the “CC Horse 4H” group so that you will receive important announcements before and during Horse Fair. You can adjust your Band settings to receive more (or less) reminders of posts and chats. You can also use Band to communicate with other volunteers in Chat.

Record books that required revision will be available at the Extension office. The revised books will be due at the meeting on June 29.

The ongoing construction at the fairgrounds limits our stall and arena spaces. Stalls will be in Red barns and in the Ely arena. There is limited equipment space in the barns so plan to store most of your feed and tack in a trailer that you can unhook and leave all week in the infield area. Most classes will be held in the Rodeo Arena. A few classes (trail, driving) will be held in grass arenas near the Rodeo Arena. Members can warm up in the grassy areas or the Rosebrook arena.

We are happy to announce that 2 Guys and a Grill will be back as the food vendor all week. They have been very supportive of 4-H, including donating some of their sales to the Horse Advisory.

Senior Awards are on Friday after the medallion classes. We will give out awards to graduating seniors, Nine-year-horse members, and announce our Haney Scholarship winner. Please make an effort to attend in person, even if you are not showing.

The Junior Horse Advisory sponsored Showmanship belt buckles for the high-scoring member in each age division.

Congratulations to:

Junior – Katerina Jesperson

Intermediate – Audrey Traxler

Senior (tie) – Kaydence Brinsfield

Senior (tie) – Harper Sohlman

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to make Pre-Fair a wonderful day!

Keep in mind that after April 1 only the 4-H member may show and train their project horse. However, a cooperative agreement between the Oregon 4-H Program and OHSET allows members’ project horses to be ridden and shown at OHSET meets by team members through the state meet.

Members are expected to follow the “90-day rule” for horses they plan to show at County and State Fair. Changes are granted only in certain circumstances. Review the Clackamas County 4-H Horse Rules starting on page 30 of the Horse Handbook for information.

Horse change requests must be made by June 29. Contact Mikenna and Andy Hallock (503-290-9807) as soon as you think you need a horse change.

1. A member will not be able to change a horse after June 29 for any reason.
2. The member and their parent or leader must attend a horse change meeting to explain the situation.
3. Horse changes will only be approved in the event of death or severe injury or illness which prevents the horse from being ridden. A veterinarian’s statement is required. Other reasons, such as the rider not being able to control the horse or the lease being broken, will not be approved.

Our county horse program relies on the active support of members, families, and leaders. To help our clubs plan this time into their yearly programs, we have established guidelines and minimum volunteer hours that each club and youth member need to meet.

Available shifts at upcoming events are posted on the Facebook page and in Band. Volunteer opportunities for leaders, parents, members, and community supporters include helping at:

• Horse Bowl, Horse Judging, and Presentation contests
• Countywide clinics and workshops
• Pre-Fairs and Horse Fair
• Tack Sales and Fundraisers
• Attendance at Horse Advisory meetings, the second Wednesday of most months, 7:00 pm.

You can find the guidelines in the Clackamas County 4-H Horse Handbook. Club hours are tallied in a shared spreadsheet. If you have any questions about your club’s hours and/or how you can help, contact Danielle Donnelly through the Band app.

When you sign up for shifts, make sure to fill out all the information so that your club will get credited for the hours worked. Volunteer hours completed after June 1, 2026 will apply to the next year’s requirements. Horse Fair volunteer sign-ups will be available on June 29.

We need a State Fair Chaperone! Up to two people can fill this role. The County Chaperone is responsible for communicating with our state fair team, getting the supplies to and from Salem, helping decorate, being a liaison between the show office and our team members, and providing leadership for the barn area. (Parents provide their own supervision of youth.) Horse Advisory will pay for camping for the chaperones.

The State Fair Horse Show is August 26-30. The County Chaperone will help coordinate our youth qualifiers starting the week after Horse Fair. Contact Wendy Hein if you are interested!

State Horse Fair is August 26-30. Review the 4-H State Fair information now to learn more about qualifying and what to expect. If you qualify, you will need to confirm your attendance the week after horse fair at our county Zoom orientation, Thursday, July 16, 6 - 8 pm. The county will pay your entry fee but you are responsible for your own camping or hotel costs. Camping reservations are through the State Fair and typically open in early July.

Clackamas County Horse Fair Fun Events! All ages welcome. Watch the Band app for announcement of times and places.

🐴Potluck Barbecue. July 7. Kick off the week with an all-family gathering. Junior Horse Advisory will supply the hamburgers and fixings. Bring a side or dessert to share. Set up food at 3:30pm. Meal is 4:30-6:30pm.

🐴Scavenger Hunt: Look for items hidden around the fairgrounds to earn a prize. Whoever finds the golden horse will be awarded the prize of the day.

🐴Blindfold Tack Identification: Can you identify these items by touch alone?

🐴Ride-A-Buck: HELMETS REQUIRED! Participants ride bareback with a dollar bill under their leg. The goal is to do the course without losing the dollar.

🐴Stick-Pony Olympics. Prizes will be awarded each age division categories.

🐴Hands-free Showmanship. Attempt to do showmanship without a lead rope! “Shirley Showmanship” is harder than it looks!

Summer is here and so are the flies! Clackamas County Vector Control District (CCVCD) wants to help you protect your horses! The increase in hot weather draws more flies to your barns, pastures, and most importantly horses. Clackamas County Vector Control District (CCVCD) is committed to using environmentally responsible treatments and educational presentations to help you protect your property and will advise you on methods to reduce the fly and mosquito populations around your barn and horses.

Flies are not the only vector related issue to worry about this summer. They also offer free property inspections, mosquito fish for backyard ponds, and educational presentations to help you protect yourself from mosquitoes.

If you are having any issues, call them at 503-655-8394. They are open between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday. You can also visit FighttheBites.com where you can request services, watch educational videos, and stay up to date with local vector news and updates. Don’t forget to like them on Facebook and Instagram too!

🗓️July 21st - 6 pm

📍 Outdoor Extension Annex, In-person only – no Zoom option

We are holding our county workshop event on July 21, outdoors at the Extension office and annex.

• 6:00 pm Advisory Meeting
• 6:30 pm Mini Clinics

Can you help lead a mini-clinic? Reach out to the superintendents!

Members and parents are invited to attend and learn new skills. FFA members are also welcome. The superintendents will be available for all your fair questions. Members can bring up to two animals (one per project) to use in the clinic. The hands-on sessions will include showmanship basics, tips for preparing your animal for the Fair, grooming your animal and preparing eggs for Fair. No registration is necessary; groups will be set up when you sign in.

Check out these helpful resources for Fair:

• See the Fair schedule online: show schedule.
• See the Prepare for Fair page with sign-up links for fun activities and herdsmanship.
• Due to limited barn space and number of cages we will likely be limiting each exhibitor to one turkey, one market chicken pen, and one market rabbit pen allowed to stay in the barn. Families will be notified about barn space by August 1.
• The Master Showmanship Guidelines can be found online.

The 4-H Market Animal Health Forms are required for every animal entered in a market, feeder, or overweight class at County Fair or State Fair. These forms are simple to use and a great way to keep track of your animals’ health care to ensure a safe food product. Copies are available online or from the Extension office. Be prepared to present your completed form during check-in at County Fair.

Check with your leaders to be sure you have the latest information. Carefully read through the 4-H general rules and livestock rules sections of the Fairbook and the 4-H website. Review the Livestock show ring schedule and find daily schedules and more information in the Prepare For Fair Handbook. All 4-H exhibitors are responsible for following these rules and being on time for shows. If you have any questions, ask your leader or call the Extension office.

The Burns family offers this $1,000 scholarship as a cash award to a deserving 4-H or FFA member from Clackamas County who exhibits the desire to pursue a beef project. Applications must be filled out by youth and submitted by August 3, 2026.

🗓️ July 11, 2026

Dog 4-H Fair will be back at the fairgrounds this year! Registered youth will participate in Showmanship, Obedience, and Rally classes. More information and the Dog Fair book can all be found on the 4-H Dog project webpage.

Get Ready for the Dog 4-H Raffle Basket Sale at the Clackamas County 4-H Dog Fair!

Don’t miss your chance to win some amazing raffle baskets while supporting Clackamas County 4-H Dog scholarships and awards! Be sure to stop by, check out the fantastic baskets, and grab your raffle tickets for a chance to take home some great prizes.

Raffle Ticket Prices:

1 ticket for $1

6 tickets for $5

15 tickets for $10

40 tickets for $20

Want to make an even bigger impact? Donations of baskets or basket items are still needed! Contact Marla Mason for more information. There are going to be some incredible baskets this year — you won’t want to miss out!

Join the Pack: 2026–2027 4-H Dog Project Leadership Opportunities!

Do you love dogs and enjoy working with youth? Clackamas County 4-H is looking for adult volunteers and teen leaders (grades 9–12) to help lead Dog Project Clubs for the upcoming 4-H year!

Leaders help teach dog obedience, handling, showmanship, and agility while mentoring youth and preparing members for fair and other events.

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Club Project Leader – Organize meetings, completing the Club Registration & Financial forms, authorizing member enrollments, and lead club activities to support youth skills development in dog obedience and showmanship
• Event Assistant – Helping run fair, knowledge bowl and clinics throughout the year.
• Teen Leader – Help lead activities and build leadership experience

Interested? Contact Jessica Inman to complete volunteer training and a background check. Come share your love of dogs and help youth grow their skills and confidence!

June 2026

Date Event Location Times

19 Juneteenth Holiday– Office Closed

22-26 Juntos Academia Corvallis

24-27 Summer Conference Corvallis

29 Horse Change Meeting Extension annex 5:00 – 7:00 pm

29 Horse Leader Fair Meeting Extension annex 7:00 – 9:00 pm

30 EAT: Exploring Agriculture Tour, meet at Extension office 8:00 am– 6:00 pm Pre-registration Required

Date Event Location Time

3 Independence Day observed - office closed

6 Dog Advisory meeting Zoom 6:30 – 8:00 pm

7-8 Dungeons & Dragons Camp Hopkins 9:30 – noon pre-reregistration required

6-12 4-H Horse Fair Fairgrounds

9 Ambassador Team meeting call for location 6:30 – 8:30 pm

9 Livestock Advisory meeting Fairgrounds 7:00 – 9:00 pm

10 Horse Fair Senior Awards Fairgrounds after medallion classes

11 Dog Fair Fairgrounds

13 CC4HA Board meeting Zoom 7:00 – 8:00 pm

13 Cloverbud Day Camp Hopkins Demonstration Forest 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

16 Horse State Fair Orientation, Zoom, 6 pm - 8 pm

20 HEARTH Advisory meeting Extension annex / Zoom 7:00 – 9:00 pm

20 Cloverbud Day Camp Hopkins Demonstration Forest 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

21 Static Exhibit Judging Scheduling opens watch your email!

21 Small Animal Advisory meeting Extension annex 6:00 – 6:30 pm

21 Small Animal Mini-Clinics Extension annex 6:30 – 8:00 pm

27 Cloverbud Day Camp Hopkins Demonstration Forest 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

28 FMC meeting & clerk training Extension annex 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Date Event Location Time

1 Club/Advisory Financial Statements DUE Extension office

1 Exhibit Hall judging scheduling responses DUE Extension office

8 Exhibit Hall set-up 4-H Hall, Fairgrounds 9:00 am – noon

3 Donald Burns Scholarship Applications DUE

3 Dog Advisory meeting Zoom 6:30 – 8:00 pm

8 Exhibit Hall set-up 4-H Hall, Fairgrounds 9:00 am – noon

8 Livestock Barns set-up, Fairgrounds 8:00 am

12 HEARTH Exhibit Prep Day 4-H Hall, Fairgrounds noon – 6:00 pm

13 State Fair Orientation, Zoom, 6:30 pm to 8 pm

15 Livestock panel painting Fairgrounds 9:00 am – noon

15 Judging 4-H static exhibits (NO Foods or Horticulture) Fairgrounds 9:00 am – noon and 1:00 – 4:00 pm

15 Premium payout 4-H Exhibit Hall, Fairgrounds 9:00 am – noon and 1:00 – 4:00 pm

15 4-H Exhibitor admission bracelet pick-up Fairgrounds 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

15 Parent passes & rodeo ticket sales Fairgrounds, Will-Call Window…..9:00 am – 5:00 pm

16 Swine move-in Fairgrounds 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

17 Judging 4-H Foods & Horticulture exhibits Fairgrounds 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and 1:30 – 4:00 pm

15 Premium payout 4-H Exhibit Hall, Fairgrounds 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and 1:30 – 4:00 pm

17 County Fair Animals Move-in/set-up Fairgrounds see fairbook / Prepare For Fair

17 4-H Exhibitor admission bracelet pick-up Fairgrounds 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

17 Parent passes & rodeo ticket sales Fairgrounds, Will-Call Window 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

18-22 Clackamas County Fair Fairgrounds

18-21 Premium payout 4-H Exhibit Hall, Fairgrounds 5:00 – 6:00 pm

22 Premium payout 4-H Exhibit Hall, Fairgrounds 2:00 – 8:00 pm

23 County Fair move-out & exhibit pick-up Fairgrounds see fairbook / Prepare For Fair

25 Static exhibits DUE for State Fair Fairgrounds ask your Superintendent!

28-Sept. 7 Oregon State Fair open to public State Fairgrounds, Salem

26-30 State Fair 4-H Horse Show State Fairgrounds, Salem

27-31 State Fair Livestock Shows State Fairgrounds, Salem

29 State Fair Poultry/Pigeon Show State Fairgrounds, Salem

30 State Fair Cavy & Rabbit Show State Fairgrounds, Salem

31-Sept. 1 State Fair 4-H Dog Show (see SF Book) State Fairgrounds, Salem

Date Event Location Time

1 Friends of 4-H / DSA nominations DUE Extension office

4 State Fair Cat & Pet Show State Fairgrounds, Salem

7 Labor Day - office closed

8 Awards & Recognition Committee meeting call for location 7:00 – 9:00 pm

8-11 Pick up State Fair & County Fair exhibits

9 Horse Advisory meeting Extension annex / Zoom 7:00 – 9:00 pm

10 Ambassador Team Recruitment Summit Abby’s Pizza, Oregon City 6:30 – 8:30 pm

10 Livestock Advisory meeting Fairgrounds 7:00 – 9:00 pm

14 CC4HA Board member nominations DUE Extension office

14 CC4HA Board meeting Zoom 7:00 – 8:30 pm

15 Annual 4-H Club Registration Survey DUE Extension office

15 Small Animal Advisory meeting Extension annex / Zoom 7:00 – 9:00 pm

17 Record Evaluator Training Extension annex 7:00 – 9:00 pm Pre-registration required

19 Record Book workshop Extension annex 10:00 am – noon Pre-registration required

19 Records Evaluator Training Extension annex 1:00 – 3:00 pm Pre-registration required

21 HEARTH Advisory meeting Extension annex / Zoom 7:00 – 9:00 pm

25-27 Questing Clovers Camp Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp Pre-registration required

26-27 State Ranch Horse Event McMinnville

This 4-H Newsletter is published six times per year for 4-H volunteers, families, and members in Clackamas County. Please share it with others in the home. We send a copy of the newsletter by email to each household enrolled in 4-H. Printed copies will be mailed upon request. Submit articles for the newsletter through the Extension faculty.