4-H Records Due
4-H Records are due to the Extension Office no later than October 1st by 4:30pm
- Please encourage your 4-H'ers to complete records for the projects that they participated in. Secretary and Treasurer books are also due October 2nd to be judged competitively for the Achievement Awards Program.
- There are two types of 4-H records. Participation Summaries and Individual Project Records. For each of these, there are three levels:
- Basic (completed grades 3rd- 6th)
- Experienced (completed 7th grade and up)
- Cloverbuds (completed K-2nd grade)
- You can add just about anything to tell your story. It’s YOUR RECORD, so add whatever you think is needed to make it complete (for example: Planning Calendar, Financial Statement, photo page, journal, exhibit and awards, recognition, etc.) All forms of records are available on the Becker County Extension Website at:
- https://z.umn.edu/becker4hrecordsrubric
- https://z.umn.edu/becker4hrecords
- Hard copies of the records are available in the Extension Office!
*Note: 4-H RECORD JUDGING is scheduled for Monday, October 14th at 5:00pm at the Extension Office Meeting Room. Volunteers (teens and adults) are needed to help.
Junior Leadership Workshop
Youth in grades 6-9 come together to learn and practice leadership skills, and of course have a lot of fun along the way. Youth will grow as leaders, make new friends and have fun at this entry level leadership workshop. Participants will practice skills in teamwork, communications, collaboration and planning in a supportive environment. They will also have the opportunity to join recreational activities and other hands-on learning.
Dates: Oct 17 - 18
Location: Faith Haven Camp, 38360 N Eagle Lake Rd, Battle Lake, MN 56515
Grades 6-9
Cost: $125
Details online at z.umn.edu/4HJLW
Register in 4HOnline by Oct 1
4-H Council Officer Elections
We are seeking qualified youth to lead the Becker County 4-H Council for the 2024-2025 4-H Year. The 2025 4-H Council Elections will be during our next 4-H Council meeting (11/11/24). If you are interested in running for office (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, & Secretary) please plan to attend our meeting. If you are interested in learning more about the positions, let me know. We hope to see you there.
When: November 11th @6:30pm
Where: The Extension Office
Wildlife Mystery Trip
Are you ready for an adventure? Grab your water bottle and tennis shoes and sign up for the 2024, Wildlife Mystery day trip. We are excited to offer a mystery day-trip for youth in Becker, Red Lake, Polk, and Norman Counties on Saturday November 2nd! On this trip youth will work together to find hidden objects, walk on hiking trails, learn about LNT (Leave No Trace), and complete a project for next year's fair.
What to bring:
- Wear comfortable clothes
- Wear closed toe walking shoes
- Water bottle
Time
November 2nd; 11:30am-6:00 pm
Location
The starting location will be shared when you register for the event.
We will need screened volunteers to help with transportation. Please contact Elliott if you are available.
Audience
4-H members who have completed 5th grade and older.
Registration: To register, email Elliott at lawre735@umn.edu
Deadline for registration is October 25th. Space is limited to 15.
If you have questions, contact Elliott at lawre735@umn.edu or 218-846-7328
Are you interested in learning more about photo manipulation? Minnesota 4-H Photography is excited to offer a three-session photo manipulation workshop featuring guest speakers and tutorials. Registration is open in 4-H Online until October 5; register today: https://24ManipulationWorkshop.4honline.com
Fresh ideas for 4-H clubs!
Explore our growing youth development curriculum library for fresh 4-H club ideas! New content is added every month to help you and the youth themselves guide learning and discovery on a range of topics. Here’s a sampling just in time for the fall season:
Themed 4-H club agendas can be used or adapted in any youth program setting. Each includes arrival and welcome activities, an educational lesson, and recreation and refreshment ideas tied to a theme. Check out our newest on origami, popcorn, mushrooms, family, clovers, spices, trades, and landfills!
30-Minute Seasonal Science is a series of nine activities that help youth in grades K-5 explore innovation through scientific experimentation and do-it-yourself crafting categorized by season.
Independent learning guides support youth in project learning, such as this Microgreens Growing Guide, Llamazing Alpaca Explorers, or our newest, Future Focus.
Pumpkin Party is a 1.5 to 2 hour experience that teaches youth grades K-5 about the lifecycle of a pumpkin through storytime, crafts, and a pumpkin growing experiment.
Save the date: 4-H outdoor education summit
The 2024 4-H outdoor education summit will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve in East Bethel. Come for a fun-filled day of project workshops for Cloverbuds through adult volunteers! Sessions will include Cloverbud outdoor day camp, wilderness survival, skull identification, environmental service leadership and more! Adult sessions include SS&W certification training, curriculum training, and how to lead a 4-H WHEP team. Registration will go live on Oct. 1 in 4-H Online. Learn more and register.