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UNL Extension in Sheridan County

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4-H & Youth


      • Why Participate

      • How to Participate - Youth

      • How to Participate - Adult

      • Preparing Successful Youth

Sheridan County 4-H

 

Sheridan County Youth

Throughout the year we hold a number of events and workshops that are open to all youth.  These events might include GPS and geocaching, cooking, entomology, rockets, archery, sewing, theater camp, range management and many more.  We also highlight regional and state wide events for youth. 

If you have a group of youth that are interested in a certain topic, please give us a call and we will try to help. (308) 327-2312

Summer Camps at Halsey - These camps are run by the Nebraska 4-H program, but are open to all youth.  There are different lengths, dates and themes with all of them beging tons of fun.

UNL Theater Camp - Four day camp held each day from 9-4 at the Rushville Middle School.  Two theater majors from UNL come out and teach kids about theater arts.  The final day ends with a public performance of a play learned during the camp.  July 13-16, 2009.  More information will be posted in June.

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Nebraska Range Youth Camp - srm logo

The 46th Annual Range Youth Camp will be held in June 8-12, 2009, at the State 4-H Camp in Halsey. All youth at least 14 but not over 18 by October 1, 2008, can attend camp. Campers usually have a wide variety of experience with range management, and everyone has a great time and make lots of new friends.

Range camp provides hands-on experience with rangeland resources. Campers learn to identify range plants and range sites, judge range condition, and determine stocking rates. Other topics include livestock health and handling,range improvements, geology, and wildlife.

Crew competitions are held for a variety of activities including water relays, canoe races, scavenger hunts, range judging, and plant identification. During the tour of a local ranch, campers participate in a range judging contest and a “ranch rodeo.” A steak fry and dance top off the week.

Awards are given to the top crew, top returning camper, top first-year camper, and runner-up. The top 10 campers are also recognized. Awards include a plaque, belt buckles, and plant identification books. The top 10 campers are eligible to compete for a trip to the international Society for Range Management meetings held each year (in January or February).

Fun Activities on the Web

Build a Prairie - This interactive game teaches what it takes to have a healthy tallgrass and shortgrass prairie ecosystem, including plants, animals and insects.  For more great info on prairies try the Bell LIVE! website.

MyPyramid for Kids - This site helps kids learn about nutrition with podcasts, coloring pages, MyPyramid Balst Off Game and much more.

Kids Know It Network - A huge selection of games, movies and more on lots of topics includiing biology, history, dinosaurs, geology, spelling, math, animals and much more.

Pest Private Eye - See if you can rid the school of pests using Integrated Pest Management techniques in this fun online game created by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

International Quilt Study Center and Museum - Learn all about quilts. Browse through over 800 quilts in the database and design your own quilt at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Quilt Center website.

Farm Safety 4 Just Kids - Learn about being safe on the farm.

Cook It Quick - A site filled with cooking tips, techniques and recipies for the budding Chef.

 

Nebraska 4-H

Do young people in your life have the opportunity to reach their full potential? 4-H is a community of young people, ages 5-19, across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H is education for life that uses a learn-by-doing approach. In Nebraska, 4-H is present in ALL 93 counties across the state!

Why Participate

  • To develop knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable youth to become productive and contributing members of society.
  • To meet new friends and have fun!

How to Participate

  • Youth – clubs, camps, after school, school programs and special programs
  • Adults
    • Volunteer
    • Engage your family - 4-H youth and family members are encouraged to attend meetings together. Work on projects can take place at home - in the yard or around the kitchen table - with guidance from Mom or Dad, an older brother or sister, a neighbor, friend or other adult. 4-H members need support and encouragement of their families. Growing together through 4-H enhances family strengths.

Preparing Successful Youth

4-H creates an environment where youth learn and experience the following:

  • Mastery – becoming confident and skilled in a project area
  • Generosity – understanding the importance of giving to others and the sense they have something to offer others through community service and being involved in 4-H programs.
  • Belonging – youth feel a sense of belonging in a 4-H experience through their relationship with peers, youth of other ages, and positive adult partners.
  • Independence – youth learn independence in 4-H by taking responsibility for projects and developing leadership skills

Through over 140 project topics, Nebraska 4-H currently focuses on

  • Career Development
  • Life Skills
  • Science, Engineering and Technology
  • Healthy Lifestyles

Strong Roots, Promising Future

For over 100 years, youth and adults have been working together — learning, doing, growing and serving. Today, 4-H in Nebraska reaches approximately one in three of our state's youth. Educational opportunities have expanded over the years in order to build skills relevant for twenty-first century youth.
Upcoming Events

 

North Central Regional Volunteer Leader’s Forum
October 1-4, 2009
Lincoln, NE

National 4-H Shooting Sports
2010 National Invitational
Kerrville, Texas
June 28 - July 3, 2010