4-H Opportunities
Each club will have
special activities throughout the year. In addition there are
countywide events that 4-H members may participate in. The listing
below is only a partial listing. Many other project related activities
and events are held annually. All events are listed in the monthly
ECHO newsletter.
County
4-H Camp - The Grant County 4-H Camp is held
in the summer at Upham Woods Environmental Education Center, near
Wisconsin Dells. The camp is held for 4 days and 3 nights. Camp
is offered to 4-H members grades 3-8. Older 4-H members serve
as counselors. Camp staff and adult
volunteers supervise the camp.
Music Festival - 4-H Clubs from throughout
the county prepare musical presentations and receive valuable
feedback from a judge. Ribbon placings are awarded. Clubs are
selected for consideration for State Fair performance.
Vocal & Instrumental Contest - An
opportunity for members to show their musical talents on an individual
basis. Ribbons are awarded. Members are selected to perform at
the County Music Festival.
Speaking Contest - 4-H members can
participate in the speaking contest on a club level with the top
winners in each category advancing to the county level speaking
contest held in March at the Youth & Ag Center. A judge gives
evaluative comments.
Demonstration Contest - 4-H
members throughout the county can give demonstrations on their
projects or other areas of interest. Premium and ribbons are awarded,
with the top individuals advancing on to State Fair.
National 4-H Week - The first full week
in October is set aside each year to recognize and promote 4-H
across the country. Each year a theme highlights the week. Many
of the clubs will have window displays or some special promotion
of 4-H in their community. Clubs, leaders and members use this
time to recruit members for the coming year.
Officer's Training - This is held
annually for club officers to give them ideas and helpful hints
about their roles and responsibilities.
Clothing Revue - Members enrolled
in the clothing project can enter the Clothing Revue. Judging
is held in June or July and the style show is held on Saturday
evening of the County Fair. All participants must take part in
both events in order to receive premium money. Participants receive
ribbon placings and premium money based on the Danish system.
Outstanding members are selected from the junior and senior divisions.
The top older members will be selected to represent the county
at the State Fair.
Favorite Foods Revue - Youth enrolled
in the Foods and Nutrition projects can enter the Favorite Foods
Revue. Participants should be prepared to answer questions about
the preparation, serving, and/or nutritional quality of their
exhibit(s). Premiums and participation ribbons are awarded. This
program is held in June or July.
Award Application Process - By investing
the effort to complete an Award Application form, 4-H'ers make
themselves eligible to be considered for Citizenship-Washington
Focus in Washington, D.C., the 4-H Key Award, the Wisconsin 4-H
& Youth Conference in Madison, the and other state and national
travel opportunities. Once 4-H'ers fill out the application form,
it becomes easier the next year.
Citizenship Washington Focus -
Trip Is conducted by the National 4-H Foundation at the National
4-H Center, Washington DC for youth grades 10-12 18 to supplement
citizenship training provided by Extension. Listening, learning,
sharing, receiving, caring and touring are all part of the 6-day
learning experience. Visits to Capitol Hill, Government Departments,
Historic Sites and Memorials to Great Americans enhance the citizenship
learning experience. Scholarships are provided. CWF is an award
based on the local award application process.
International Exchanges -
Wisconsin 4-H challenges youth to become global citizens by offering
international homestays and hosting experiences as well as intercultural
workshops offered on a county, district and state level.
Key Award - The Key Award is given to
outstanding 4-H members each year in grades 9-12. The Wisconsin
Farm Bureau Federation, Rural Insurance Companies, Growmark Inc.,
and Midwest Livestock Producers sponsor this important leadership
award. The purpose of the Key Award is to provide special recognition
to 4-H members who have shown consistent growth in their 4-H program,
who have developed the leadership ability, and who have been helpful
members in their club and community. Each recipient will also
receive a pin, key award certificate mounted in a frame, and disc
for their 4-H awards plaque. The award is based on the local ME
process.
Wisconsin
4-H & Youth Conference - Youth grades 8-10 have a chance
to learn from and exchange ideas with 4-H'ers from around the
state and experience a supervised college setting. The award is
based on the local award application process.
Other State and National Awards - Other
State and National Travel Opportunities include 4-H Conference
in Washington DC, or the National Institute on Cooperative Education.
These opportunities are available for 4-H'ers grades 9 & over
as of January 1st. These travel opportunities are thes chance
of a life time. To apply members need to fill out the appropriate
forms and turn it into the Extension Office by the deadline. These
forms are judged at the county and state levels.
4-H Royalty - Crowning of 4-H Royalty
takes place Monday night during Grant County Fair Week. Rules
for entry are found in the June Echo.
Grant County Fair - A highlight every
year where 4-H members have the opportunity to exhibit and display
their project work. The fair, of course, is a great social event
when friends and fun come together. The purpose of the fair, however,
is to provide valuable evaluation to exhibitors by judges as to
how their projects can be improved. Parents and leaders should
help 4-H members focus on what they have learned throughout the
year and congratulate them on every ribbon they earn. To learn
more about the Grant County Fair visit
their web site.
State Fair - Is an opportunity for
members age 12 and over to exhibit their project work to a state
wide audience. State Fair is held in Milwaukee during early August.
To find out more about Wisconsin State Fair visit
their web site.
Awards Night - Youth who excel in project
work are given a disc for outstanding work. Special awards and
club awards are presented at this event which is held in early
December. Only youth who complete the record book are eligible
for discs.
Leaders Banquet - This event recognizes
adult leaders for their years of service to the Grant County 4-H
program. This event is held in early October.
Committee Night - Held in November,
leaders, parents and members are given the opportunity to have
input on a variety of projects. Committees begin the process of
fair book changes and plan and evaluate countywide events and
training's for members and leaders in a specific project.
Fairs - Following is a list of fairs,
follow the links to find out more information.
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