National 4‑H Congress is a unique leadership opportunity for 4‑H members from all 50 states. The event focuses on leadership, youth empowerment, community service, career development, and cultural diversity. The event brings over 1000 4‑H members to Atlanta over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The planning committee takes advantage of Atlanta's standing as an international city […]
Youth may work individually or as a team to create and enter educational videos about alpacas, cats, cattle (beef/dairy), dogs, goats, herpetology, horses, llamas, poultry, rabbits, sheep, small animals, or swine in the NJ 4‑H State Animal Science Video Contest. A selection of videos will be shared at the film festival during the final session […]
The National 4‑H Youth Summit on Agri-Science provides an opportunity for 4‑H members in grades 9-12 to develop the skills and knowledge needed for the challenges facing agriculture, food security and sustainability. National 4 H Council and National 4 H Conference Center have partnered with agricultural scientists, researchers, leaders, politicians, and advocates to host the […]
The New Jersey 4‑H Model Horse Project is an educational program, entailing the collecting, photographing and showing of model horses. This sincere hobby inspires 4‑H'ers to pursue perfection, authenticity, and artistry. The "world of the model horse show" involves a vast equine knowledge and skill to reproduce the realism needed to portray the image of […]
The New Jersey 4‑H Model Horse Project is an educational program, entailing the collecting, photographing and showing of model horses. This sincere hobby inspires 4‑H'ers to pursue perfection, authenticity and artistry. The "world of the model horse show" involves a vast equine knowledge and skill to reproduce the realism needed to portray the image of […]
Winter Camp is a fun weekend at the LG Cook 4-H camp that features fun-filled activities for teenage 4-H members. These may include sledding on the camp's hill (weather dependent), hikes in Stokes State Forest and various games (board games, card games, 4 Square, and many others). Camaraderie around the campfire is guaranteed! (S'mores will […]
Winter camp is a fun weekend getaway for teens in grades 9-13 to meet 4-H teens from across the state, enjoy some time away from daily stress, and have fun! This year teens from Sussex, Somerset, and Warren Counties will gather for sledding, hiking, crafting, games, and making new friends at L.G Cook 4-H Camp […]
Horse Bowl is an educational project, in which 4-H'ers learn many aspects of the horse and how to work as a team member. Participants enhance their study skills by using selected reference materials. Topics include equine anatomy, conformation, feed and nutrition, evolution, breed characteristics, reproduction, horse management, way-of-going, tack and equipment, styles of riding and […]
The State 4-H Small Animal Educational Symposium hosted by the State 4-H Small Animal Project Advisory Council will provide an opportunity for 4-H members, leaders and parents to participate in a variety of educational events all in one day. Workshops and activities planned include an art show, rabbit hopping clinic, poultry health checks, anatomy, and […]
The National Youth Summit on Photography Skills & Careers held annually in February/March is designed for both the experienced and casual photographer. The summit provides an opportunity for teens in grades 9-12 to gain knowledge while they explore emerging photography careers and related skills necessary for entry into tomorrow's workforce. They will hear from leaders […]
