2021 County Public Presentations Registration is Now Open.
1 Week Left to Register!

Even under CO-VID19 safety restrictions, we are moving forward with Presentations, just in a different format.

4-H members will have a choice to either participate in one of our four Zoom evening events or submit a video recording of their public presentations.

Our Zoom presentation nights have been scheduled for our traditional first 4 Fridays in March, March 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th, and being at 6:45 pm. We will start in a group for announcements and instructions, but then use the breakout feature in Zoom to create virtual classrooms just as we would have with in-person presentations. Moreover, each zoom room will have two judges for evaluation. They, along with the audience will be able to ask questions after you present. While this may not be our traditional event, we are trying to replicate as much as we can in the virtual setting.

The second option will be to submit a recorded Virtual Public Presentation (VPP). This would require videoing yourself or having someone video you giving your presentations, saving it, and then uploading it to a YouTube or similar account. Once uploaded you will share the link with the county office. This is a great option for those who have never given a presentation or are afraid to in a group setting. It is a chance to go through the process and get some feedback on how you would do in front of an audience. We will send you further instructions after your registration in 4H Online is confirmed. The deadline to have your video submitted for review will be March 15.

You must be registered in and register through 4-H Online to participate in either option. Registrations will only be accepted via 4HOnline. Please use the following guide to help you. How to Register for Events in 4-H Online 2.0. The deadline to register is February 15.

If you are new to 4-H presentations or need a refresher, please download the Introduction Guide for more information about 4-H Presentations and their requirements. In addition, there is also a You-Tube video on how to give a public presentation. “4-H Public Presentations; A How-To Guide”  It’s a great resource for those presenting for the first time, but also a great aid as a reminder for more seasoned presenters.   

Community Service Hours Available for High Schoolers

Middle and High School Members in need community service hours the 4-H office is looking for help to serve as virtual Room Host for our Zoom Presentation Nights.
Must have a basic understanding of Zoom and ability to help presenters troubleshoot problems.

If you would like to help please Contact Tanya Patrie at patrie@njaes.rutgers.edu to volunteer.

STEP and Workshops open to all, 4-H members and Non-4-H Members.

My Body and Me (4‑H SPIN Club)

We invite 4‑H junior members (grades 4–6) to join us as we explore the human body. The human body is filled with unique systems and interesting organs that we could simply not live without! Each night, we will cover a specific system of the body and discuss the importance of that system. We will learn about ways to maintain a healthy body while doing interactive and engaging activities along the way. Youth will also have a chance to practice their presentation skills as they will work on a Career Research Assignment throughout the course and present their career at the end of the course. Sessions will run for seven Mondays at 7 pm (Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 22, Mar 1, and Mar 8).
My Body and Me registration link

State Bridge to 4-H Club

Next Meeting February 18

If you are a registered 4‑H member in New Jersey and are looking for a monthly online 4‑H Club experience, join Bridge to 4‑H! This is a life skill, healthy living, and leadership club. Maybe your regular 4‑H club is on hiatus, or you want to meet 4‑Hers across the state. Youth will learn financial literacy and resume-building skills, share recipes and activities to get moving, play interactive games, meet youth from across New Jersey, and so much more. For 4‑H members in grades 4–13. Sessions will run on Thursday’s from 7:00-8:00 pm (Feb 18, and March 18).

Bridge to 4-H registration link

Upcoming NJ 4-H Workshops

Exploring Healthy Relationship Habits for Teens
February 9 at 4:30 pm

Virtual National 4-H Agri-Science Youth Summit
March 5-7, 2021  

At the National 4‑H Youth Summit on Agri-Science, high school students develop the skills and knowledge needed for the challenges facing agriculture, food security, and sustainability. Students will work with each other and experts in the agricultural community in this collaborative, hands-on educational setting.

Applicants must be in grades 9-12 as of September 2020 and be a registered 4-H member. The cost of the virtual summit is $75 but a scholarship of approximately $50 will be available to reduce the cost of participating in the summit.

Find the National Agri-Science 4-H Youth Summit information sheet, tentative schedule, Summit Application Form, and Parental Consent Virtual Environment Form on the NJ 4-H website at the following URL: http://nj4h.rutgers.edu/set/agri-science-youth-summit/ 

The Summit Application and Parental Consent Virtual Environment forms are due by Friday, February 12, 2020. The forms should be emailed to reakeywood@njaes.rutgers.edu.