Find out where the NJ 4-H Global Explorers are traveling to in July 2025!
Join the special reveal on Zoom on Tues., April 9 at 7:00 pm. Scan the QR Code or click the link below to register. A full information meeting is scheduled for Thurs., April 18 at 7:00 pm.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA3fdbsUetl4f8nXmj6vuBTlvQj7hP548nUJN9L7A_60iR8g/viewform?pli=1
This trip is open to all members age 14 and up (at the time of travel) as well as adults (anyone over 20 is considered an adult).
Come learn about the itinerary, activities, academic opportunities, and the cost of the trip at this meeting.
Or see any STEM Club member or email SC4HSTEM@gmail.com
Registration is available at http://tinyurl.com/3hy32r9m. If you have questions contact Denise at 732-349-1227 or dgerhauser@co.ocean.nj.us.
Check out our newest program, STEM Saturdays! Join us as we boldly go beyond planet Earth! Explore science, technology, engineering and math with hands-on activities! Unique and engaging STEM stations, activities and games will span the topics of space exploration, our solar system, our sun! From solar eclipses to the aurora borealis, explore how our sun effects our planet. From Mars to Jupiter, build a rover that can survive and survey a nearby planet. Blast off with 4-H STEM Saturdays! Register here: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2hGE7GZ9zDEDgyO
Ag. Division of the NJ State Fair/Sussex County Farm & Horse Show Agricultural Scholarships
Agricultural Scholarships are presented each year to a Sussex County graduating high school senior or college student currently enrolled in an agricultural program, pursuing a two or four year degree, or graduate studies in one of the many fields of Agriculture.
The minimum award amounts are $400.00. The deadline for filing is April 15th.
More information and applications can be found at:
http://www.sussexcountyfairgrounds.org/assets/resources/AgriculturalScholarshipApplication.pdf
Somerset County 4-H Furry Friends Small Animal Club Rabbit, Cavy, and Small Animal Show Series
Ted Blum 4-H Center, 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater NJ 08807
Next show is on Sunday, April 14th, 2024
Doors open at 8:30am for Animal Health Checks!
There will be separate Rabbit Division and Cavy Division judges, with both divisions starting to judge as close to 10:00am as possible.
The Facebook event link for the April 14th show is at: https://www.facebook.com/events/720505853367249
Show catalog is posted in the event discussion. If you would like the .pdf version, please email us at: FurryFriendsEntry@yahoo.com.
Concessions will be available and Silent Auction table donations are welcome!
PRE-REGISTRATION EMAIL ENTRIES CLOSE ON APRIL 10th !!
Series Champion and Reserve Champion awards! Must compete in two (2) of three (3) shows. Details in show catalog.
To place an order contact a STEM Club member or email SC4HSTEM@gmail.com
Backyard Farmers Convention in Monmouth County
Mark your calendars for April 27th for the Backyard Farmers Convention at the Winter Run Activity Center, 270 Southard Avenue in Farmingdale. The program runs from 12-3 and is for all youth interested in the care of cows, goats, chickens, goats,small animals and pollinators! Learn from experienced farmers, veterinarians, and more. To register click here.
SAVE THE DATE
This outdoor festival event offers fun activities for the whole family, taking place across every campus of Rutgers New Brunswick on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Plan your Rutgers Day activities here:
https://newbrunswick.rutgers.edu/rutgers-day-faqs
Expressive Arts 4-H “Imagination in Action”
On Rutgers Day, April 27th, 2024, Saturday, between 10 and 4PM, on the College Avenue Campus, Voorhees Mall, Rutgers, New Brunswick, 4-Hers from throughout the state are invited to offer presentations, performances and artistic exhibits as part of our Expressive Arts 4-H “Imagination in Action” station. This is the 14th year that Expressive Arts 4-H has celebrated our 4-Hers’ creativity at the annual Rutgers Day celebration. Deadline for submitting registration forms is April 15.
For Imagination in Action, 4-Hers, Cloverbud and Standard, are invited to share their talents in visual, performing and media arts (e.g., music, dance, magic, clowning, drawing, painting, photography, drama, writing, filmmaking, puppetry, etc.). This is a non-competitive event. Individual and group entries are welcome. All 4-Hers will receive participation ribbons and certificates. Those who wish to can perform before the Rutgers audience. 4-Hers who are performing can sign up for any or all part of the day which extends from 10AM-4PM. Ellen Williams-Chairperson schedule 4-Hers for the times they request and will be in contact with them directly regarding schedule confirmation.
If you have any questions, you can contact Ellen Williams, Expressive Arts NJ 4-H Agent, at (848)932-9214 or at williams@njaes.rutgers.edu
Don’t miss the 67th annual South Jersey 4-H Teen Conference on Sat, May 4 from 10 am – 7 pm at the Winter Run Activity Center in Farmingdale, NJ.
Teens from across NJ will enjoy activities that support this year’s theme of “Blooming Leaders – Planting Seeds for the Future.” Activities will include yoga, guided painting, a boat ride, nature scavenger hunt and photography, plus plenty of opportunities to meet new friends.
The conference is open to 7th graders and older and to both 4-H members and their non-4-H friends. The registration cost is $50 per person and is available through https://SJTC24.4honline.com
For more info go to: https://nj4h.rutgers.edu/leadership/south-jersey-teen-conference/
4-H Record Book Reminders
Just reminder that you should be working on your 4-H record book though-out the 4-H Project year. Some areas you should have completed or be a work in progress are:
- Cover
- Goal Setting
- Logging monthly activities
- Finances
Your Goals should be:
Specific – a specific goal is well defined, with a clear outcome in mind. It should answer the questions of what you want to achieve, who is involved, and where it will happen.
Measurable – a measurable goal has clear criteria for success and a timeline for achieving it. This allows you to track your progress along the way.
Attainable – An attainable goal is one that is possible to achieve with your overall vision and long-term objectives.
Relevant – A relevant goal is aligned with your overall vision and long-term objectives.
Time-based – A time-based goal has a clear timeline for completion, with a start and end date. This helps provide motivation and sense of urgency to achieve the goal.
New members should aim for 1 or 2 goals their first year. Returning members should increase the number and complexity of their goals as their years in 4-H grow.
Don’t forget to have your parent or guardian and your 4-H club leader sign off on your goals!
Tables at the Farmer’s Market available to 4-H clubs for fundraising!
Sussex County Farmer’s Market Committee, part of the Sussex County Board of Agriculture would like to invite 4-H groups to have a free table at the Sussex County Farmer’s for fundraising or to showcase their projects, small animals etc.
All sales proceeds must go to the 4-H group itself. The SC Farmers Market is open the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the months of June, July, September, October and due to the Fair only the fourth Saturday of August.
This is a great public speaking opportunity for the kids, and an all round fun day.
If your 4-H group wants to recruit members, sell items, have a bake sale etc., please contact:
Lori Day
zoomomma@embarqmail.com
973-919-1748.
Save The Date
Rabbit Rocketeers 4-H Club Fun in the Sun Show
4-H members are invited to take part in this small animal show sponsored by the Salem County 4-H Rabbit Rocketeers Club on Saturday, May 18th. For information, location and registration materials, click here.
New Jersey 4-H Summer Camps Sign Up – Open Now
Sessions are Selling out!
Registration opens for both:
Our 74th summer at L.G. Cook 4-H Camp, New Jersey 4-H’s overnight summer camp in beautiful Stokes State Forest. Join our caring, tech-free community for a one-week sleepaway session in July or our BIG 18 day session in August … AND …
Our 2nd summer at 4-H Camp at Rutgers Gardens, our brand-new day camp program combining the social-emotional learning of 4-H Camp’s friendly, communal experience with the educational opportunities of Rutgers Gardens.
More details and online registration at nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu! Call 973-948-3550 to reach the Camp Office with any and all questions.
Poetry x Hunger: Poetry Call from Middle and High School Youth
Do you want to help eliminate hunger and poverty through the power of your pen? NJ Arts 4-H is introducing Poetry X Hunger. Join in the Poetry X Hunger project promoted by Expressive Arts 4-H of Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Write a poem that addresses hunger, poverty, and/or food insecurity and submit it to Poetry X Hunger. For more information click here. Submit your poem through this link here. Why not present your poem to your clubs and community groups? If you have any questions, contact Ellen Williams, Expressive Arts 4-H Agent at williams@njaes.rutgers.edu.
For more information visit https://nj4h.rutgers.edu/comm/poetryxhunger/
Save the Dates
Support Sussex County 4-H Youth by donating to the 4-H TSC Spring Paper Clover Campaign April 24 to May 5, 2024.
Donate at the TSC local store in Augusta or Wantage, NJ or donate online https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/cms/4h.
Information and Programs for Our 4-H Leaders
Animal Science – Strong Relationships & Sportsmanship
Join the virtual Volunteer Connections Program on April 9th from 6:30-8:00 pm to learn about a very useful topic for animal science leaders.
To register visit: https://tinyurl.com/4-HNERV
4-H Volunteer Retreat Weekend – INTEREST SURVEY!
September 27-29, 2024.
Put this date on your calendar NOW! Are you interested in attending the Volunteer Retreat Weekend at 4-H Camp? If yes, please take a couple of minutes to complete this very short (only 6 questions) interest survey to help us plan for the weekend! https://go.rutgers.edu/VolRetreatInterest.
Registration information and schedule will be sent to all volunteers soon! You will be able to meet volunteers around the state, take part in fun, interactive workshops and enjoy some quality time at our 4-H camp. More details coming soon! If you want more information on the camp itself, visit www.nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu.
The first episode of 4-H Volunteer Ventures is available on Spotify and other platforms. The 4-H Volunteer Ventures Facebook page is also available.
The 4-H Volunteer Ventures Podcast examines the fun, but sometimes confusing role of the 4-H volunteer. Each episode will explore a specific aspect or challenge volunteers face ad offer best practices to improve the experience. Join hosts, Kelly and Laura, as they discuss current trends, share resources, and offer tips and tricks learned from their own volunteer experiences.
Spotify link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4hvolunteerventures
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558574791500
We want to hear from YOU! If you have any suggestions for volunteer-based topics you would like us to address, or something you would like to learn more about as a 4-H volunteer, let us know. We appreciate your input.
Attention 4-H alumni, parents, volunteers and stakeholders…
Mark Your Calendars! Here are the NJ 4-H State Association meeting dates for 2024. We are still looking for additional volunteers to help make the best better and join the association! Visit https://go.rutgers.edu/HelpNJ4H to be added to the mailing list or contact nj4h@njaes.rutgers.edu to learn more about the State Association!
Bee-ginner’s Beekeeping: The Basics of Apiculture 🍀
Online Class – Opens April 1st & Closes April 30th, 2024
Participants can complete the course content (which will take approximately 14 hours) at their own pace anytime during the period the course is open. There is an optional live Q & A session with the instructors during which you can ask questions about the course content.
If you have any questions and/or concerns, bee 🐝 sure to contact Pamela Mayer.
Discounts are available! For more information, BEE sure to contact Pamela Mayer at pspring@rutgers.edu 🍀
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