Check out the statewide programs in honor of National 4-H Week.

National 4-H Week : 4‑H Home : Rutgers New Jersey 4-H

Workshops and STEP Clubs are open to all, 4-H members and non-4-H members.

An Evening Abroad: Ireland! 
June 22nd at 7 PM

The New Jersey 4-H “family” includes people from all over the globe. An Evening Abroad highlights members of our extended family to show off just how diverse the NJ 4-H program truly is! In this June 22 session, we’ll explore the Emerald Island known as Ireland from Warren County 4-H volunteer, Sinead Twohig. Register to receive a link for this hour-long, fun, and in-depth virtual exploration of Ireland. An Evening Abroad is fun for all 4-H members and their families and begins at 7 p.m.

NJ 4-H Virtual STEP Clubs

New Virtual STEP Clubs coming soon.

Workshops and STEP Clubs are open to all, 4-H members and non-4-H members.

Upcoming NJ 4-H Virtual Workshops

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Youth Summit on Financial Literacy
on Thursday, 11/18!

Sign up to attend our Youth Summit on Financial Literacy on Thursday, 11/18! We hope you will learn how to discuss topics ranging from setting priorities and goals to career pathways and how to make good financial decisions. Post-event survey responders will receive a bronze “Money Management” pin and a personalized certificate of participation.

Financial Literacy Youth Summit Application

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Financial Literacy Fun for Tweens and Teens
on 12/10 @7-9pm!

4-H and NJCEE, are happy to provide you with resources and support so you can learn about interesting financial literacy concepts successfully.

For this evening event, Teens and Tweens are encouraged to learn about topics ranging from setting priorities and goals to career pathways and making good financial decisions. We’ll wrap up with a Kahoot that will test your knowledge about financial literacy and offer prizes to the top three youth with the most points!

Plus, post-event survey responders will receive a bronze “Money Management” pin and a personalized certificate of participation.

 Financial Literacy for Teens & Tweens Registration

NJ 4-H Virtual STEP

Data to the Rescue: Clues in the Corals

Free Virtual Program for Youth in Grades 5-8
Thursdays, October 14, 21 and 28; 4-5:15pm ET

What can corals tell us about our environment?  And how do scientists figure out what corals are telling us?

Join a research team from Rutgers investigating cold-water corals and inventing new tools – called proxies – to study them. You’ll investigate coral anatomy, analyze real scientific data and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of current Rutgers research.

Program Details Designed for youth in 5th-8th grades  3-session virtual program – please plan to attend all sessions Thursdays, October 14, 21, and 28; 4-5:15 pm Eastern Time You’ll need a computer and internet connection, as well as a few supplies easily gathered from the grocery store or around the house. Sessions will be held via ZOOM; no other special software is required.

For more information and to register, please visit the Rutgers 4-H STEM Office website
Register ASAP – attendance is limited22 to 30 students. 

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4-H Teen Russian/American International Leadership Program (T.R.A.I.L.)

Teens are tomorrow’s leaders but have the potential for leading TODAY. Join us on a free journey to Russia! We’ll be meeting teens from Russia who have the same concerns about the world as you. This program gives teens the chance to partner with each other to teach younger youth environmental stewardship practices that will affect both sides of the planet! This program is 100% virtual and runs from October 2021 – February 2022 for teens 16–19. Teens will receive a certificate upon completion and a T.R.A.I.L t-shirt. The first meeting is Sunday, October 3 at 1 p.m. EDT.

T.R.A.I.L. Registration Link »

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Bridge to 4-H Teen Leadership Club

Bridge to 4-H is a monthly virtual 4-H club for youth in grades 6 and up, exploring leadership, healthy living, and life skills. Join us as we learn about how to make a menu of food we like while keeping a budget, adopting healthier habits, and caring for ourselves inside and out. Make friends across the state of NJ! We meet on the third Thursday of every month over Zoom.

Bridge to 4-H Teen Leadership Club Registration Link

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The program extends from September 20, 2021, to June 20, 2022; classes meet on the first and third Monday evenings of the month, 7 PM to 8:30 PM. There is no cost for the program.  Youth are invited to attend all sessions that their schedules allow and can attend in person at the library or access the sessions via Zoom.

For questions or more information contact Ellen Williams (williams@njaes.rutgers.edu).

Show your @4-H pride in the barn or at the show with the 4-H Classic Nylon Halter from State Line Tack!

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Fall Back into 4H Leader Appreciation on Saturday, October 9 at 7pm

All Leaders are invited to attend our Fall Back into 4H Leader Appreciation meeting on Saturday, October 9 at 7pm in the Shotwell Building. This will be a chance for leaders to socialize and get to know one another, as well as meet some of the new 4-H leaders. We also plan to highlight and recognize the hard work you, our leaders, continue to do to support our 4-H members and families.

Light refreshments will be served (coffee, tea, water) as well as cookie trays will be provided. 

Coping with Covid complicated our 4-H meetings (and lives!) over the last 16 months! We’ll go over some 4-H basics such as club rules and best practices to make sure everyone is on the same page as we start the new project year. It would be greatly benificial to have at least one leader from each club represented so all clubs receive this information. 

Afterward, we will screen the annual Protection of Minors video (~25 minutes)-required by Rutgers for your re-enrollment. If you’re able to stay, we can check-off this requirement towards your appointment. (For those who struggle with technology, this may be a great option!)