Project books will be due to the extension office by june 3, 2019. Click here to go to the state 4 h website and print a project starter guide. Try completing one activity a month to avoid last minute stress. West virginia 4h will be holding virtual 4h project workshops next week. Jamie yoder used the skills she learned in 4h to land a position working on capitol hill and studying at west virginia university. A song book entitled lets sing was published in 1950 by the extension service, alabama polytechnic institute, followed in 1951 by west virginia sings. Follow your interests, gain new skills and show off your achievements with over 100 projects. Barbourgrantlogannicholassummersberkeleygreenbriermarionohiotaylorboonehampshiremarshallpendletontuckerbraxtonhancockmasonpleasantstylerbrookehardymcdowellpocahontasu. Click here these items are not available to order and must be printed. Click here to go to the state 4h website and print a project starter guide printable county project books. Project books will be due to the extension office by june 1, 2020. All 2018 4h livestock project records are due to the beaufort county cooperative by june 1, 2018.
Record books should be presented in official record book covers limited quantities are available for purchase at the 4 h office. H swine project leader or helper, there are important concepts that deserve your attention and understanding. Fashion forward, level 2, will help youth understand their fashion sense and give them the skills. For complete descriptions of ohio 4 h projects and the publications that support them, please refer to the latest family guide or to ohio 4 h project central, an interactive web site that includes sample pages, ratings, and comments. A 4h selfdetermined project is an opportunity for members to go beyond the scope of their current project or to explore a topic that is unavailable as a project book. This workshop will focus on the following activities from the this is 4h project book. Ages and stages of youth development as you work with young people, it is important to take into account where they are in their stage of development. Cat project ui extension 4h youth development university. All cloverbud projects will be awarded a ribbon and displayed at the fair.
My 4h project record book a general purpose record book. A 4h project includes all the learning and activities that you do in one subject area during the entire year. Take a closer look at a book, find out what others have to say, and share your experiences. H gives kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better. In the west virginia 4h program, a project is defined as a method for teaching. Youth an adults can get involved at any level in a variety of ways, depending on your interest and available time. Music has traditionally been a key ingredient in 4 h from its earliest days. Today, from sciencebased learning to historical lessons, 4h cultivates tomorrows leaders and offers comprehensive growth for the whole family. We encourage all our 4 h youth to do a record book to record their project information and reflections, but 4 h record books are not required for membership or participation in 4 h activities such as club events, 4 h camps, or conferences.
Click on the book you want, and when the file opens on your screen, save or print it from there. West virginia 4h camp songs and music traditions jason a. The 4h pet project helps you explore what kind of pet fits into your familys lifestyle and how to. Once youve found the projects that interest you, sign up for them in your 4h online account. Music was an ingredient of the 4 h camping program, and county and state fairs. Kids complete handson projects in areas like science, health, agriculture and civic engagement, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.
The major programs and services are agricultural education, master gardeners, 4 h and youth development, nutrition outreach, and childcare development. It is important to keep your record book up to date, so that. Be sure to register for the workshop you want to attend. The curriculum comes as looseleaf paper to make it easier for youth to pull out recipes. Cloverbuds is a pre4h program for k, 1st and 2nd grade youth. Other groups and schools may also use 4h curriculum free of charge. West virginia 4h project book updates extension service.
Topics include understanding and preventing foodborne illnesses, thawing frozen foods, proper knife techniques, how to read nutrition facts labels, and how to make soups, rice, pasta, and other foods. Pony express 4h club of mineral county, wv is on facebook. Members are encouraged to take projects that interest him or her. If you would like a virtual workshop on a specific project let us know in the comments. Learn basic principles of animal science by owning, caring for, and keeping records on one or more head of livestock. The 4 h name and emblem have special protections from congress, protected by code 18 usc 707. The 4h name and emblem have special protections from congress, protected by code 18 usc 707. You can try new projects whenever you like, but april 1st is the project sign up deadline if you want to show it in the. A list of clubs and contact information for leaders can be obtained from the extension office. In making your decision, consider whether you have the resources and. While schools are closed, west virginia 4 h will be holding virtual 4 h project workshops to help 4 h members and their families understand 4 h project book expectations and complete activities in their project booklets.
All posters, notebooks, and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4h members exhibit. Through 4 h, young people are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities that emphasize 4 h. The member is supplied with a project book, which includes handson. A 4h andor ffa exhibitor may exhibit a maximum of three market animals at the mineral county fair. West virginia university extension service 4h youth development. Whether its a member logging in to manage her record, a club leader printing mailing labels, or a county agent approving a members enrollment, 4honline brings the 4h community together and keeps everyone involved. In many cases, clubs are formed around a project area, such as county horse clubs. West virginia 4h project book updates wvu extension service. Many of the multiple year projects are designed to be family projects. Cloverbuds the purpose of the north dakota 4 h cloverbud project is to foster the development of life skills essential to the cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth for youth ages five to seven 57 years old.
Be sure to include a label with your name, grade, 4h club, and county in the lower right hand corner. If you havent signed up yet, go to 4h online and choose selfdetermined from the pull down menu. Now is a great time to pull out your 4 h project books and we are here to help. West virginia university extension service wvu extension is an educationalservice outreach program of the university and federal, state and local governments. Please enter the number of books you want on the blank to the left of the project code and return to the extension office. If you are already enrolled for this 4h project, then get started. Sep 19, 2017 note about 4h project booksstart early. This baseline study gained information on project completion of two project areas in 19961997 in west virginia. For more information, contact the 4h agent at the jefferson county uwextension office at 9206747295. A 4 h project includes all the learning and activities that you do in one subject area during the entire year.
Sturdy cover a 4 h record book cover, other notebook or report cover with fasteners. The 4h cooking series teaches youth about food preparation, food and kitchen safety, food science, meal planning and nutrition. West virginia 4h has many opportunities for 4h members to work on 4h projects virtually. This live workshop will focus on the following activities from leadership road trip project book. This workshop will focus on the following activities from 4h cooking 101 project book. Visit the wisconsin 4h projects page to learn more about all different programs and opportunities available to you through 4h. Animal health and its relationship to our world vet science 3 involves studying environmental.
H programs are grounded in the belief that kids learn best by doing. Wvu extension service extension service west virginia. A variety of projects are offered through 4h so members can pick the ones that most interest them. Complete essential information when you first start your project, such as the cover page and the project planning page. A special collection of project books is available for free on the perfect stayathome projects web page. Cooking projects ui extension 4h youth development.
Publications extension service west virginia university. Each project has a brief description and what the roundup requirements are for that project. With the support of adult mentors, youth select from a menu handson project ideas to complete. If you are already enrolled for this 4 h project, then get started. All 4 hers carrying livestock projects must turn in their project records for the previous year in order to have another livestock project. The virginia 4h foundation is spearheading the advancement of the virginia 4h youth livestock programs endowment. In the 4 h sheep project you can learn bout breeds, selection, grooming, production, management, showmanship, marketing, and careers. Many of the project books contain what the member must complete for roundup in the book. The 4h camping and outdoor adventure proficiency program helps you learn what you need to know about your 4h camping and outdoor adventure project. Club projects and resources pennsylvania 4h penn state. Each manual builds on the skills learned in the previous level and members complete project activities for each level in two to three years. Virginia 4h poultry project junior record book for youth ages 9. Record books virginia cooperative extension virginia tech. Poster contest 4h projects morrison, ian discover computer programming with scratch writing exhibit greenbrier barb, kya poemdownload greenbrier jackson, christophe.
In order to exhibit, youth enrolled as regular 4h members will complete and turn in 4h exhibits to the hazel ruby building at mylan park during exhibit checkin. H teaches kids life skills like hard work, respect and compassion to create positive change in their communities and the world. Wv 4h has announced the next round of virtual projects being presented next week. The books for the most popular projects in loudoun county can be found here. Now is a great time to pull out your 4h project books and we are here to help. The monongalia county 4h program is excited to exhibit 4h members projects at the 2019 monongalia county fair. Other groups and schools may also use 4 h curriculum free of charge. From sciencebased learning to historical lessons, 4h cultivates tomorrows leaders and offers comprehensive growth for the whole family. There are 4h activities at the club, county, state and national level.
All 2017 project record books are due to the beaufort county cooperative extension office by february 15, 2018. Project work not only increases a 4 h ers knowledge of a particular subject of interest to them, but project work can also prepare them for a career in that field, such as. Or they can find other young people with the same interest and study that topic with the help of a volunteer that shares the same interests. A maximum of one market animal per the three chosen species. Youth plan a program, complete project records, develop a management calendar, complete a meat quality assurance program, participate in a quiz bowl, skillathon and tour, give a presentation and explore goat related careers. The best part is that you decide what you want to learn. Take advantage of opportunities to practice skills and do projects that can be completed by beginner 4h members. While county offices are closed and local distribution of project books is on hold, choose one of these methods. H projects open a world of learning and excitement. Camping and outdoor adventure is an interesting 4h project. Abstract there are, by policy, no standards or requirements for 4h membership that compels an individual to complete a project.
West virginia 4h for more than 100 years, 4h has helped mountain state youth find their future. H member, you are in charge of selecting the project you will complete. The official 4h store for pins, record book covers, club supplies, educational curriculum, and apparel for youth and adults. Music is used within the 4h organization in many ways. A 4 h record book may be required to receive participation awards such as star ranking, medals, or pins. If you havent signed up yet, go to 4 h online and choose selfdetermined from the pull down menu.
Younger 4h members will need assistance from project helpers to complete these books. West virginia university extension service experts are located in every county in west virginia, ready to offer researchbased knowledge, tips and education to improve our communities. Completing your 4 h poultry project record book at the beginning of the 4 h year you should select oneseveral of your birds to be your 4 h project animals for the year. The 4 h cooking series teaches youth about food preparation, food and kitchen safety, food science, meal planning and nutrition. Welcome to 4h booklet wvu extension service west virginia. H projects in animal disease vet science 2, you will study bacteria, viruses and parasites.
Under construction, level 1, will help youth learn the basics of sewing construction and how to make simple clothing or accessory pieces. Some have even described 4 h as a singing organization. Greenbrier wv 4h central willing workers posts facebook. Cloverbuds will reflect on their learning experiences, preparing them for recording future experiences in a 4h member book. Project 4h clubs 9 through 18 years of age focus on a single 4h project or subject matter area i. Cat project ui extension 4 h youth development university of idaho. The 4 h cloverbud project is designed specifically for children in grades 5year old kindergarten through 2nd grade. Dont forget to include your 4h project book s or project leaflets. H teaches kids life skills like hard work, respect and compassion to create positive change in their communities and.
The 4 h entrepreneurship project will guide you through the steps of setting up a business of your own. Click here these items are not available to order and must be printed printable selfdetermined project idea starters. Then begin recording all of the relevant information on your animal in your record book on a monthly basis. Do not wait until the last minute to complete books, especially animal books. Cooperative extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the eastern band of cherokee indians. See cooking 101 for a checklist of recommended items needed for the. To get a project book and see if there is a 4 h club or group near you, contact your countys extension agent for 4 h yd. The youth development education program of virginia cooperative extension, 4 h is rich with learning experiences in which young people partner with caring adults and volunteers in a fellowship unlike any other program available to youth today. Sewing teaches youth how to sew while learning about textiles, construction techniques and design principles.