Breckinridge County 4-H Youth News

May 2017

Dear 4-H Families:

Enclosed you will find information on upcoming club meetings and 4-H events including summer workshops, Day Camps, the American Private Enterprise System program, County Fair, and much more! I challenge each of you to try at least 1 new 4-H project this summer!

Best wishes,

Alexandria Bryant Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development Education Breckinridge County

Cooperative Extension Service Breckinridge County 1377 S. Hwy 261 Hardinsburg, KY 40143 (270) 756-2182 Fax: (270) 756-9016 https://breckinridge.ca.uky.edu

4-H Junior Master Gardener Program

For youth (3rd grade and older) to learn about all aspects of gardening, including planting, managing weeds and bugs, propagating plants, cooking and

preserving produce, and much more!

Sign up at the Breckinridge County Public Library before Thursday, May 25th!

The program will be held every Thursday morning from May 25th through July from 9 a.m. (ct) to 11 a.m. (ct) at the Hardinsburg Branch of the

Breckinridge County Public Library.

4-H Exhibits—County Fair

It’s time to be thinking about … 4-H Fair Entries

Entries will be taken on Monday, July 10th from

7 to 9 a.m. (ct) at the Fairgrounds

(Merchants Building)!

Fair entry information is available NOW!

Rabbit Club

The next club meeting Monday, May 15th at 6 p.m. (ct) in the

Extension Farmers’ Market & Educational Facility.

Spring Rabbit Show Saturday, May 27th Start at 9 a.m. (ct)

Extension Farmers’ Market & Educational Facility

4-H Wranglers’ Horse Club

The next club meeting will be Thursday, June 1 at 6 p.m. (ct) in the Extension Farmers’

Market & Educational Facility

Poultry Club

The next club meeting will be Tuesday, May 23rd at 6 p.m. (ct)

in the Extension Farmers’ Market & Educational Facility.

Youth Livestock Club Members

The next club meeting will be Country Ham washing on Thursday, May 18th at 3p.m .(ct) at

the Extension Office Pavilion.

Bug Club

The next club meeting will be Tuesday, May 23rd from 4 to 6 p.m. (ct)

in the Extension Office Basement.

4-H Puppy Pals

Puppy Pals will meet on Thursday, May 25th at 6 p.m. (ct)

at Lazy Jim Day Dog Training Facility (6396 West Hwy 60 Hardinsburg, KY 40143).

The club meeting on Thursday, May 11th will be in the Extension Office Basement at 6 p.m. (ct).

Family, Friends and Food Club

The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 9th & Tuesday, May 23rd

at 4:30 p.m. (ct) in the Extension Office Basement.

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4-H Photography Club

The Photography Club will meet Friday, May 12th and Monday, June 5th at 4:30 p.m. (ct)

in the Extension Community Building

BRECKINRIDGE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL 4-H Outdoor Adventurers/Science Club

The Florida Trip has been

rescheduled for June 27-30th!

NOTE! Communication Policy: In the event that a meeting date, time or location for any club changes, it will be on WXBC 104.3 radio and a Remind 101 message will be sent,

so please sign up to receive the Remind 101 messages.

KY 4-H Teen Conference

Teen Conference Orientation will be held on

Wednesday, May 24th at 3 p.m. (ct) at the Grayson County Extension Office.

Career Club

Career Club will meet Monday, June 5th at 9:00 a.m. –3 p.m. (ct) at the Extension Office

Community Building. The group will be completing resumes and practice mock job interviews.

NOTE: Club members are reminded to dress professionally.

Teen Corner

Teen Leadership Academy

Congratulations to our 2016-2017 Teen Leadership Academy graduates!

Applications for the 2017-2018 TLA class are coming soon!

Shooting Sports Club

Archery Practice: Monday, May 15th & Tuesday, May 30th start at 5 p.m. (ct) at Stringers. Pistol/Rifle Practice: Thursday, May 11th, 18th, & 25th at 5 p.m (ct) at City Range YHEC Practice: Saturday, May 13th & 27th at 5 p.m. (ct) at Leon Stephen’s Home Black Powder Practice: Saturday, May 13th & 27th at 3 p.m. (ct) at Leon Stephen’s Home Trap Practice: Thursday, May 18th at 6 p.m. (ct) at Irvington Sportsman’s Club

4-H Trivia Question: This month’s trivia question is for all 4-H Club Members:

What was the last “H” added to 4-H (e.g. Head, Heart, Hands, or Health) and why?

Answer will be in the next newsletter.

Answer to the previous trivia question: When chopping vegetables, create a “claw” with your hand, extending the knuckles and protecting your fingers.

NEW Robotics Club

Robotics Club will host their very first meeting on Thursday, May 11th at 4:30 p.m. (ct) at the Extension Office Community Building.

The Cooperative Extension Service prohibits discrimination in its programs and employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex,

religion, disability, or national origin.

To file a complaint of discrimination, contact Tim West, UK College of Agriculture, 859-257-3879; Terry Allen or Patty Bender,

UK Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity, 859-257-8927; or the USDA, Director Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-

W Whitten Bldg., 14th & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 (202-720-5964).

April 4-H

Snapshots

Parents CornerBreckinridge County Sewing Circle

The sewing circle meets the second Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. (ct) to noon

in the Extension Office Basement.

Paper Crafters Scrapbooking Group The Paper Crafters will be meeting on Wednesday,

May 17th at 6 p.m. (ct) in the Extension Office Basement.

New Beginning Class The New Beginning group meets once a month and focuses on making healthy choices in

everyday cooking, exploring new ways to serve nutritious meals and doing it cost effectively.

If you are interested, call Tasha Tucker at the Extension Office, 270-756-2182 or email

tasha.tucker@uky.edu for more information.

New Beginners Quilting

The quilting class will meet Tuesday May 16th and May 30th at 5 p.m. (ct) in the Extension Office Basement.

The groups first project will be a rag quilt. Please call the Extension Office at 270-756-2182

to receive more information, to sign up or to get a list of supplies.

2017 Breckinridge County 4-H Summer Day Projects

Participant Registration Form (Please print legibly)Name:

Age (as of January 1, 2016):

Address: Emergency Contact Name:

City: Zip Code: Emergency Phone Number:

Phone Number: Gender: Male Female

Parent Email: Hispanic: Yes No

Ethnicity: White, Black, Native American, Asian, Hawaiian/Pac. Island, Other

4-H Arts Day Camp June 17 9 am- 3 pm Description Limited to 20 Participants Basement both rooms Fee: $10.00

Let your creativity run wild! This day camp will be filled with hands-on projects ranging from multi-media, painting, drawing, scrapbooking, tire stamps, and paper crafts! All 4-H projects completed will be eligible to enter in the Breckinridge County Fair! Check here if you want to register for this day camp ______ Fee: $10.00

4-H Foods Day Camp June 20 9 am- 3 pm Description Limited to 20 Participants Basement Kitchen Fee: $10.00

Food is important for our bodies—physically, mentally and socially. It’s time to get in the kitchen and prepare safe, nutritious meals. Join us as we make several food projects that can be recreated at home and entered in 4-H at the Breckinridge County Fair! You will get to sample the recipes too!

Check here if you want to register for this day camp ______ Fee: $10.00

4-H Sewing & Needlework Day Camp June 21 9 am- 3 pm Description Limited to 10 Participants Basement Kitchen Fee: $10.00

Come learn the basics of sewing and needlework. You will get to try your hand at Swedish weaving, crochet, knitting, quilting, and much more while creating blue-ribbon items to enter in the Breckinridge County Fair!

Check here if you want to register for this day camp Fee: $10.00

4-H Woodworking & Electricity Day Camp July 6 9 am- 3 pm Description Limited to 12 Participants Farmer's Market Building Fee: $10.00

Come create wood science and electrical projects for the County Fair. In addition, 4-H teens will be teaching you how to make items from the newest fair categories, these “trendy” items include upcycling and much more!

Check here if you want to register for this day camp ______ Fee: $15.00

4-H Gardening Day Camp July 8 9 am- 3 pm Description Limited to 12 Participants Ext Community Building Fee: $10.00

Get ready to dig in the dirt! Come create your very own terrarium, dish garden, window box garden, and much more! We will be cooking our own lunch with fresh produce and taste testing unique fruits and vegetables!

Check here if you want to register for this day camp ______ Fee: $10.00

4-H Aerospace Day Camp July 19 9 am- 3 pm Description 13 to 18 year olds only! Limited to 12 Participants Farmer's Market Building Fee: $15.00

In this Day Camp dedicated to rockets, participants will design, build, and launch different kinds of rockets while learning about the science behind flight. The designs will progressively become more advanced, building up to the Black Powder Rocket launch at the end of the day!

Check here if you want to register for this day camp Fee: $15.00

4-H Movin’ Day Camp July 26 9 am- 3 pm Description Limited to 20 Participants Ext Community Building Fee: $5.00

In this final workshop of the summer, participants get up and moving. From games, sports, dance, yoga, and making healthy snacks, this workshop is jam packed with ways to keep you healthy while having fun this summer!

Check here if you want to register for this day camp ______ Fee: $5.00

Total Fees Due:______________________

Type of Payment:______________________

Things to Remember: • All projects are for youth, ages 9-18 with the exception of Aerospace Day Camp which is for youth ages 13-18.

You do not have to be a current 4-H member to register.

• Payment is due at time of registration. Make checks out to Breckinridge County 4-H Council. Forms can be mailedto or dropped off at the Breckinridge County Extension Office, 1377 S Hwy 261 Hardinsburg, KY 40143

• Participant’s spots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis upon receipt of form and payment.• Lunch is included in the class fee. Most materials will be covered, but participants may be asked to bring additional

items (e.g. photos for scrapbooking at the Arts Day Camp). .• Deadline to register is June 9th. No late registrations will be accepted –materials have to be purchased and

lunches have to be ordered.

• All day camps will be held at the Breckinridge County Extension Office in the location specified above.

• Projects that are completed by the end of the day and are eligible for entrance in the 4-H Department of theBreckinridge County Fair can be left at our office – we will enter them into the fair for your 4-Her!

Office Use Only: Date Form & Payment Received: