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General Information & Enrollment
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Project Information
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4-H Awards
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Behavorial Expectations
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Fair Schedule.
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Static Projects Requirements
Aerospace
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15 ATV Safety
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15 American Heritage
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16 Aquatic Science
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17 Arts & Crafts
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Fine Arts
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18 Models
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19 Needlecraft
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19 Other
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Beef Education
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21 Building Toys
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21 Cake Decorating
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22 Cat Education
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23 Child
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24 Collections
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25 Computers
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26 Consumer Clothing
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29 Creative Writing
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30 Crops
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Corn
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31 Soybean
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32 Small Grains
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Dairy Foods
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33 Dog Poster
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34 Draft Horse Education
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Electric...................................................................................................................................
34 Entomology
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36 Farm Model Display
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39 Floriculture
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39 Foods
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Baked
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42 Preserved
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Garden
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47 Container
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49 Potato
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Genealogy
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50 Geology
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53 Gift Wrapping
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55 Goat Education
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55 Health
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55 Home Environment
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56 Horse & Pony Education
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60 Horseless Horse
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60 Jr. Leaders
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60 Outdoor Sports
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Archery
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62 Outdoor Pursuits
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62 Pistol
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63 Rifle
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63 Shotgun
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63 Sportfishing
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Performing Arts
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64 Photography
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66 Poultry Display
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67 Poultry Science
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67 Rabbit Education
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68 Recycling
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68 Scrapbooking
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69 Sewing
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70 Small
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73 Soil & Water Conservation
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74 Sportfishing (see Outdoor Sports)
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63 Tractor Safety Education
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75 Veterinary Science
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75 Wearable Art
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76 Weather
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76 Wildlife
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77 Wood Science
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78 Additional 4-H Activities
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Animal Project Requirements
Beef
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82 Cat
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83 Dairy
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84 Dairy Steer
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85 Dairy Feeder Steer
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85 Dog
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85 Draft Horse
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86 Goat
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86 Horse & Pony
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88 Miniature Equine
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90 Duck
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91 Geese
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91 Turkey:
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92 Misc
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Rabbits
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93 Rabbit Ambassador
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95 Sheep
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95 Swine……………………………………………………………………………………………………96
Additional 4-H Animal Activities
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LaPorte County 4-H Directory
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Committees
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Purdue University Extension Service LaPorte County Office Hours:
8a.m. – 4p.m.
2857 W. State Road 2, Suite A - LaPorte, IN 46350 Phone: (210)
324-9407 Fax: 219-326-7362
Office Website: www.extension.purdue.edu/laporte Facebook: La Porte
County 4-H
MaryJo Moncheski & Gayle O’Connor, Extension Educators 4-H
Youth Development
Mary Foell, Extension Educator Community Development Allison
Goshorn, Extension Educator Health & Human Sciences
Caroline Arnett, NEP Community Wellness Coordinator Jody Kutch, NEP
Assistant
Kathy Ulman, Office Manager Tina DeWitt, Secretary
Molly Pointon, Secretary Kelly Wozniak, Secretary
2020 LaPorte County 4-H Council Jeremy Smith, President
Jill Wozniak, Vice-President Austyn Kraus, Secretary
Nichole Matuszak & Julie Phillips, Treasurers (appointed)
Term Expires Sept. 2020 Term Expires Sept. 2021 Term Expires Sept.
2022 2020 Jr. Leader Rep. Kim Thomas June Lenig Shelby Fultz Austyn
Kraus Becky Conner Pat Ford Cindy Ault Hallee Petri Dawn Forney
Donna Matuszak Mike Ekovich April Hyatte Jeremy Smith Joe Rudolph
Lori Keller
Jill Wozniak Sherrie Schaffer Mark Parkman Robert Smith Bob
Wiltfong Nancy Williamson Mia Wozniak (Youth Appointee) Katrina
Bohlin (Past President)
2020 4-H Council Meeting Calendar
Thursdays @ 6:30p.m. Extension Office Conference Room. Call (219)
324-9407 to confirm. January 9
February 13 March 12 April 16 May 14 June 4
August 13 September 10
October 8 November 12
2020 LaPorte County Fair July 12-18 2020 Indiana State August
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GENERAL INFORMATION AND ENROLLMENT 4-H began over 100 years ago,
and has since grown into the largest youth development program in
the nation. 4-H prepares young people to be leaders in their
community and around the world through hands-on experiences
alongside their peers and caring adults. 4-H delivers
research-based programming around positive youth development
through America's 109 land-grant universities. Indiana delivers 4-H
to all 92 counties via Purdue Extension. Community clubs, project
clubs, SPARK clubs, afterschool programs, school enrichment, camps,
and workshops are all ways youth can be involved with 4-H.
Indiana 4-H Mission: The Indiana 4-H Youth Development mission is
to provide real-life educational opportunities that develop young
people who positively impact their community and world.
Indiana 4-H Vision: Indiana 4-H Youth Development strives to be the
premier, community-based program empowering young people to reach
their full potential.
4-H supports positive and successful development of all youth. 4-H
volunteer leaders are essential partners in creating a positive
environment by focusing on the strengths of youth and providing
positive ways for youth to meet their basic needs:
• Caring Relationships (Belonging) • Constructive Learning
Experiences (Mastery) • Leadership Opportunities (Independence) •
Service to community (Generosity)
Motto “To make the best better.”
Emblem A four-leaf clover with the letter “H” on each leaflet,
meaning the development of Head, Heart, Hands and Health. The 4-H
emblem is legally protected and to be used correctly.
4-H Pledge: I Pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking, my HEART to
greater loyalty, my HANDS to larger service, my HEALTH to better
living, for my club, my community, my country and my world.
Membership Opportunities 4-H Youth entering 3rd grade may become
4-H members and continue membership through the completion of
12th
grade for a maximum of ten (10) consecutive years of participation.
Exceptions: 1. Youth who enroll in 3rd grade and advance
academically (thus graduating early) may continue for a total of
10
years ONLY if the enrollment occurs in consecutive years. 2. Those
youth who are academically advanced and “skip” 3rd grade, may begin
the program as a 4th grader and
may continue for a total of 10 years ONLY if the enrollment occurs
in consecutive years. 3. Those youth who enroll in 3rd grade and
are retained a grade in public school may continue to progress
through
the 4-H Program by adding subsequent years of participation, but
MAY NOT exceed 10 years of participation. For example, if a member
happened to be retained one year in public school, their final year
of 4-H membership would conclude the summer following their junior
year of high school.
4. Those youth who entered the program in 3rd grade and leave
formal education prior to the completion of 12th grade may continue
for a total of 10 years ONLY if the enrollment occurs in
consecutive years.
NOTE: Youth who do not enroll as a 3rd grade student or meet the
exceptions above, conclude their involvement with the program
during the summer immediately following the completion of their
senior year in high school.
MINI 4-H (Kindergarten – 2nd grade), is a fun and educational
program designed to help build self -esteem by providing youth the
opportunity to learn and be recognized through non-competitive
experimental learning. It also supports developing an interest in
continuing into the 4-H program. Mini 4-H’ers are not required to
attend meetings; however, are encouraged to attend workshops and
work with their family to complete project(s) to be displayed at
the LaPorte County Fair. All youth who complete an exhibit a
completion ribbon.
ENROLLMENT MINI 4-H (K-2nd Grade) 1. Enroll online at
https://in.4honline.com. A $5.00 program fee is paid by cash or
check payment sent to Purdue
Extension La Porte County Office (2857 W. State Rd. 2, Suite A, La
Porte, IN 46350) 2. Complete all information requested.
4-H (3rd-12th Grade) 1. Enroll online at https://in.4honline.com. A
$15.00 program fee is paid online with a credit card or check
payment
sent to Purdue Extension (2857 W. State Rd. 2, Suite A, La Porte,
IN 46350) Checks are payable to Education Fund. There is a capped
program fee of $45 for families with more than four children.
2. Complete all information requested. 3. Be sure to enroll in all
clubs/projects you want to participate in (Local 4-H clubs, ATV,
Dog, Draft Horse, Horse &
Pony and Shooting Sports are separate clubs.) 4. You are welcome to
stop by the Extension Office for assistance with enrollment.
Enrollment Period: October 1 – January 15 Please contact Purdue
Extension (219) 324-9407 for approval after the deadline.
Residence Indiana youth typically enroll in 4-H Youth Development
programs in the county or state in which they reside; however,
individuals living in one county may join 4-H in another county.
During a single calendar year, a 4-H member enrolled in a given
project should enroll and exhibit the project in one county of
enrollment.
In the event a project is not available in the county of primary
4-H enrollment, a 4-H member may enroll in that specific project in
a different county. Approval of this special exception rests with
the county 4-H policy-making or governing board (i.e. 4-H Council)
and/or the Extension Board of the receiving county. Participation
in 4-H related activities and events (i.e., judging; performing
arts, fashion revue) must be in the county of primary 4-H
enrollment.
The above policy does not provide an escape mechanism for 4-H
members and families who are unwilling to follow the terms and/or
conditions in their current county of 4-H membership. Decisions
regarding 4-H membership in a non- resident county rest with the
County 4-H Council and/or Extension Board in the receiving
county.
PROJECT INFORMATION A project is a piece of work selected to
complete during the 4-H program year that represents your very
best. Project work is done by the member and provides hands-on
experience exposing them to knowledge and life skills.
Project Manuals Can be obtained from the Purdue Extension office,
and contains information and direction needed to complete projects.
Some projects have manuals for each division while others have one
manual that is used throughout the 4-H members’ 4-H career.
Record Sheet A 4-H member’s project work is considered complete
once they have “completed” their project book record sheet(s). It
is the responsibility of 4-H Club Leaders to review the project
books and contact the Extension office prior to 4-H project judging
if a member is incomplete. Project record books are to be neat and
complete. An incomplete project record sheet cannot be considered
for a champion award. When in doubt, please contact the Extension
office.
Workshops Throughout the 4-H program year, workshops are held in
4-H Clubs, SPARK Clubs, and project clubs and you are encouraged to
take advantage of these learning opportunities. Club Leaders and
parents are always welcome to attend.
Insurance Special activities or events held by 4-H Clubs should
obtain American income Life Insurance Company policy. Application
forms are available in the Extension office and the cost for the
policy is minimal.
4-H Project Judging Bring your project to the designated building
for judging. Ask an extension staff member for assistance if you
are unsure of where to report for judging. Check in your exhibit
with the project superintendent/volunteer to obtain your project
tag. After project judging takes place, you leave it with the
project superintendent to display for fair.
1. 4-H Leader/volunteers can bring projects in for club members and
check-in at appropriate times and stations for judging.
2. A project must be checked in with the project
superintendent/volunteer even if the 4-H member does not have time
or does not want to see their project judged.
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Note: 4-H members (except those in livestock) may choose to exhibit
their project without it being judged. Please indicate this choice
during check-in. Champions will be chosen after 12:00 p. m. when
all projects have been judged. While judges choose champions from
honor projects, buildings are closed. In projects that have open
judging, only 4-H Members will discuss projects with the judge.
Parents and/or leaders are not to communicate or consult with the
judge.
County vs. State Project: A county project is judged at the LaPorte
County Fair and is not eligible to go to the Indiana State Fair. A
state project, if selected, qualifies for judging at the LaPorte
County Fair and the Indiana State Fair.
4-H Open Judging: There are three options for getting your project
to judging.
• Option 1: The 4-H member brings in his/her projects. If you have
more than one project, look for the shortest line and start there.
Check in with the volunteer working at that table and have your
project judged. Leave your project at the table and a helper will
put it away. Go to the next shortest project line and start
again.
• Option 2: A 4-H Club Leader can bring all the projects in for the
club. They will be checked in at the appropriate stations and
judged later as the judges have time.
• Option 3: The 4-H member brings in the projects to be judged but
does not have time or does not want to see it judged. The 4-H
member should check each project in at the appropriate station. It
will be judged later as the judge has time.
Note: 4-H members (except those in livestock) may choose to exhibit
their project without it being judged. Please indicate this choice
during check-in.
Champions will be chosen after Noon when all projects have been
judged. Decisions are final!! The buildings will be closed while
the judges choose their champions from among the honor projects.
Results will be posted, but will be unofficial until Noon on Friday
(for Wednesday judging).
For Open Judging of projects, 4-H Members only will discuss
projects with the judge. Parent and/or leaders are not to
communicate and/or consult with the judge.
4-H Awards There are numerous styles of 4-H ribbons. Livestock
clubs have the largest variety due to the breed of animal and type
of class. Some activities such as 4-H Fashion Revue have their own
ribbons. The most common ribbons are those used for non-livestock
projects. The meaning of each ribbon is as follows:
• Group A (Blue) First place group: Project work is very good and
meets all requirements. • Group B (Red) Second place group: Project
work is good but does not meet requirements and/or is missing
an
important element. • Group C (White) Third place group: Does not
meet requirements and missing two or more important
elements. • Participation (Green) Projects are checked-in at
designated times and awarded to a project that arrives after
judging is completed. Also given for participation in 4-H
events/activities. • Honor (Purple) First place group recipients
that have done outstanding work. State fair participants and
Champions are selected from this awarded group. • Reserve Champion
(Lavender) The second-best exhibit in a division, section or
category and awarded when
merited. • Champion (Purple) The best overall exhibit in a
division, section, or category where a State Fair entry does
not
exist, and awarded when merited. • Grand Champion (red, white &
blue) The best exhibit in a project. • Reserve Grand Champion (red,
white & blue) The second- best exhibit in a project. • State
Fair Entry (Purple) The best overall exhibit in a division,
section, or category and selected for exhibit at
Indiana State Fair.
Exhibit Requirements Posters, notebooks, and display boards must
include a reference list indicating where information is obtained,
giving credit to the original author. This reference list might
include web site links, interviews, books, magazines, etc.
Reference lists are attached to the back of poster boards, last
page of a notebook or included as part of the display visible to
public. A judge does not discredit for the manner references are
listed.
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STATE FAIR PROJECT TRANSPORTATION Most non-animal exhibits are
transported to State Fair by your 4-H Educators. Exhibits that are
over-sized or
heavy (i.e. Wood Science, Electric, Home Furnishing Unit, motors
etc.) will be the 4-H members responsibility to transport to the
Indiana State Fairgrounds. We do not want to accidental damage an
exhibit prior to judging.
Do not hesitate to contact the 4-H Office (219) 324-9407 with
questions regarding project transportation. All projects bound for
State Fair must be in the Extension Office by 4:00 p.m. CST Wed.,
July 22, 2020.
Check individual project requirements for poster board color. Color
poster is acceptable when white is not required. All posters must
be 22” X 28” unless specified. See diagram for proper horizontal
position.
28”
Space for exhibit tag
Label (3x4) All posters have a label in the lower right-hand corner
(3” x 4”) with your name, project, division, and club. This
identifies your poster if the county exhibit tag detaches. The
county exhibit tag is placed over your label, so leave room in the
lower right-hand corner of your poster (5 ½” high x 4 ½” wide).
Your project may be marked down if the tag covers writing or
pictures on your poster.
Suggestions:
• Mounting Adhesives: The best is rubber cement as it leaves no
marks and will not wrinkle paper. Double stick tape is best for
leaves and white glue is recommended only in cases where wrinkling
or damage will not occur. Scrapbook adhesives work best for
paper.
• Colored pencils with soft leaded are best and are easy to color
and blend. Hard leaded pencils are less expensive but more
difficult to use.
• Stiff Backing: Any material that keeps a poster from bending
forward will work. Examples: Foam board, insulation board, heavy
cardboard, plywood, or Masonite (1/8” thick). Backing needs to be
the same size as poster board.
• Acetate or clear plastic covering is required for all posters to
keep them clean. Large plastic “envelopes” are available at the
Extension Office for $1.00 (22”x28”) or $0.50 (16”x20” salon
print).
STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK ENTRIES: Information for Indiana State Fair
Enrollment and Animal Health requirements may be obtained at the
State Fair website:
http://www.indianastatefair.com/state-fair/competitionscontests/.
BEHAVIOR CRITERIA AT 4-H EVENTS
All persons are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with
accepted standards of social behavior, to respect rights of others,
and to refrain from any conduct injurious to the 4-H program. The
following actions constitute misconduct for which persons may be
subject to disciplinary penalties and/or dismissal from the
program:
• Dishonesty in connection with any 4-H activity by cheating or
knowingly furnishing false information. • Alteration or
unauthorized use of 4-H records. • Obstruction or disruption of any
4-H activity or aiding and encouraging other persons to engage in
such
conduct. • Failure to comply, aiding, or encouraging other persons
not to comply with specific terms and conditions of a
given project, contest or activity. • Failure to comply with
directions of 4-H officials acting in the proper performance of
their duties. • Inhumane treatment of 4-H animal projects.
YOUTH AND ADULT BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS • Respect, adhere to, and
enforce the rules, policies, and guidelines established by the
Purdue University
Cooperative Extension Service including all laws related to child
abuse and substance abuse. • Accept supervision and support from
salaried Extension staff or designated management volunteers. •
Participate in orientation and training, which includes youth
protection standards, sponsored by the Purdue
Cooperative Extension Service. • Accept responsibility to represent
4-H Youth Development Programs with dignity and pride by being a
positive
role model for youth. • Conduct yourself in a courteous, respectful
manner, exhibit good sportsmanship, and demonstrate
reasonable
conflict management skills. • Be truthful and forthright when
representing the 4-H Youth Development Program. • Recognize that
verbal or physical abuse, failure to comply with equal opportunity
and anti-discrimination laws,
or committing criminal acts are not acceptable practices in 4-H
Youth Development Programs. • Under no circumstances allow,
consume, or be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs at
4-H Youth
Development Program events or activities. • Operate machinery,
vehicles, and other equipment in a safe and responsible manner when
working with youth
participating in 4-H Youth Development Programs. • Treat animals in
a humane manner and teach program participants appropriate animal
care and management. • Use technology and social media in an
appropriate manner that reflects the best practices in youth
development. • Accept responsibility to promote and support the 4-H
Youth Development Program in order to develop an
effective county, state, and national program. • Report any
suspected instances of child abuse and/or neglect to local
authorities that I may observe during my
role as a 4-H Youth Development Program faculty, educator, staff,
or volunteer.
GRIEVANCE/APPEAL GUIDELINES Grievance/Appeal Guidelines for County
4-H Program Issues: (Activities, Programs, and Projects) Grievance
procedures outlined in this document are part of an internal
process of Indiana 4-H Youth Development program for use when
grievances of 4-H members, their parents/guardians, or 4-H
volunteers cannot be resolved via reasonable conversation. This
policy affords the opportunity in those unique situations to allow
voice or opinion when there is a dispute regarding 4-H
participation, activities or programs. This is not a mechanism for
complaints against individual 4-H members (or their families), 4-H
volunteers, judging officials for competitive events, or Purdue
Extension staff. All resulting decisions made are in accordance
with the Indiana 4-H Program’s stated mission to be an inclusive
organization designed to encourage and maximize youth
participation. The rights of the individual filing the grievance
are limited to those provided by Indiana 4-H Program policy.
Purdue University, as the Land Grant University in Indiana, is
charged (by the United States Department of Agriculture) with
implementing the 4-H Program in communities across the State of
Indiana. Purdue Extension Educators in each Indiana County
represent the University in local communities and have the
responsibility of assuring all 4-H volunteers meet basic University
criteria as they serve as representatives of the University. Purdue
Extension
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Educators additionally provide oversight to 4-H volunteers
including the assurance that Indiana 4-H Policies and Procedures
are appropriately implemented in 4-H Program delivery.
Individual county 4-H policies and procedures are created and
reviewed to assure they do not contradict established statewide 4-H
policies and procedures. If a contradiction is discovered during
the grievance process, Indiana 4-H Program policy shall be followed
in determining the grievance outcome.
1. Grievances are made by completing the Indiana 4-H
Grievance/Appeal form with the burden of proof being the
responsibility of the individual filing the grievance. The
completed grievance/appeal form and supporting documentation shall
be presented to the president of the 4-H policy-making body (e.g.,
4-H Council) or the Purdue Extension Educator who works with the
4-H Program. (NOTE: Concerns regarding staff or volunteers are not
issues for which a grievance may be filed. 4-H volunteers are
assigned by the 4-H Extension Educator. Concerns regarding 4-H
volunteers or other individuals should be addressed directly with
the Purdue 4-H Extension Educator.)
2. Grievances pertaining to 4-H activities, programs or projects
shall be filed within 14 days of an incident or occurrence.
Grievances pertaining to county fair related issues are often
time-sensitive and must be filed within 24 hours of the
incident.
3. The grievance process occurs in the county where the issue or
concern arises and offers three opportunities for a concern heard
and reviewed.
a. The grievance is initially heard by an unbiased, representative
grievance subcommittee. It is the Purdue Extension Educator
assigned to 4-H Programming who shall annually work with the chair
of the county 4- H Council to determine this committee’s membership
to include the following individuals: one representative of the 4-H
Council; two 4-H volunteers serving as a 4-H club organizational
leader; one member of the County Extension Board; and one 4-H
volunteer knowledgeable in the subject matter (project) of concern
(this individual will vary dependent on issue raised with the
grievance). The Purdue Extension Educator assigned to 4-H shall
convene the group.
b. The person filing the grievance may appeal the decision of the
grievance subcommittee to the 4-H policy- making body, which will
then review the facts in evidence and render a decision.
c. The person filing a grievance may appeal a decision of the 4-H
policy-making body to the County Extension Board. The Extension
Board will review the facts in evidence and render a decision. This
is the final level in the appeal process.
**While there is no doubt some overlap in who serves on these
committees, the intent of a three-level process is to assure
different individuals have the opportunity to hear and act on the
grievance. ALL individuals involved at any level of the grievance
procedure are reminded of the importance of keeping discussions
regarding grievances confidential.
To maintain the confidentiality of the parties involved, the
grievance hearings at each level will be closed to the public. Only
the individuals who have filed the grievance, the members of the
grievance committee, and the Purdue Extension Educators will be
present during each level of the grievance process, ***The
grievance process is internal to the Indiana 4-H Youth Development
Program and meetings of the grievance committees are not subject to
Indiana’s Open-Door Policy.
The Purdue Extension Educator assigned to work with the 4-H Program
has the obligation to inform all parties that there is a grievance
procedure if there are disagreements with policies.
The practice of charging fees from those filing grievances shall be
eliminated and all counties will utilize the Indiana 4-H
Grievance/Appeal Form as part of the grievance process.
PENALTY When satisfactory evidence has been obtained that 4-H
rule(s) have been violated and/or fraud and/or deception have
occurred:
1. All premiums and/or trophies and/or awards and/or sale money won
by said 4-H exhibitor in any and/or all 4-H exhibits may be
withdrawn.
2. The exhibit in question shall be disqualified.
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3. Any and/or all other La Porte County Fair 4-H exhibits of the
exhibitor may be disqualified.
4. The 4-H exhibitor and/or exhibitor's family may be barred for up
to three years from competition at the La Porte County Fair 4-H
shows. Should fraud or deception be discovered prior to judging,
the exhibit will be ineligible to show. Should fraud or deception
be discovered after the 4-H exhibit(s) has been judged and prior to
applicable La Porte County 4-H auction, such 4-H exhibit(s) will
void their placing and not be permitted to sell. The 4-H exhibit(s)
placing next in line at the show that have been checked and cleared
by the “show superintendent” will be moved up in placing.
Should fraud or deception be discovered after the La Porte County 4
H Auction, all sale price money associated as reward shall be
removed from the total sale price of the exhibit and retained by
the La Porte County 4-H Council as a penalty for the action.
The money provided the 4-H member will be that of the day's going
market value. Money beyond market price will be refunded to the
buyer by the 4-H Council. Other exhibits will not be moved up in
placing. In case any reward(s) have been awarded, the La Porte
County 4-H Council will require said exhibitor(s) to refund all
premiums, trophies, awards, ribbons, and/or sale money under the
assessed penalty.
Monday, June 29 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
2020 4-H PRE-FAIR SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)
Judging: Sewing, Consumer Clothing, Wearable Art & Fashion
Revue –Sm. Projects Building 4-H Public Fashion Revue – First
Church of God, 2020 E. Lincolnway, LaPorte
Wednesday, July 1 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Jr. Leader Work Day
Friday, July 3
9:00 a.m.-Noon:
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 8 9:00 a.m. – Noon
8:30-9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30-10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
10:00-11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Project Superintendents, Jr. Leaders, and 4-H members not staying
for Open Judging can submit projects for judging.
4-H Open Judging Small Projects Building: Aerospace, American
Heritage, Building Toys, Cat Poster, Computer, Dog Poster, Draft
Horse Education, Electric, Entomology, Forestry, Home Environment,
Horse Education, Models, Rabbit Education, Recycling, Soil &
Water Conservation, Small Engines, Veterinary Science, Weather,
Wildlife, and Wood Science.
4-H Open Judging Commercial Building #1: Photography
4-H Open Judging Community Building: Child Development,
Collections, Arts &Crafts (Ceramics, Fine Arts, Latch Hook,
Model, Needlecraft, Hoosier Christmas Decoration & Other)
Creative Writing, Gift Wrapping, Health, Performing Arts, and
Scrapbooking.
Mini 4-H Check-In – Community Building
Check-In for 4-H Cat Judging – Show Arena 4-H Cat Judging – Show
Arena
4-H Farm Model – Small Project Building
Enter 4-H Foods: Baked Level A & C - (Grades 3 & 4; 7 &
8); 4-H Foods: Dairy, and 4-H Foods: Preserved – Community
Building. Open Judging of 4-H Foods: Baked Level A & C -
(Grades 3 & 4; 7 & 8); 4-H Foods: Dairy, and 4- H Foods:
Preserved
Enter 4-H Foods: Baked - Level B & D (Grades 5 & 6, 9-12)
Open Judging of 4-H Foods: Baked - Level B & D
Enter 4-H Cake Decorating – Community Building Open Judging 4-H
Cake Decorating
Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, and Sport Fishing) 9:00 a.m.-Noon: 4-H Open
Judging Small Projects: Outdoor Sports (Archery, Outdoor
Pursuits,
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Friday, July 10 8:00 a.m. 4-H Dog Check-In – Livestock Show Arena
8:30 a.m. 4-H Dog Judging – Showmanship, Trick, Obedience, Costume,
& Brace – Show Arena
Saturday, July 11 TBA 4-H Horse & Pony Check-In
8:00 a.m. 4-H Dog Check-In – Show Arena
8:30 a.m. 4-H Ten Year Member Breakfast: Presentation of Robert M.
Morse 4-H Scholarship, Louis M. Daube Memorial Scholarship, and 4-H
Booster & Alumni.
9:00 a.m. 4-H Dog Judging – Agility, Rally Obedience, & Jumpers
& Weaves – Show Arena
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 4-H Goats are due (Weigh-In at time of check
in)
12:00 -3:00 p.m. 4-H Rabbits due
1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Register for Mini 4-H Bicycle Rodeo
(Grandstand) 1:30 p.m. 4-H Mini Bicycle Rodeo (Grandstand)
2:30-3:00 p.m. Registration for Mini 4-H Pet Parade – Livestock
Show Arena 3:00 p.m. Mini 4-H Pet Parade – Livestock Show
Arena
3:00-6:00 p.m. 4-H Poultry, Poultry Science, Ducks, Geese, &
Turkey are due and Little Peeps Poultry are due (Poultry/Pigeon
Building)
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 4-H Sheep check-in and weigh-in
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 4-H Miniature Equine due – Sheep/Miniature Equine
Barn
2020 4-H FAIR WEEK SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)
Sunday, July 12 Community and Small Projects Buildings Open Noon –
10 p.m.
4-H Pigeons due - Poultry/Pigeon Building
8:00-11:00 a.m. Beef Cattle, Dairy Steers, Dairy Feeder Steers
(Weigh-In on arrival)
8:30 a.m. Goat Judging – Livestock Arena
9:00 a.m. Horse & Pony Judging-Trail Classes (Horse & Pony
Show Arena)
Noon – 2:00 p.m. Family Scarecrow Check-In – Small Projects
Building 2:00 p.m. Family Scarecrow Judging – (hosted by LP Co 4-H
Jr. Leaders)
4:00 p.m. County Bred Steer Class Judging (by breed) / Dairy Feeder
Steer Judging (Livestock Arena)
Monday, July 13 Gates Open at 8:00 a.m. Community & Small
Projects Buildings open 10a.m. – 10p.m.
7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 4-H Swine Open Weigh-In
8:00-9:00 a.m. Chicken Flying Weigh-In at Poultry Barn
8:00 – 11:00 a.m. 4-H Class Draft Horse check-in 4-H Dairy Cattle
(dairy cattle arriving after 10 a.m. must unload behind Poultry
& Swine Barns.)
8:00-9:30 a.m. 4-H Beef Ultrasound Carcass Evaluation
9:00 a.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Judging – Horse & Pony Show
Arena
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.- 4-H Open Judging of the following projects:
Enter all 4-H Aquatic Science - Community Building Enter all Crops,
Garden, Potato, & Container Gardening Exhibits - Small Projects
Building
10:00 a.m.-Noon Enter 4-H Floriculture - Community Building
10:00 a.m. 4-H Chicken Flying Contest, TBA 4-H Sheep – Pen of 2
Sign-Up Due
11:00 a.m. Rabbit Fun Photo Contest Judging and announcement of 4-H
Rabbit Ambassador Winners
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11:00 a.m. Rabbit Judging – meat pens, single fryers and
roasters
1:00 p.m. 4-H Sheep Judging & Lamb Carcass Show – Livestock
Show Arena
2:00 p.m. 4-H Miniature Equine Judging – Show Arena Mini 4-H Pee
Wee Sheep Show to follow sheep show.
4:00 p.m. Goat Education Judging
8:00-8:30 p.m. 4-H Aquatic Science Levels A & B Released (Leave
Project Notebooks)
Tuesday, July 14 Community & Small Projects Buildings open
10a.m. – 10p.m.
6:00 a.m. 4-H Sheep Carcass Load Out
8:00 a.m. 4-H Beef Steer and Dairy Steer Judging – Livestock Show
Arena
8:30 a.m. 4-H Poultry Science & Poultry Display Board Judging –
Poultry/Pigeon Building 4-H Poultry, Ducks, Geese & Turkey
Judging – Poultry/Pigeon Building
9:00 a.m. 4-H Rabbit Judging – Jr. 4-H members (3rd–7th grades) –
Rabbit Barn 4-H Horse & Pony Judging (Horse & Pony Show
Arena)
9:00-10:00 a.m. Enter 4-H Pets (Small Animals) Birds, Reptiles,
Mammals, Misc.– Community Building
9:00 a.m.-Noon Little Peeps Poultry Judging – Poultry/Pigeon
Building
10:00 a.m. 4-H Open Judging Pets (Small Animals) Birds, Reptiles,
Mammals, Misc. 4-H Poultry Showmanship 4-H Pigeon Judging –
Poultry/Pigeon Building 4-H Horse & Pony Judging – Horse &
Pony Show Arena
5:30 p.m. 4-H Mini Pedal Pull Weigh-In (Livestock Show Arena-West
End) 6:00 p.m. 4-H Mini Pedal Pull
7:00 p.m. Mini 4-H Pee Wee Goat Show
8:00-8:30 p.m. 4-H Pets (Small Animals) Birds, Reptiles, Misc.
Release
8:00 p.m. Goat Agility
Wednesday, July 15 Community & Small Projects Buildings open
10a.m. – 10p.m.
8:00 a.m. 4-H Swine Judging. (Livestock Show Arena) 4-H Draft
Horse: Jr and Sr. Showmanship, Decorating – All Divisions (Draft
Horse Arena)
9:00 a.m. 4-H Rabbit Judging – Sr. 4-H members (8th- 12th grades)
(Rabbit Barn) 4-H Sheep Carcass Judging Results (See
Superintendent) 4-H Horse & Pony Judging (Horse & Pony Show
Arena) 4-H Rooster Crowing Contest (Poultry/Pigeon Building)
followed by Turkey Gobbling Contest
Noon After Lunch Break: Draft Horse: Single Horse Driving and Team
Loose Line (all divisions). Team Loose Line (all divisions) Draft
Horse Arena
4:00 p.m. Mini 4-H Pee Wee Pig Show
5:00 p.m. 4-H Miniature Equine Judging 4-H Showmanship Workshop-
Show Area
5:00-8:00 p.m. Release of non-sale swine animals (TBD)
6:00 p.m. Draft Horse - Cart Class all divisions. Stone Boat
Obstacle Course all divisions (Draft Horse Arena)
Thursday, July 16 Community & Small Projects Buildings open
10a.m. – 10p.m.
8:00 a.m. 4-H Draft Horse: Intermediate Showmanship, Judging Class
– all divisions (Draft Horse Arena) 4-H Dairy Judging. (Livestock
Show Arena)
9:00 a.m.-Noon Enter and Arrange 4-H Flower Arrangement Exhibits -
Community Building 4-H Horse & Pony Judging (Horse & Pony
Show Arena)
1:00 p.m. Draft Horse: Team to Wagon, all divisions, 4-H Horse
Hitch – Senior Division only (Draft Horse Arena)
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2:00 p.m. Mini 4-H Pee Wee Dairy Show (or after 4-H Dairy
Show)
4:00-6:00 p.m. Release of Non-Sale Sheep, Beef and Dairy Steers,
Beef Breeding Stock, and Dairy Feeder Steers (4-H members MUST have
signed release form from each Superintendent!)
5:00 p.m. Bossy Bingo – (Soil & Water)
6:00 p.m. Supreme Champion Showman Contest – Horse/Livestock Show
Arena 4-H Rabbit Races – Rabbit Barn
8:00 p.m. Set-up for 4-H Livestock Auction – All committee
members.
Friday, July 17 Community & Small Projects Buildings open
10a.m. – 10p.m.
8:00 a.m. ALL DAY 4-H LIVESTOCK AUCTION (Livestock Show Arena)
Auction Order: Swine, Goat, Poultry, Duck, Geese, and Turkey,
Rabbit, Dairy, Sheep, Auction for Scholarship Fund, and Beef
9:00 a.m. 4-H Booster Club Pie Auction at Show Arena 4-H Horse
& Pony Judging – Horse & Pony Show Arena
2:15 p.m. Release of Auctioned Poultry, Ducks, Geese &
Turkeys
3:15 p.m. Release of Auctioned Rabbit Meat Pens Following Auction:
4-H Battle of the Barns (Livestock Show Arena)
Saturday, July 18 Community & Small Projects Buildings open
10a.m. – 10p.m.
8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Judging – Horse & Pony Show
Arena
9:30 a.m. Register for Pee Wee Rabbit Show – Rabbit Barn 10:00 a.m.
Pee Wee Rabbit Judging
4-H Swine Barn Clean Up
TBA 4-H Goat and 4-H Sheep animal release 4-H Auctioned Beef
Release
4-H Non-Auction Beef Release
4-H Dairy Release
4-H Poultry, Poultry Science, Poultry Display Board, Duck, Geese,
& Turkey Release 4-H Pigeon Release
4-H Rabbit and Rabbit Education Release
4-H Horse & Pony Release
4-H Draft Horse Release
STATIC DISPLAY PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
AEROSPACE County Project State Project State Fair Entry: One
rocket, remote control aircraft, or drone and one poster/display
board from each level (grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12). A maximum of six
exhibits go to the Indiana State fair: 3 rockets, remote control
aircrafts, or drones and 3 poster/display boards. No "Ready to Fly"
or E2X rockets are acceptable in the 4-H Aerospace project.
State Fair Guidelines:
https://www.indianastatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/books/414exhibithall/4/
“Ready to Fly” or E2X rockets are not permitted in this project.
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 4-H member’s exhibit. This
reference list should/might include web site links, people and
professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended
this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display
board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the
display visible to the public. Rockets may be exhibited with a
base, but launch pads are not permitted. Rockets must weigh less
than 3.3 pounds and considered an amateur rocket to FAA
regulations. Remote control aircraft or drones may be constructed
from a kit or purchased ready-to-fly.
PROJECT COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS Level: Grades 3-5: Complete the
activities as indicated in the manual. Rocket of your choice, Estes
Skills Rocket Level 1, 2, 3 or comparable difficulty or a poster,
display board on any topic in the manual (i.e., construct a paper
airplane with a poster board explaining why you designed it the way
you did). Cluster engine rockets and rockets that take an engine D
or above are not permitted in this level. Remote control aircraft
or drone of your choice that is age/grade appropriate and compliant
with FAA regulations, federal and state laws, and local ordinances.
This exhibit choice is to include a notebook or poster including
how the aircraft/drone was used and aerospace skills learned.
Displaying the aircraft or drone is optional.
Level: Grades 6-8: Complete the activities as indicated in the
manual. Rocket or other aerodynamic object of your choice, Estes
Skills Level 2, 3 or comparable difficulty or poster, display board
on any topic in the manual (i.e., glider plane (page 18) with
poster explaining design). Cluster engine rockets and rockets that
take an engine E or above are not permitted in this level. Remote
control aircraft or drone of your choice that is age/grade
appropriate and compliant with FAA regulations, federal and state
laws, and local ordinances. This exhibit choice is to include a
notebook or poster including how the aircraft/drone was used and
aerospace skills learned. Displaying the aircraft or drone is
optional.
Level: Grades 9-12: Complete the activities as indicated in the
manual. Rocket of your choice, Estes Skills Level 3 or above, a Box
kite or other aerodynamic object of your choice which illustrates
principles of flight or poster, display board on any topic in the
manual (i.e., box kite (page 20) with poster explanation). Rockets
that take an engine G or above are not permitted. Remote control
aircraft or drone of your choice that is age/grade appropriate and
compliant with FAA regulations, federal and state laws, and local
ordinances. This exhibit choice is to include a notebook or poster
including how the aircraft/drone was used and aerospace skills
learned. Displaying the aircraft or drone is optional.
ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE (A.T.V) County Project Attend safety
instruction workshops that include mechanics, proper clothing and
footwear, and responsible operation of A.T.V.’s.
• This project is open to any youth in Grades 3-12. • Members must
join the A.T.V. Project Club to participate. • This project is for
both 3 and 4-wheel A.T.V.s. Members must have their own machines.
(Dirt bikes
are not considered an A.T.V.). • A $5.00 fee per member is
collected at the first meeting to cover expenses. • Parent must
sign a participant waiver form at the first meeting.
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must participate in 5 - 7 hours of safety courses. • Study,
complete and turn in ATV workbook. • Participate in riding
activities.
Level: Grades 6-8
• All members must retake safety course. • Study ATV workbook and
other ATV written materials. • Participate in riding activities. •
Assist younger members with safety course. • Plan and assist with
riding activities and inform members when safety hazards
occurs.
Level: Grades 9-12
• Demonstrate riding techniques to younger members at safety
course. • Help plan and conduct ATV rodeo.
AMERICAN HERITAGE County Project The purpose of this project is to
motivate and interest young people in preserving items of our early
American Heritage. The reward for preserving an article from the
past is the pleasure of sharing it with others in the future.
When you think of ‘American Heritage’ you may think of the tools
and items your great-grandparents used, about the items your
grandparents or even parents had growing up. Although the project
does not have age requirements of the articles to be exhibited,
some guidelines are to be followed: • Articles should be older than
20 years of the current year. • Articles should be items that were
used in America. Although, not necessarily made in America.
When deciding if you are working with a set or a collection
consider the following: 1. Are the items used together? Examples of
sets could be: Great-Grandma’s matching kitchen canister set
(flour, sugar, coffee, tea) or Great-Grandpa’s garden tools (hoe
and rake). These are sets; not a large number of pieces used
together for one purpose.
2. Are they like items grouped together? Dad’s matchbox cars or
Grandpa’s marble collection. A piece or small sample of the
collection could be used for this project.
Any questions concerning sets or collections please talk to the
Project Superintendent.
Levels: A) Grades 3 & 4 B) Grades 5 & 6 C) Grades 7 – 9 D)
Grades 10 - 12
CATEGORIES: • Original: The article must be cleaned for exhibit and
does not necessarily need to be in working condition. (Example:
that necklace of Grandma’s that you cleaned and polished would be
an original item or great-grandpa’s coffee grinder doesn’t grind
anymore but looks great). • Restored: The article should be
restored (refinished, painted, rewired etc.) to “like-new” form by
the member in the current 4-H year. (Example: the lamp that Grandpa
had on his bedside for years but now doesn’t work because it needs
to be rewired and cleaned up/painted or Dad’s old wagon from when
he was a kid needs some paint and TLC). Both could be restored
items, but be sure to tell us (and show us) how you fixed them to
usable condition.
You may enter two exhibits, an original article and a restored
item; each item must have its own notebook.
PROJECT COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: • Original article with notebook •
Restored article (include a description detailing the restoration
process) with notebook
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GENERAL RULES: 1. Enter exhibits as Original or Restored article.
Restored articles may consist of the following: household
articles, hand tools, furniture, fabrics, equipment and
non-motorized vehicles, toys, signs, jewelry, fine arts, cooking
utensils, etc. In addition, restored items shall include a written
description detailing the restoration process.
2. RECOMMENDED: Exhibit valuable objects in a securely covered
display case, securely fastened to a display board or left at home.
Members with very large or valuable items have the option of taking
their exhibit home after judging as long as they provide a display
of photographs showing the exhibit.
3. Only one article of a group will be considered the exhibit.
Please note: collectibles are to be exhibited in the “Collections”
4-H project.
4. NOTEBOOKS SHOULD INCLUDE: a. A typed/hand written report should
accompany the exhibit in a three-ring binder.
i. Approximate age and value of article. ii. How article was and/or
is used.
iii. How and where the article was obtained. iv. Family connections
with article (if none, discuss the reason the exhibit was
selected).
b. Restored articles MUST include a detailed description explaining
the restoration process. Photographs are helpful to explain
restoration steps and to enhance the overall presentation of the
report.
c. American Heritage record sheet must be included in notebook. d.
One entry in each category maybe exhibited per member. A member may
exhibit both a
restored article and an original article with separate notebooks
for each exhibit.
Projects larger than a wheelbarrow (examples might include wagons,
carts, large pieces of furniture, etc.) should be cleared by
Katrina Bohlin, Project Superintendent.
Some research may be needed to gain this information sources may
include the internet, library, as well as local antique shop
owners/dealers. Please site your sources in your report.
Restored articles MUST include the restoration process, please
include pictures. Articles are to be restored by the 4-Her during
the current 4-H year (since last year’s fair). Any work not
completed by the 4-Her must be documented in the report. Remember
the story/report will be a large portion of the notebook score.
Creativity is encouraged when creating your notebook.
A photograph of your article is recommended on the front cover,
especially when the article may not remain for exhibit. You should
plan that all articles will remain for exhibit during fair;
however, the superintendent may ask you to take large or expensive
items home after judging, however ALL notebooks will be on display
during the fair.
AQUATIC SCIENCE County Project This project aids in learning to
care for fish and display them at the county fair. Both the fish
and notebook exhibit for all levels.
Level A: Grades 3 & 4 and Level B: Grades 5 & 6
1. Care for and exhibit one pair of adult fish (one male – one
female) of any kind. Some species are impossible to distinguish
males and females (such as Tiger Barbs, Catfish, Clown Loach and
Knives). If you exhibit these, bring two fish.
2. When purchasing your fish as a new member try to get larger
adult fish or fish which will be approximately one year old by
exhibit time.
3. Exhibit should be brought to the fair in a clear, one-gallon
fish bowl with flat sides, depending on size of fish. Cover one
side with black construction paper. Water should be aged water.
Aged water is water that was drawn from the tap at least 24 hours
before the fish is placed in it or water that comes from the home
aquarium.
4. Exhibits are to be displayed with no “extras” in the bowl. A
battery-powered aerator may be used if desired. Fish will be
released at 8:00 p.m. on judging day.
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5. You will complete a different age specific activity each year,
building a notebook as you progress. A 3”x 5” card, listing the
common name of the fish exhibited and if live bearer or egg layer,
should be attached to the inside front cover of notebook. The
Notebook is exhibited the entire week of fair and fish are
exhibited for one day.
Level C: Grades 7 & 8 and Level D: Grades 9-up A 10-gallon tank
with a background and decorations is required. Members must choose
one of the following options for their tank as well as complete a
different age specific activity from the manual each year to add to
their notebooks. Both the tank and notebook must be exhibited and
remain for the entire fair. 1. Community Aquarium – The exhibit
must include at least three kinds of fish, but no more than
eight
fish total. The exhibit must include at least two egg-layers (same
kind), and at least one pair (male and female) of live bearers. The
remaining fish may be either livebearers or egg-layers.
2. Aquarium Beautiful – A florescent type of lighting, plants,
gravel, and decorations may be used. The 4- Hers must include four
to eight healthy fish of his/her choice.
3. Breeding – 4-Hers must exhibit a mated pair and selected young.
Either livebearers or egg-layers may be exhibited.
4. Marine – The 4-Hers must exhibit two marine fish. Only natural
salt-water decorations may be used. Sea creatures such as inverts,
crustaceans, etc. may be included but will not be judged.
5. Educational Exhibit – The exhibit must be educational to the
non-informed public. Examples – causes of pollution in a tank; fish
diseases and remedies; exhibit of chemicals, rocks, metals, etc.
harmful to tropical fish or any other topic of choice. A tank not
larger than 10 gallons is required for the exhibit, with or without
fish. A 22”x28” poster must accompany the exhibit and must explain
the display. The notebook with information about care of the fish
at home is also required.
ARTS & CRAFTS (Categories: Fine Arts, Needle Craft, Model
Craft, Other) From the Projects in the Arts & Crafts categories
(fine carts needle craft, model craft, othe) 12 are chosen to go to
State Fair. If multiple pieces make up the exhibit, a photograph of
the complete exhibit should be attached to the exhibit so the total
exhibit can be properly displayed. For safety purposes, any craft
exhibit that resembles a sword, knife, or look-a-like weapon is
judged but not displayed.
Divisions: Beginner – Grades 3-5 Intermediate – Grades 6-8 Advanced
– Grades 9-12
ARTS & CRAFTS: FINE ARTS County Project State Project State
Fair Entry: Two entries chosen State Guidelines:
https://www.indianastatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/books/414exhibithall/8/
Fine arts projects are oil, charcoal, pastels, pencil, ink, acrylic
or watercolor – on canvas, canvas board or paper, framed as a
picture and prepared for hanging. Screw-type holders with wire are
recommended, to support the weight of the project. (Paint-by
Number, poster paints, scratch art, poured acrylic paint, and
melted crayon art are considered Other Craft projects).
Exhibit Requirements: • All appropriate projects should be ready to
hang. • Fine Arts should be labeled on the back of their exhibit
with the following information: Name, Club, Grade, and Description
of article. • Attach 4-H Craft Information Cards (4-H-618A-W) for
description of work completed on the project. • Drawings and
paintings should be signed by the artist. • Record sheets to be
turned in to local club leader. • Unfinished arts and crafts
projects will not be exhibited. • Participation ribbons awarded to
projects accepted after judging occurs.
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ARTS & CRAFTS: MODEL (Aircraft, Car, Watercraft, General)
County Project State Project State Fair Entry: Two entries chosen
Exhibit Requirements: • Exhibits must be a small-scale replica and
of injected styrene plastics. • At least 25% of the exhibit must be
painted. • Wood, paper, clay, die-cast, or snap together models are
not permitted. • Screws are not permitted. • Snap-together kits and
pre-painted bodies are not allowed! • Legos are not considered
models and are exhibited as a Building Toys Project. • Model should
be labeled on the back with the following information: Name, Club,
Grade, and Description of
article. • Attach 4-H Craft Information Cards (4-H-618A-W) for
description of work completed on the project. • Record sheets are
due to local club leaders • If the model is being built from a kit,
include a copy of the instructions with the craft information
card.
ARTS & CRAFTS: NEEDLE CRAFT County Project State Project State
Fair Entry: Two entries chosen Needle craft project is handwork
consisting of knitting, embroidery, crocheting, needlepoint,
crewel, candle wicking, chicken scratching, hand quilting, tatting,
huck embroidery, hemstitching; pulled, drawn and counted thread
work and punch needle work.
Exhibit Requirements: • All appropriate projects should be ready to
hang. • Needle Craft should be labeled on the back of their exhibit
with the following information: Name, Club,
Grade, and Description of article. • Attach 4-H Craft Information
Cards (4-H-618A-W) for description of work completed on the
project. • Record sheets to be turned in to local club leader. •
Unfinished arts and crafts projects will not be exhibited. •
Participation ribbons awarded to projects accepted after judging
occurs.
ARTS & CRAFTS: OTHER County Project State Project State Fair
Entry: Four entries chosen Exhibit Requirements: Any other craft
does not include any crafts included in the three (3) classes
listed above (fine art, needle craft, model craft). Examples of
crafts included in this project includes: latch hook, leather,
macramé, reed craft, plaster items, decoupage, stained glass,
handmade dolls, dough art, jewelry, nature art, machine quilting,
metal craft, wood craft, string or wire art, tube and textile
painting, machine knitting, tole painting, plastic canvas, or any
other miscellaneous craft.
• Members are expected to improve or develop a new skill each year.
All articles must be ready for use. (Ex.:
All pictures must be framed, ready to hang. Preferred method for
county fair exhibition is screw eye and wire with back securely
finished.
• Attach 4-H Craft Information Card (4-H-618-A-W) for description
of work completed on the project. • Record sheets are due to local
club leaders • Craft should be labeled on the back with the
following information: Name, Club, Grade, and Description of
article. • If multiple pieces make up the exhibit, a photograph of
the complete exhibit should be attached to the exhibit
so the total exhibit can properly be displayed.
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ARTS & CRAFTS: OTHER – CERAMICS County Project State Project
State Fair Entry: Two entries chosen Ceramics is defined as
anything fired in a kiln. A kiln is an oven or furnace in which
clay products are baked. This project is limited to clay projects
that are cast or made in plaster-of-Paris molds. Plaster and hand
formed pieces should be entered as a General Craft.
General rules for all exhibits:
• Members must clean their own projects. • Name (or initials) and
date must be carved into bottom of all items. • All articles must
be glazed inside. • Finish bottom of project; do not cover with
felt or other materials. • Each exhibit must include a 3” x 5’ card
with name, grade, description of article and the techniques
used in each step of the process. • Bring your project in a
box.
Beginner (Grades 3-5) - Learn and practice good cleaning and
preparation of greenware. Advance in technique each year.
A. 3rd grade- Exhibit one article that you have cleaned, fired, and
glazed, using one or two colors.
B. 4th grade - Exhibit one article that you have cleaned, fired,
and glazed, using more detail than previous year. Use no more than
5 colors.
C. 5th grade - Exhibit one article that you have cleaned, fired,
and glazed. Use underglazes and glazes.
Intermediate (Grades 6-8)- Learn about stains. Advance in
difficulty each year. Exhibit in one of the two following
categories:
A. Stains - Exhibit one article or set of articles using more than
one color. May usedifferent techniques such as washdowns, dry
brushing, chalks, antiquing, shading, translucents, or a com
bination of techniques.
B. Glazes – Exhibit one article or set of articles using specialty
glazes. Glazes with texture, crystal glaze, or art glaze may be
used.
Advanced (Grades 9-12) - Each year, progress in difficulty level of
technique. Exhibit one article or set of articles in one of the
following categories:
A. Glazes – Lusters, gold, silvers, opals, decals and overglazes.
B. Stains – Use glazes and other techniques together. C. Lifelike
animals or figurine using realistic stains. D. Porcelain E.
Carving, sgraffito or clay lifting F. Village (if your greenware
project is a set that has 5 or more pieces, take a picture of the
complete set
and exhibit it along with the five best pieces.
ARTS & CRAFTS: HOOSIER CHRISTMAS DECORATION County Project Your
project’s subject matter should be representative of Indiana. The
project is handmade (no kits) and constructed of natural materials
from Indiana such as grapevines, wool, pods, wheat, corn husks,
teasel, copper, wood, clay, etc. Manufactured materials such as
paint, miniatures, ribbon, etc. are acceptable decorations for an
ornament. Include a 3”x 5” index card stating your name and what
materials were used. Your decoration will be judged on appearance,
interpretation of a theme about Indiana and creativity. Record
sheets are due to local club leader.
REQUIREMENTS: 3rd Grade: Exhibit a refrigerator magnet. 4th Grade:
Exhibit a clip-on type ornament. Use a flat clip either metal or
wooden. Ornament must balance. The suggested size is no larger than
6” in any one direction and weighing no more than 5 oz. 5th Grade:
Exhibit a hanging ornament. The suggested size is no larger than 6”
in any one direction and weighing no more than 5 oz.
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6th Grade: Exhibit a candleholder with candle. No more than 25% of
materials may be commercial. 7th Grade: Exhibit a wearable pin. 8th
Grade: Exhibit a table centerpiece or a mantel decoration. 9th
Grade: Exhibit a tree topper. 10th Grade: Exhibit a wreath. Not to
be less than 12” in diameter and not more than 24” in diameter.
11th & 12th Grades: Your choice. You may do any of the previous
divisions over or you may create your own
idea. Have fun with this division.
*Note: All exhibits must be ready for display (eyebolt on hanging
ornament, clip for set-upons, base for tree toppers, appropriate
hanger for size of wreath, etc.) and have the current year clearly
labeled.
BEEF EDUCATION County Project This project allows youth to learn
about beef cattle using the 4-H beef project manuals or other
resources without the need to own an animal. Youth who presently
own and exhibit beef cattle are also encouraged to prepare a poster
exhibit as a means of learning more about beef cattle. Ownership of
beef cattle is not required.
Exhibit Topics: The following suggestions are ideas for the
development of educational posters. 4-H’ers are not limited to the
topics mentioned.
Level 1 (grades 3-5): Beef breeds and origins, cattle byproducts,
care of animals, beef anatomy, types of beef cattle, proper
grooming, shelter, and nutrition
Level 2 (grades 6-8): Feed rations and digestion, identification,
cattle behavior, diseases, animal safety, retail beef cuts, cost of
raising beef cattle, beef showmanship, national or international
beef associations
Level 3 (grades 9-12): Beef promotion, breeding and selection,
biotechnology, sire summaries, careers related to beef, beef
enterprise budget keeping
Exhibit Requirements for Posters: See poster requirements in this
book for guidelines when completing your poster. All projects
should have a title and references must be cited (either on the
poster itself or attached to the back). Members need to complete
record sheet and turn it in to local club leader.
BUILDING TOYS County Project General Rules:
• Members are permitted to use any type of interlocking building
toys such as Legos®, K’Nex, Mega Not allowed: Lincoln Logs,
Magnetix, and Erector sets.
• Judging is based on overall design, construction techniques,
soundness, sturdiness, and balance. • Members are encouraged to use
imagination and creativity in developing their exhibit. • Blocks
are not to be glued together or to the base. • Exhibitors are not
permitted to alter blocks in any way, including, but not limited
to, cutting, filing,
painting, or using markers, crayons, pencils, chalk, etc. on the
blocks. • All designs are to be original. Designs exhibited from a
kit’s instruction sheet will not be permitted,
although parts from various kits/sets may be used. • Items on the
exhibit not to be used are: wood, cloth, paper, etc.; unless from a
Lego-type set such as sails
from a pirate set. • Labels, stickers, and/or decals may not be
added to the exhibit. • Those labels or pictures which have been
imprinted on the brick by Lego® or Lego®-type blocks will be
accepted. • People and/or animals may be used in the exhibit;
however, they must be specifically from a building
block kit/set and are not to be glued to the base or to the blocks.
• People and animals do not fulfill the requirement for moveable
objects. • Doors, windows, and shutters are not considered moveable
parts. Moveable parts include gears, wheels,
hinges, etc. • Record sheets to be turned in to local club
leader.
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Exhibit Requirements: Level A – Grades 3-4 Exhibit a character or
object (For example: an animal, person, statue, totem pole,
etc.)
• Exhibit shall not have any moving parts. • Motorized parts are
not permitted at this level.
Level B – Grades 5-6 Exhibit a structure or means of transportation
(i.e. building, car, plane, boat, farm equipment, etc.).
• Exhibit may have moving parts; however, it is not required. •
Motorized parts are not permitted at this level.
Level C – Grades 7-9 Exhibit any two related objects (i.e. windmill
& house, tractor & barn, ship & airplane, space shuttle
& lunar module, school & bus, robots, buildings,
etc.).
• At least one of the two objects should have moveable parts. •
Motorized parts are permitted at this level; however, it is not
required.
Level D – Grades 10-12 Exhibit a display of three or more related
objects (i.e. vehicle, structure, character,
etc.) • At least one of the three objects should have moveable or
motorized parts. • Electric lights may only be used at this
level.
CAKE DECORATING County Project State Project State Fair Entry: One
in each division State Fair Guidelines:
https://www.indianastatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/books/414exhibithall/6/
Project Completion Requirements: (Updated 10/2019) The cake
decorating subject provides skills-based educational experiences
that provide an opportunity for mastery before building on that
experience to develop more advanced skills. This subject area is
divided into three levels: Beginner (Grades 3-5), Intermediate
(Grades 6-8), and Advanced (Grades 9-12). While the defined grades
are intended to be a guide, older youth enrolled in this subject
for the first time may start in a lower grade skill level with
permission by the county extension educator, followed by an
appropriate level the following year.
Skills and techniques demonstrated should be age/grade appropriate.
While it is not to say a beginner level member cannot master an
advanced level skill, it would be rare and unique. Therefore,
exhibited cakes must demonstrate the minimum five techniques from
their given level outlined in Indiana 4-H Cake Decorating Skills
and Techniques, 4-H 710A, but may also include higher/lower level
techniques that have been mastered. Any higher/lower level
techniques will not be counted as part of the minimum five, but
nevertheless will be evaluated for quality. All exhibited cakes
must be created using a Styrofoam, foam, or other solid dummy.
Unless otherwise stated, cakes are to be iced using royal icing or
buttercream. Buttercream icing will not withstand environmental
conditions and may become soft, melt, not withhold its shape, and
colors may bleed when being displayed an extended period of time.
When displaying a cut-up cake or tiered cake, the exhibitor must
include a diagram and description indicating how the cake was
assembled. This diagram and description can be attached to or
written on the skills sheet. All exhibits must include a completed
Cake Decorating Skills Sheet (4-H 710) and must accompany the cake
for the judge’s reference during judging.
Beginner Level (Grades 3-5) Cakes must be on a cake board
approximately 3/8” thick and 2-4” larger than the cake. For
example, if the cake is 8” in diameter, then the cake board must be
10-12” in diameter. The cake board must be neatly covered and well
taped or otherwise attached underneath. Cakes exhibited in the
beginner level are to be a single tier/layer, no more than 5” tall,
and may be round, square, or rectangular and the cake board is to
be no more 12”x12”. A minimum of five beginner level skills are to
be demonstrated. A list of skills to choose from can be found on
the Indiana 4-H Cake Decorating Skills and Techniques, 4-H 710A
sheet.
Intermediate Level (Grades 6-8) Cakes must be on a cake board
approximately 3/8” thick and 2-4” larger than the cake. For
example, if the cake is 9”x13” rectangular, then the cake board
must be 11”x15” to 13”x17” rectangular. The cake board
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must be neatly covered and well taped or otherwise attached
underneath. Cakes exhibited in the intermediate level are to be a
single or double tier/layer, no more than 12” tall and may be any
shape. Youth may choose to decorate an inverted (upside down)
character pan or create a 3-dimensional cake. It is also
permissible to cut-up pieces of Styrofoam, foam, or other solid
material to create a new shape, like a butterfly or castle for
example. The cake board is to be no more than 24”x24”. A minimum of
five intermediate level skills are to be demonstrated and the cake
may include additional skills from the beginner level. A list of
skills to choose from can be found on the Indiana 4-H Cake
Decorating Skills and Techniques, 4-H 710A sheet.
Advanced Level (Grades 9-12) Cakes must be on a cake board
approximately ½” thick and 4” larger than the base cake. For
example, if the cake is 26” in diameter, then the cake board must
be 30” in diameter. The cake board must be neatly covered and well
taped or otherwise attached underneath. Cakes exhibited in the
advanced level may be multiple layer and/or tiered and may include
multiple cakes, like a wedding cake. Youth may choose to create a
character or 3-dimensional cake by cutting-up pieces of Styrofoam,
foam, or other solid material to create a new shape. Dowel rods,
plates, etc. should be used to support multiple layers and tiers.
Fondant icing, gum, and sugar paste is permissible. Cakes may be
any shape, no more than 36” tall and the cake board is to be no
more than 36”x36”. A minimum of five advanced level skills are to
be demonstrated and the cake may include additional skills from the
beginner and intermediate levels. A list of skills to choose from
can be found on the Indiana 4-H Cake Decorating Skills and
Techniques, 4-H 710A sheet.
Reference books, record sheets, and skills sheets can be obtained
from the Extension Office.
CAT EDUCATION County Project State Project State Fair Entry: One
from each level Exhibit Requirements: Use a 22"x 28" poster board
with a stiff backing and a clear protective covering. Posters
should be displayed horizontally. A poster label secured from the
County Extension Office should be filled out and securely attached
to the lower right- hand corner of the poster exhibit. 2. 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 4-H member’s exhibit. This
reference list should/might include web site links, people and
professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended
this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display
board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the
display visible to the public.
PROJECT COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: Suggested topics: The following
suggestions are ideas for development of educational cat poster.
4-Hers need not be limited by or to these mentioned topics.
Level 1: Grades 3-5 (Junior) Cat care, cat breeds, litter-training,
treating my cat with care and respect, cat responsibilities,
grooming skills, training my cat, neutering/ spaying, determining
cat costs, traveling with my cat, my cat’s safety.
Level 2: Grades 6-8 (Intermediate) National cat fancier
associations, a cat clinic, training with extra praise, careers
related to cats, should my cat have kittens? feeding my cat, things
I’ve learned, insect pests, symptoms of ill health, my visiting pet
therapy program, cats get old too, saying good-bye.
Level 3: Grades 9-12 Understanding a cat show, planning a cat
business, cat genetics, cat organs and systems, exploring careers,
learning about leadership, teaching others, having fun learning,
protecting our environment, issues of animal welfare/rights.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT County Project State Project State Fair Entry:
One from each level State Fair Guidelines:
https://www.indianastatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/books/414exhibithall/6/
Are you interested in working with younger children? Do you have a
younger brother or sister? Would you like to baby sit? If so, then
this project is for you! Learn how to care for young children, how
to design games and toys for them, even how to start your own
babysitting business.
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 4-H member’s exhibit. This
reference list should/might include web site links, people and
professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended
this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display
board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the
display visible to the public.
Poster: 22" x 28" poster board displayed horizontally Stiff backing
with clear plastic covering Identification label in lower right
corner of poster: Name of 4-H member, club, grade, year in
project.
Binder notebook: Identification label on front of binder giving
name of 4-H member, club, grade, and year in project Title page
inside binder naming activity (or activities in Level C & D)
Pages of activity and explanation to follow title page Photographs
are helpful to show the activity being used or assembled Optional:
Plastic sheet protectors, page decorations, binder cover
decoration, etc.
Display: May be table top or floor style, not to exceed 36" x 36" x
36" (Display may include item(s) made in the
activities you completed this year.) Must be self-supporting to be
viewed by the public
Exhibit Requirements: Level A (Grades 3-4) Using Child Development
Activity Guide, obtained from Extension Office, exhibit one of the
following:
• Design a 22 x 28-inch poster or a binder notebook that shows or
tells what you did with this activity. • Create a display no larger
than 36 x 36 x 36 inches using one of the activities from your
project manual.
Complete an Activity Card and attach it to the exhibit. A sample
Activity Card is on page 40 of the Child Development Manual. Use a
5 x 8 index card or larger cardstock to create your card.
Level B (Grades 5-6) Using Child Development Activity Guide,
obtained from Extension Office, exhibit one of the following:
• Design a 22 x 28-inch poster or a binder notebook that shows or
tells what you did with this activity. • Create a display no larger
than 36 x 36 x 36 inches using one of the activities from your
project manual.
Complete an Activity Card and attach it to the exhibit. A sample
Activity Card is on page 40 of the Child Development Manual. Use a
5 x 8 index card or larger cardstock to create your card.
Level C (Grades 7-9) Using Child Development Activity Guide,
obtained from Extension Office, exhibit one of the following:
• Design a 22 x 28-inch poster based on one activity you completed
in your manual or one that promotes physical, emotional or
cognitive skills.
• Display a binder notebook that includes the information from one
of the activities you completed this year.
• Create a display no larger than 36 x 36 x 36 inches using one of
the activities from your project manual or one that promotes
physical, emotional or cognitive skills. Complete an Activity Card
and attach it to the exhibit. A sample Activity Card is on page 40
of the Child Development Manual. Use a 5 x 8 index card or larger
cardstock to create your card.
Level D (Grades 10-12) Using Child Development Activity Guide,
obtained from Extension Office, exhibit one of the following:
• Design a 22 x 28-inch poster based on one activity you completed
in your manual or one that promotes physical, emotional or
cognitive skills.
• Display a binder notebook that includes the information from one
activity you completed this year.
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• Create a display no larger than 36 x 36 x 36 inches using one of
the activities from your project manual or one that promotes
physical, emotional or cognitive skills. Complete an Activity Card
and attach it to the exhibit. A sample Activity Card is on page 40
of the Child Development Manual. Use a 5 x 8 index card or larger
cardstock to create your card.
COLLECTIONS County Project Do you like to collect something? It can
be anything! Collections can be defined as the gathering of similar
articles, objects, etc. The collectible items listed in the
collections Project Manual are just an example of the wide variety
of collections you may choose from. Your project is not limited to
the items on the list; use your own ideas. Remember, collecting is
a hobby, have fun and be imaginative.
Divisions: Beginner – Grades 3-5 Intermediate – Grades 6-8 Advanced
– Grades 9-12
Exhibit Requirements: Each collection must be accompanied by a
project notebook. The notebook, which will be added to each year,
must contain:
• “Story about my Collection” Give information of interest about
your collection, i.e. where to purchase, cost