1506 Avenue. M Hondo, TX 78861 Ph 830-741-6180 Fx 830-741-6182 E-mail: [email protected]Web-site: http;//medina.agrilife.org Medina County IMPORTANT!!! STEER VALIDATION ORDER LAMB & GOAT VALIDATION TAGS TURKEY POULT ORDER GOAT & LAMB CAMPS DISTRICT HORSE SHOW REGISTRATION SUMMER CAMPS YOUTH RANGE WORKSHOP June Calendar Leadership Lab 2 3 NEW Scholarship Info 3 Bronze, Silver & Gold Star Award Information 3 Contest Reimbursements 4 Validation Information 5 Clayduster Info 5 Goat & Lamb Camps 5 Turkey Poult Orders 5 Recordbook Workshop 6 Horse Club News 6 Summer Programs 7 District Contest Results 7 District Horse Show Registration Info 7 Golf & Outdoor Challenges 8 Summer Sewing Camp 9 Summer Camp Fun 10 Inside this issue: Coming in June June 2nd - 4th - Goat Workshop June 20th - Steer Validation June 9th - 11th - Lamb Workshop June 18th - 19th - District Horse Show in Seguin June 14th - Turkey Poult Orders Due June 22nd - 23rd - Medina Clay Target & Bandera 4-H Whizbang June 23rd - 28th - Youth Range Workshop June 24th - 26th - Leadership Lab Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 Horse . Validation . . Deadline Hondo . & D’Hanis . Meetings 2. County Council Meeting 3 4 5 6 7 LaCoste Meeting 8 9 10 11 12 13 Castroville & Devine Meetings 14 15 District Horse Show Registration Deadline 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Recordbook Workshop 6:30-8:30pm 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 May 2013 4-H Newsletter SCAN ME WITH YOUR SMART PHONE (USING QRAFTER APP) TO SEE WHERE I TAKE YOU!!
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1506 Avenue. M Hondo, TX 78861 Ph 830-741-6180 Fx 830-741-6182 E-mail: [email protected] Web-site: http;//medina.agrilife.org
Medina County
IMPORTANT!!!
STEER VALIDATION
ORDER LAMB & GOAT VALIDATION TAGS
TURKEY POULT ORDER
GOAT & LAMB CAMPS
DISTRICT HORSE SHOW REGISTRATION
SUMMER CAMPS
YOUTH RANGE WORKSHOP
June Calendar Leadership Lab
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3
NEW Scholarship Info 3
Bronze, Silver & Gold Star Award Information
3
Contest Reimbursements 4
Validation Information 5
Clayduster Info 5
Goat & Lamb Camps 5
Turkey Poult Orders 5
Recordbook Workshop 6
Horse Club News 6
Summer Programs 7
District Contest Results 7
District Horse Show Registration Info
7
Golf & Outdoor Challenges
8
Summer Sewing Camp 9
Summer Camp Fun 10
Inside this issue:
Coming in June
June 2nd - 4th - Goat Workshop June 20th - Steer Validation June 9th - 11th - Lamb Workshop June 18th - 19th - District Horse Show in Seguin June 14th - Turkey Poult Orders Due June 22nd - 23rd - Medina Clay Target & Bandera 4-H Whizbang June 23rd - 28th - Youth Range Workshop June 24th - 26th - Leadership Lab
Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
1 Horse . Validation .
. Deadline
Hondo . & D’Hanis
. Meetings
2.
County Council
Meeting
3 4
5
6 7
LaCoste
Meeting
8 9 10 11
12 13
Castroville & Devine
Meetings
14 15
District Horse Show Registration
Deadline
16 17 18
19 20 21 22
Recordbook Workshop
6:30-8:30pm
23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
May 2013
4-H Newsletter
SCAN ME WITH YOUR SMART PHONE (USING QRAFTER APP) TO SEE
WHERE I TAKE YOU!!
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Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
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2
Goat Workshop
Begins
3 4
Goat Workshop
Ends
5 6 7 8
9
Lamb Workshop
Begins
10 11
Lamb . Workshop
Ends
12 13
Healthy Lifestyles
Invitational
14
Turkey Poult
Orders Due
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16
17
Wildlife of the World &
Encounters in Photography
Workshop
18 District . . . Horse Show .
. (Seguin)
Wildlife of the World &
Encounters in Photography
Workshop
19
District Horse
Show (Seguin)
20
Steer
Validation
21 22
Medina Clay Target &
Bandera 4-H Whizbang
23
Medina Clay Target &
Bandera 4-H
Whiz-
bang
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Leadership Lab
Begins
25 26
Leadership Lab
Ends
27 28 29
30
June 2013
Ju
ne
COMING IN JULY
July 8th - Extreme Designer
July 20th - Adventures in Outdoor Cooking
July 20th - 27th - 51st Annual State 4-H Horse Show
July 31st - Floating Classroom
COMING IN AUGUST
August 14th - Lamb & Goat Validation Tag Orders Due
GOLD STAR AWARD
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SILVER STAR AWARD
The 4-H Gold Star Award is the highest County achievement award any 4-H’er can receive. The award will be presented to the most deserving young people without regard to gender. The following requirements must be met:
A. The applicant must be at least 15 years of age as of September 1, 2012, and completed at least 3 years in 4-H including the current year.
B. Applicant must submit a 4-H record book the year he/she is to be considered for the award
C. To apply, indicate you want to be considered for the award when you submit your 4-H recordbook on Monday,
June 10TH at 5:00pm.
The 4-H Silver Star Award is awarded to (2) 12 -14 year old 4-H members who have demonstrated active involvement in 4-H projects and activities. The award will be presented to the most deserving young people without regard to gender. The following requirements must be met:
A. The applicant must be 12-14 years of age as of September 1, 2012, and completed at least 2 years in 4-H including the current year
B. Applicant must submit a 4-H recordbook the year he/she is to be considered for the award.
C. To apply, indicate you want to be considered for the award when you submit your 4-H recordbook on
Monday, June 10th at 5:00 pm.
LEADERSHIP LAB 2013
Leadership Lab is held annually in June and 4-H members from ages 13-18 may attend. This event provides a variety of leadership, recreation, and project enhancement workshops that participants are challenged to take back to their own county and implement. District 4-H Council Delegates from the 21 counties are highly encouraged to attend and participate in the Business Meeting which includes the election of officers for the new 4-H year. Candidates for District 4-H Council will present their campaign speech and participate in a question and answer session in front of the voting delegates.
Date: June 24-26 at the Texas 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood
Cost: $200 each (includes dinner on 24th all meals 25th and 2 meals on the 26th. Register on 4-H Connect 5/1 thru 5/31. (Fee does not include transportation). If you are interested contact Debby Bodenchuk at 830-741-6180 or [email protected].
4-H HEALTHY LIFESTYLES INVITATIONAL
The classes and resources for the 2013 4-H Healthy Lifestyles Invitational Contest are now available at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/files/2012/10/Healthy-Lifestyles-Invitational-Packet-2013.pdf. Previous contest classes are also posted on the website. The contest is held during Texas 4-H Roundup and is open to intermediate and senior 4-H members. Youth may compete as teams or individuals.
**NEW**- JASON KRUEGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
ATTENTION SENIORS!!!!!!!!! New Scholarship just released. Entries must be received by
May 10th. Make sure to send it in as soon as possible to ensure it is received by due date.
SEE INFORMATION & APPLICATION AT THE BACK OF THIS NEWSLETTER….GOOD LUCK!
The 4-H Bronze Star is awarded to (2) 9 -11 year old 4-H members who have demonstrated active involvement in 4-H projects and activities. The award will be presented to the most deserving young people without regard to gen-der. The following requirements must be met:
A. The applicant must be 9-11 years of age as of September 1, 2012, and completed at least 2 years in 4-H including the current year
B. Applicant must submit a 4-H recordbook the year he/she is to be considered for the award.
C. To apply, indicate you want to be considered for the award when you submit your 4-H recordbook on
Monday, June 10th at 5:00 pm.
BRONZE STAR AWARD
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CONTEST REIMBURSEMENTS 4-H members and leaders participating in 4-H events and/or trainings have the opportunity to request reimbursement of
entry fees. The finance committee approved the following policy: “Entry fees from contest participation or training/
workshops are no longer paid by the 4-H Council prior to the event. 4-H members and leaders must submit a reimburse-
ment request form with the entry fee receipt to the Medina County 4-H Finance Committee for review and approval of
reimbursements.” The finance committee meets twice a year to review these requests and submit for approval and
payments. Deadlines for turning in requests are April 1st and August 1st. The reimbursement request form is included
in this newsletter and the ‘11-’12 budget guidelines are listed below.
Reimbursement Available for Some District and State Contests and Activities
Medina County 4-H Council has a reimbursement policy to help you defray the cost of district and state contests, leadership lab and some adult volunteer project leader certification training. We will accept reimbursement requests at any time, however, reimbursements are made only twice a year. Usually within 30 days of the request deadlines which are April 1 and August 1. If you plan to request reimbursements it is important that you keep your registration receipts as they are required along with the request form. Please see the complete guidelines below and the request form in the back of this newsletter for more details. These reimbursements are made possible through the proceeds from the annual Medina County 4-H Sausage Dinner, we hope that you will fully support this activity so that we may continue to support your 4-H activities.
Reimbursement Policy Guidelines
District 10 4-H Contests - Reimbursements up to approved budgeted amount
- D-10 Contests Full Registration Fee - D-10 Horse Show Up to $10 / participant
District 10 Leadership Lab - Reimbursements up to approved budgeted amount
- County Council Delegates 1/2 registration fee
- Additional Participants remainder of budget is divided by # of participants not to exceed 1/2 fees paid
State 4-H Roundup - Reimbursements up to approved budgeted amount (also includes other state contests not held during roundup)
- Contestants 1/2 registration fees (not including t-shirts/ workshops)
- Coaches 1/2 registration fees for 1 coach per team
State 4-H Recordbooks - Reimbursements up to approved budgeted amount
- Recordbook Entry Full Registration Fee
State 4-H Horse Show - Reimbursements up to approved budgeted amount
- Participants $20.00/ participant
National 4-H Contest - Entry fee - up to $600 / team
Adult Volunteer Certification Training - Reimbursements for registration fee up to
$150 / participant
- Includes all Master Volunteer Training and Certification Training on state or regional levels. All participants must complete 50+ hours of volunteer service prior to reimbursement.
All requests will be reviewed by County Council Finance Task Force Committee and be considered for reimbursement at their first scheduled meeting after each reimbursement deadline. Completed request form with receipts attached, should be turned in to the county Extension office on or before the deadlines.
Reimbursement Request 1st Deadline: April 1, 2012 (for registrations through March 31, 2012)
Final - Reimbursement Request 2nd Deadline: August 1, 2012 (for registrations through July 31, 2012)
The Lamb & Goat validation tag order forms are included in this newsletter. Please complete your tag order form and return it along with your payment to the Extension office by:
Wednesday, August 14th, 2013.
A prepaid tagging fee must accompany validation tag orders for all livestock.
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LAMB & GOAT VALIDATION
COUNTY & MAJOR SHOW
TURKEY ORDERS
Please complete your order form included in this newsletter and return
it along with your payment to the Extension office by:
Friday, June 14th, 2013
STEER VALIDATION Each exhibitor and a parent must sign validation forms. If you or one of your parents are unable to attend validation,
contact the Extension office to make arrangements to come in and sign the forms before validation.
Date: Thursday, June 20th
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Place: Aelvoet Farms
IF YOU MISS VALIDATION - Late county validations will be done for one week after the official validation date with a $100 penalty per exhibitor.
LAMB CAMP
When: June 9th-11th, 2013
Where: Howard College Agriculture Department
Cost: $85.00 per person for meals and awards
SEE FLYER IN BACK OF THIS NEWSLETTER
CLAYDUSTERS INFO
The Medina County 4-H Claydusters have begun practicing. All 1st year shooters will practice on Sundays at 1:00 pm. New shooters will not be allowed on the range until they have completed orientation. All 2nd year shooters will practice on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
Contact Richard Eitze at 830-426-1095 or [email protected] for more information.
Because the Medina County Claydusters received a grant ammunition will be provided, however, rounds fees will be charged this year and you will need to provide your own shotgun to participate. Check them out on Facebook…
Medina County 4-H Claydusters.
GOAT CAMP
When: June 2nd-4th, 2013
Where: Howard College Agriculture Department
Cost: $85.00 per person for meals and awards
SEE FLYER IN BACK OF THIS NEWSLETTER
HELP SUPPORT YOUR LO-CAL 4-H CLUBS BY ADD-
ING $1 AT CHECK-OUT...MAY 8TH - MAY 19TH,
2013
Once again Tractor Supply has teamed up with 4-H in an effort to raise money for local clubs. By simply adding $1 to your total at the time of check out you will be benefiting local Medina County 4-H Clubs.
100% of the proceeds from the sale of paper clovers will be split among state and county 4-H programs and National 4-H Council.. So patronize your local Tractor Supply and show your appreciation & support!
At the April 23, 2013 Medina County Junior Livestock Show Board meeting the following rule changes were made:
Swine - Maximum weight on hogs increased to . . . 280lbs
RECORDBOOKS It’s time to start keeping records for your 2012-2013 Projects. Keeping records is a great way to hold on to your memories about your incredible adventures in 4-H. Record keeping is also a great way to develop skills in time management, communication, setting goals and deadlines, money management and project evaluations. In an effort to update the current recordbook system a committee has developed an online program with a data entry system that easily allows for updates, editing and printing.
There will be three (3) levels of recordbooks based on 4-H age (junior, intermediate, and senior). Information requested for each level will progressively add on to each other. The junior & intermediate books are significantly simplified from past recordbooks. The senior level book is similar to the past record book with some minor edits.
Parts of the report form will be standardized to allow for ease of completion and judging.
Much of the data from previous recordbooks that a member may have saved on their home computer may be “cut and pasted” into the new form
All 4-H members will begin using the new online forms or a new paper form that will be available for download from the Texas 4-H website beginning with the 2012-2013 4-H year.
Recordbooks will still be printed and turned in (in hardcopy form) to be judged by June 10, 2013.
This system is available for use at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth_recordbooks
See Article Next Column
The Medina County 4-H Horse Club May meeting is to be
There will be a Recordbook Workshop May 22nd from 6:30pm-8:30pm at the Extension
Office. Please RSVP by calling 830-741-6180
SAUSAGE TICKET TOP SELLER
Thanks to all who did a great job selling tickets
you helped make our fundraiser a success !!
Castroville - Maycee Tschirhart
Devine - Addie Trojanowski
D’Hanis - Shalyn Nuckles
Hondo Intermediate - Ryan Lewis & . . Jamie Zinsmeyer (split)
Hondo Jr. - Haley Steubing
Hondo Sr. - Adel Boehme
LaCoste - Ty Bayler & Grayson Mechler (split)
Natalia - Julie & Katelyn Corona (split)
Rio Medina - Marissa Benke
STILL IN THE PLANNING STAGES
FOR THIS SUMMER…
Tour of the Kerr Wildlife Management Area. Learn about research of wildlife populations and habitat conducted under controlled conditions, and the importance of public hunting and appreciative use of wildlife in a manner compatible with the resource. The Area's primary mission is to function as a wildlife management, research, and demonstration site for trained personnel to conduct wildlife related studies and provide resultant information to resource managers, landowners, and other interested groups or individuals to acquaint them with proven practices in wildlife habitat management.
Container Gardening. Learn how and what to plant in containers for decorative uses and small contained gardens.
Safety Trainings…We are in the planning stages of arranging to have two great safety trainings that are great for 4-H members as well as their parents. The first is an ATV safety training which teaches the responsible use of an atv. The other is Hunter Safety Program. With as many kids who participate in our shooting sports events and hunt in our county this is a program that is very popular.
All of these activities are in the early planning stages…watch
your emails and summer newsletters for more information
regarding these.
“NEW” RECORDBOOK WORKSHOP!!
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FLOATING CLASSROOM
JULY 31, 2013
WE ARE PLANNING ANOTHER TRIP ON THE
FLOATING
CLASSROOM!
During a two-hour excursion into Corpus Christi Bay from the Lawrence Street T-head, 4-H’ers participate in . .
. collecting and observing marine life from microscopic . . . . .
. plankton to adult fish, crabs and shrimp. Through interactive demonstrations led by a trained education special-ist, students also are introduced to concepts such as salinity, density and heat capacity, while “opportunistic” learning occurs as students observe dolphins, pelicans, and ocean-going ships crossing the bay. We will also visit the Texas State Aquarium. This trip was a huge hit last year and we are
Limited to 20 participants …
so register soon !!! There is a $20 Fee for
both events
ADVENTURES IN OUTDOOR
COOKING ON JULY 20TH
This will be a 1 day workshop and will touch on outdoor cooking implements, outdoor cooking safety, meal planning and preparation. Participants will prepare a full meal they will serve to their parents which is always FUN.
This workshop is limited to 10 participants so register early!!!
We hope to see you there!
DISTRICT 10 CONTEST RESULTS
District Rifle Results - Junior Team - 2nd Place - Abigail Zinsmeyer, Brock Stewart, Klinton Mechler & Logan Echtle Junior Team - 4th Place - Nicholas Adams, Anne White, Cheney Vogt & Tahj Kuemmerle Junior/Intermediate Team - 3rd Place - Brandon Adams, Garrett Hoak, Justin Mann & Steven Grothues
Senior Team - 2nd Place - Christian Schneider, Houston Crawford, Miranda Musick & Wesley Edlund
District Meats Judging Results - April 17th - Angelo State University - 2nd Place Team - Mario Olivo, Brook Boehme, Dustin Jones & Ryan Frosch...This team will advance to the state contest at the 4-H Roundup in June! Brook took 4th Place High Point Individual, Mario Olivo took placed 8th High Point Individual and Dustin Jones took 9th High Point Individual. Congratulations and special thanks to Tim Tatsch for coaching these teams!
DISTRICT HORSE SHOW REGISTRATION
Registration for the district horse show will be open from May 1st - 15th. The entry fee for the district horse show is $15 per class. And it will be held in Seguin on June 19th & 20th. Additional information for exhibitors can be obtained by contacting Jason Ott at the extension office (830-741-6180) or [email protected].
Again, in order to participate in the District Horse Show, your horse must have been validated before May 1st. The District 10 4-H Horse Show is scheduled for June 19th & 20th in Seguin, At district, participants must enter and show in at least one class in each division to qualify for the State 4-H Horse Show in that division. The 50th Annual State 4-H Horse Show will be held at the Taylor County Exposition Center the week of July 22nd - 28th.
WILDLIFE OF THE WORLD AND ENCOUNTERS IN PHOTOGRAPHY
ON JUNE 17 & 18TH
This 2 day workshop will be taught by a wildlife biologist and includes a tour of the San Antonio Zoo where he will lead you through the zoo collection
stopping at pertinent areas. Along with learning about wild
animals you will also learn photographic composition and
techniques and be allowed time to take pictures at the zoo.
Each photographer will be able to submit 2-4 photos for a special photo contest.
TEXAS 4-H GOLF CHALLENGE The Texas 4-H Golf Challenge was developed by county Extension agents, 4-H Specialists, and others to provide youth the opportunity to compete in an outdoor sporting event. While competing, youth also have the opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge in the areas of sports nutrition, golf course and turf grass management, and the
rules and etiquette of golf.
The Texas Golf Challenge SOUTH will be July 15, 2013 at the Pleasanton Country Club in Pleasanton, Texas. Registration will be May 20-July 8 on 4-H Connect. Registration is $135 per team of three (each person needs to register on 4-H connect at $45. Registration includes 18 holes of golf and a catered lunch.
All ages are welcome. For more information you can go to http://southtxgolf.com or call or email Kyle Merten at [email protected] or 979.845.6533
The 4-H Outdoor Challenge is a fun action packed contest. Contestants will be on teams made up of two individuals and will need to come prepared to compete in each of the 10 events, potentially earning points for their team. By participating in the Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge, youth will improve skills in Shooting Sports (rifle, shotgun, and archery), Sportfishing, Swimming, Canoeing, Camping/Outdoor, Living Skills, Orienteer-ing, Identification of Wildlife and Natural Resources, Outdoor Safety, Teamwork, Decision-making and Mountaineering. Throughout both days of competition, the team will rotate from one event to the next with an official contest group leader.
This year the Outdoor Challenge will be held June 29-30. Registration on 4-H connect will open May 6 and run through June 2. For more information you can go to http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/outdoor Lodging, Facility and Meal Expenses: Varies based
upon needs. Dorm and hotel-style lodging will be
available. Pricing packages will be listed on 4-H when
registering.
59TH ANNUAL YOUTH
RANGE WORKSHOP
TEXAS 4-H OUTDOOR CHALLENGE
SUMMER DESIGNER FUN!!
JULY 8, 2013
The purpose of this workshop is to recognize outstanding youth, develop leadership skills,
and provide advanced training to 4-H and FFA youth who are interested in practical range ecology,
For more information go to: w.rangelands.org/texas/youtheducation.htm
Sign up for Facebook!!! To connect with Medina County 4-H . . . just search “Medina Co. 4-H” click on “Like” and you will be added to our “friends”. Tag “Medina County 4-H” on your photos!
You can still register to become a member of 4-H. Don’t miss out on all the fun projects and workshops provided to 4-H members, receive our monthly newsletter, and join the millions of youth worldwide who “Make The Best Better”. Enrollment is on 4-H Connect at: https://texas.4honline.com.
Here are some tips in using 4-H CONNECT:
If you already have a profile DO NOT create another one!
If you are new to 4-H, set up a profile and follow the prompts.
If you lost your email and password—call your county office they can tell you your e-mail address and reset your password!
To be an official 4-H member in Texas 4-H you must have an Active profile in 4-H Connect!
An active membership will not be granted until participation fee is paid
You cannot register for an event until your profile is ACTIVE.
If you have any questions or cannot access 4-H Connect please call the Extension Office at 830-741-6180.
4-H SPRING CONTEST QUICK FACTS
June18-19 District Horse Show in Sequin - For more information go to: Registration 5/1 - 5/15 http://d104-h.tamu.edu/district-events-activities/horse-show/
IT’S NOT TOO LATE!!
New…. SUMMER SEWING CAMP
June 24th
through July 3rd
Do you want to learn how to sew? Come join us at the SUMMER SEWING CAMP! There will be 5 classes held Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Extension Office, beginning June 24th. Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00 pm there will be an OPEN SEWING SESSION where participants can come into the Extension office and work on their projects.
Participants will need to bring their own sewing machine. The first project is a snuggly owl pillow. We will supply the material needed for this project. The second project- if time allows- will be sleep pants, participants will provide their own fabric and notions for this portion of the sewing camp. The SUMMER SEWING CAMP is open to kids 9 to 18 years old. Cost for the camp will be free for 4-H members and $25.00 for non 4-H members
(or you can join 4-H for $25). Because of limited space we will limit the camp to 7 participants.
Call the Extension Office and reserve your “camp site”.
Fun...Fun...Fun
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MASH CAMP This career focused camp allows for youth to work side-by-side with professionals in the areas of
medical, athletic, and emergency first responders in hands-on activities to experience the day-to-day life of learning and doing. Registration for this camp is limited and more information as well as registration dates will be release at a later date.
More info: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/healthy_lifestyles.
HORIZONS This four day, three night camp (June 4-8) focuses around project enhancement, career exploration, and
personal/professional development. Participants choose their focus area where they will receive approximately 16 hours of instruction and introduction to careers in the field. Each workshop is limited to 20 youth and are filled on a first come, first served basis. Evening activities are geared towards professional development and workforce preparation, and of course, camp recreation and games! Dances each night!
More info: http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/services/youth-camps-and-retreats/
COUNTY CAMP I, II & III County Camp programs at the Texas 4-H Conference Center are designed to
provide an opportunity for youth to experience summer camp while enjoying the advantage of meeting youth from across the state. Participants will enjoy kayaking, swimming, the climbing wall, environmental education, drama, riflery, archery, arts and crafts, games, dancing and special events! County camp is offered as a three day, two night or four day, three night experience. Youth who have completed second through eleventh grade are eligible.
County groups are housed together, by gender, in the dormitories with their Adult Chaperones. Youth are assigned to co-ed groups based on their age, for the daily educational activities.
More info: http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/services/youth-camps-and-retreats/
CAMP CORRAL Camp Corral is an amazing week of non-stop fun and excitement in the great outdoors for the
children of our American military heroes. It’s for the children of brave soldiers who have been injured or fallen protecting our freedom, our way of life. Camp Corral is a wonderful chance for kids to share amazing adventures through boating, swimming, hiking, archery and doing just about everything you can do enjoying fresh air and nature.
The Texas 4-H Conference Center is one of eight sites in the nation that will host a Camp Corral. Camp dates are July 14-19 and registration opened February 1. Space is limited to the first 195 qualifying youth, so don’t procrastinate! Help us spread the word so that these young people have the opportunity to enjoy camp.
More info: http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/services/youth-camps-and-retreats/
MISSION POSSIBLE Mission Possible promotes the involvement of all youth. We invite youth with and without
disabilities or special needs or who require special accommodations to participate in this unique summer residential camping program. 4-H membership is NOT a requirement. Camp will be July 8-10, 2013.
The focus is on each campers’ Abilities and not their disAbilities. Participants are encouraged to recognize their individual strengths and their own limitations while participating in a safe and fun camp environment!
More info: http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/services/youth-camps-and-retreats/
PRIME TIME I & II Prime Time is an age-specific, four day three night residential camp experience. Session I is for
youth who have completed grades 5-8 (July 21-24), while Session II (July 24-27) is for youth who have completed grades 2-5. Yes, those youth completing grade 5 can choose which session to participate in. Camp activities include swimming, kayaking,
challenge course, rifle, archery, arts & crafts, dancing, games and lots more. Evening activities involve all youth in team building, dorm challenges and the nightly dance. Alternative activities are available during the dance.
More info: http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/services/youth-camps-and-retreats/
Youth are housed in dormitories with other youth from the same county, where possible. You may also request cabin mates
during the registration process. Those requests will be met, if possible.
The attendance rule requires that you at-tend at least 50% of your club meetings to be eligible for 4-H contests. This includes the Medina County Junior Livestock Show. Attendance is counted on a 12 month basis, starting the month after each event occurs. You will be allowed to attend no more than two 4-H meetings at a 4-H club in which you are not enrolled.
New 4-H member’s attendance will be counted starting with the month of their enrollment. They are also required to attend 50% of the regular club meetings thereafter to be eligible for contests or stock shows
Jason Ott Sandra Kunkel Debby Bodenchuk
Medina County Extension Agent Medina County Extension Agent Medina County
Agriculture FCS and 4-H Coordinator 4-H Program Asst.
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