Sioux County 4-H Newsletter

May 1 - May workshop registration deadline

May 9 - Jam Jelly Workshop

May 14 - Cooking with Ashley Workshop

May 16 - Electrify your Summer Workshop

May 23-24 - Wilderness Wonders Camp

May 28 - Livestock Judging clinic and contest

June 6-8 - Fort Robinson Horse Camp

June 26-27 - Design Camp

Deadlines:

May 3 - Wilderness Wonders Camp Registration

July 1 - Fair Entry Registration

Congrats to the Class of 2024! We wish the best of luck to our recent graduates - Rebecca Reece and Jaime Turbiville!!

In the 8 year old State BB Gun Contest, Linnea Pelster was second place without the test score and first place with the Test score. Embry Barrera placed 6th without a test score. Shiloh Button placed 17th overall. In the 9-10 year old division, Ruger Pelster placed 5th overall and 2nd place when they included the test score. Annica Barrera placed 24th overall. In the 11-12 year old division, Chisum Pelster placed 7th overall and 5th with the test score and Tilton Button placed 19th overall. The 13-15th year old division Boone Button placed 6th overall.

In the Precision Air Rifle Contest in the 8-10 year old division, Ruger Pelster placed first. In the 11-12 year old division, Chisum Pelster was awarded 1st and Tilton Button third. Boone Button placed third in the 13-14 year old division.

For the Sporter Air Rifle Contest 8-10 year old division Ruger Pelster placed first and Chisum Pelster was awarded first in the 11-12 year old division and Tilton Button placed eighth. In the 13-14 year old division, Boone Button was awarded eighth place.

Great job all shooters!!

Please complete your family manual order forms before April 30th by emailing them to Melissa Mracek at mmracek2@unl.edu, so books can be ordered and arrive before the heat of the summer. We will let families know when the books are in the office.

We have several fun workshops planned for this summer. Check out the full listing below. Several of them have registration deadlines of May 1st.

Jam out at this workshop. Youth will have the option to create either 6 jars or a strawberry jam or grape jelly while learning how to do a hot water bath canning method led by Tamara Wohlers. Please make payments to Tamara.

Where: Harrison Bible Church

When: May 9, 9 am to noon

Who: Youth 8+

Cost: $25

Project: E408008

Register Deadline: May 1

Do you like to bake? Come put on your chef’s hat with Food & Nutrition Educator, Ashley Ahrens!

Where: Harrison Bible Church

When: May 14th, 9:30 am-11:30 am

Who: Youth 8+

Cost: $15

Projects: TBA

Registration Deadline: May 1

Electrify your summer at this fun workshop. Youth will work with simple circuits to create a lamp, bracelet, and so much more!

Where: Harrison Bible Church

When: May 16th, 9am-3:00 pm

Who: Youth 8+

Cost: $30

Projects: C221008 & H870003

Registration Deadline: May 1

Pack a Sack Lunch

Enter CSI: Predator vs. Prey... On May 23rd, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm camp will be offered for youth going into 3rd-5th grade. On May 24th, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm it will be offered for 5-7 year olds. Both camps are $40 each.

Registrations are due May 3rd to the Sioux County Extension Office! We must have the form and payment for registration.

Youth will have the opportunity to learn from a Livestock Judging coach before testing their knowledge at the competition. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 in each age division. Lunch is included.

Where: Box Butte County Fairgrounds

When: May 28th

Clinic at 9 am

Contest at 12 pm

Who: Youth 8+

Cost: $30 for both, $20 for contest

Youth will have the opportunity to level up their leadership skills at this three day camp. Youth will also get to participate in a high level Challenge Course, see the University of Nebraska - Lincoln's campus, and more! Transportation will be provided.

Where: Lincoln

When: May 29-31

Who: 8th and 9th graders

Cost: $75

Registration Deadline: May 1st at go.unl.edu/nextlevel24

Join Katie Reece for this workshop to learn all about plants. Details on when this workshop will be held in June will be coming soon!

Horse Enthusiasts help us celebrate the 50th year of Horse Camp this summer. This camp is full of sessions and trail rides along with creating your own headstall. See the registration form below.

Youth members have the opportunity to apply for a Horse Camp scholarship. NEW this year, youth can also create a t-shirt design for the 2025 Fort Robinson Horse Camp. If their design is selected they will also receive a scholarship. Scholarship application is attached below.

Come and join the fun at this overnight sewing camp and make a new outfit while you are at it! See the additional registration form.

Where: Camp Norwesca

When: June 26-27

Who: Youth 10-14

Cost: $120

Register Deadline: June 3rd

Projects: C221003, C221007, C222011

Meet youth from across the panhandle at this fun overnight camp at Cedar Point Biological Station. Transportation will be provided.

Where: Cedar Point Biological Station

When: July 1-2

Who: Youth 5th- 7th grade

Cost: $80

Register Deadline: June 1 at go.unl.edu/logn24

Join us for Clover Kid fun! Specifically designed for kids ages 5-7, this workshop will introduce your child to fun, friends, and 4-H. Youth will complete several projects that can be exhibited at fair.

Where: Harrison Bible Church

When: July 8th, 9 am to 12 pm

Who: Youth 5-7

Cost: $10

Registration Deadline: July 1

Youth have an opportunity to practice for fair at area Progressive Shows. The first is June 15th in Dawes County then in June 22nd is Box Butte, and June 23 in Sheridan County. Below are their registration forms.

There are two State 4-H Camps located in Chadron this summer.

June 1-5th is for 10-14 year olds

Youth will explore the oldest state park in Nebraska on horseback. Campers will travel to Hudson-Meng Education Center, hike through Toadstool Geologic Park, along with other fun activities

June 6-8 is for 8-10 year olds

This is a great introduction to 4-H camp. Campers will explore the natural world, archery, arts and craft, campfire, and lots of laughs!

To register for these camps visit: https://4h.unl.edu/camps-summer

Big Red Camps are for high school students who want to get some experience in a potential career. Scholarships are available to help assist with tuition when you register. New this year, a 4-H Educator from the south Panhandle will be leading a camp and is willing to help transport youth back and forth to Lincoln. Please contact the office if you are interested in this opportunity as there are only 6 spots available. Sessions for this summer include:

• Rooted in Ag
• Animation
• The Art of Teaching
• Discover Fashion: Clothing Design, Sustainability, & the Future of Textiles
• Discover Cryptography - AGAM
• Discover Digital Media
• Discover Engineering
• Discover Esports
• Physics of Earth
• STEM Odyssey
• Discover Unicameral Youth Legislature
• Discover Veterinary Science
• Discover Weather & Climate Science

Visit https://4h.unl.edu/big-red-camps-sessions for more information about the camps and registration.

The 4S Goat Expo would like to extend their scholarship to young goat producers in the state of Nebraska again this year. This scholarship is open to Seniors in High school and Freshman in college. The deadline for this scholarship is May 31, 2024.

We have one adult and one to two youth Council member positions open for the new year. Members attend monthly Council meetings, provide input and advice to the Sioux County 4-H program, and help advise the Council budget. Youth need to be ages 12 and above. Youth serve a one year team and adult serve a three year term. Please reach out to Melissa Mracek at mmracek2@unl.edu if interested in serving.

Email: mmracek2@unl.edu
Website: go.unl.edu/siouxcofair
Location: PO Box 277 Harrison, NE 69346
Phone: (308) 668-2428
Facebook: facebook.com/UNLSiouxCounty