Cooperative Extension Service Scott County 1130 Cincinnati Road Georgetown, KY 40324-8931 Phone: 502-863-0984 Fax: 502-863-2392 extension.ca.uky.edu

Scott County 4-H August 2019 Newsletter

http://scott.ca.uky.edu/content/4-h-youth-development

Welcome to the Jungle: 4-H Camp 2019 Scott County 4-H took 152 campers, 18 adult counselors, and 9 junior counselors to 4-H Camp

at North Central this year. Our theme was Jungle Safari, and everyone had a great week! Campers took classes, played games, swam in the pool, tried new things, made new friends, and

went several rounds of Sally Down the Alley.

Thank you to all of our wonderful campers, volunteers, and parents! We can’t wait until next year. We try to have camp registration available in January, so be on the lookout!

Sunday, August 11 — Dog Show

Thursday, August 15 — Country Ham; Dairy Cattle Show; Dairy Goat Show; Livestock Judging

Friday, August 16 — Poultry Judging; Rabbit Show; Avian Bowl, Dairy Cattle Show

Sunday, August 18 — Cup Cake Wars

Monday, August 19 — Lawn Tractor Contest

Tuesday, August 20 — Performing Arts Troupe Day; Tractor Contest; Sheep Showmanship; Market Goat Showmanship; Junior Breeding Sheep Show; Novice Swine Showmanship and Novice Market Hog

Wednesday, August 21 — Sheep Showmanship; Market Goat Show; Novice and Market Lamb Show, Breeding Heifer Showmanship; Youth Crossbred Market Class (Hog); Beef Market Animal Show

Thursday, August 22 — Heifer Show; Swine Showmanship; Breeding Gilt Show, Championship Drive

Friday, August 23 — Science Engineering and Technology Showcase

Saturday, August 24 — Sewing Skill-a-thon

The 4-H Showcase will be open during certain times on the following days: August 1 5, 1 7-23, 25

*Please note that competition in all of these events requires meeting certain requirements and deadlines. However, you are welcome to attend these events as a spectator and we encourage you to check out Cloverville to see all the 4-H showcases.

For more information, please visit the Kentucky State Fair website at www.kystatefair.org.

State Fair Schedule for 4-H

Patrick Allen Sarah Redmon

Scott County Extension Agents

for 4-H Youth Development

Shooting Sports Enrollment begins in September. Please make sure you include shooting sports on the enroll-ment form if turning in paper form. If enrolling online, please make sure to select shooting sports in the club section of the process.

From January 6th to February 14th, an online link will be sent (by email) to all the currently en-rolled members of shooting sports. You will follow the links instructions to sign up for a discipline. If you do not enroll in 4-H, you will not receive the link to complete the registration process. Contact Patrick Allen by email (patrick.allen@uky.edu) with any questions.

Calling All Cooks to the Kitchen!

Scott County 4-H is looking for adult volunteers to assist with a new 4-H Cooking Club. All volunteers must complete a background check and fill out volunteer paperwork for Scott County 4-H.

If you are interested, please email Sarah at sarah.redmon@uky.edu or call 502-863-0984.

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C L U B S

PROJECT GROUPS 4-H Adventure Program

This group’s goal is to be active and explore various

places around Kentucky while learning tricks about

camping and survival. (Ages 9-18)

Rabbit Club Members will learn about rabbit care, upkeep,

and showmanship. Youth do not have to have a

rabbit to participate.

(Ages 5-18)

Saddle Blankets

Members focus on horse care and showmanship. (Ages 9-18)

Neigh Team

Lessons will focus on horse care, riding, and

showmanship (Ages 9-18)

Livestock Club

Includes the following species: goat, sheep,

swine, beef. This club meets once per month

with additional learning opportunities provided.

(Ages 9-18; youth 5-8 are considered novice and may show goat/sheep/swine only)

Skillathon and Livestock Judging: separate

teams that are offered.

Homeschool Club

Members will receive lessons based on 4-H

curriculum in addition to opportunities for

community service and leadership.

(Ages 5-18)

Shooting Sports

Archery, air rifle/pistol, 22 rifle/pistol, BB and

trap are offered. You do not need to provide your

own equipment. See the inside of this newsletter

for more information about enrollment. (Ages 9-18)

Teen Leadership Club Middle and high school students meet weekly to

focus on leadership and community service.

Dog Club

This club focuses on command training and

showmanship. Youth must have a dog which

must be evaluated by the club leader before they

are allowed to participate. (Ages 9-18)

Country Ham

Members will receive hams to cure, attend ham cleaning meetings, and compete in a speech contest at

the KY State Fair.

(Ages 9-18)

4-H Sewing, Knitting, and Crochet

You can participate in one or more of these project

groups. New members will learn basic skills which they can build on as they progress through the different

levels. Each year, members can showcase their

projects at the county Fashion Revue.

(Ages 9-18)

4-H Photography

This project group will focus on basic skills

necessary to becoming a better photographer.

(Ages 9-18)

Cloverbuds

This group focuses on fun projects that include

educational activities, science experiments, and

crafts. Members often make projects that they can

enter in the county fair. If you are interested in this

group, please be sure to enroll in 4-H and list Cloverbuds as an activity. Contact Sarah at

sarah.redmon@uky.edu with any questions.

(Ages 5-8)

Mark Your Calendars: Enroll in 4-H for 2019-2020! September is the month to re-enroll in 4-H. It is mandatory that everyone involved in 4-H re-enroll each year. Beginning this year, we will be able to offer online enrollment. We will send out more information about this option as soon as possible. Take a look at the following clubs and project groups offered for 2019-2020. Most clubs and project groups meet once per month, and they resume meeting in September. Check the September newsletter for meeting dates and times and for descriptions of any new clubs and project groups. Please contact us with any questions!

Poultry Club

Members will learn about poultry care, upkeep, and showmanship.

(Ages 5-18)