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Yancey County 4-H Newsletter
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NEW Text Reminder System!
Yancey County 4-H is excited to announce our new text reminder system! This system will be use to send out text reminders for upcoming meetings and events. You will only receive messages for clubs and events your child is involved in. You must complete the sign up form below to opt-in and receive messages. Contact Jordan if you have any questions (Jordan_english@ncsu.edu)! Click here to sign up >>
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Complete this Short Survey for a chance to win an Amazon Gift Card!
We have almost reached our target number of responses for our Yancey County 4-H Neds Assessment! Click the link below to take this short survey and be entered to win one of five $25 Amazon gift cards! This survey is open to all adults, including parents, teachers and community members! Click here to take the survey >>
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Project Record Books Due!
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Yancey County 4-H Achievement Celebration
You're Invited to the Yancey County 4-H Achievement Celebration! Saturday, February 25th 2:00pm
Join us for a
celebration of our Yancey County 4-H members and their achievementsduring the 2022 4-H year! Youth who participated in Yancey County 4-H in 2022 will be recognized for their awards and achievements across the entire 4-H program. The whole family is invited! Light refreshments will be served. Click below to RSVP. Contact Jordan if you have any questions (828-682-6186, jordan_english@ncsu.edu).
Click here to RSVP >>
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Longshots Re-enrollment
Club enrollment for 2023 is now open for our Yancey County 4-H Longshots Club!
In this club, youth learn about firearm education, safety, and participate in shooting sports activities, including shotgun, rifle and archery. Youth have the opportunity to participate in regional, district and state competitions. Open to youth ages 8-18 (as of January 1st of the current year).Click here for more information about joining Yancey Longshots >>
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2023 4-H Online Re-enrollment
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Plan for 4-H Overnight Camp in 2023
We will be camping at the Eastern 4-H Center on the coast of North Carolina in 2023!
We have the following spaces still available:
- 3 Girls (ages 8-12)
- 1 Boy (ages 13-14)
- 1 Girl (ages 13-14)
Spaces are filling up quickly, reserve your spot today! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for youth to learn more about their State, while developing skills they will use for the rest of their lives!There are few tools as powerful as the camp experience to positively impact the lives of young people. At 4-H Overnight Camp, your child can look forward to a week of making new friends, swimming, archery, kayaking, rock climbing, games, campfires, sleeping in cabins, and much more. The life skills they learn at camp, including responsibility and independence, will help them in school, when they attend college, and in their first jobs.
Click here for more information >>
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Yancey County 4-H Summer Internship Now Accepting Applications!
Yancey County 4-H is now accepting applications for an intern (Age 15-21) to assist with 2023 Summer Fun programs. Interns will gain experience in program design, implementation, and evaluation as well as skills in public speaking, time management, and youth development. Position descriptions are linked below. To apply, please complete the application form. Applications are due no later than May 1st at 5 p.m.
Click here for more information >>
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New Year, New Clubs!
Are you looking for new opportunities for your child to participate in this year? Check out the clubs and programs that Yancey County 4-H has to offer youth ages 5-18!
Beef Club- New club members have the opportunity to participate in the WNC Dairy Steer Project. Open to youth ages 8-18. February – September. Youth participants get their
own bottle calf, and attend monthly meetings where they learn how to care for, raise and show their animal. Program concludes by participants showing their animal in two local Shows. At the conclusion of the shows, the Dairy Steers are sold and youth receive the money from the sale. Returning club members have the opportunity to participate in their own Beef projects.
Tri-County Chick to Chicken Program- Open to youth ages 5-18. March – September. Youth participants get two chicks, and attend monthly workshops learning how to care for, raise and show their animals. Program concludes by participants showing their animals in the Avery
County and WNC Mountain State Fairs.
Tri-County Small Animal Program- Open to youth ages 5-18. March – September. Youth participants get their own small animal (rabbit or guinea pig), and attend monthly workshops learning how to care for, raise and show their animals. Program concludes by participants showing their animals in the Avery County and WNC Mountain State Fairs.
Horse Club- Learn about horsemanship, anatomy, grooming, tacking, and more! This is an unmounted club, meaning youth will work with horses, but will not complete any riding. Club meets on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Yancey County Longshots- Learn about firearm education, safety, and participate in shooting sports activities, including shotgun, rifle and archery. Youth have the opportunity to participate in regional, district and state competitions. Open to youth ages 8-18 (as of January 1st of the current year).
Electric Club- Learn all about the magic of electricity! Open to youth ages 10-18. Youth who participate in this program have the opportunity to attend NC 4-H Electric Congress in July of each year! Meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. Continually accepting new members.
Arts & Crafts Club- Explore your creative side, learning about all avenues of arts & crafts! Open to youth ages 5-18. Meetings are on the second Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. Continually accepting new members.
Outdoor Adventures Club- Learn about natural resources, wildlife, hiking, environmental science and more! Youth have opportunities to attend several trips including hiking, outdoor cooking, snow tubing and more! Open to youth ages 8-18. Regular Club Meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Continually accepting new members.
Sewing Club- Open to youth ages 5-18 of all skill levels! Learn the basics of sewing and craft your own creations to take home. Youth learn hand sewing and machine sewing techniques. Meeting occur every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. according to group assignment. Continually accepting new members.
Lego Club- Open to youth ages 5-18 in Yancey County! Youth will participate in a
variety of Lego challenges, creating their own builds and expressing their creativity, all while making new friends! Meetings occur the second and third Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m., depending upon which group your child is in. Continually accepting new members.
Homeschool Club- Open to homeschooled youth ages 5-18 in Yancey County! Learn about a variety of topics from STEM, to cooking and more, while making new friends! Meetings occur the second Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. Continually accepting new members.
Are you interested in a club not listed above? Starting a 4-H Club is easy! All it takes is an adult volunteer leader, and five youth from three different families! 4-H Clubs can be special interest clubs (that are focused around a central interest like cooking) or community based clubs which explore a different topic at each club meeting! Contact Jordan for more information about starting a 4-H Club!
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Purchase Your Yancey County 4-H T-shirts at the Extension Office!
We still have a few Yancey County 4-H T-shirts available for sale at the Extension Office! The shirts are $15 each and we have sizes Youth Large - Adult
3XL remaining. We accept cash or check (made to Yancey County 4-H).
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Thursday, February 2nd 5:00pm: 2023 Dairy Steer Project Contracts Due to Extension Office!
Thursday, February 2nd 6:00pm: Horse Club Meeting
Saturday, February 4th 1:00pm: Longshots Practice for Youth Hunter Safety Tournament
Tuesday, February 7th 5:30pm: Sewing Club Meeting (Group #1)
Wednesday, February 8th 3:00pm: Homeschool Club Meeting
Wednesday, February 8th 4:00pm: LEGO Club Meeting (Group #1)
Thursday, February 9th 6:30pm: 2023 Dairy Steer Project Zoom Orientation
Friday, February 10th 5:00pm: Project Record Books & Portfolios Due to Extension Office!
Saturday, February 11th 1:00pm: Longshots Practice for Youth Hunter Safety Tournament
Monday, February 13th 4:00pm: Arts & Crafts Club Meeting
Tuesday, February 14th 5:30pm: Sewing Club Meeting (Group #2)
Wednesday, February 15th 4:00pm: LEGO Club Meeting (Group #2)
Saturday, February 18th 1:00pm: Longshots Practice for Youth Hunter Safety Tournament
Monday, February 20th 3:30-5pm: 4-H WHEP Program Meeting
Tuesday, February 21st 4:00pm: Electric Club Meeting
Tuesday, February 21st 5:30pm: Sewing Club Meeting (Group #1)
Tuesday, February 21st 6:00pm: Outdoor Adventures Club Meeting
Thursday, February 23rd 6:00pm: Longshots Club Business Meeting @ Senior Center
Saturday, February 25th 2:00pm: Yancey County 4-H Achievement Celebration @ Higgins Family Life Center
Tuesday, February 28th 5:30pm: Sewing Club Meeting (Group #2)
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NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal,
state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.
Extension's 4-H program is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina. We help over 247,000 young people grow into active, contributing citizens each year.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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