York-Poquoson 4-H – camps, leadership programs, horse club and more!
Register for 4-H Junior Summer Camp 2015
4-H Junior Camp for York County and the City of Poquoson is scheduled for August 3-7, 2015 at the Jamestown 4-H Center in Williamsburg. Registration for the camp and Counselor-in-Training positions will open on February 23, 2015. Only mailed-in registration forms will be accepted. Your registration envelope must be post-marked on February 23rd or later in order to be considered for a camp spot. The cost of camp is $250 per camper (with a $50 deposit due at the time of registration). Scholarships are available for youth with financial need. More information and registration forms are available at: http://www.yorkcounty.gov/
Join the 4-H Horse Club in York County/ Poquoson
The Millennium Riders 4-H Horse Club is looking for new members! This club is open to any youth (ages 9-18) in York County or the City of Poquoson. You don’t need a horse to join! To join, contact Vicky Sherry Moore atvswp140@gmail.com or 757-912-6091.
Corporate Sponsors and Vendors Needed for 4-H District Horse Show
Local businesses and organizations are being sought for financial support of the 4-H Southeast District Horse Show (May 16-17, 2015 at Dorey Park in Henrico, VA), for donations for the silent auction – proceeds will benefit the 4-H horse program and member scholarships – and to be vendors during the show! For more information, please contact Vicky Sherry Moore at vswp140@gmail.com or 757-912-6091.
State-Wide Teen Weekend at the Southwest 4-H Educational Center
Teens (must turn 14 before September 30, 2015) from throughout the state will gather at the Southwest 4-H Educational Center in Abingdon, VA on February 27 – March 1. The cost for the weekend is $105. Registration for the program is due to our office by February 11th. For more information and registration materials visit our website:http://www.yorkcounty.gov/
Citizenship Program in Washington DC for Teens Entering 9th-12th Grade
Citizenship Washington Focus is a week-long 4-H citizenship program for youth entering grades 9-12 that takes place at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center (http://www.4hcenter.org/), just 1 mile from the Washington, DC border. The program will be held July 5-11, 2015. Applications to attend are due to our office on February 15th. Only current 4-H members can apply. The total cost of the program is $940. Scholarships may be available and help with fundraising is also available. For application materials and further information visit our website: http://www.yorkcounty.gov/
Leadership Program in Washington DC for Teens Entering 7th-8th Grade
Leadership Washington Focus is a week-long 4-H leadership program for youth entering grades 7 and 8 that takes place at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center (http://www.4hcenter.org/). The program will be held July 6-10, 2015. Applications to attend are due to our office on February 15th. Only current 4-H members can apply. The total cost of the program is $582. Scholarships may be available and help with fundraising is also available. For application materials and further information visit our website: http://www.yorkcounty.gov/
Show Off Your Skills & Talents at the 4-H District Contests, March 21, 9:30a-12p
The Southeast VA 4-H District Contests allow youth ages 9-18 to demonstrate and practice their skills and talents. Contests are available in the areas of presentation, public speaking, talent, fashion (constructed or purchased outfits), and art. Any youth can enter the contests. Youth that participate will be judged and receive award ribbons. Registration is due on March 14th and it costs $5.00 to register. For more information and registration materials visit our website:http://www.yorkcounty.gov/
Jamestown 4-H Center Offers Specialty Camps
– Spring Cloverbud – youth ages 5-8, March 14-15
– Marine Science – youth ages 9-13, April 7-9
– “Jammin’ on the James” Water Camp – youth ages 9-13, May 29-31
– Summer Cloverbud – youth ages 5-8, July 11-12
– SE District Teen Camp – youth ages 14-18, August 23-25
– Fall Cloverbud – youth ages 5-8, October 24-25
– Science Camp – youth ages 9-13, November 6-8
Details of these and other 4-H events are in the February issue of the Clover Chronicle, found at http://www.yorkcounty.gov/
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