4-H Youth Development

Clemson Extension agents with primary Youth Development responsibilities work closely with state extension specialists and researchers located on campus and at the various research and education centers located across the state. They provide expertise in topics including animal agriculture and veterinary science, natural resources and the environment, gardening, leadership and citizenship, personal growth and development, and science, engineering and technology.

Local Agent

Alana West 803-276-1091 x111 awillin@clemson.edu

Calendar

May 2012 - September 2012

Newsletters

September 2011

December 2011

March 2012

June 2012 coming soon

Please let us know if you wish to be added or removed from the Newberry County 4-H Clover Clips Quarterly Newsletter mail/email list.

Forms

Newberry County 4-H Membership Form

Newberry County 4-H Camp Registration Form

Clubs

Newberry 4-H Dairy Club

meets 2nd Monday of each month at 6pm at the Newberry Extension Office
youth study dairy cattle and the dairy industry and prepare for dairy judging and showing

Newberry County 4-H Shotgun Team

meets on Saturdays throughout the season: November - May
$35 yearly dues

Newberry Saddle and Spurs 4-H Horse Club

meets 1st Monday of each month from 6:30-7:30 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church on Nance Street
open to youth ages 8-19, no horse experience or ownership necessary
$10 yearly dues
youth learn breeds, colors, anatamy, care, showmanship, horsemanship, and more

Newberry 4-H Clovers in the Kitchen

meets 1st Monday of each month (September-May) from 3:15-4:15 at the Newberry Extension Office
open to youth ages 5-8
$10 to join plus $2 to attend each meeting
call to register

Newberry 4-H Kids in the Kitchen II

meets 2nd Monday of each month (Spetember-May) from 3:30-4:30 at the Newberry Extension Office
open to youth ages 9-12
$10 to join plus $2 to attend each meeting
call to register

Newberry 4-H Kids in the Kitchen III

meets 3rd Monday of each month (September-May) from 3:30-4:30 at the Newberry Extension Office
open to youth ages 13-15
$10 to join plus $2 to attend each meeting
call to register

Newberry 4-H Community Club (POSSIBILITY)

open to ages 5-19
$10 to join
will cover all topics
call if interested in volunteering or joining

Newberry 4-H Wether Goat Club (POSSIBILITY)

open to ages 5-19 in the 4-H Wether Goat Project
call if interested

Newberry 4-H Archery Club (POSSIBILITY)

call if interested

Newberry 4-H Robotics Club (POSSIBILITY)

call if interested

Newberry 4-H Pet Club (POSSIBILITY)

call if interested

2011-12 School Clubs

Newberry Child Development Center 4-H Outdoor Explorers

meets the 4th Friday of each month
afterschool program youth concentrate on vegetables and gardening

Newberry Middle School 4-H Green Streak

meets during Tiger Time with Mrs. Adams

Whitmire Community School 3rd Grade

meets 3rd Friday of each month

Reuben Elementary Afterschool 4-H Healthy Lifestyles Club

meets 3rd Thursday of each month from 3:00-4:00

Pomaria Garmany Elementary Afterschool 4-H Healthy Lifestyles Club

meets 1st Friday of each month from 3:00-4:00

Prosperity Rikard Elementary Afterschool 4-H Healthy Lifestyles Club

meets on the 4th Thursday of each month from 3:00-4:00
open to all students
$10 to join

Little Mountain Elementary School 4-H Afterschool Shammrocks

meets the 2nd Friday of each month from 3:00-4:00
open to all students
$10 to join

In-School Embryology Project (incubator and eggs)

contact us if you would like for you class to complete the embryology project with an incubator and chicken eggs
classes must supply their own brood boxes and starter feed for any hatchlings
incubators and turners must be cleaned before returning them to Newberry 4-H

Let us know if your class or school wants to have a 4-H Club for the 2012-13 school year!

2012 Projects

Market Steer Project

ages 5-19
$20 for current 4-H members and $30 for non-members
deadline to register May 31

Dairy Month Poster Contest

ages 5-19
no cost
due June 22
prizes: cash money

SC 4-H T-Shirt Design Contest

ages 5-19, 4-H members only
no cost
one color design that represents SC 4-H
due July 6
prize: $25 shopping card to the 4-H Mall

Newberry Ag Expo

Dairy Show Thursday September 27 6PM
Beef Show Friday September 28 6PM
Goat Show Saturday September 29 AM
Horse Event Saturday September 29 PM

2012 Camps

Newberry County 4-H Camp Registration Form

Lifestock Day Camp

ages 5-19
June 19 from 12-4pm
$2 each
on a local farm in Chester SC
learn fitting, showmanship, vet care etc. for goat, dairy, beef, swine, sheep, rabbit, or poultry
registration deadline June 13

4-H2O (10 spots left!)

ages 10-14
August 1-3 9am-4pm
Mollys Rock picnic shelter off Hwy 176
$50 for current 4-H members and $60 for nonmembers includes tshirt, water bottle, snacks and drinks
call for more information and to register

No Pigs Allowed (1 spot left!)

ages 10-14
Tuesday, June 5 11am-2pm
$15 for current 4-H members and $25 for nonmembers includes lunch
Stable Steak House in Prosperity
table setting and manners, phone etiqutte, thank you letters, and more
call for more information and to register

YLI Summer Camps

4-H Summer Camp in Summerton, SC
Camp Sewee in Awendaw, SC
Camp Voyager in Pickens, SC
Camp Hannon Adventures in Sunset, SC
Camp Wildlife in Summerton, SC

Fundraisers

Bi-Lo Boosterplus - print this bar code, scan it with your bonues card the next time you shop at Bi-Lo, and from then until May 31 1% of all your spending will go towards Newberry County 4-H.

Country Meats Fundraiser - stop by the Extension Office today to purchase your meat stick (0 trans fats, low card, high protein) for just $1. Several flavors available. All proceeds benefit Newberry County 4-H.

SC 4-H Volunteer Leaders Symposium

August 11 in Columbia
new and potential volunteer leaders
trainings in horse, livestock, sceince, healthy lifestyles, and club management

Visit the state-wide 4-H website.