News and Events
Connecticut 4-H Sheep Project Clinic
Saturday, February 25, 2012
9:00 am to 3;30 pm
UConn Storrs Campus
Registration at Ratcliffe Hicks Arena
2012 State 4-H Horse Contest
Entry Forms
NEW DATE
CT 4-H Volunteer Training
Saturday, February 4th, 9:45 am to 3:00 pm
UConn Greater Hartford Campus
1800 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT
Library, Building, Fourth Floor
2011 CT Military 4-H Clubs Report
CT 4-H Expressive Arts Day
March 10, 2012, 9am to 3pm
UConn Greater Hartford Campus
The State 4-H Fashion Revue will be held on March 10th as part of CT 4-H Expressive Arts Day. All of the participation forms are provided here. Please read the guidelines for the Fashion Revue that are included in the Expressive Arts Day Information Packet. Please pay special attention to due dates:
Incredible Creations:
Comentary Information Sheet - Sewn Outfits
Evaluation Form - Sewn Outfits
Smart Shopper:
Commentary Information Sheet- Smart Shopper
Evaluation Form - Smart Shopper
2012 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest
Entries due to the State 4-H Office
February 1, 2012.
Connecticut 4-H: a great place to learn new things
What’s in it for young people?
When you join 4-H, you choose what interests you. Here are some examples of hands-on opportunities:
• exploring the environment and nature
• growing your own food with all types of gardens
• learning about technology and robotics
• developing photography or drama skills
• caring for animals
You can be part of a club, be an individual member, attend 4-H Camp, go on a field trip or show off your new skills at a 4-H Fair. In the process, you meet new friends, solve problems and make a difference in your neighborhood or even in the world.
Adults like it, too!
Our adult 4-H volunteers enjoy working with young people to gain their full potential. Depending on the talents and time you can contribute, we have a place for you in:
• individual events
• short-term or long term projects with national curriculums
• on-going group activities
• committee membership
You’ll get plenty of training and support from the Connecticut Cooperative Extension Staff and recognition, too. You might even learn new skills while seeing youth grow and develop. Get a new worldview.
Everyone Benefits.
According to research by Tufts University, 4-H youth are 25% more likely to contribute to their families, themselves and their communities, and 41% less likely to engage in risky/problem behavior. Be part of the 4-H world.
Congressman Joe Courtney, Second Congressional District of Connecticut,
shows a goat at the 2011 New London County 4-H Fair held in July.