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4H camp

Benton-Iowa-Linn 4H County Camp at Camp IO-DIS-E-CA
(Posted on 4/4/2008)
It's 4-H Camp Time!! The Benton-Iowa-Linn 4-H County Camp at Camp IO-DIS-E-CA near Solon will be held on June 6-7, 2008.

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4H Photo Camp
(Posted on 1/29/2008)
Youth in 7th - 12th grades are invited to discover the thrills that lie in finding new ways to add interest in their photography.

News from Iowa State University Extension

4-H Youth Take Challenge to 'Green' Environment
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
National 4-H Conference Iowa delegatesFour youth and two adult delegates return from the National 4-H Youth Conference inspired by their experiences and eager to share them with others and use them to enhance the Iowa 4-H program.
2008 ISU Students of Distinction link their excellence to 4-H experiences
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Two 4-H alumni are the recipients of the 2008 Iowa State University Students of Distinction awards and acknowledge their 4-H backgrounds as instrumental in developing the skills that have helped them succeed.
4-H Horse Jamboree Winners Announced
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Almost 300 Iowa 4-H'ers competed in the 10th annual 4-H Youth Horse Jamboree April 12-13 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
4-H’ers Say Clubs Build Communication, Citizenship, Leadership Skills
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
4-HTo find out how 4-H clubs improve youths’ communication, citizenship and leadership skills, ISU Extension surveyed 466 randomly selected 4-H club members.
Apply Now for New 4-H Equine Science Scholarship to Ellsworth Community College
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
Current and former 4-H’ers are eligible for a new $750 Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarship. Application deadline is May 16.
2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference to “Ignite the Flame” in Youth
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
Iowa 4-H Youth Conference planners work to draw and inspire youth across Iowa during the annual event slated June 24-26 this year.
ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.
Iowa 4-H Center offers numerous opportunities for teen campers
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Iowa 4-H Center markets to teenagers by offering various opportunities for high school aged campers.
ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 14
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Listen to an interview with a NASA specialist about living your dreams, as well as interviews about farmers’ corn planting intentions, the Clay County Fair, options for gardeners and more.

Events


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Staff

Ann Torbert-Field Specialist, Youth
Phone: 319-377-9839
Fax: 319-377-0475
Email: atorbert@iastate.edu

Stan Geiken-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (319) 472-4739
Fax: (319) 472-5601
Email: shgeiken@iastate.edu

Michelle Thomsen-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: (319) 472-4739
Fax: (319) 472-5601
Email: thomsenm@iastate.edu

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