Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

Horse Clinic For Youth
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Want to learn more about youth and horses?

State 4-H Youth Conference June 24-26, 2008
(Posted on 4/15/2008)
Every June, over 1000 teenagers converge on the campus of Iowa State University for 3 days full of speakers, workshops, mixers, dances, a banquet, and community service activities.

FSQA Certification and Trainings
(Posted on 4/15/2008)
The quality assurance program is designed to help 4-H animal and livestock project members understand their part in the production chain and ultimately produce a quality and safe food product.Tuesday, April 22 ~ 6:30 - 8:30pm Monday, June 23 ~ 1:00 - 3:00pm

Robotics Camp April 26, 2008
(Posted on 4/14/2008)
Robot Camp for Kids…exploring robotics and having fun!

4-H Tech Savvy Youth Explore Precision Agriculture
(Posted on 1/29/2008)
It’s air-conditioned, has a phone, a satellite-driven GPS location device and sophisticated sensors near the ground…What Can This Be? If you haven’t guessed it’s an American Farmer using high-tech Agriculture.

4-H Workshops
(Posted on 1/24/2008)
Looking for something fun to do, as well as learn something new? Try one or several of the 4-H workshops.

2007 4-H Awards Day News & Photos
(Posted on 11/7/2007)
The 2007 4-H Awards Program was a huge success with 150 4-H'ers and their families celebrating the accomplishments for the 2006 - 2007 year and kicking off a new year of fun and learning.

State Awards for B.V. County 4-H'ers
(Posted on 9/6/2007)
B.V. County 4-H'ers receive recognition at State Fair competitions.

Cindy Glienke Inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
(Posted on 8/28/2007)

Join the Buena Vista County 4-H Safety and Education in Shooting Sports Club
(Posted on 8/28/2007)
Interested in Shooting Sports? Now is the Time to Join!

Getting youth and their parents plugged into Iowa State University is EASY
(Posted on 2/22/2007)
It's just 1 - 2 - 3 - and click you are there.

New Customized 4-H Memory Books Available
(Posted on 7/14/2006)
Are you looking for a unique new way to organize your 4-H highlights? If you are a 4-Her, club historian, leader, or parent interested in creatively tailoring your 4-H memories into a book check out this new 4-H book template. 4-H history, fun facts, trivia, and photos are included along with your own personalized memories to design and print in a book for your unique needs or can be created for a club.

News from Iowa State University Extension

4-H Youth Take Challenge to 'Green' Environment
(Posted on 5/6/2008)

Four 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)

To 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

4-H Youth

08/09/2008 Iowa NatureMapping Level I Workshop

More 4-H Youth events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Debbie Erpelding-County Youth Cordinator
Phone: 712-732-5056
Fax: 712-732-5006
Email: deberp@iastate.edu

Rhonda Christensen-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (712)732-5056
Fax: (712)732-5006
Email: rchris@iastate.edu

Carol Ehlers-4-H/Youth Development Specialist
Phone: (712)662-7131
Fax: (712)662-7133
Email: xehlers@iastate.edu

Buena Vista County Extension