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4-H Clover Chatter Newsletter
(Posted on 1/26/2012)
This month's edition of the 4-H Clover Chatter is ready for your viewing. Select the blue text above to download your copy today. If you have any problems downloading the Clover Chatter call us at 888-644-2105.
SummerNXTRobotWorkshop
(Posted on 1/24/2012)
Registration Now OPEN for Harrson County 4-H Robotics Camp, June 18-22, 2012. Join us for a fun week of building programming and testing your robots along with great Team Building Fun!
Harrson County 4-H Summer Lego NXT Robotics Camp
2012 5th & 6th Grade 4-H Junior Camp
(Posted on 1/20/2012)
Great New Friends!
Great Leadership Opportunities!
Great Campfires!
Great New experiences Climbing and Messing in the Creek!
What could be this Great?.Area Junior 5th & 6th Grade Camp
Register Now for Camp, June 10-13 at the State 4-H Camping Center!
2012SWIA4hJudgesTraining
(Posted on 1/19/2012)
Updates and a Track for New 4-H Judges
Saturday, March 10, 9:30- 2:30 p.m.
IWCC, Cass County Campus in Atlantic
Marsville 2012 and Beyond
(Posted on 1/10/2012)
This is it. You could be one of the first astronauts traveling to Mars or in an important support role building systems or managing their flight from Mission Control. On the other side of this page is a link to a lot more information on what we know about Mars. Just click on the image to the side or the blue text above and you are off to discover a new frontier.
SWIA 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training
(Posted on 12/19/2011)
Southwest Iowa will be hosting a 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Training August 25 & 26, 2012 in Red Oak, Iowa. We will be offering Training in Archery, Rifle, Shotgun, Muzzleloader and Wildlife Skills. Deadline for Registration is August 10!
SWIA4HSESS
(Posted on 11/23/2011)
Visit the Southwest Iowa 4-H Shooting Sports pages for Activites, Meeting Ideas and Plans for Events that will support Regions 17 & 18 4-H Shooting Sports members and Leaders. We are growing and learning from each other.
4hGearTech21Training
(Posted on 11/15/2011)
4-H Robotics is growing in Iowa! Kids are joining clubs and 4-H FIRST LEGO League teams as they share a common interest in building, programming, problem solving and teamwork all through working with the NXT LEGO Mindstorm Robot Kits. ISU Extension and Outreach has partnered with Nebraska 4-H to bring you GEAR-TECH-21 Volunteer and Youth program Training in robotics and GPS/GIS.
Dare to Excel Newsletter for Parents
(Posted on 10/6/2011)
When weekends, school breaks and summer are added together, kids spend many hours outside of school walls. How this time is spent affects their growth and development, as well as their success at school. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers a monthly newsletter during the school year, September through May, to help parents helpd their children become better learners.
Reg17LeadersTraining
(Posted on 9/21/2011)
2011-2012 Region 17 4-H Volunteer Training will include training on the Iowa 4-H Online Enrollment process and a focus on the Eight ESSENTIAL Elements of 4-H, "Cooking Up a Healthy Program". Come and Enjoy the prep process on these pages.
Join the 2011 First Lego League 4-H Clubs!
(Posted on 9/15/2011)
Would you like to program your own robots to do cool things for you? Would you like to plan a project that could make a difference in your community and present it to Community Leaders?Then the 4-H First Lego League Clubs in Harrison County are for you!!!
4hJrFLL
(Posted on 7/18/2011)
Come Join Harrison County 4-H Jr FIRST Lego League Club that meets at the Harrison County Extension Office from November-February. Open to 3rd and 4th Grade youth. Fill out an application today to be considered for membership!
2011Jr4hCampPics
(Posted on 6/27/2011)
Enter here to see what a FUN Experience Jr. Camp is for our Campers! Have a great time reliving memories as you scroll through the photos. Download or print any of the camp photos for record books, scrap books or for County Fair Projects! Enjoy...
4HTableSettingReg17
(Posted on 2/10/2011)
The Region 17 4-H Table Setting Contest for Summer 2011 is open to all 4-H Members in Region 17. Participants select a theme and display two table settings, including table covering, dishes, glassware, silverware, centerpiece and menu. 2011 Regional Finals Judging Schedule is now Posted on the Website.
Design Elements and Art Principles
(Posted on 7/7/2010)
County Fair is coming soon and you will need to be able to explain Design Elements and Art Principles for your Exhibits. Understanding Design Elements and Art Principles is a lot like understanding the ingredients in a Cookie Recipe. The Design Elements are the ingredients and the Art Principles are how you mix those ingredients together to make a delicious cookie! Take a look at this Quilt and what do you see? Lines, colors and a great use of space!
2010 4-H Jr 5th & 6th Grade Camp PIctures Pages
(Posted on 6/18/2010)
2010 Jr 4-H 5th & 6th Grade Junior Camp is history.
CAMP PICTURES ARE NOW POSTED!!!!!
Info on ordering the Camp Movie DVD
Info on the Sharpie Marker Tye-Dyeing and Incedible Shrinking Minis Camp Crafts
and info on Clear Spheres and Jelly Marbles
4HITAdventures
(Posted on 12/3/2009)
IT Adventures and Harrison County 4-H have teamed up to provide a great learning experience for High School youth. The Harrison County Team will be participating in the Robotics Track this year. In this track the team must
Spend Smart Eat Smart
(Posted on 2/26/2009)
Extension's Spend Smart Eat Smart website features dollar-saving tips, interactive activities, recipe videos and blogs hosted by ISU Extension nutrition specialists.
ManagingTough Times--Tips from ISU Extension and eXtension.org
(Posted on 2/16/2009)
Keeping families strong during tough times is important. Check out these three new publications with tips for managing your family’s relationships during these tough times. Or many other resources on our eXtension.org web site.
Flexible Cash Farm Leases
(Posted on 2/11/2009)
NEW FEB. 1, 2009 - Flexible Cash Farm Lease Considerations - Steve Johnson, Iowa State University Extension Farm Management Field Specialist.
Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 2/9/2009)
Time? ---- Money? ---- Nutrition?
What influences your mealtime decisions?
Learn about a program or publication
that could have answers for you.
Words on Wellness - WOW
(Posted on 9/3/2008)
"Words on Wellness" - Your extension connection to nutrition and fitness or WOW is a new statewide monthly newsletter. In each issue, you'll gain reliable, research-based information about nutrition, exercise, and food safety, and explore the power of incorporating healthy practices into daily living for you and your family.
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