Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

ISU Cyclone Horse Judging Camp
(Posted on 4/17/2008)
JUNE 12-14, 2008 YOUTH AGES 12 TO 18 YEARS A 3 DAY CAMP FOR YOUTH INTERSTED IN HORSES AND HORSE JUDGING. YOUTH WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTION IN JUDGING BOTH CONFORMATION AND PERFORMANCE CLASSES. IN ADDITION, EACH INDIVIDUAL WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE BOTH GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION AND FEEDBACK ON ORAL REASONS.

Youth Horse Jamboree 2008
(Posted on 4/15/2008)
Keokuk County team groomers compete at the Youth Horse Jamboree at the Iowa Horse Fair on Saturday April 12th, 2008.

2008 Iowa State Fair - "U Gotta Love It"
(Posted on 4/10/2008)
Dates: August 7 - 17th

2008 Keokuk County Expo Dates - "Lets have bushels of fun"
(Posted on 4/10/2008)
Expo Dates: July 12th - 20th

Join 4-H
(Posted on 4/10/2008)
Joining 4-H is easy anytime of the year We have a club for all youth in grades K-12 and plenty of room for adult volunteers.

4-H Launches Online Volunteer Training
(Posted on 4/10/2008)
Volunteering for 4-H just got easier. Training is now available online or by DVD for those volunteers whose schedules keep them from attending the face to face trainings in their county.

4-H Youth Conference - "Ignite the Flame"
(Posted on 4/10/2008)
The date has been set for the 2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, Animal Science ROUNDUP, and CSI: Crops. From June 24-26, over 1000 youth from across the state are expected to attend this annual event held at Iowa State University. This year’s theme is “Ignite the Flame.”

Iowa State University to Hold a Livestock Judging Camp
(Posted on 4/10/2008)
Iowa State University will hold a camp for 4-H & FFA members interested in enhancing their knowledge of evaluating livestock. This camp will be June 18-20 at Iowa State University.

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

05/12/2008 Dog obedience project meeting

More 4-H Youth events

Child Care That Works

05/14/2008 Providing Child Care in the Home
06/07/2008 First Aid w/ Rescue Breathing & CPR

More Child Care That Works events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Shelly Koehn-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 641-622-2680
Fax:
Email: skoehn@iastate.edu

Nancy Schmidt-Field Specialist
Phone: (641) 622-2680
Fax: (641) 622-2637
Email: nancysch@iastate.edu

Gary Bickmeier-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (641) 622-2680
Fax: (641) 622- 2637
Email: gary@iastate.edu

Keokuk County Extension