Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

Babysitting Clinic
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Plan on babysitting in the future? Come learn about Toy Safety, Infant Care and more!

Fish Iowa Fishing Clinic
(Posted on 5/7/2008)
Join the Sac County Extension Office and the Sac County Conservation Board for a fun day of learning. Youth will learn about fishing safety, types of fish, fishing skills and appropriate dress.

Youth and Horses Clinic
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
What to learn more about Youth and Horses?

Master Sprouts
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
Master Sprouts program gives youth an opportunity to: Focus on doing, participate in activities uniquely suited to their developmental age, grow and learn in a non-competitive enviroment, participate in hands-on learing in small groups, learn appropriate life skills, have fun and meet new friends.

Pavers for Progress
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
Please help the Sac County 4-H Endowment Committee expand the 4-H Heritage Walk.

Ignite the Flame
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
In June, over 1000 teenagers will gather on the campus of Iowa State University for 3 days of speakers, workshops, mixers, dances, a banquet, and community service activities.

ISU Extension Tip of the Week
(Posted on 3/25/2008)
Extension Tip of the Week (TOW) can be sent to you directly by e-mail. These tips will be sent weekly and will cover a variety of topics. They will be brief and timely.

4-H & Youth Newsletters
(Posted on 3/11/2008)
Don't miss out on the 4-H newsletters.

ISU Extension Sac County Celebrates 150th
(Posted on 3/2/2008)
ISU Extension in Sac County commemorated ISU’s 150th birthday.

Sac County Barn Quilts
(Posted on 2/25/2008)
Sac County Covered with Barn Quilts

4-H Club Leaders Resources and Forms
(Posted on 2/13/2008)
Make your job easier as a 4-H club leader by using the provided resources and forms.

4-H Record Book Forms
(Posted on 10/8/2007)
4-H record book forms are now available on line.

Join 4-H Today!
(Posted on 10/8/2007)
Joining 4-H is as Easy as 1 - 2 - 3 - 4

Start Your ISU Future Here
(Posted on 8/30/2007)
Become an ISU college student. Your adventure is about to begin.

Nutrition Information
(Posted on 5/23/2007)
Read on for recipes, activities, food safety, nutrition, health and exercise.

Sac County Rated 7th of Best Places to Live in Rural America
(Posted on 2/2/2007)
Sac County made Progressive Farmer's Top Ten List of the Best Places in Rural America!

2007 - 2008 4-H Calendar
(Posted on 1/11/2007)
2007 - 2008 Dates to Remember for Sac County 4-H Families

New Food Pyramid Guidelines
(Posted on 12/1/2006)
Take steps to a healthier you.

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

05/14/2008 Master Sprouts at Thistle Down
06/03/2008 Sac County Babysitting Clinic
06/07/2008 Sac County Fishing Clinic

More 4-H Youth events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Carol Ehlers-Youth Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 732-5056
Fax: (712) 732-5006
Email: xehlers@iastate.edu

Tom Duncan-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (712) 662-7131
Fax: (712) 662-7133
Email: duncan@iastate.edu

Steph Erpelding-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 712-662-7131
Fax: 712-662-7133
Email: erpeldin@iastate.edu

Julie Hlas-External Relations Specialist
Phone: (712) 274-0048
Fax: (712) 274-7323
Email: hlas@iastate.edu

Sac County Extension