Jackson County 4-H Update: March 18, 2013
2013 4-H Camps Page Updated with Spring Break Day Camp Information and Timpoochee Counselor/CIT Application
Are you ready for Spring Break? I know we are. Space is still available for our Spring Break Day Camps. Don’t miss out on all the fun!
Spring Break 4-H Day Camps- Brochure and Registration Form
Note: We have decided to open the Animal Planet 4-H Day Camp (March 27) to ages 5-12. This day camp was originally intended to be for Cloverbuds (5-7 year olds), but we feel that the programs will be enjoyed by the older 4-H members. If you have already registered for day camps and would like to add your child to Animal Planet, please mail a $10.00 check made out to the Jackson County 4-H Association, to:
Jackson County Extension Agent
Attention: Ben Knowles
2741 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 3
Marianna, FL 32448
We will update your child’s day camp form and register them for the Animal Planet camp. Space is still limited, so do not delay.
Teens who would like to volunteer to help with 4-H Day Camps should contact Ben Knowles.
County Camp at 4-H Camp Timpoochee
June 17-21, 2013
Camper Age: 8-12 (Campers must have turned 8 by September 1, 2012)
Cost: $220 for 4-H members, $230.00 for non-4-H members
Camper Registration Dates: TBA
First-time Camper Orientation: June 11, 2013 from 4:30 PM -5:15 PM at the Jackson County Extension Service.
Application Available for 4-H Camp Timpoochee Counselors and CIT
Counselors and Counselors-in-Training : 13-18 (Teen must have turned 13 by September 1, 2012 ). Teens must apply to serve as Counselors and CITs. Applications must be typed and are due April 5.
Counselors and CITs must attend all required pre-camp trainings. Scheduled Trainings: Tri-County Training June 13 (all day)
Camp Fee for Counselors and CITs. TBA
https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/jacksonco/4-h-camps/
4-H Science Fair ASucces
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 4-H Science Fair. Each exhibitor did a great job and the judges were very impressed with all the projects. Thank you to all the volunteers to who helped make the night a success! Last week The Jackson County Times, The Floridan and Graceville News printed pictures from the Science Fair. Be sure to get copies if you have not already. You can also see photos on our 4-H Facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jackson-County-Florida-4-H/135642513125691
4-H Tropicana Public Speaking Program
Jackson County 4-H is very proud of the 4-H Tropicana Public Speaking Program. Working with youth in grades 4-6, this contest helps thousands of young people annually learn how to write and deliver a speech. The Jackson County 4-H Staff partner with school faculty each year to offer this program to local youth. Teachers are provided with 4-H curriculum to teach students the fundamentals of writing and delivering a public speech. Students then compete in a judged classroom speaking contest. Classroom winners compete at a school-wide competition. First place winners from each school and grade go on to compete at the County Contest. County Contest first place winners receive full camp scholarships to 4-H Camp Timpoochee. The Jackson County 4-H Count-level Contest will be Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at 6:00 PM, at the Jackson County Extension Service. For more information, visit the 4-H Tropicana webpage or contact, 4-H Agent, Ben Knowles.
https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/jacksonco/4-h-tropicana-public-speaking/
Let’s Go Back Outside
Many youth today are suffering from a serious, preventable disorder that is the result of early age experiences and if not properly diagnosed or treated, may cause severe mental health issues up through adulthood. This disorder I’m referring to is called Videophilia. Videophilia can be described as the love of any form of electronic media. This media may be internet, movies, video games, cell phones, or just plain TV. Many youth are so attached to their video devices that they hardly ever go outside to see what’s going on in the natural world. In Richard Louv’s book “Last Child in the Woods” he calls this condition “Nature-Deficit Disorder”.
To read more: visit http://jackson.ifas.ufl.edu/newsletters/2013/03/15/lets-go-back-outside/
Jackson County 4-H Seeks New Volunteers
The Jackson County 4-H Program is seeking new volunteers to help with county 4-H programs. Whether you have a couple of hours a month or a couple of hours a year to serve as a volunteer, Jackson County 4-H can find a place for you to serve. 4-H is a “learn-by doing” youth development program for children ages 5-18. 4-H provides young people with many different opportunities to develop life skills.
Read more at: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/jacksonco/2012/07/12/jackson-county-4-h-seeks-new-volunteers/
Master Gardener Plant Sale
The Jackson County Master Gardeners Plant Sale is March 23, at the Jackson County Extension Service. It will start at 7:00 AM.
SAVE THE DATE FOR
Get Your 4-H On: District II Events
Get Your 4-H ON: District II Events will be June 1, 2013, at the Jackson County Extension Service. This will be a day for 4-H members from Bay, Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, Walton and Washington Counties to show off their talents and skills.
Some of the Get Your 4-H On activities will include:
- District 4-H Tropicana Public Speaking Contest
- District 4-H Science Fair
- Fashion Competition
- Competitions for demonstrations and illustrated talks
- Fun games and activities for 4-H members.
District II Events will start at 9:00 AM and end around 2:00 PM. Lunch will be sold for $5.00.
Rules and registration information will be available soon.
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Please contact me at the e-mail below if you have questions about any of this information.
Thanks,
Ben Knowles
University of Florida-IFAS
Jackson County Extension Agent I – 4-H Youth Development �
2741 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 3
Marianna, FL 32448
Phone: (850) 482-9620
Fax: (850) 482-9287
E-mail: brk09@ufl.edu
https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/jacksonco/
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H is open to all youth between the ages of 5-18 regardless of gender, race, creed, color, religion, or disability. Persons with disabilities should notify the Jackson County Extension Service at least 5 working days prior to a 4-H event so that proper consideration can be given to the request.
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