November 2015 Newsletter - Utah County 4-H

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November 2015
Utah County 4-H News
Calendar of 4-H Events
November
1-20 4-H Holiday Food Drive - at the 4-H office (p. 4)
3, 10, 17, 24* “Write to the Moon“ - Grades K-12
Virtual Meet-ups from 5:30-7 pm (p. 2)
5-9
Maker National Youth Summit Closed
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Barnes and Noble Maker Faire at the Provo store (click for info)
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4-H Friday Family Night—All youth and adults—6 to 8 pm (p. 2)
6-7
Box Elder County Ranch Rodeo - Canceled
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Outdoor Adventure Club - Grades 7-12 - 9:30 am to noon (p. 4)
9, 16, 23, 30 Healthy Family Fun Cooking Nights (p. 7)
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4-H Office Closed for Veterans Day
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Livestock Social - Youth & leaders doing livestock - 6-8 pm (p. 4)
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Healthy Cuisine Contest - Grades K-12- Pick a time (p. 4)
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“Use the Science Fair as a 4-H Project” - Leader Training (p7)
13 & 14 USU Annual Sewing Conference– All adults - 8 am to 5 pm (p. 7)
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Application due for the Daniel’s Fund Scholarship (Click )
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4-H Achievement Night—All ages—6:30 to 8 pm (p. 5)
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Discover 4-H: Paper Crafts - Leader Training - 11:30 am to 1 (p.7)
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“4-H 101” - Leader training - All 4-H leaders - 6-7:30 pm (p. 8)
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Pie Camp - Grades 3-12 and leaders - 5-7:30 pm (p. 5)
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Teen council & Jr. Ambassadors (p. 3)
-All youth grades 7 to 12—From 4:30 to 5:30 pm
26 & 27
4-H Office Closed for Thanksgiving Day
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Family Night Out—”Write to the Moon Party” 5:30-7:30 pm (p. 2)
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Application Due for Youth in Action Award (p. 5)
December
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State Ambassador Applications Due—Grades 9-12 (p. 3)
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Application Due for AYLP Ghana - Ages 15-17 (p. 3)
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STEAM Punk Camp—Grades 5-8 - 9 am to 5 pm (p. 6)
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Teen council & Jr. Ambassadors (p. 3)
-All youth grades 7 to 12—From 4:30 to 5:30 pm
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Discover 4-H: Spa Day - Leader training - 11:30 am to 1 pm (p. 7)
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Hack-a-thon — Computer Coding Day All ages: youth and adults (p. 6)
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4-H Office Closed for Christmas Day
January
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Outdoor Adventure Club - Grades 7-12 - 9:30 am to noon (p. 4)
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Learning Leaders Workshop - STEM Scholarships - (p. 7)
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Teen Council—Expansion and Review - 4:30-6 pm (p. 3)
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World of Work Contest - Grades K-12- Pick a time (p. 6)
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STEM Storm Jr. (p. 6)
29-30 Teen Winter Retreat - Grades 9-12 (p. 3)
UTAH COUNTY 4-H
801-851-8470
100 E. Center St.
Suite L-400
Provo, Utah 84606
www.Utahcounty4-H.org
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Upcoming Events
February 11-15—Healthy Living National Youth Summit Closed
February 26=17—Jr. Teen Retreat for grades 5-8
March 2-4—Western Region Leaders’ Forum (p. 8)
March 7—Leader’s Banquet
April 7-9—Utah State Leadermete (p. 8)
*Activities that have changed in date or time as listed in a previous newsletter.
Utah State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.
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Family Activities
“Write to the Moon” - Virtual Meet-ups —Free—Grades K-12
Join other 4-H members across the county for a virtual meet-up on Tuesday nights in November for a
science fiction writing club. Watch our Facebook page for the links to the virtual meet-ups.
 November 3 - Virtual Meet-up - Grades K-6 from 5:30-6 pm, Grades 7-12 from 6-6:30pm
 November 10 - Virtual Meet-up - Grades K-6 from 5:30-6 pm, Grades 7-12 from 6-6:30pm
 November 17 - Virtual Meet-up - Grades K-6 from 5:30-6 pm, Grades 7-12 from 6-6:30pm
 November 24 - Virtual Meet-up - Grades K-6 from 5:30-6 pm, Grades 7-12 from 6-6:30pm
 November 30 - Family Night Out - Closing party and meet an author (see below)
Our goal is to write 953,054 words as a county!
***Bonus prize for everyone who writes over 50,000 words! What is your goal?
Here is what you need to write to be entered into the drawing at the Family Night Out on November 30:
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PreK-Kindergarten - 25 page picture book (doesn’t need words)
1st grade - 25 page picture book (10 words per page)
2nd grade - 30 page picture book (25 words per page)
3rd-4th grade - 5 page hand written story
5th-6th grade - 10 page hand written story
7-9th grade - 5 pages typed, single space
10-12 - 10 pages typed, single space
Adults - 25 pages typed, single space
NOTE: Email us at [email protected] so we can add you to our google doc and you can
keep us updated on your word count.
4-H Friday Family Night - A Night of Service
For all 4-H youth and families and ANYONE interested in learning more about 4-H
At the Utah County 4-H Office - 100 E. Center, Provo
FREE—November 6 from 6-8 pm
Come learn more about how service can help towards scholarships!
 Dinner will be provided
 We will be doing a service project
 There will be adult and youth workshop tracks
 Workshops will include things like “service projects for all ages” and
“community service and leadership opportunities through 4-H” and “new leader training”
 Bring hygiene items or a bag of wrapped candy for our service project
 Invite your friends!
We will have activities for the entire family. Worth 1 4-H Achievement point.
“Write to the Moon” - Closing party- FREE
Family Night Out—All 4-H youth and their families are invited
November 30 from 5:30-7:30 pm
At Orem Jr. High - 765 North 600 West Orem
 Astronaut food will be served for dinner
 Author Linda Bethers will speak to us
 Skype call with a special guest from NASA
 Lots of activities-like writing and space activities
 Star Dome Tent, telescopes, and binoculars
Bring your story manuscript to show us and be entered into a drawing for
epic prizes! Worth 1 4-H Achievement point.
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Youth Leadership
Teen Council & Junior Ambassadors
—All youth grades 7-12 - Free
November 23, December 7 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm
At the 4-H office, 100 E. Center St. Suite L900 in Provo
Check out this site for more information
All youth grades 7-12 are invited to join us! We would love every youth in
Utah county to come. Bring a friend and come learn leadership skills, plan activities, build friendships, and have fun! We meet every month.
Every meeting is worth 1 4-H Achievement Point.
***NEW this year for parents and younger siblings of youth on teen council
Join us during teen council for fun activities! We will be playing with the
Sphero robots, the Keva planks, cameras, etc. We will meet at the 4-H office
during the same time as the teen councils. Bring your kids and have some fun!
American Youth Leadership Program
Ages 15-17 as of July 1, 2016 - Application due: December 1, 2015. Program dates: June-July 2016
The American Youth Leadership Program (AYLP) with Ghana will offer 20 youth
and 2 adults the opportunity to explore the vast historical and cultural traditions of Ghana. The program will include a pre-trip orientation, four week cultural trip to Ghana in July 2015 and a follow-on project that will be carried out
in each participant’s local community following the exchange trip. The educational theme for AYLP with Ghana will focus on nutrition and food security issues with educational activities concentrating on how marketing affects decision making, sustainable food production, and food security for school children.
Check out the Wyoming 4-H website for the application.
State Ambassador Application Due — Due December 1
Youth ages 16-19 (not in college) are invited to apply to be a Utah
State Ambassador for 4-H. This is a great leadership opportunity for all
youth. Please, check out the Utah State website for more information
or talk to Jolene at 801-851-8473.
Teen Council Expansion and Review
January 25 from 4:30 to 6 pm - All youth grades 9-12
Free at the Pizza Pie Cafe - 2235 N. University Parkway in Provo
All youth on the teen council, livestock ambassadors, county ambassadors,
horse ambassadors, Leader’s Council and 4-H Staff are invited to join us for
our Expansion and Review night. We hold this event once a year to review our
program and discuss ways to help it grow. Pizza Pie Cafe will provide dinner
and dessert. It is an all-you-can-eat restaurant, so come hungry!
Worth 1 4-H Achievement point.
4-H Teen Winter Retreat — Theme: “Relationship Playlist”
Youth grades 9-12 throughout the state
Cost is $55, but the first 30 teens who register will only pay $10!
January 29-30—at Aspen Grove camp—9521 Alpine Scenic Hwy, Provo, Utah
Youth who have never attended a teen winter retreat are in for a fun time! This fun
retreat is planned by our state ambassadors. We will have a dance, food, communication workshops and so much fun! Youth can choose to cross-county ski or
snowshoe. Youth will need to provide your own transportation. Arrival time is at 4
pm on Friday. Pick up times on Saturday will be announced with it is closer to the
event. Registration is limited, so registered today. See you there! Worth 1 4-H
Achievement point.
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4-H Camps, Retreats & Activities
Re-Enrollment started October 1
All 4-H youth and families - Online at http://ut.4honline.com
Here is a link to walk you through the enrollment website.
Each family profile will change to inactive on October 1. Please reactivate your account
and update your profile before submitting. When you are finished updating, call the office at 801-851-8470 to pay the annual $5 per child registration fee. You will be unable
to register for any camps or events after October 1 until you reactivate your account.
4-H Holiday Food Drive
November 1 to 20
Please help us by donating to our Thanksgiving Food Drive for local
families in need. Simply bring your items to Achievement Night on
November 16 or to the 4-H office anytime. We are in need of frozen
rolls, frozen pie crust, pumpkin pie mix, stuffing mix, canned veggies,
gravy packets, canned yams, Jell-o mix, cranberry sauce and potatoes. Thank you for helping out families in need this holiday season!
Outdoor Adventure Club
Suggested age -7 to 12 grades. Younger siblings are welcome with their parents.
Meeting on November 7 from 9:30—noon
Wilderness first aid survival
At the Utah County 4-H Office—100 E. Center St. L400 in Provo, Utah
Meeting on January 9 from 9:30—noon
Indoor Climbing - Place and cost TBD
Join us for our county-wide outdoor adventure club. This will be geared for youth
grades 7-12. If younger siblings would like to participate, they MUST have their
parents come with them to the meetings and activities.
Each meeting is worth 1 4-H Achievement point.
Healthy Cuisine contest
All youth grades 3-12—At Oak Canyon Jr. High— 111 S. 725 E. In Lindon
November 12—Pick a time Register online at: http://ut.4honline.com
You can do this contest by yourself, or grab a friend and compete together.
Prepare a quick, nutritious meal in 45 minutes with an additional 15 minutes
for cleanup. (One hour total.) You are encouraged to include something from
each of the 4 food groups in your healthy meal. Contestants will be judged on
simplicity, appeal, nutrition, and proper food safety. Click here for the Healthy
Cuisine Guidelines and Score Sheet. Worth 2 4-H Achievement Points.
Livestock Social—All youth and leaders in livestock
November 12 from 6-8 pm
At the Utah County 4-H Office—100 E. Center St. L400 in Provo, Utah
Come join us for our Livestock Social! Come meet others in 4-H and FFA
who do livestock. We will have snacks and activities for everyone .
Worth 1 4-H Achievement point.
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More Activities
4-H Achievement Night – All youth and families
November 16 from 6:30-8 pm
At the Utah County 4-H Office—100 E. Center St. L400 in Provo, Utah
We hold Achievement Night once a year to recognize youth achievements
in Leadership, Contests, Horse, Livestock, Afterschool and Demonstrations.
Youth, parents, volunteers, and leaders are invited to come. Casual dress.
Come support the youth in your club, and our county! Items for our Holiday
Food Drive will be accepted at Achievement Night. Refreshments will be
served. Worth 1 4-H Achievement point.
Pie Making camp—Grades 3-12 or leaders - Cost $7
November 20 from 5-7:30 pm
At the Utah County 4-H Office—100 E. Center St. L400 in Provo, Utah
Love homemade pie? Do you want to learn how to make it? At this fun camp, you
will be making 3 small homemade pies just in time for Thanksgiving. Youth grades
3-12 are invited to attend, as well as any leaders who might be interested in learning to make pies. Thanks to our wonderful volunteer leaders who are running this
camp. Younger youth are required to attend with an adult.
Worth 1 4-H Achievement point. Register online at http://ut.4honline.com
Youth in Action Awards
Youth ages 16-21—Due on November 30 by noon ET
The Youth in Action Award is one of the highest honors a 4-H
member can achieve. This will be given to those who have gained
critical life skills through 4-H and made an impact on their community. Winners will be presented their award in April, 2016.
And, they will receive a $5000 scholarship for college.
Worth 1 4-H Achievement point.
Register online at the National 4-H website.
STEAM Punk Camp—(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math)
December 5 for Grades 5-8 - Cost: $25, with $10 off for the first 5 who register
At the Utah County 4-H Office—100 E. Center St. L400 in Provo, Utah
This fun camp is for anyone who likes science and arts and would like combine the two.
Parents who wish to join the adventure are invited to attend for $5. Snacks and lunch will
be provided. Step into the world of Jules Vern when it was hard to imagine someone being
able to travel the world in 80, but you could build a giant cannon and launch to the moon.
 Build a real hot air balloon, kraken bottle, rocket pack and aviator goggles!
 And so much more!
Youth will not want to miss out on this fun camp!!!
Worth 1 4-H Achievement point.
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More Activities
Hack-A-Thon—All 4-H K-12 and leaders—December 12
At the Provo Library - 550 North University Avenue in Provo
Wear your 4-H t-shirt and join us for a day of computer programing!
This is in conjunction with a national program called “Hour of Code.”
You are welcome to bring your own laptop, or we will have some
available for use. We will be teaching youth how to code and leaders
how to run a coding club. Watch your email for registration. This is
open to everyone in the county, and registration will fill up quickly!
Worth 1 4-H Achievement point.
STEM Storm Jr.—Grades 3-6 and leaders—January 28
Location TBA - Cost is $5 per child
One adult can come for free with your child, or it is $5 per adult
If you are interested in creating an awesome science fair project, then
you need to come to this activity! This activity will help you get ideas
for projects, and help you plan your computer programing and engineering projects. During the evening you will:
 Create an idea for a project
 Do research to create a practical project
 Determine questions you need to answer
 Write a hypothesis
 Leave with a designed pilot project
 Dinner will be provided
Worth 1 4-H Achievement point.
Register online by January 21 at http://ut.4honline.com
World of Work contest
All youth grades 3-12—Jolene’s home - 585 West 10 North, Lindon
January 27—Pick a time Register online at: http://ut.4honline.com
In this fun contest, you pretend you are applying for a job. You submit an application and do an interview, just like in the real world. You need to come prepared with a resume, job application, and job description. The goal of this contest is to prepare you to actually apply for the job. All information should be
factual. You will be judged on things like how nice the forms look, your appearance, your non-verbal communication and your interview.
Click here for the World of Work contest Guidelines and Score Sheet.
Worth 2 4-H Achievement Points.
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Leader’s Corner (Parents and Volunteers)
4-H Leaders Learning Workshops
Free for leaders of all experience levels
Each will be held at the Utah County 4-H Office—100 E. Center St. Suite L400, Provo
These free courses are open to all club leaders, parents, volunteers, afterschool leaders, teachers, and youth leaders 9-12 grade.
If you are looking for a 4-H project for your club, these workshops
are perfect for you! We welcome all experience levels to each
workshop.
FREE upcoming workshops:
 November 12—6-7:30 pm ”Use the Science Fair as a 4H Project” —Leaders will learn how to make any science
fair project a 4-H project. If your child needs a project idea,
At the 4-H office. Registration required.
 December 12—“Teaching Coding in the Club and in the
Classroom” — Bring your kids to the Hack-a-Thon, and learn how to code facilitate a coding
club! No coding experience is necessary. Time will be in the next newsletter.
Held at the Provo City Library. Registration required. Watch for an email with
the registration.
 January 21—6-7:30 pm “ Chasing STEM Scholarships and Other Opportunities”
— Open to all teen leaders, adult leaders, parents, after school instructors,
teachers, and volunteers. Come learn about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Scholarships and other STEM opportunities for your youth!
Discover 4-H Leaders training
Free for leaders of all experience levels
Each will be held at the Utah County 4-H Office—100 E. Center
St. Suite L400, Provo
Discover more about 4-H at these day-time trainings!
These hands on workshops will train you how to run a 4-H
club and give you ideas of simple clubs you can start today!
These free courses are open to all club leaders, parents,
and volunteers. Children are always welcome.
 November 17—11:30 am to 1 pm - “Discover 4-H: Paper Crafts”
—Discover more about 4-H with other 4-H leaders. We will be making a paper journal and designing Christmas cards. (Card will not
look like the one pictured.) Bring something to share for lunch.
 December 9—11:30 am to 1 pm - “Discover 4-H: Spa Day” —
Take a minute from your busy holiday schedule to come relax with
other 4-H leaders. We will be teaching you how to run a spa 4-H
club and you will be making things like bath salts to bring home.
Bring something to share for lunch.
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More Leader’s Corner
More Classes for leaders
Taught by Utah County Extension - Most held at the
Utah County Extension Office
To register, contact 801-851-8460.
November 13 & 14: Sewing Conference at Thanksgiving
Point—from 8-5 pm—Cost: $85
for 2 days or $50 for 1
This great conference is held every
year. There will be classes for both
beginners and advanced sewers.
They have a limited number of
available enrollments. Register
today at the Thanksgiving Point
website.
November 17:Holiday Ideas 2015—Cost: TBA—7 to 9 pm
December 1: Holiday Ideas 2015 —Cost: TBA—7 to 9 pm
“4-h 101”—Beginning Leader training
FREE—November 18 from 6-7:30 pm - All leaders, parents, and volunteers
At the Saratoga Springs Library - 1307 N. Commerce Drive, Saratoga Springs
This program is planned for adults new to 4-H. All parents, leaders and anyone
who would like more training are invited. It will include:
Introduction to 4-H and resources available
Explanation of camps, trips, contests, awards, activities and registration
Important dates and deadlines
Dessert, door prizes and fun!
Leadermete—Youth grades 6-12 and all adults (leaders, parents, etc.)
Leadermete will be held April 7-9 in Richfield, Utah
Every year, 4-H leaders, volunteers, parents and youth (grades 6-12) from
around the state get together for this fun annual training.
 Get ideas for 4-H projects
 Learn how to run a club
 Classes for youth grades 6-12 and adults
WRLF—Western region Leaders’ ForuM 2016
Held in Alaska! March 2-4, 2016
Every year, 4-H leaders from the west meet for awesome training and next year it will
be in Alaska! You will be going to workshops, doing activities, learning about 4-H,
meeting other leaders, and having fun! Leaders are encouraged to attend! You will get
ideas for things like how to run a club and topics for clubs. Some of our Utah County 4H staff are teaching classes! Click this link for more information.
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Photos
Happy Halloween From the Utah County Extension Office!
Teen Leadership
Training in Logan
Family Night Out:
National Youth Science Day