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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Premiere Communication Event; Registrations Due TODAY
Nebraska 4‑H’s Premier Communication Event consists of several state-level contests: Prepared Speech, Radio Public Service Announcements, Illustrated Presentation, Impromptu Speech and Video Communication. The event will be held on Tuesday, June 16 and Wednesday, June 17... Continue reading…
On May 28 — Support Local 4-H Youth During Give to Lincoln Day!
Lancaster County 4‑H Council is one of the nonprofits the community can give donations to during “Give to Lincoln Day” coordinated by Lincoln Community Foundation. Your donation on Thursday, May 28 is made bigger by a proportional share of a $650,000 challenge match fund! Continue reading…
Horsemanship Level Testings; Sign Up by May 26 for June 2 Testing
To compete in 4‑H horse shows, 4‑H'ers must complete Nebraska 4‑H Horsemanship Advancement Level requirements. A 4‑H horsemanship level group testing will be held on Tuesday, June 2, at the Sandhills Global Event Center. Continue reading…
UNL 4-H PASE Night at Lincoln Saltdogs, May 27
Join Nebraska 4‑H for a fun night at the ballpark during the statewide Premier Animal Science Event (PASE). This event will be highlighting youth participating in the Premier Animal Science Event, but is open to all 4‑H youth and families!
Event Details: Wednesday, May 27 at 6:35 p.m. Continue reading…
AG 360: Exploring Hawaii, Alaska and Nebraska in VR; May 29 near Mead; Register by May 26
Youth going into grades 7th and up are invited to participate in a FUN one-day camp to explore agriculture and technology through the creation of virtual reality (VR) tours. Participants will learn about local agriculture as well as Hawaii and Alaska, create tours and publish their work... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
June 15 Deadlines To Participate in 4-H at Super Fair
To participate in 4‑H or FFA at the Lancaster County Super Fair, youth MUST complete the following before Monday, June 15:
• Enrollment/Re‑enrollment in 4‑H Online
• Youth for Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Certificates required for livestock exhibitors
• Animal IDs due for... Continue reading…
Life Challenge Contest, June 24; Register by June 17
4-H Life Challenge Contest is open to all 4‑H’ers ages 8–18 (by January 1 of the current year) and helps youth learn more about issues related to a variety of family and consumer science topics. There will be three sections of the contest; problem-solve a challenge to present to a judge... Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Celebrates 4-H Seniors
High School graduations are in full swing across the state — and Nebraska 4‑H is excited to continue celebrating graduating 4‑H seniors!
ONLINE PHOTO STORY CELEBRATION
An Online Photo Story Celebration featuring the stories of Nebraska 4‑H High School Seniors... Continue reading…
Get Expert Help With Your 4-H Sewing Project, June 23, 25 and 27
Sewing Help sessions for 4-H youth ages 8–18 will be held Tuesday, June 23 and Thursday, June 25 from 12:30–4:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 27 from 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. All sessions will be held at the Sewing Centre of Lincoln, 5740 Old Cheney Road in Lincoln. No fees or preregistration required... Continue reading…
Submit an Essay to Earn a NEW Bernina Sewing Machine — Essays Due June 25
This is the 17th year Kath Conroy, head 4‑H Clothing Superintendent, and her husband, Mike, are graciously donating a new Bernina sewing machine to one Lancaster County 4‑H youth! All interested youth should submit an essay describing the clothing projects they have completed... Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Horse Judging Contest, May 30
The Lancaster County 4‑H Horse Judging Contest will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2 p.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center – LivestockMarket Pavilion. Open to all 4‑H’ers — need not be enrolled in the horse project. You may register in advance by emailing name(s) and age(s) of youth... Continue reading…
Horse Identification Forms Due June 1
Each horse being shown in 4‑H at the Lancaster County Super Fair or State Horse Expo must be identified on form “4‑H Horse Identification Certificate” and submitted to the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County office by June 1. Continue reading…
State Horse Expo Entries Due June 1
The Fonner Park State 4‑H Horse Expo will be held July 11–15 in Grand Island. Exhibitors must be ages 8–18 (by Jan. 1 of the current year) and have passed Horsemanship Advancement Levels I and II. State 4‑H Horse Show entries, horse ID’s and level requirements are due Monday, June 1. Continue reading…
Animal Requirements for Super Fair & State Fair
Need a summary of the animal requirements for the Lancaster County Super Fair and Nebraska State Fair? Look no further! Continue reading…
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals In-Person Training June 4
4-H & FFA members participating in any of the following animal projects need to complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training: beef, dairy cattle, goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine. Exception: 4-H Clover Kids ages 5–7 (by Jan. 1 of the current year) do not need to complete. Continue reading…
Clover College Workshop Openings Include Robots, Watercolors, Monarchs, Popcorn, Bridges & More
Lancaster County 4-H Clover College is four days of in-person, “hands-on” workshops. It will be held June 9–12 at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Youth must be at least 6 years old to attend. Need not be enrolled in 4‑H. Continue reading…
America’s 250th Anniversary Theme 4-H Exhibits at Super Fair
Help celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by exhibiting 4‑H static exhibits or decorating your animal pen/stall/table areas at the Lancaster County Super Fair using a 250th Anniversary theme! Continue reading…
4-H Senior Recognition Posters at Super Fair
Lancaster County 4‑H wishes to honor our 2026 4‑H senior graduates by offering to print and display Senior Recognition 2’ x 3’ posters during the 4‑H days of the Lancaster County Super Fair, July 30–Aug. 2! See prototype pictured. A $15 fee covers paper, printing, lamination... Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Livestock Achievement Program; Applications Due June 15
The Nebraska 4‑H Livestock Achievement Program recognizes Members of Excellence in the project areas of beef, sheep, meat goat, swine, dairy cattle, dairy goat, rabbit and poultry. The program consists of three age levels (8–10, 11–13 & 14–18) that require 4‑H’ers to plan and report... Continue reading…
Discover Box by 4-H’s Newest Release: Critter Care 101
National 4‑H's new 4‑H Discover Box is all about the world of animal science and caring for all creatures — big and small! Exploring different breeds and species provides a great introduction to the animal kingdom and veterinary medicine. Continue reading…
Quilt Quest Revised Supporting Information for Fair Exhibits
The 4‑H Quilt Quest static exhibit project in the printed 2026 Lancaster County 4‑H & FFA Fair Book should have listed the following details about required supporting information. The online version at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair/fair-book/4h-static/quilt/ reflects the updates. Continue reading…
Exploring Ecosystems 4-H Day Camp at Holmes Lake, July 22
Nebraska 4‑H is excited to announce the 2026 Nebraska 4‑H Summer Camp season! Exploring Ecosystems 4-H Day Camps for youth ages 8–12 will be offered in Lincoln on Wednesday, July 22 and Grand Island on Tuesday, June 30. The day camp in Lincoln will be held at Holmes Lake, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Continue reading…
Plant Science In-Person Contests June 16; Register by June 15
The Lancaster County 4‑H Plant Science Contests will be held in-person on Tuesday, June 16, 10 a.m.–Noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Register by Monday, June 15... Continue reading…
Calibraska Summer Program Offers Several Animation Camps — Special 4-H Discount
The 2026 Calibraska Summer Program for youth ages 5 years and up will offer several camps in June at the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts in Lincoln:
• Animation 1.0 for 7-12 years
• Animation 1.0 for 13 years and up
• Pixilation Animation 7 years and up... Continue reading…
Young Nebraska Scientists Summer Camps Focus on Science
Each summer 100+ youths attend Young Nebraska Scientists (YNS) camps which include hands-on science experiences and recreation opportunities at college campuses throughout Nebraska. YNS camp fees include meals and lodging for residential camps; day camps are also available. Continue reading…
Originally published May 22, 2026 -
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