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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
2026 Clover College Offers 54 Workshops in 4 Days! Registration for 4-H'ers Opens May 6
Lancaster County 4‑H Clover College is four days of in-person, “hands‑on” workshops full of fun and a sense of belonging! Learning topics include STEAM concepts of science, technology, engineering, art and math, which can spark career interests. It will be held June 9–12, 2026... Continue reading…
Horsemanship Level Testings; Sign Up by May 5 for May 12 Testing
To compete in 4‑H horse shows, such as the Lancaster County Super Fair, 4‑H'ers must complete Nebraska 4‑H Horsemanship Advancement Level requirements. A 4‑H horsemanship level group testing will be held on Tuesday, May 12, at the Sandhills Global Event Center. Continue reading…
Nebraska 4-H Leadership Academy for Sophomores; Apply by May 4
Nebraska 4-H Leadership Academy is a pilot, state-level experience inspired by the National 4‑H Leadership Academy program founded in honor of the late Joel Roth. This is a one-year opportunity designed for Nebraska 4‑H youth to grow as leaders, build connections across the state and... Continue reading…
Support 4-H During Culver’s Scoops of Thanks Day, May 7
Craving something sweet? Support 4‑H on Thursday, May 7 by eating out at any Culver’s restaurant in Lincoln during their annual Scoops of Thanks Day. All day long, you’ll receive a scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard in exchange for a $1 donation to Lancaster County 4‑H Council. Continue reading…
Big Red Summer Academic Camps; Regular Tuition Rate Deadline May 1
Big Red Summer Academic Camps are residential career exploration camps held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. By participating in a camp, youth live on and explore the Nebraska campus, meet students from across the country, investigate an interest or potential career, and have lots of fun... Continue reading…
Dog Virtual Trivia Contest, May 6–13
The Lancaster County 4‑H Dog Virtual Trivia Contest is an opportunity for 4‑H members to test their knowledge of dog science and skills in working with dogs — as well as expand their knowledge. The contest will be available online Wednesday, May 6, noon–Wednesday, May 13, 11:59 p.m. Continue reading…
Special Offer from the Lied Center for Nebraska 4-H
The Lied Center for Performing Arts invites Nebraska 4‑H to attend the performance of Suffs: The Musical, to be held May 5-10, 2026, with a special offer of $59 best available balcony tickets.
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
New in 4-H at the Super Fair
The 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair will be July 30–Aug. 8 at the Sandhills Global Event Center. 4‑H & FFA Exhibits and Events will be July 30–Aug. 2 and 4‑H Horse Shows July 29–Aug. 2. The Lancaster County 4‑H & FFA Fair Book contains entry information... 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…
Premier Communication Event, June 16–17; Register for Impromptu Speech or Video Communication by May 22
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…
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…
AG 360: Exploring Hawaii, Alaska and Nebraska in VR; May 29 near Mead
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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***REMINDERS***
Dog Workshop Series; Next Workshop May 14
How do you prepare a dog for a 4‑H Show? How do you successfully train a dog? How are dogs judged? Learn all this and more at the 4‑H Dog Workshop held on Thursday, May 14; 6 p.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center, South Hall. Open to all youth and their families. Space is limited. Continue reading…
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals In-Person Trainings May 21 and 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…
Nebraska 4-H Foundation’s Hands for Larger Service Awards; Deadline May 15
Nebraska 4‑H Foundation’s Hands for Larger Service Awards, sponsored by the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA), is a prestigious award designed to recognize 4‑H clubs statewide for their efforts to serve their communities. Continue reading…
Graduation Packs for 4-H Seniors
This year, Nebraska 4-H Foundation is providing a complimentary 4‑H Graduation Pack for each 4‑H high school senior statewide! Each pack includes a yard sign and graduation cord to celebrate your senior’s accomplishments and showcase their 4‑H pride. 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…
Life Challenge Study Guide Posted: Good Topics for Club Meetings
The 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 solving a challenge to present to a judge... 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…
Winners Unlimited UNL Livestock Judging Camp, Register by May 18
The Winners Unlimited UNL Livestock Judging Camp, June 3–5 on UNL East Campus in Lincoln, is a 3‑day, 2‑night overnight camp designed for 4‑H and FFA members looking to improve their livestock evaluation and oral reason skills. Continue reading…
Originally published May 1, 2026 -
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