***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
4-H Summer Camp Limited Edition Sweatshirt
4-H summer camp registration is now open! Register by Dec. 31 and receive a LIMITED EDITION Sweatshirt! Amidst the beauty of the Nebraska National Forest and Schramm State Park and beyond, we are able to do what we do best: provide a life-changing summer camp experience for all youth!
***REMINDERS***
4-H Awards & Scholarships Due Dec. 31
Many Lancaster County 4-H award forms and college scholarship applications are due Dec. 31. Recipients will be announced at Lancaster County 4-H Achievement Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. Forms are available at http://go.unl.edu/4has and the Extension office. Continue reading…
4-H Achievement Application Replaces Career Portfolio
This year, the Nebraska 4-H Achievement Application replaces Nebraska 4-H Career Portfolios. The Achievement Application has two versions: junior for ages 8-14 (county only) and senior for ages 15–18 (county and state). Continue reading…
Seeking Photos Related to Achievement Award Applications
This year, families and club leaders are encouraged to submit photos related to award application accomplishments to kpulec3@unl.edu by Dec. 31. These photos may be used in the Year in Review video and multimedia presentation at Achievement Celebration.
New Capital Biz 4-H Club
This special-interest entrepreneurship club for youth ages 12 & up will meet monthly on Monday evenings through June and will partner with University of Nebraska’s Engler Agri-Business Entrepreneurship Program. Learn what it takes to start a successful business through interactive and engaging... Continue reading…
Meet 2019–2020 4-H Council
Lancaster County 4-H Council, comprised of adult and youth volunteers, is responsible for determining long- and short-term goals and policy for Lancaster County 4-H. Council also raises funds to help support 4-H programs, activities and scholarships. Continue reading…
Dog 4-H Club Starting in January
The 4 On The Floor dog 4-H club for youth ages 9–18 will start its second year on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 at the Lancaster Event Center – 4-H office located by Pavilion 3. Meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. and last about an hour, generally held every Thursday. Summer schedule (after May) to be... Continue reading…
Horse and Rabbit 2020 Calendars
Lancaster County Horse and Rabbit exhibitors can start planning for next year with the Horse 2020 Calendar at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/horse/HorseDates20.pdf and Rabbit 2020 Calendar at
https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/rabbit/RabbitDates20.pdf Continue reading…
It’s Time To Re-Enroll in 4-H!
The 4-H year is Oct. 1–Sept. 30 and, since it is a new 4-H year, all 4-H members and volunteers must re-enroll for the 2019–2020 4-H year (even if you just enrolled in August or September). New members and fair projects may be updated through June 15. Projects do not carry over from previous... Continue reading…
Bicycle Contest Superintendent and Volunteers Needed!
Lancaster County 4-H is seeking a superintendent and volunteers to assist with the 2020 Bicycle Safety Contest. In this county-only contest, 4-H’ers test their riding and safety skills, take a multiple choice quiz and participate in a bicycle inspection. A superintendent and accompanying... Continue reading…
Originally published December 13, 2019 -
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