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***BREAKING NEWS***
2026 Clover College Offers 54 Workshops in 4 Days: Several Workshops Still Have Openings
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…
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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Leader & Volunteer Collaboration, April 29; Sign Up by April 20
New leaders, experienced leaders, volunteers and parents are invited to attend a 4‑H Spring Leader & Volunteer Collaboration on Wednesday, April 29, 9 a.m. via Zoom or in-person at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Home Decor & Furniture Painting Workshop April 25; Register by April 20
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to participate in a 4-H Home Decor & Furniture Painting workshop on Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. No cost to attend. Continue reading…
Help Support the Teen Council’s Day Without Shoes Campaign Through April 20
This year, the Lancaster County 4‑H Teen Council has chosen to support the national Day Without Shoes campaign. This service project encourages people to donate new or gently used shoes, which will be distributed to families in need. The campaign also raises awareness about the meaningful... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Graduation Packs for 4-H Seniors — Share Your Photos to Nebraska Online Photo Story Launching May 15
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…
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…
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…
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…
Special Offer from the Lied Center for Nebraska 4-H; Ends May 10
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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***REMINDERS***
2026 4-H & FFA Super Fair Fair Book Online
Many Lancaster County 4-H & FFA youth choose to showcase their finished project(s) at the Lancaster County Super Fair. The newly released 2026 Lancaster County 4‑H & FFA Fair Book contains detailed entry information for exhibiting in 4‑H and FFA at the Super Fair. Continue reading…
Special Garden & Agronomy Seeds; Sign Up by April 30
Each year, 4‑H families have the opportunity to participate in a special garden project and/or special agronomy project. The 2026 Special Garden Project is Alumia Vanilla Cream Marigold. The 2026 Special Agronomy Project is TWO varieties of popcorn! Continue reading…
Zip It Up! Sewing Workshop, May 2; Register by April 27
4-H youth ages 9 and up are invited to participate in the Zip It Up! sewing workshop on Saturday, May 2, 9–11 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. 4-H’ers will learn the basic centered zipper installation technique. Continue reading…
Premier Animal Science Event (PASE), May 27–29; Register by April 27
Nebraska 4-H’s Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) will be held May 27–29 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln East Campus. Open to 4‑H’ers ages 8–18, these statewide contests include Livestock Judging, Poultry Judging, Livestock Quiz Bowl, Companion Animal Challenge... Continue reading…
Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-In, May 4; RSVP by April 27
4-H & FFA market sheep or market meat goat exhibitors planning to participate in the performance class based on rate of gain at the Lancaster County Super Fair, must have their lambs and goats weighed on Monday, May 4, 6–7 p.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center – Currency Pavilion. 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…
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…
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…
Fort Robinson 4-H Horse Camp, June 11-13; Register by May 8
The annual 4‑H Horse Camp at Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford will be held June 11–13, 2026. The camp’s goal is to improve your skills as a horseman, build a greater bond between horse and rider, and provide useful information to enhance your expertise as a horse enthusiast. Continue reading…
Big Red Summer Academic Camps; Final Registration Deadline May 22
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…
Submit Application for 4-H Camp Scholarships by May 1
Lancaster County 4‑H Council offers camp scholarships! A limited number of Lancaster County 4‑H youth can receive $200 scholarships to attend one or more of the following camps: NE 4-H Summer Camp Series, NE 4-H Big Red Summer Academic Camps and UNL Unlimited Livestock Judging Camp. 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…
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…
Computer Science Camp at UNL Raikes School of Computer Science and Management; Final Application Deadline May 1
The Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is now accepting applications for a summer learning opportunity for high school students. The Raikes School is hosting its 10th year of “Innovate: The Raikes School Way,” led by Raikes School... 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…
Originally published April 17, 2026 -
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