Several Lancaster County specialty 4-H clubs are looking for new 4-H members. For more information about these clubs, go to https://go.unl.edu/specialty or call 402-441-7180.
4-H TEEN COUNCIL LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATION — Youth in 7th–12th grade — want to have so much fun making new friends, doing community service projects and other activities that you won’t realize you are learning important leadership skills? Join 4-H Teen Council! Teens help determine community service projects such as creating hygiene kits for people in need. Guest presenters also provide fun, hands-on activities! Meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, September through April, at 3 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Upcoming meeting will be Nov. 14. For more information or to join, contact Tracy Anderson at tracy.anderson@unl.edu or 402-441-7180.
4 ON THE FLOOR DOG CLUB — The 4 On the Floor dog 4-H club for youth ages 9–18 will start on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – 4-H office located by Pavilion 3. Meetings will be held every other Monday at 6:15 p.m. and last about an hour. Summer schedule (after May) to be determined. The 4-H dog project is fun and fulfilling. Training a dog is a lifelong skill! Youth should be able to maintain general control of their dog and their dog should not show aggressive behaviors before joining this club. A training collar (also known as a choke chain) will be required as well as a 6-foot leather leash. All dogs must have updated vaccination records and a copy must be provided to the club leader. The club will focus on obedience through May with a formal graduation ceremony at that time. In the summer months, obedience will be reinforced and reviewed with the addition of showmanship to prepare 4-H’ers for the Lancaster County Super Fair and potentially State Fair. If you are interested in joining this club, for more information or to RSVP, contact club leader John Croghan at 402-957-3651 by Dec. 25.
RABBITS R US & SOUTH PRAIRIE RABBIT CLUBS — If you like rabbits, hop to it! Two Lancaster County 4-H clubs focus on rabbits, as well as a variety of other projects. Open to all youth ages 8–18. Rabbits R Us 4-H club usually meets monthly. For more information, contact leader Sarah Lanik-Frain at 402-570-9994 or rabbitsrus.4h@gmail.com. South Prairie 4-H club’s meetings are to be arranged. For more information, contact leader Jen Metcalf at 402-890-2074 or jaine78@hotmail.com.
CAT CLUB — Learn more about cats, how to care for them and how to train them. Build camaraderie with other cat lovers. There will also be demos, crafts and other fun activities. Meetings to be arranged. For more information, contact new club leaders Kari Schepers at 308-882-8262 or Allison Winter at 402-806-8594.
STAR CITY LLAMA & ALPACA — Do you want to learn about llamas and alpacas? The Star City Llama and Alpaca 4-H club focuses on the care and maintenance of these animals, and is heavily involved in community service projects. In order to join this club, new members must supply their own animals. 4-H’ers train their llama/alpaca to go through obstacle courses (with and without packs on). To educate the public, youth take their animals to parades, nursing homes and schools. The club also teaches entrepreneurship skills by creating products from the wool and marketing them. Open to all youth ages 5–18. For more information, contact the Extension office at 402-441-7180.
PICK-A-PIG — The Pick-A-Pig 4-H club is for anyone who wants to learn about raising livestock and show a pig at the Lancaster County Super Fair. The club is open to all city and rural youth ages 8–18. Youth ages 10 and up are preferred. Due to current club membership, limited spots are available. The club reorganizes in late winter with a strict deadline to join by March 15. For additional information, contact Harry Muhlbach at 402-430-7304.
PET PALS — Want to learn more about your pet? Or get acquainted with new ones? Join the Pet Pals 4-H club for youth ages 8–18 and their small animals! Hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, mice, snakes, turtles, fish, reptiles, amphibians, caged birds and any animal small enough to put in your pocket is invited. Meetings to be arranged. For more information, contact the Extension Office at 402-441-7180.
LINCOLN SHOOTING STARS — Come check out shooting sports with the Lincoln Shooting Stars 4-H Club. Beginners can start with the BB gun or archery project. As members progress, additional opportunities for participation include air rifle, air pistol, .22 pistol, shotgun, muzzleloader and/or hunting skills. Club meetings are Wednesday evenings 5:30–8:00 p.m. at the Nebraska Game & Parks Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St., Lincoln. Open to all youth ages 8–18. For more information, email lincolnshootingstars4h@gmail.com or call 402-560-1843.