4-H Projects

4-H Project Selection Guide (PDF)

 

 

Guidelines for 4-H Cloverbuds (PDF)

Curriculum (PDF)

4-H Project List

 

Resources

2008 State Fair Book

2008 State Fair Schedule

2008 Fashion Revue Schedule

2008 Public Presentations Schedule

SD Operation: Military Kids

Please contact Kathy Reeves at 605-394-2236 for additional information. Thank you!

2009 Camping Information

Trips and Scholarships

Several trips are awarded during the calendar year beginning with Western 4-H Roundup (Jan,), National 4-H Conference (Mar.), National 4-H Shooting Sports (June), Citizenship: Washington Focus (June), World Dairy Expo (Sept.), National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest (Nov.), and National 4-H Congress (Nov.). For additional information, please contact your County Extension Office or the State 4-H Office.

 2010 4-H Trip Cover Letter

2010 4-H Trip Policy

 

4-H Performing Arts Troupe

The South Dakota Performing Arts Troupe is a theater arts educational experience for youth between the ages of 13 and 19. Each summer a seven-day preparation camp is held which prepares the youth to perform during the week of the camp, summer venues, and at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron. The 2008 camp will be held from June 15-21. The 2008 Brochure and Registration forms are below.

2008 Performing Arts Brochure

2008 Performing Arts Registration Form

2007 Performing Arts Troupe

CHARACTER COUNTS! 4-H Public Speaking Contest

4-H CHARACTER COUNTS PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST

The fifth annual 4-H CHARACTER COUNTS! Public Speaking Contest will be held on August 6th at the Sioux Empire Fair. This competition is open to 4-H members across South Dakota (Juniors  Ages 8-13 and Seniors  Ages 14-19).

Prizes for this competition, sponsored by First PREMIER Bank/ PREMIER Bankcard, are very generous. In the senior division, the first place winner will receive a $1000 scholarship and the 2nd place winner will receive a $500 scholarship. In the junior division, the first place winner will receive a $500 savings bond and the second place winner will receive a $250 savings bond. Every participant will receive 5 gate passes to the Sioux Empire Fair, 5 lunch tickets, and $20.00 cash. . In addition to the financial rewards of this opportunity, the 4-Hers will be able to spend a fun day at the fair and practice and refine their public speaking skills.

4-Hers can choose one of the following topics for their speech:

• Use a 4-H project area and tell how CC! fits into it.
• Use a current event and tell how CC! fits into it.
• Use a personal experience and tell how CC! fits into it.

The following links provide further information and registration materials for this contest.

4-H CHARACTER COUNTS! Public Speaking Contest Information and Registration Form

CHARACTER COUNTS! and The Six Pillars of Character

How To Do 4-H Public Presentations

TLC - Council Ambassadors - Jr. Leaders

South Dakota 4-H Council Ambassadors Purpose: Planning teen leaderships events, promote 4-H at the State Fair, and serve as ambassadors of South Dakota 4-H program.

2009 TLC Brochure

2009 TLC Registration

2009 TLC Workshop Descriptions

Collegiate Council Ambassador Advisor Application

4-H Council Member Application

 

International Exchange

South Dakota 4-H is involved with several international exchange groups. Use the links below to reach information sites and applications forms for host families. For general information about Norway and Japan, visit our citizenship/global education project page.

 

SDSU Collegiate 4-H Club

Can't get enough of Heads, Hands, Hearts, and Health. Then this club is for you! SDSU Collegiate 4-H is a community service based organization on the campus of South Dakota State University. We meet once a month and alternate fun activities and community service.

National Collegiate 4-H Website

4-H Afterschool Program

For young people, for parents and family members, for volunteers, for youth-serving organizations and for communities.

 

4-H AfterSchool Informational Brochure

4-H Afterschool Information

South Dakota 4-H Grant Applications

State 4-H Youth Conference Scholarship

Performing Arts Scholarship

State 4-H Mini-Grants

Member Recognition Materials

4-H Key Award Information

Member Recognition

Additional Links

4-H Links


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