4-H Youth

. . a informal, educational youth development program conducted by OSU Extension Service. 4-H helps youth grow & develop into positive citizens. Lifelong learning & life skill development are the keys to 4-H & developed through 4-H projects, activities, community service & leadership work. 4-H makes learning fun & interesting by promoting a "hands on" educational philosophy.

Adults are encouraged to be involved with youth in their community & make a difference in their lives. 4-H staff members & trained adult volunteers provide educational projects & activities in more than 50 project areas including Animal Science, Horticulture, Natural Science, Engineering, Expressive Arts, Home Economics, Citizenship & Leadership. In Douglas County, 1,200 4-H members & 400 volunteers participate each year.

1. Membership & Volunteer Leader Information
   1. Click here for 4-H brochure (Grades 4 - 12)
   2. Click here for Cloverbuds brochure (Grades K thru 3)
2. Newsletters & Events ***Newsletter "Doins" Current Issue*** 
   1. June 2, 2012:  LAMB SHOW 
      1. Times for the General Public:  9:00 am (Lamb BBQ Dinner is 5:00 pm to 6:30 PM; $10.00 for large plate and $7.00 for child plate for ages 12 and under)
      2. Times for 4-H Youth check-in with lambs:  7:00 am to 8:30 am.  Bring record books and feed and growth records.
      3. Documents
         1. Lamb Show Letter
         2. Lamb Show Guide Sheet for Contacting Buyers
         3. Lamb Show Buyers Guide
         4. Lamb Show Bid Pledge Sheet
3. Camps and Special Programs
4. Calendars (including Project Deadlines)
   1. Calendar for June, July & August 2011
5. Forms & Publications (now includes enrollment forms & project forms)
6. Fairs of Douglas County and Oregon in 2012.
   1. Douglas County Fair - August 6 thru 11, 2012. Congratulations to all who participated in 2011 4-H County Fair. 
   2. Oregon State Fair - August 24 thru September 3, 2012
7. 4-H Youth Forestry Program 
   1. 4-H Youth Forestry Program Brochure 
   2. Natural Science Resources for Teachers  
8. 4-H Agent Research
9. Articles for parents and children in our current time
   1. Handling Tough Times, Tips for Parents and Families
   2. Top Ten Things Kids Can Do in Economic Tough Times 
10. Other Links   

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