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1 Utah County 4-H Calendar of 4-H Events March 1 to April 30 Clovers for Kids at JoAnn Stores All ages (p. 4) 1-2 Spring Junior Teen Retreat Closed 4 Horse Reasons Clinic Grades :30 pm (p. 4) 6 FSC Bowl Grades K-12 4 to 7 pm (p. 4) 7 Leader s Council Adult Leaders and Volunteers (p. 7) 8 Dog Program Kickoff Grades K-12 6 pm (p. 4) 11 Livestock Bowl #3 Grades pm (p. 5) 13 Ranch Riding Clinic Grades 3-12 Pick a session (p. 4) Leadermete-Volunteer Leader Conference Closed 19 Horse Bowl #3 Grades pm (p. 4) 21 Contest Day #1 Grades K-12 Pick a time (p. 5) 22 Livestock Fitting & Showmanship Clinic Grades 3-12 (p. 5) 22 Spring Cupcake Camp All ages (p. 5) TRY Team Training Closed Back 2 the Basics Horse Show Grades 3-12 (p. 4) 25 Teen Council & Jr. Ambassadors (p. 3) -All youth grades 7 to 12 From 4:30 to 5:30 pm 27 to April 7 Paper Clovers at Tractor Supply All ages (p. 6) 29 Landscape Architecture Design Competition Grades 9-12 (p. 6) 29 JYC Teen Leader Application Due Grades (p. 3) April 1 4-H Night Out with the Utah Jazz Families 7 pm (p. 2) 5 Turkey Orders Due Grades 3-12 (p. 9) 11 Leader s Council Adult Leaders and Volunteers (p. 7) 13 Global Youth Service Day Canceled 16 Mock Legislature Grades 9-12 (p. 3) Northern Region Retreat Grades 7-12 (p. 3) 22 Teen Council & Jr. Ambassadors (p. 3) -All youth grades 7 to 12 From 4:30 to 5:30 pm 25 Chef Extraordinare Grades K-12 From 4-7 pm (p. 6) Envirothon Grades 9-12 (Click for information) May 1-4 Utah State Jr. Livestock Show Grades 3-12 (p. 6) 2 Leader s Council Adult Leaders and Volunteers (p. 7) 6 Livestock Tagging Day #3 Grades 3-12 (p. 6) 9-11 Intermountain Livestock Training Grades 3-12 (Click for information) 17 4-H Friday Families 6 to 8:30 pm (p. 2) 20 Teen Council & Jr. Ambassadors (p. 3) -All youth grades 7 to 12 From 4:30 to 5:30 pm June 3-5 Junior Youth Conference (JYC) Grades 5-6 (p. 7) 11 Day Camp All Ages (p. 2) Intermediate 4-H Camp (i4-h) Grades 7-8 (p. 7) Teen Summer Camp Grades 8-12 (p. 7) March 2019 UTAH COUNTY 4-H E. Center St. Suite L-400 Provo, Utah Follow Us On Facebook Utah County 4-H (Page) Utah County 4-H (Group) Follow Us Online Pinterest Upcoming Events Watch for more info July H State Contests (Grades 9-12) July Summer Junior Teen Retreat (Grades 5-8) Utah State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.

2 2 Family Activities 4-H Night out with the Utah Jazz Families of 4-H members April 1 Game starts at 7 pm Purchase tickets online before March 31 Tickets are $22 to $86 Utah Lake State Park 4400 West Center Street, Provo The Utah State 4-H Ambassadors have partnered with the Utah Jazz to host a 4-H Night. All tickets purchased through this link will come with an early VIP entrance pass to enter the game before the general public and watch the Jazz warm up from the first few rows of the court! Plus, a portion of each ticket will come back to the 4-H Ambassador Program. Worth 1 Achievement Point. 4-H Friday Theme SuperheroeS Free for all youth and families in Utah County (Dinner included) May 17 from 6-8:30 pm At the 4-H office, 100 E. Center St. Suite L400 in Provo The entire family is invited to join us for 4-H Friday..a night of family fun from the 4-H! Bring your neighbors and friends who are not members of 4-H to help them learn more about 4-H. Dinner will be provided and will start right at 6 pm. You won t want to miss out on this fun evening! Worth 1 Achievement Point. Teens and younger kids (Grades 3-12): Rotate through activities, fun crafts, and a service project planned and led by the Teen Council. Cloverbud Youth (Grades K-2): Stay in one room to play games planned and led by the Junior Ambassadors. Nursery (Ages 18 mo. to pre-k): Nursery run by the 4-H Leader s Council. Adults: Get to attend workshops to learn more about our 4 -H program. 4-H DAY CAMP Free for all 4-H youth and their families are invited June 11 from 9 am to 2 pm At Canyon Glen Park in Provo Canyon Join us for our annual 4-H Day Camp! Attendees need to bring their own lunch, water bottle and wear sunscreen. Come dressed to get wet! Come ready for a fun day of adventure with our teen council! Worth 1 4-H Achievement point. Healthy Cuisine Contest Winners We would like to thank all of those who participated in our Healthy Cuisine Contest. Intermediate & Junior Winners: Alayna Godrey & Lucy McKnight Kirsten & Mackenzie Boley Benjamin & Josephine Chiu Dayton Tang The winners will be recognized at our Annual 4-H Achievement Night on November 4. Public Speaking and Impromptu Contest Winners Senior Public Speaking Autumn Olsen Parker Boley Porter Daniels Senior Impromptu Jack Larsen Parker Boley Intermediate & Junior Winners: Tagert Daniels Kirsten Boley Mackenzie Boley Benjamin Chiu Josephine Chiu Luke Larsen The winners will be recognized at our Annual 4-H Achievement Night on November 4.

3 3 Youth Leadership Teen Council & Junior Ambassadors Free for all youth grades 7-12 Check out this site for more information March 25, April 22, May 20, June 24 From 4:30 to 5:30 pm At the 4-H office, 100 E. Center St. Suite L400 in Provo All youth grades 7-12 are invited to join us for our Utah County 4-H Teen Council and Junior Ambassadors! We would love every youth in Utah county to come. Bring a friend and come learn leadership skills, plan activities, build friendships, and have fun! Each meeting is worth 1 4-H Achievement Point. ***We also hold a youth club at the same time for younger siblings of those on Teen Council. This way, parents are welcome to bring all of your kids. We do things like crafts, team building activities, play Jyc Teen Leader Application Due Youth grades At Snow College Event June 2-5 Application due on March 31 at Teen leaders will arrive on June 2. You will help plan this amazing youth conference for 5-6 graders. The conference includes water games, workshops, a dance, fun at a recreation center, and much more! We encourage all who are eligible to apply for this fun position. If you have any questions, please contact our 4-H office. Mock Legislature Grades 9-12 and we need adult chaperones April 16 Register online at Meet at the 4-H office, 100 E. Center St. Suite L400 in Provo and then drive to the capitol This event includes: guest speakers, debate, committee meetings, lesson on the legislative process and a tour of the Utah State Capitol. For more information, check out this YouTube video. Lunch is provided. Worth 1 4-H Achievement Point. Utah 4-H Northern Region Retreat Grades 7-12 and we need adult chaperones April Cost for Utah County is $33 (Regular price is $66) Aspen Grove 9521 N. Alpine Loop Road, Provo, Utah Register by April 4 on (Registration is limited, so register early.) Join 4-H members from all of the counties in the north area of Utah for this retreat! The Northern Region Ambassadors have been working hard to plan this event. Meals are included in the cost. Youth will also be doing fun workshops, games, and a highropes course! You will not want to miss out! NOTE: when you register, there is a waiver you will need to print off and sign. Worth 1 4-H Achievement Point.

4 4 4-H Activities, Camps & Retreats JoAnn SToreS CloverS for KidS CAmpAign Anyone interested March 1 to April 30 at your Local JoAnn Store. Click for more info online. Support Utah 4-H by visiting your local JOANN store and purchasing a clover at the register for either $1 or $4. As an added bonus, the $4 clover purchases come with a $4 off coupon to use for a later purchase. All funds donated go to the 4-H! JOANN stores are empowering the next generation of makers! *JOANN stores now carry custom 4-H fabric! Check it out at your local store. *Save 15% with your JOANN 4-H Rewards app! When you use it, 2.5% goes to 4-H. Horse Information Grades 3-12 and adults Contact Katelyn for more info at Katelyn.bell@usu.edu Register online at March 4 Horse Reasons Clinic 5:30 pm At the 4-H office, 100 E. Center St. in Provo March 13 Ranch Riding Clinic At Spanish Fork Fairgrounds 475 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork Come learn from Paige Morgan 2018 AQHA World Show Ranch Riding Bronze Champion 2 sessions: 4 pm and 5:30 pm 10 horseback riders per sessions riders may only sign up to ride in one session, unless there are open spots after March 11 $30 for participants, $5 for audit from the bleachers, no cost for youth audit March 19 Horse Bowl #3 at 6 pm At the 4-H office, 100 E. Center St. in Provo Come participate and have fun in the livestock bowl contest. Senior youth (grades 9-12) must participate in at least one contest in order to qualify for State 4-H Contests. Extra points will be awarded to youth who participate in multiple contest days. March Back 2 Basics Horse Show Cost $50 -At the Salt Lake County Equestrian Park Registration closes March 7 Family and Consumer Science Bowl Contest All youth grades K-12 March 6 From 4-7 pm At the Utah County 4-H office E. Center St. Suite L700, Provo Register online at: In this contest, youth answer questions you may need to know as a consumer and other life skills. You may register as a team, or sign up and we will place you on one. Topics may include nutrition, finances, child care, and consumer decision making. All grades are welcome! Click here for more information and contest rules and study guides. Worth 2 Achievement Points. Dog Program Kickoff All youth grades K-12 March 8 starts at 6 pm At the Utah County 4-H office E. Center St. Suite L700, Provo We would love your feedback and information as we work to get this program running in Utah County. Please do not bring your dog to this meeting. Participate in the Utah State 4-H Dog Fair Download the Discover 4-H Dog Club Curriculum View the Utah 4-H Dogs Program Guide Worth 1 Achievement Point.

5 5 4-H Activities, Camps & Retreats Livestock Bowl #3 Grades 3-12 March 11 at 6 pm At the 4-H office, 100 E. Center St. in Provo Register online at Come participate and have fun in the livestock bowl contest. Senior youth (grades 9-12) must participate in at least one contest in order to qualify for State 4-H Contests. Extra points will be awarded to youth who participate in multiple contest days. Click here for Livestock Bowl Guidelines. Worth 2 Achievement Points. (Youth may only earn achievement points for one contest.) 4-H Contest Days At the 4-H Office 100 E. Center St. Suite L700, Provo March 21 Time spots listed online at: June 20 Time spots listed online at: All 4-H youth grades K-12 are encouraged to participate in this fun contest day. You are invited to pick one or more contests to participate in. Click the links to view the rules of each contest. Each contest is Worth 2 4-H Achievement Points. Demonstrations: Demonstrate on any subject you are interested in, such as Ag, Home Economics, Food, Horse, STEM, Health Living, etc. You may work individually or as a team of two. Demonstrations should not exceed 15 minutes. Click the link for more information. Talent Contest (fill out this form, print and bring it with you): We would love to see dance, piano, instruments, vocal and variety talents. You may compete as an individual, or a team of up to four members. You will be judged on things like showmanship, appearance, and your talent itself. Cosplay: Create a costume based on any fictional character and present why you picked that character. You will be judged on things like creativity, construction of costume, and your presentation. Prepared Video Production: Create a video for this contest! You will be judged on things like your story board, the video itself, and your presentation. Sewing Contests: Sew any type of project-like a quilt, baby dress or handbag. Then, display the item and present about your project. You will be judged on your construction, presentation, and interview about the item. Fashion Revue (fill out this form to bring with you and watch this video about it): Come prepared in an outfit to model for the judges. The outfit/garment can be constructed, modified or purchased. When you compete, you will need to do an oral presentation and be able to answer questions from the judges. Easter/Spring Cupcake Camp Grades K-12 - Cost $5 At the 4-H Office 100 E. Center St. Suite L700, Provo March 22 from 4 to 5 pm Register online at: Come decorate cupcakes in super fun styles! The cost is $5 per person and you will be able to make 10 different cupcakes. Please, bring a container to take your cupcakes home with you. Youth below 3rd grade must have an adult present to assist them. In August, youth can make cupcakes like these and enter them in the Utah County fair! Worth 1 4-H Achievement Point. Livestock Fitting & Showmanship Clinic Grades 3-12 At Spanish Fork Fairgrounds 475 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork March 22 Registration from 3:30 to 4 pm Register online at: Bring your sheep or goats for hands-on help and practice

6 6 4-H Activities, Camps & Retreats TrACTor Supply SToreS paper CloverS CAmpAign Anyone interested March 27 to April 7 at your local Tractor Supply Store. Click for more info online. Each spring and fall, Tractor Supply helps raise money for 4-H programs through the sale of Paper Clovers in their stores. These funds support scholarships for camp and all kinds of leadership activities. Visit your local Tractor Supply Store to purchase a Paper Clover. Landscape Architecture Design Contest Grades 9-12 Submission deadline is March 29 Direct competition related questions to extension.laep@agggies.usu.edu Youth can compete in a Landscape Architecture Design competition. This is a great way for high school students in plant science, maker and leadership project areas to explore a topic that can lead to higher education and a career. The Re-imagine your park design competition invites students to bring their insight, knowledge and creativity together to assess and re-imagine a park in your own community. Re-design your selected park into a vibrant, exciting, well designed public space. Click here for more info. Livestock Tagging Days and Livestock Shows Grades 3-12 Livestock Tagging Days are critical for youth wishing to participate in the Junior Livestock Shows. This year if you would like to participate, you MUST attend a livestock tagging. Please, do not ask the agent to come to you. Steers must be tagged at least 100 days prior to the show you are wishing to attend. Sheep and hogs must be tagged at least 60 days prior to the show. Due to new policies, all tags must be paid for PRIOR to tagging the animal. This must be done online at: Registration must be complete online prior to attending. More info can be found on our website. Tagging Day #3: May 6-6 to 8 pm at Spanish Fork Fairgrounds 475 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork Tagging Day #4: June 8-10 am to 12 at Spanish Fork Fairgrounds 475 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork 1 to 3 pm at Lehi High School 180 N. 500 E. Lehi Tagging Day #5: July 15-6 to 8 pm at Spanish Fork Fairgrounds 475 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork May 1-4 Utah State Jr. Livestock Show Chef Extraordinaire Contest Grades K-12 At Freedom Prep Academy 1761 West 820 North, Provo, Utah April 25-4 to 7 pm Register online at: Plan a menu, purchase the supplies, prepare and serve a dinner for four guests and a judge within a three-hour time limit. You may compete as an individual contestant or a team of two. Higher points will be given to meals that are high in vitamins, minerals and fiber. The meals should not have excessive amounts of fat, sugar, or sodium. Click here for the Chef Extraordinaire Guidelines and Score Sheet. Worth 2 4-H Achievement Points.

7 7 4-H Activities, Camps & Retreats JYC (Junior Youth Conference) Youth Grades 5-6 and Adult Chaperones Limited spots, so register early June 3-5 Held at Snow College Youth cost is $65 for Utah County members (regular price is $125) Adult volunteer chaperones are free Register ends when spots are full, or June 1, online at: This amazing youth conference is for 5-6 graders. You will play water games, participate in fun workshops, have a dance, and much more! For more information, and to see a video about it, check out their website. See you then! Worth 1 4-H Achievement point. i4-h (Intermediate 4-H) conference Grades 7-8 and Adult Chaperones Limited spots, so register early June Held at the USU Eastern in Price, Utah Youth cost is $65 for Utah County members (regular price is $115) Adult volunteer chaperones are free Registration ends when spots are full, or June 1, online at Calling at youth in 7 & 8 grade and their parents! Come join us for our annual Utah State i4h Youth Conference! The Utah State 4-H Ambassadors are in charge of this conference. They will be having workshops, games, swim in the wave pool, rock climb and have lots of fun! Register early! Click this link for more information and a fun video from years past. Worth 1 4-H Achievement point. Teen Summer Camp Grades 8-12 and Adult Chaperones Limited spots, so register early June Held at Reid Ranch near Fruitland, Utah Youth cost is $75 for Utah County 4-H Members (regular price is $150) Adult volunteer chaperones are free Registration online at Calling at youth who just finished 8 to 12 grade! Join us for our annual Utah County 4-H Teen Summer Camp! You will be have workshops, games, canoeing, horseback riding, archery, and more! Register early! Worth 1 4-H Achievement point. Leader s Corner (Parents and Volunteers) Leader and Volunteer Council Free for leaders of all experience levels At the 4-H office E. Center, L-400, Provo March 7, April 11, May 2, June 6 from 5:30-7 pm Join other leaders, volunteers, and parents from across the county as we discuss upcoming activities and decide how to help our program run better. All leaders, parents and volunteers are invited to attend. Dinner will be provided! Leader and Volunteer Training Free for leaders of all experience levels Volunteer orientation can be found online Utah 4-H Volunteer Orientation is an online course for all Utah 4-H Volunteers. This course will help orient you with 4-H. You will need to create an account and then complete the course.

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10 Utah County 4-H Calendar Each event is worth 1 point except for those indicated. Due October 1 in the 4-H Office. Name Points Required Award Earned (please check) 25 Points + portfolio Gold Award Gold Pin Points Silver Award Silver Pin Points Bronze Award Bronze Pin *UPDATED: February 1, 2019 Some dates may change as it gets closer to the event, so check the newsletter each month for any updates. CONTESTS: All contests are open to youth grades K-12 (livestock and horse are grades 3-12). Youth K-8 are encouraged to participate in order to prepare to compete in State Contests when they are in grades Contests are worth 2 points each. Date Activity Contest Event Points Oct H University (Grades 6-8) Oct. 15 Family Night Out - Science Day (Families) Oct TLT -Teen Leadership Training (Grades 9-12) Oct. 29 Teen Council/Jr. Ambassadors (Grades 7-12) Nov. 5 4-H Achievement Night (Families) Nov Turkey Show (Grades 3-12) Nov. 10 Wasatch Front FSC Camp (Grades 5-12) Nov. 19 Holiday Paint Camp Ornament (Grades 5-12) Nov. 26 Teen Council/Jr. Ambassadors (Grades 7-12) Nov. 30 Fall 4-H Friday Giving (Families) Dec. 5 Portfolio Training Night (K-12) Dec. 7 Holiday Goodie Camp (Grades 3-12) Dec. 10 Expansion & Review (Grades 9-12) Dec. 12 Horse Kick-off Party (Grades 3-12) Jan/Feb/Mar Livestock Bowl (Grades 3-12) 2 pts. (Can only earn points once) Jan. 10 Cricut Maker Class (Grades 9-12) Jan. 17 World of Work Contest (Grades K-12) 2 pts. Jan Teen Winter Retreat (Grades 9-12) Jan. 28 Teen Council/Jr. Ambassador (Grades 7-12) Jan. 31 Healthy Cuisine Contest (Grades K-12) 2 pts. Feb. 1 Senior Level Portfolio s (Grades 9-12) 2 pts. Feb. 1-2 Horse Camp (Grades 3-12) Feb. 2 Hippology Contest (Grades 3-12) 2 pts. Feb. 5 Cupid Archery Shoot (Families) Feb. 9 Sevier County Swing Dance Camp (Grades 9-12) Feb. 11 Leader s Banquet (Families) Feb. 13 Maker Series: Valentine E-textile (Grades 3-12) Feb. 16 State Public Speaking Camp (Grades 3-12) Jan/Feb/Mar Horse Bowl Contest (Grades 3-12) 2 pts. (Can only earn points once) Feb. 20 Impromptu Public Speaking (Grades 3-12) 2 pts. Feb. 20 Public Speaking Contest (Grades 3-12) 2 pts. Feb. 23 Livestock Judging Contest (Gr. 3-12) 2 pts Feb. 25 Teen Council/Jr. Ambassador (Grades 7-12) Mar. 1-2 Spring Junior Teen Retreat (Grades 5-8) March 2 Horse Reasons Clinic (Grades 3-12) March 6 Family and Consumer Science Bowl Contest (Grades K-12) 2 pts. March Utah State Leadermete (Grades 6-12) March 21 Contest Day #1 (Grades K-12) 2 points each Demonstrations all areas Cosplay Prepared Video Production Talent Contest Sewing Contest Fashion Revue March 22 Spring Cupcake Camp (Grades 3-12) Mar Back 2 the Basics State Horse Show (Grades 3-12) March Shooting Sports State Practice Qualifier (Grades 3-12) 2 pts. March 25 Teen Council/Jr. Ambassadors (Grades 7-12) April 13 Global Youth Service Day (Families) April 16 or Mock Legislature (Grades 9-12) 23 April Rifle Contest (Grades 3-12) 2 pts. April Northern Regional Retreat (Grades 7-12) April 22 Teen Council/Jr. Ambassadors (Grades 7-12) April Envirothon (Grades 9-12) April Horse Public Speaking Contest (3-12) 2 pts April 25 Chef Extraordinaire Contest (Grade K-12)2 pts May 1-4 Utah State Jr. Livestock Show (Grades 3-12) 2 points May 9-11 Livestock Judges Training (Grade 3-12) May 17 Spring 4-H Friday The Greatest Show (Families) May 20 Teen Council/Jr. Ambassadors (Grades 7-12) May Millard County Junior Livestock Show (Grades 3-12) 2 points Jun/Jul/Aug Horse Shows (Grades 3-12) 2 pts each show Jun/Jul/Aug Utah County Parades (Families) June 3-5 Junior Youth Conference -JYC (Grades 5-6) June 3-6 Uintah Basin Jr. Livestock Show (Ferron) (Grades 3-12) 2 points June 11 4-H Day Camp (All Ages) June 8-15 Citizenship Washington Focus (Grades 9-12) June Cooking Camp (Grades 3-12) June 14 Favorite Foods Contest (Grades K-12) 2 pts. June Intermediate 4-H Conference-i4-H (Grades 7-8) June 20 Contest Day #2 (Grades K-12) 2 points each Demonstrations all areas Prepared Video Production Cosplay Talent Contest Sewing Contest Fashion Revue June Utah Dairy Goat Show (Grades 3-12) 2 pts. June 24 Teen Council/Jr. Ambassadors (Grades 7-12) June Ag Leadership Camp June Teen Summer Camp (Grades 8-12) June 29 State English Horse Camp (Grades 3-12) July Craft Camp (Grades 5-12) July Southeastern Utah Jr Livestock Show (Grades 3-12) 2 points July State Contests (Grades 9-12) July Summer Junior Teen Retreat (Grades 5-8) July Jr. All Dairy Show (Grades 3-12) July State 4-H Lagoon Day (Families) July 22 County Ambassador Interviews (Grades 8-11) July 22 Teen Council/Jr. Ambassadors (Grades 7-12) July Family Camp (Grades K-12) Nature High Camp (Grades 10-12) July Cloverbud Camp (Grades K-2) August 2 Jewelry Making Camp (Grades 4-12) Aug Utah County Fair Service/Volunteer (All ages) August 12 Utah County Fair Exhibits/Entries (Grades K-12) One point per item entered, can earn up to 5 points Aug. State 4-H Lagoon Week (Families) Aug Livestock Show at County Fair (3-12) 2 pts August 15 Jr. Ambassador Kickoff (Going into grades 7-8) Aug Back to School Teen Retreat (Grades 9-12) Sept. Portfolio Training (Grades 3-12) Sept. Utah State Fair Junior Livestock Show (Grades 3-12) 2 points Sept. 4-H Day at the Utah State Fair (Families) Sept. 19 Contest Day #3 (Grades K-12) 2 points each Demonstrations all areas Prepared Video Production Cosplay Talent Contest Sewing Contest Fashion Revue Sep. 25 State English Horse Show(Grades 3-12) 2 pts. Sept Utah State Horse Show (Grades 3-12) 2 pts. Sept. 23 Teen Council/Jr. Ambassadors (Grades 7-12) Oct. 1 County 4-H Portfolios Due (Grade 3-12) 2 pts. Anytime Write Thank you notes to donors Total Points Earned