Jackson County Clover Kids

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1 Jackson County Clover Kids 2017 County Fair Newsletter Dear Clover Kids & Parents: Since spring and summer events are quickly approaching and schedules are filling up, we wanted to make you aware of the Clover Kids events you can be a part of at the Jackson County Fair. You will find lots of information about these opportunities throughout the newsletter. Clover Kids have several different ways to participate in the fair from indoor exhibits, shows, craft exhibits, and more. Make your summer exciting by taking part in one of these great events! See you at the fair! Katie Bopes County Youth Coordinator

2 Upcoming Events Monday, July 10th 8:00am 6:00pm PRE-ENTRY DAY Clover Kids can come to turn in their registration form for the Clover Kid Bucket Bottle Calf, Lamb, Kid, Pet, and Rabbit Shows. They can also pick up their fair t-shirt and Dollar Barn coupons on this day. Parents can purchase their fair Fun Cards and Endowment Pancake Breakfast tickets here too! Sunday, July 23rd 8:00am noon 4-H DAY ENDOWMENT PANCAKE BREAKFAST Come help kick off fair week and have a yummy breakfast at the Endowment Pancake Breakfast. During this time 4-H ers will be showcasing their talents in the music recital, Share-the-Fun routines, Educational Presentations, and the Dog Show. Tuesday, July 25th INDOOR JUDGING DAY This is when Clover Kids will be able to bring their projects and talk about them with a Clover Kids judge and judge s helper. Some things they could talk about is what they did, how they did it and who maybe helped, what their favorite part of the project was, and what they d like to try out next year. Each club has a designated time to come, the schedule is outlined later in the newsletter. Thursday, July 27th 8:00am LAMB & KID SHOW Friday, July 28th 11:00am PET SHOW Friday, July 28th 6:00pm BUCKET BOTTLE CALF SHOW Saturday, July 29th following 4-H show RABBIT SHOW

3 Indoor Exhibits This is an opportunity to show off something the Clover Kids have created. It could be an informative poster, fresh baked cookies, a sewn pillow case, garden produce, or a picture they drew or painted. Often, Clover Kids clubs will create projects together for everyone to take to Indoor Judging day and exhibit at the fair. What happens at Indoor Judging Day? Each Clover Kids club is assigned a certain time to come and speak with the Clover Kids judges. During their assigned times, the judges will sit with the kids and talk with them about their projects. This is a great opportunity for Clover Kids to get quality practice for then they get their projects judged as 4-H ers. 4-H ers have 3 main questions they have to answer in a writeup about their projects. Clover Kids could also write these questions and answers out and present them with their projects to the judge. It would be great practice for when they re 4-Hers. A practice card is included below. Project Ideas sew a pillowcase, take a picture, bake cookies, make a Lego creation, upcycle or recycle materials, draw a picture, create a unique vegetable display, make a craft...the list could go on and on! Judging Schedule 9:00am Baldwin, Bellevue, Maquoketa 10:00am Preston/Miles, Andrew Use this goal card as practice, or make copies to include with your projects you bring to the fair. Name: Clover Kids Club: Andrew Baldwin Bellevue Maquoketa Preston/Miles 1. What was your goal? What did you want to learn? 2. What steps did you take to make your project? 3. What did you learn? What do you want to try next year?

4 Livestock Shows This is the Clover Kid s chance to participate in livestock shows like the older 4-H ers. There is a bucket bottle calf, lamb and kid, rabbit, and pet show they can participate in. What happens on show day? For each show, the animal will be inspected by a veterinarian prior to the show unless they are using another 4-H ers animal. This is for the safety of the people and other animals involved, to make sure the animal is healthy and able to be at the fair. After the check, the Clover Kids and their animals will participate in the show. The format is like a normal livestock show, just a little less formal and more fun for the Clover Kids. They might be able to say their name in to the mic, talk about their animal, or the judge may ask them a few fun questions about their animals. What s the judge looking for? The judge will mainly be wanting to see that the Clover Kid is having fun while safely and properly exhibiting their animals. They ll want to be clean and neat, and try to handle their animal with minimal assistance from an adult. A parent/guardian will need to accompany the exhibitor into the show ring in case they need might some extra help. Show Schedule Thursday, 8:00am Lamb and Kid Show Friday, 11:00am Pet Show Friday, 6:00pm Bucket Bottle Calf Show Saturday, following 4-H show Rabbit Show Please read page 39 in your 2017 fair book for the complete schedule and rules Jackson County Fair Clover Kids Bucket Bottle Calf, Lamb, Kid, Rabbit & Pet Show Entry Form Return to the Extension Office by July 10th (Pre-Entry Day) Clover Kid: Grade Completed ( ): K Clover Kids club: Andrew Baldwin Bellevue Maquoketa Miles/Preston Parent/Guardian Name(s) Phone: Animal Species (check all that apply): Lamb name: Pet name: Kid name: Rabbit name: BB Calf name: Using another 4-H ers project animal that is at the fair? If yes, please list which animal(s) & 4-H er it belongs to:

5 Caption describing picture or graphic Name: Clover Kids club: Andrew Baldwin Bellevue Maquoketa Preston/Miles Grade ( ): Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd Be creative! Have fun coloring and decorating this page and turn it in to the Extension Office by July 10th for a fun surprise! All coloring pages will be on display at the fair!

6 Jackson County Clover Kids 2017 County Fair Newsletter Fun at the Fair! What s there to do at the county fair? Lots of things! Here are a few ideas for you and your family to check out: Watch the parade on Wednesday Kid s Day on Thursday Walk through the 4-H livestock barns Look at the 4-H indoor projects Carnival Rides Watch the Miniature Rodeo Enjoy a shake and maidrite from the 4-H food stand Grab a bowl of ice cream from the 4-H Dollar Barn Play in the corn box sponsored by Young Leaders Council Enjoy a book or game from the 4-H Little Library More ideas and opportunities are explained inside! Jackson County Extension 201 West Platt Street Maquoketa, Iowa RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED