UMN Extension South St. Louis County 4-H

4-H Outdoor Wilderness Leadership and Service (OWLS) Program is a two-year adventure-based program designed to provide youth in grades 6-11 with intensive hands-on exploration in an area of interest associated with the outdoors. Youth have the opportunity to:
* Deepen your knowledge about the outdoors
* Explore career opportunities in the outdoor industry
* Learn outdoor leadership and wilderness skills
* Be able to plan and lead conservation efforts at a local level
For more information and how to apply, visit https://extension.umn.edu/youth-leadership-4-h/4-h-outdoor-wilderness-leadership-and-service-owls-program

Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a 4-H civic engagement experience for high school youth.
For seven days, teens from around the nation will gather to have meaningful discussions and hear from prominent speakers, influential leaders, and engaging young people who have created an impact.
Minnesota 4-H will attend CWF June 20-27, 2024.
This experience is open to 4-H youth currently in grades 9+. Registration is open now and will close on Dec. 15.
Register now @ https://extension.umn.edu/4-h-leadership-events/citizenship-washington-focus -information-3045011

Today we shine our 4-H spotlight on Sydney O. from north St. Louis County. 🍀

4-H Arts & Crafts
Create your next masterpiece with 4-H Arts and Crafts! We will meet weekly on Thursdays Oct. 12-Nov. 16 from 3:30-4:15 PM via Zoom. See you there!
https://z.umn.edu/4hartsandcraftsfall23

BLU-TEEL
4-H has two leadership workshops being offered this February! Building Leadership and Understanding (BLU) is a youth-led workshop for youth in grades 6-9 that strengthens leadership, communication, and relationship skills.
Teens Engaged in Emerging Leadership (TEEL) is for youth in grades 10+ who want to boost their leadership skills. Becoming better leaders all while having a great time.
To learn more about BLU and register visit z.umn.edu/4-HBLU and to learn more about TEEL and register visit z.umn.edu/4-HTEEL.

All St. Louis County 4-H clubs are challenged to help collect items for Holiday baskets to be distributed to those in need just in time for the Holidays.
Check out the list of items we are collecting at https://extension.umn.edu/news/slc-4-h-holiday-food-drive-challenge
The club with the most donated items will win an evening of bowling!
Donations need to be dropped off at the 4-H office no later than December 20!

Join us to explore 4-H with a morning of fun! Youth in grades 3-5 will explore their sparks by selecting two 45-minute learning sessions to attend. Each session will incorporate hands-on learning and youth will create a project to take home.
Register today!
What: St. Louis County 4-H Project Fun Day
When: November 4, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: St. Louis County Depot (506 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55802)
Who: 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders
Registration: Open now through 4honline.com.
(Psst! Not enrolled in 4-H? No problem! When signing up at 4honline.com, select South St. Louis County and instead of choosing a club, select this event to enroll in.)
Cost: Free
For more information, visit z.umn.edu/sslfunday. Please feel free to contact Kate Preiner at [email protected] with questions.

Today we shine our 4-H spotlight on Logan M. from north St. Louis County. 🍀

Let’s face it! As the weather gets colder, we tend to spend more time indoors then outdoors!
All 4-H youth are challenged to spend 100 hours outside from December 1 to January 15! You can get outside and play in the snow, go for a walk, do chores, go for a scavenger hunt, and more!
There will be weekly prize drawings and at the end of the challenge all participants will be entered into a drawing for a 4-H gift basket.
Please register in 4-H online by Friday, December 1st!

All Kindergartners-2nd graders are invited to participate in 4-H Cloverbud Project Days. Each session will highlight a different 4-H project area and give youth the opportunity to explore, complete hands-on projects, make new friends, and learn new skills. Join us on Saturday, December 9th, as we make a craft for ourselves and one to share with others! Check with your local Extension office for in person availability. Each session runs from 10:00-11:30 am and there is no cost to attend. https://extension.umn.edu/event/northeast-region-4-h-cloverbud-project-days-0

Today is Minnesota’s statewide day of giving! Give where you live and support south St. Louis County 4-H on Give to the Max Day. Make a gift at give.umn.edu/4H.

Today we shine our 4-H spotlight on Harlie H. from north St. Louis County. 🍀

Please join us on Thursday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m. for this great opportunity!
The 4-H Cloverbuds volunteer training is designed to support you in working with our youngest 4-H’ers (youth in grades K-2, typically 5-8-year-olds).
This training will help you understand the developmental characteristics of this age group, help you find ways to use the experiential learning model, design your program to support these early learners, and much more.
To register for this webinar, please visit: https://umn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItfuirpjMpE9dr063nGtbioea2BOGyoy9p #/registration

1-2-3-4 . . . 4-H declares a coin war!
Who: 4-H Clubs in St. Louis County
When: The month of November 2023
How to participate: Each 4-H club will collect money through the month of November. Each cent is the equivalent of 1 point. THE CLUB WITH THE MOST POINTS WINS AN ICE CREAM PARTY!!!
Where does the money go?
All funds will be donated to an organization to assist clients with costs associated with securing housing. The funds will be used to cover fees that are not covered through mainstream assistance. For example: application fees, birth certificates, IDs, etc.

Extension offices are closed today for Veteran's Day. We will be open again Monday morning at 8:00 a.m. Thank you.

The first annual Minnesota 4-H Outdoor Education Summit will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Camp Ihduhapi in Loretto. Come for a fun-filled day of project workshops for Cloverbuds through adult volunteers! Sessions will include Cloverbud outdoor day camp, wilderness survival, skull identification, environmental service leadership, and more! Adult sessions include SS&W wildlife certification training, curriculum training, and how to lead a 4-H WHEP team. Registration will go live Oct. 1. Please share with others and get this opportunity on your family calendars!
Learn more and register:
https://extension.umn.edu/event/4-h-outdoor-education-summit?fbclid=IwAR3lRvqurp7f9nevSNolvYfQJp5RGEMgjPq1UeXr9E3orl3Zmgulq3lMCKM

It's a new 4-H year, so we're kicking off a new round of 4-H spotlights!
Today we shine our 4-H spotlight on Asher J. from south St. County. 🍀

Register now for the 2023 Annual Volunteer Training - 4-H for All Abilities: Creating Inclusive Environments with Disabilities statewide webinars!

This opportunity is open to all youth in grades 6 and up as well as all 4-H volunteers and parents. We ask that each 4-H Club or group have at least one adult attend one of the sessions below.
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in person at the Government Service Center in Virginia or via Zoom
Please register at https://z.umn.edu/AVT2023 if joining via zoom.
If joining in person, please RSVP to Nicole at 218-404-6596 or [email protected]

Note: If you are attending via Zoom, please contact the office at 218-749-7120 to pick up your packet of handouts prior to attending the meeting.

All Kindergartners-2nd graders are invited to participate in 4-H Cloverbud Project Days. Each session will highlight a different 4-H project area and gives youth the opportunity to explore, complete hands-on projects, make new friends, and learn new skills.
Join us on Saturday, December 9th, as we make a craft for ourselves and one to share with others! Check with your local Extension office for in-person availability.
Each session runs from 10:00-11:30 am and there is no cost to attend.
https://z.umn.edu/NE4-HCloverbudprojectday2324

1-2-3-4 . . . 4-H declares a COIN WAR!
Who: 4-H Clubs in St. Louis County
When: November 1-30
How to participate:
Each 4-H club will collect money through the month of November. Each cent is the equivalent of 1 point.
THE CLUB WITH THE MOST POINTS WINS AN ICE CREAM PARTY!!!
Where does the money go?
All funds will be donated to an organization to assist clients with costs associated with securing housing. The funds will be used to cover fees that are not covered through mainstream assistance. For example: application fees, birth certificates, IDs, etc.

Join us to explore 4-H with a morning of fun! Youth in grades 3-5 will explore their sparks by selecting two 45-minute learning sessions to attend. Each session will incorporate hands-on learning and youth will create a project to take home.

What: St. Louis County 4-H Project Fun Day
When: November 4, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: St. Louis County Depot (506 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55802)
Who: 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders
Registration: Open now through 4-H Online
(Psst! Not enrolled in 4-H? No problem! When signing up at 4honline.com, select South St. Louis County and instead of choosing a club, select this event to enroll in.)
Cost: Free

For more information, visit z.umn.edu/sslfunday. Please feel free to contact Kate Preiner at [email protected] with questions.

Registration closes today - Thursday, November 2!
All youth in 3rd grade and up, who currently are or want to become a 4-H club officer, county officer, and/or 4-H leader, are invited to attend the 4-H officer and leader training. Youth and adults will have the opportunity to learn more about each officer position, parliamentary procedures, the 4-H meeting agenda, and how to ensure youth voice in meetings. This workshop will be held on Saturday, November 4. from 9 am-12 pm at the Government Service Center in Virginia. Participants will complete a variety of hands-on activities and food will be provided.
Please register in 4-H Online.

This year, all 4-H clubs in St. Louis County are challenged to get their 4-H members to re-enroll.
The club with the greatest percentage of youth reenrolled from the 2022-2023 program year will win a pizza party during their November club meeting.

You can check your current club standings here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IFpVIqQnrWbUUviE9gzX-PEdCr1YDUIDe2Yq8YYoUR8/edit =1743650857

Please contact the office if you would like a list of club members that have not enrolled.

Join us to explore 4-H with a morning of fun! Youth in grades 3-5 will explore their sparks by selecting two 45-minute learning sessions to attend. Each session will incorporate hands-on learning and youth will create a project to take home.
What: St. Louis County 4-H Project Fun Day
When: November 4, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: St. Louis County Depot (506 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55802)
Who: 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders
Registration: Open now through 4honline.com.
(Psst! Not enrolled in 4-H? No problem! When signing up at 4honline.com, select South St. Louis County and instead of choosing a club, select this event to enroll in.)
Cost: Free
For more information, visit z.umn.edu/sslfunday.
Please feel free to contact Kate Preiner at [email protected] with questions.

The new 4-H year began on Oct. 1. In order to remain enrolled, you will need to show your family’s intent to participate by logging in to 4-H Online and reviewing, updating and submitting the following information:
* Your family's contact and demographic information, including club, school and grade.
* Each family member's health and emergency contact information.
* Project areas of interest for this coming year.
* Parental consent required for youth participating in shooting sports/wildlife programs.
You can login to 4-H Online to complete the re-enrollment process.
If you have any questions about re-enrolling or any other aspect of 4-H involvement, contact your local 4-H staff.

All Kindergartners-2nd graders are invited to participate in 4-H Cloverbud Project Days. Each session will highlight a different 4-H project area and gives youth the opportunity to explore, complete hands-on projects, make new friends, and learn new skills. Join us on Saturday, November 11th, as we explore boggers. Check with your local Extension office for in-person availability. Each session runs from 10:00-11:30 a.m. and there is no cost to attend.
https://z.umn.edu/NE4-HCloverbudprojectday2324

Join us to explore 4-H with a morning of fun! Youth in grades 3-5 will explore their sparks by selecting two 45-minute learning sessions to attend. Each session will incorporate hands-on learning and youth will create a project to take home.
What: St. Louis County 4-H Project Fun Day
When: November 4, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: St. Louis County Depot (506 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55802)
Who: 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders
Registration: Open now through 4honline.com.
(Psst! Not enrolled in 4-H? No problem! When signing up at 4honline.com, select South St. Louis County and instead of choosing a club, select this event to enroll in.)
Cost: Free
For more information, visit z.umn.edu/sslfunday. Please feel free to contact Kate Preiner at [email protected] with questions.

Tonight's 4-H Federation meeting for SSL has been canceled and will be rescheduled for another time.

Join us to explore 4-H with a morning of fun! Youth in grades 3-5 will explore their sparks by selecting two 45-minute learning sessions to attend. Each session will incorporate hands-on learning and youth will create a project to take home.
What: St. Louis County 4-H Project Fun Day
When: November 4, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: St. Louis County Depot (506 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55802)
Who: 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders
Registration: Open now through 4honline.com.
(Psst! Not enrolled in 4-H? No problem! When signing up at 4honline.com, select South St. Louis County and instead of choosing a club, select this event to enroll in.)
Cost: Free
For more information, visit z.umn.edu/sslfunday. Please feel free to contact Kate Preiner at [email protected] with questions.

The first annual Minnesota 4-H Outdoor Education Summit will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Camp Ihduhapi in Loretto. Come for a fun-filled day of project workshops for Cloverbuds through adult volunteers! Sessions will include Cloverbud outdoor day camp, wilderness survival, skull identification, environmental service leadership, and more! Adult sessions include SS&W wildlife certification training, curriculum training, and how to lead a 4-H WHEP team. Registration will go live Oct. 1. Please share with others and get this opportunity on your family calendars!
Learn more and register:
https://extension.umn.edu/event/4-h-outdoor-education-summit?fbclid=IwAR3lRvqurp7f9nevSNolvYfQJp5RGEMgjPq1UeXr9E3orl3Zmgulq3lMCKM

The new 4-H year begins Oct. 1. In order to remain enrolled, you will need to show your family’s intent to participate by logging in to 4-H Online and reviewing, updating and submitting the following information:
Your family's contact and demographic information, including club, school and grade.
Each family member's health and emergency contact information.
Project areas of interest for this coming year.
Parental consent required for youth participating in shooting sports/wildlife programs.
You can login to 4-H Online to complete the re-enrollment process.
If you have any questions about re-enrolling or any other aspect of 4-H involvement, contact your local 4-H staff.

South St. Louis County 4-H Project Fun Day!!

Join us to explore 4-H with a morning of fun! Youth in grades 3-5 will explore their sparks by selecting two 45-minute learning sessions to attend. Each session will incorporate hands-on learning and youth will create a project to take home.

What: St. Louis County 4-H Project Fun Day
When: November 4, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: St. Louis County Depot (506 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55802)
Who: 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders
Registration: Open now through 4honline.com. (Psst! Not enrolled in 4-H? No problem! When signing up at 4honline.com, select South St. Louis County and instead of choosing a club, select this event to enroll in.)
Cost: Free
For more information, visit z.umn.edu/sslfunday. Please feel free to contact Kate Preiner at [email protected] with questions.

Join 4-H staff to learn about what your role is as a club leader. Gain support and tips to get your 4-H club started off in a way that supports high quality youth development.
The meeting agenda includes:
* Role of a club leader
* Purpose of 4-H clubs
* Elements that create high quality clubs
* Chartering and hosting your first meeting
October 25 from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Government Service Center in Virginia. Please RSVP to Nicole at 218-404-6596 or [email protected]

This year all 4-H clubs in St. Louis County are challenged to get their 4-H members to re-enroll.
The club with the greatest percentage of youth enrolled from the 2022-2023 program year will win a pizza party during their November club meeting. You can check your current club standings here.
Please contact the office if you would like a list of club members that have not enrolled.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IFpVIqQnrWbUUviE9gzX-PEdCr1YDUIDe2Yq8YYoUR8/edit =1743650857

Fall back into 4-H with virtual after school programs! Youth in Kindergarten on up will have an opportunity to explore a variety of project areas from arts and crafts, puppets, STEM, and more!
Check it out at z.umn.edu/NE4HFallCatalog2023

Create your next masterpiece with 4-H Arts and Crafts! We will meet weekly on Thursdays Oct. 12-Nov. 16 from 3:30-4:15 PM via Zoom. See you there!
https://z.umn.edu/4hartsandcraftsfall23

Learn the basics of theater and puppetry by creating and performing a puppet show. We will meet weekly on Wednesdays Oct. 11-Nov. 15 from 3:30-4:15 PM via Zoom.
https://z.umn.edu/puppetry

Join us for our spooktacular version of 4-H Gross Science. This fall we will explore the science behind the season's scariest creatures and phenomenon. See how science can turn the frightening into fascinating!
https://z.umn.edu/4HGrossScience

Calling all Shutterbugs!
Youth in 3rd grade or higher are invited to join us on Mondays (Oct 9 – Nov 13) at 4-pm in Zoom as we explore the elements of Photography!