4-H Kent County, Michigan

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4-H Youth and Volunteers Award Ceremony
Sept. 30, 2024
6:30-8 p.m.
Kent County MSU Extension
775 Ball Ave. NE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Conference Room A-B
Volunteers, leaders, parents and club members are invited to attend the Kent County 4-H Awards and Recognition Ceremony. We will come together to celebrate the hard workers of this community. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Email [email protected] for the awards applications.

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4-H Youth and Volunteers Award Ceremony Volunteers, leaders, parents and club members are invited to attend the Kent County 4-H Awards and Recognition Ceremony.

Hello 4-H Community!

Save the date for our 2024 Leader Meet! Adult and teen 4-H leaders are welcome to join us on September 8, 2024 from 2-6 PM at the STEM Building on Michigan State University's campus!

This event will feature whole group sessions on energizing your 4-H club and youth/adult partnerships. Breakout sessions will be available on the following topics: photography, biosecurity, horses, dogs, make & take crafts, engineering a junk drawer car, preparing for the animal science Skill-a-thon, working with Cloverbuds, and more!

Register at: bit.ly/4HLeaderMeet
We look forward to seeing you there!

Please check your 4honline emails for our annual 4-H awards application!

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Congratulations to our giveaway winners. Winners will now be contacted to pickup their prize. Thank you to everyone who participated!

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Today is National Night Out! Consider attending with your 4-H Club tonight!

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Registration is now open for the Fall Shooting Sports Instructor Workshop! Join us for 2 days of classes focused on everything you need to know to teach Shooting Sports fundamentals to youth as part of a 4-H Youth Development Program. Follow this link to learn more and register: https://events.anr.msu.edu/2024SSInstructorFallWorkshop/

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Reminder to buy tickets now using this link!

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Last opportunity to have a free YQCA training, there will be a local veterinarian onsite for questions!

Free YQCA training opportunity!

Please note that this event has been cancelled.

Pastries and Paint is a fun summer event focused on children aged 5-12, providing a platform for the community to come together and celebrate creativity. By painting a vibrant summer landscape of Lake Michigan, children get to express themselves artistically and enjoy some yummy pastries provided by Bostwick Bakeries. By partnering with these establishments, Pastries and Paint aims to promote and support the unique offerings of these businesses, fostering a strong sense of community pride and mutual support.

Free YQCA training opportunity!

States' 4-H International Exchange Programs As one of the pioneers of international youth exchange, we have more than 40 years experience helping youth and families discover a global perspective while living an unforgettable experience.

Friends! 4-H is still in NEED of families willing to host a young person from Japan this summer! We have 7 more youth to place. HELP their dreams come true!



A host family needs to complete the States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs online application, have a youth to match as a host brother/sister (be within 3-4 years of age), adults in the home be Michigan 4-H adult Gold Volunteers, participate in an interview and home visit process. Applications to host can be found at www.states4hexchange.org



The youth will become a part of your family and will just go with your family doing normal things, everything is new and exciting to them …no elaborate planning! They will be arriving July 21st!



Below are the 3 Girls and 4 Boys' ages:

Girls – 13, 16 and 17 years old

Boys – 14, 15, 15, and 17 years old



Let me know if you or someone you know is interested ASAP!

Questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Michigan 4-H International Exchange Programs Coordinator Janis Brinn [email protected] or Co-Coordinator John Wurm [email protected].

States' 4-H International Exchange Programs As one of the pioneers of international youth exchange, we have more than 40 years experience helping youth and families discover a global perspective while living an unforgettable experience.

Host Families Still Needed Now! We need your help matching the Japanese youth coming to Michigan to fulfill their dream of a summer lifetime family experience!

We have nine more Japanese youth participants left and need to place with host families ASAP!!!

A host family needs to complete the States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs online application, have a youth to match (Japanese ages 13-17 years) as a host brother/sister (be within 3 years of age), adults in the home be Michigan 4-H adult Gold Volunteers, participate in an interview and home visit process. Applications to host can be found at www.states4hexchange.org

Questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Michigan 4-H International Exchange Programs Coordinator Janis Brinn [email protected] or Co-Coordinator John Wurm [email protected]

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🇯🇵 Exciting Opportunity for Summer 2024! 🇺🇸 Host a Japanese youth through the States' 4-H Summer Hosting Program and create unforgettable memories! Embrace cultural exchange, make new friends, and enrich your family's summer experience. Interested in opening your home and heart? Join us now and be part of this incredible journey!

Registration for the Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase is now open! Michigan State University Extension is excited to partner with the Michigan State Fair again this year on this exciting program for all Michigan youth ages 5-19. The virtual platform provides a great opportunity for youth to exhibit their work in all project areas and apply for $10,000 in scholarships. Learn more about this free event at extension.msu.edu/MSF4HShowcase.

Pastries and Paint is a fun summer event focused on children aged 5-12, providing a platform for the community to come together and celebrate creativity. By painting a vibrant summer landscape of Lake Michigan, children get to express themselves artistically and enjoy some yummy pastries provided by Bostwick Bakeries. By partnering with these establishments, Pastries and Paint aims to promote and support the unique offerings of these businesses, fostering a strong sense of community pride and mutual support.

Join us at the Eastown Kids' Bazaar tomorrow! From 9am-11:30am, community youth will be selling their arts and crafts to the public during the annual Eastown Bizarre Bazaar. 4-H will be leading a financial literacy workshop from 11:30am-12:15pm. Come support the youth of our community and help them learn about money management skills!