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Enrollment Information As the youth development program of the Cooperative Extension System of land-grant universities, 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization, empowering six million young people throughout the United States. Cooperative Extension of 1862 and 1890 land-grant universities provide the leadership to engage young people in 4-H in all 3,007 counties of the United States. 4-H'ers belong to 4-H Clubs that meet in local communities. University of Maryland Extension Volunteers help youth learn life skills to become caring, competent and responsible individuals through club work, community service, and 4-H project curriculum. 4-H members work with their club leaders to develop their educational plans for each year. These plans might include community service projects, speakers, field trips, or learning activities. 4-H'ers participate in county-wide programs organized by volunteers and University of Maryland Extension faculty. These programs include activities such as fashion shows, camps, public speaking contests, workshops, and more. With so many community clubs and specialty clubs in Howard County, there is always something to do in Howard County 4-H. Please click on the Club Information link to find specific information about joining a club and the 4-H clubs in Howard County. To join the Howard County 4-H program, you will need to complete the online enrollment process. Please keep in mind that we ask potential members to attend at least one 4-H meeting prior to enrolling in the online system. Current re-enrollment for the 2024 is currently open and the link to register is https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in. |
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2024 Howard County Residential Camp We are very happy to announce we will be holding Howard County 4-H Residential Camp June 16-22, 2024 at Western Maryland 4-H Education Camping Center. Residential Camp is a one-week program, located in beautiful Garrett County Maryland, at the 1,100 acre Western Maryland 4-H Education Center. Our program and facilities is ACA accredited camp. We will hold camp in 2024 from Sunday, June 16 - Saturday, June 22. All youth, ages eight (as of January 1, 2024) through 14, are welcome to apply. Camper fee is $600.00 for the week. Camper activities include arts and crafts, canoeing, swimming, hiking, archery, sports, ropes course, riflery, campfires, and talent show, all in a natural outdoor setting. Parents and campers are required to attend the upcoming orientation being held in Thursday May 23, 2024 at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Registration forms are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Please keep in mind 4-H members will received preferred status prior until Monday, April 15. After that date, it will be open to all youth (ages 8-14) and placement will continue until spaces are filled. TRY NOT TO WAIT UNTIL THE DEADLINE; SPACE GOES FAST! Need-based scholarships are available for those who qualify. For more information, please contact Chris Rein at 410-313-1915 or by email at Crein@umd.edu. |
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Central Cluster Fashion Revue Show The show will be held on Friday May 17, 2024 at Montgomery County Fairgrounds Heritage Building. All participants in the Fashion Revue show should be dressed and ready for Line-Up at 6:30 p.m. Show will begin at 7p.m. All participants will be judged on Wednesday May 15, 2024 at the Montgomery County Extension Office 18410 Muncaster Road Derwood, MD 20855. Judging will begin at 4p.m and run through the evening. The judging assignments will be emailed to all participants.
Any 4-H’er interested in Sewing/Clothing or Fashion Revue projects may participate in the Central Cluster Fashion Revue Show. There are two categories to enter constructed and ready to wear categories. All outfits are scored on the garment appearance, model, outfit on the model, value of money spent and suitability for each participant.
Constructed categories are made/sewn garments. Constructed garments are judged only as it affects the appearance of the outfit on the model. The inner construction of the outfit will be judged at your local county fairs. Fashion Revue judges may look at the inner construction to give helpful suggestions to improve the outfit for the Fair. Please take this as constructive criticism. These suggestions should be corrected to improve the outfit for the county fairs and or state fair.
Ready to Wear categories are for purchased garments that need no or limited alterations for a fit. 4-H'ers who are entering Ready to Wear garments are reminded that the color and style will be considered in judging the coordination and overall appearance of your outfit as well as cost. Make sure all added garments and accessories compliment you and your fashion. For more information you can reach Chris Rein at Crein@umd.edu.
All entries are due in by May 8, 2024 NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
To Register Central Cluster Fashion Revue Show: https://forms.gle/cqp16rbSfnaazdCL6 |
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Carroll-Howard 4-H Beef Classic is scheduled for Saturday, April 20th at the Howard County Fairgrounds. For Howard County 4-Hers, this is a requirement for juniors, intermediates and 1st year beef exhibitors. There will be an educational workshop on Friday evening, April 19th as well. More information to come. Please make sure you submit your registration form no later than April 5th. |
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2023 Essay Question: Describe the benefit of participating in 4-H to an elected official and why they should support the 4-H Program. 2024 Essay Question: How has your involvement in 4-H changed your life? |
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2024 Special Awards: We are looking for your support. We have special awards for the 2024 Howard County Fair in need of sponsorship. Since we had no awards last year we may have a number of awards that become available. Please check availability often. |
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