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Washington County 4-H Program

National 4-H Week October 5-11, 2008

4-H Flash Newsletter	4-H is the youth development education program of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. 4-H is the largest youth organization in the world! Any youth ages 5-18 can participate in "learn by doing" projects. There are a number of ways for youth to participate in 4-H including club programming, school enrichment programs, camps, creating individual projects, and many other activities. 4-H youth can develop leadership skills participate in a community service project learn about science, from animals to aerospace travel to attend national youth events learn many useful skills such as computers, managing money, sewing, cooking, animal care, or starting a business
Club Snapshots
Washington County 4-H News, Photos and Events
4-H Forms
Washington County 4- H Members
Washington County 4-H Volunteers
Summer Youth Day 4-H Camp

NEW- University of Maine Cooperative Extension Energy Website

NEW- Governor Calls on State's School Children for Energy Tips

4-H Gears, Pulley, and Wheels Camp-Youth Leader Interview Videos

2008 4-H Harvester/Tractor Safety Course Photos

Project Records Ruberic Judging Guidelines for Project Records (PDF)

Internet Safety Training This training presented by Jen Lobley and Lisa Phelps, Extension Educators was held on June 20, 2007 using Breeze technology.

Media Literacy Training This training presented by Lisa Phelps, Extension Educator was held on June 4, 2007 using Breeze technology.

4-H Demonstration Video -Windows Media Player Required

Helpful Statewide and National Links:

National 4-H Curriculum

National Collegiate 4-H Organization 4-H USA

Maine 4-H Homepage National 4-H Council

Maine Agricultural Fairs National 4-H Supply Service

Pine Tree State 4-H Foundation National 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System, Inc.

Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center 4-H Afterschool

Fore more information about the Washington County 4-H Program, please contact Jen Lobley, 4-H Youth Development Educator at 1-800-287-1542 or email: jlobley@umext.maine.edu.

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