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4-H Camp

It is time once again for 4-H Camp registration! This July you are invited to join us for a Wild West Adventure as we explore life on the Oregon Trail. The 4-H camp will be held at Windermere on Jul. 17 to 19. Information about the camping site can be found at http://www.windermereusa.org/. For more information and to register for camp, please contact the Camden County Extension Center at 573-346-2644 or fill out and return the registration and Youth Health Statement forms below. Limited partial scholarships are available. The 4-H Camp registration deadline is June 25, 2012 or until camp is filled. For additonal information, contact Michelle Kroll, krollm@missouri.edu.

Blazin the 4-H Trail Flyer PDF
2012 4-H Camp Schedule PDF
4-H Camp Registration Form PDF
Y640 Youth Health Statement Parent Consent and Event Acceptance Form PDF
2012 Parent Handbook PDF
4-H Camp Counselor Application (First Time) PDF
4-H Camp Counselor Application (Returning Counselors) PDF

Because of Camp

Be sure to check out the Youtube video from the American Camp Association: Because of Camp. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AzqybYCVKQ

4-H SET curriculum guide

4-H Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) activities can enhance any 4-H event, activity or club model. This guide provides a fast, fun and effective way to provide SET hands-on experiences. We have used these activities at camp, afterschool clubs and project leader trainings to name just a few.

4-H SET activities and projects combine non-formal education with hands-on, inquiry-based learning in a positive youth development context to engage youth in improving their SET knowledge, skills and abilities.

In inquiry-based learning, youth build understanding through active exploration and questioning. Youth are not given the answers but seek answers to the questions. This requires the facilitators who lead these activities to engage youth in the learning process. Youth are given a chance to explore and observe vs. just getting an answer.

Pampers, Peeps and Polymers Guide (PDF)

4-H News

The Clover Connection is a monthly newsletter for 4-H families and friends.

November 2011 (PDF)
March/April 2012 (PDF)
May 2012 (PDF)

Clubs

Camden County has two community clubs and nine afterschool clubs across the county.

Community Clubs

Gallup 4-H Equine Club meets in the Mack's Creek area and covers horse showing and judging.
Club leader: Connie Long

Wranglers 4-H Equine Club meet in the Roach-Camdenton area and covers horseless horse, horse showing, horse judging and Clover Kids.
Club leaders: Chuck and Pam Poe. For additional information, visit their website at http://ccwranglers.org/.

After-school clubs

Youth EXCEL (Experience in Community Enterprise and Leadership) (for seventh and eighth graders) meets monthly from October through December.
Club leader: Michele Kroll

4-H Fantastic Friday's (for Hawthorn third and fourth graders and Hurricane Deck) meets one Friday a month from October through April.
Club leader: Michele Kroll

Oakridge Robotics 4-H meets Fridays.
Club leaders: Jane Noyes and Sharon Tussey

Camdenton Middle School 4-H Robotics
Club leaders: Bart Gulshen and Amy Larrington

4-H Laser
Club leader: Sherry Comer

Osage Beach Elementary Robotics
Club Leader: David McCumber

Hawthorn Robotics
Club leader: Denise Richardson

Get involved with 4-H

Young people are welcome to join any of the Camden County clubs. They can attend meetings, complete 4-H projects, exhibit their projects in the local fairs and the state fair, participate in local events, state and national trips and events and qualify for college scholarships. Camden County currently has 243 members and 45 adult volunteers enrolled in 4-H clubs. Contact Michele Kroll, 573-346-2644 or krollm@missouri.edu, for more information.

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How to join 4-H

University of Missouri Extension 4-H

Empowering young people to reach their full potential

4-H brings young people, ages 5 to 19, and adults together to learn everyday skills through hands-on learning. Working on activities from animal and plant sciences to robotics, 4-H’ers learn problem-solving skills that can make a positive impact upon our community. Through 4-H, young people learn to:

meet the diverse challenges of today’s world;
build self-confidence;
learn responsibility; and
make positive decisions.

4-H clubs

4-H clubs are open to ages 8 to 18. Clubs meet monthly for group activities and club business. Each club elects officers and has an approved adult leader who supervises club activities. Club members also enroll in projects in their areas of interest.

With projects on more than 75 topics, 4-H has something to interest every child. Here are just a few of the opportunities 4-H offers—geocaching, robotics, international exchanges, horsemanship, pets, starting a business, arts and crafts, raising animals, woodworking, photography and gardening.

Clover Kids clubs

Clover Kids introduces 5- to 7-year-olds to the 4-H experience. In Clover Kids, children learn how to get along with others, work in groups, explore their interests, while building self-confidence. Clover Kids do not enroll in projects or raise animals, and do not participate in competitive events, contests or shows.

How to join

Joining 4-H is as easy as contacting the extension center. A staff member will explain the enrollment process and membership dues. In addition to dues, some projects may require a small investment to get started, and there may be a fee for materials, trips or other activities.

Young people are welcome to join at any time. The 4-H program year runs from Sept. 1 to Aug. 31. Certain activities may have participation deadlines.

Resources

Y630, 4-H Member Enrollment Form (PDF)
Y640, Youth Health Statement, Parent Consent and Event Acceptance Form (PDF)
Missouri 4-H Clover—A guide to 4-H projects, activities and publications. It is designed to assist volunteers, members and their families select projects and activities, and set goals.

Be a 4-H volunteer

Adult volunteers are essential to 4-H. Adult volunteers serve as club or project leaders, help with county or regional events, chair committees and organize fund raisers. You don't have to be a parent or grandparent of the 4-H member to get involved. All volunteers are screened for child abuse and neglect, as well criminal records, before they are accepted and each year thereafter. As a volunteer, University of Missouri Extension will provide you with training so you will be well-prepared and successful as an adult leader. The orientation includes information on 4-H history and the educational framework, the characteristics of age groups, character development and safety.
Missouri 4-H Volunteer Application Form (PDF fillable) | Spanish version (PDF)

Camden County Extension Center

44 Roofener Street
PO Box 1405
Camdenton, MO 65020

Phone: 573-346-2644
Fax: 573-346-2694
Email: camdenco@missouri.edu